From checked bags and chain restaurants to all-inclusive resorts and repeat trips to the same city, not everyone wants to “travel like a local”… and that’s okay. There’s this unspoken rule online that you have to travel a certain way to be taken seriously. You’re supposed to pack ultralight, avoid “tourist traps,” befriend locals on…
The small-group tour operator’s Great Adventure Sale runs through February 2, with discounts on big-ticket trips like the Inca Trail, Svalbard, South Africa, and more. If “travel more” is on your 2026 to-do list, one of the big names in small-group tours just dropped a sale that’s actually worth a look. G Adventures has brought…
A money expert explains how everyday people are funding long-term travel without draining their savings. For a lot of people, travel dreams stall out at the same point: the bank account. Flights, accommodation, food, and activities add up fast, and even a modest international trip can cost thousands. That’s why many would-be travelers assume long-term…
Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom were recently spotted together for a rare family outing months after confirming the end of their engagement. The former couple attended Paddington: The Musical in London on Dec. 30 with their daughter, Daisy Dove, 5, according to photos shared by the show’s official Instagram account. Bloom’s son Flynn, 14 (whom…
As cities get more crowded and cars become more expensive, walking is becoming less of a luxury and more of a lifestyle goal. With more than 1.6 billion vehicles now on the road worldwide, many people are actively seeking out cities where daily life doesn’t require a car. Places where you can do errands on…
If there were a Hall of Fame for ski resorts, Val Thorens would already have its plaque. The high-altitude French Alps destination has once again been crowned the world’s best ski resort at the World Ski Awards—marking its 10th win in just 13 years since the awards launched in 2013. It’s a rare streak that…
A new analysis ran 350 forecasts across seven major AI models, and the results weren’t even close. Artificial intelligence is already helping millions of people plan their vacations, but a new study took that idea one step further: researchers asked AI to actually predict the biggest travel hotspots of 2026. Seven popular generative AI systems:…
A global survey uncovers the hidden fears, myths, and confidence traps that keep so many adults from ever becoming bilingual. A surprising number of adults dream about learning another language — but never actually do it. And most of us already know that feeling. We download an app, get excited for a week, then fall…