Travel 2,200 Miles on an Extreme, 18-Day Mystery Tour from Tehran to Istanbul
Travel 2,200 Miles on an Extreme, 18-Day Mystery Tour from Tehran to Istanbul
When most travelers shell out several thousand dollars for a trip, they expect essential details like when they’ll be going and, more importantly, where. Intrepid Travel announced the return of an exclusive mystery trip that promises a start and end point, but no details on everything in-between.
Airbnb Announces Epic Around the World in 80 Days Adventure for Just $5,000
Airbnb Announces Epic Around the World in 80 Days Adventure for Just $5,000
If you’ve ever daydreamed of traveling the world in the footsteps of Phileas Fogg, you could get your wish this September. Airbnb just announced a once-in-a-lifetime adventure dubbed Around the World in 80 Days. It’s every bit as epic as Jules Verne’s classic novel.
Radical V-Shape Plane Design Imagines Passengers Seated in the Wings
Radical V-Shape Plane Design Imagines Passengers Seated in the Wings
A radical new design concept imagines a future where aircraft carry every passenger and their cargo inside the wings. It sounds crazy, but KLM is investing millions in the revolutionary idea. Here's why.
The Best Travel Outfit for Everything from a Weekend Getaway to a Week-Long Business Trip
The Best Travel Outfit for Everything from a Weekend Getaway to a Week-Long Business Trip
No matter if its a family reunion, some time at the in-laws, a romantic vacation, or a business trip, you’ll want to travel light and be prepared for the inevitable. From a stretchy-yet-polished jacket to slim stretch chinos and a classic Oxford, we've got you all set for your next excursion.
The G-RO SIX Is a 6-Wheel, Push-Style Travel Carry-On Unlike Any Other
The G-RO SIX Is a 6-Wheel, Push-Style Travel Carry-On Unlike Any Other
Ever-dwindling baggage allowances have inspired a new generation of better, lighter, and smarter carry-on bags. The market is flooded now more than ever, but the latest from crowdfunded luggage favorite G-RO is a unique, standout design that we’ve never seen before.
Eat and Soak Your Way Around Japan on an Onsen Gastronomy Tour
Eat and Soak Your Way Around Japan on an Onsen Gastronomy Tour
Walk Japan, one of our favorite walking tour companies, just announced two niche tours designed to take visitors into the beating heart of Japanese culture.
You Can Start Planning Your Visit to the International Space Station for 2020
You Can Start Planning Your Visit to the International Space Station for 2020
With the right disposable income, travelers can visit just about anywhere these days. The next big travel destination isn’t anywhere on Earth, however. NASA is thinking much bigger. The space agency is teasing the possibility of space tourism to the ISS for as early as 2020.
The Airy Carapate Teardrop Trailer Is Your Window to the Natural World
The Airy Carapate Teardrop Trailer Is Your Window to the Natural World
Today’s teardrop trailers eschew the bare-bones, ultra-minimalist designs of the 20th century in favor of more stylish, full-featured alternatives that appeal to young road-trippers and vanlifers. The newly announced Carapate teardrop trailer is no different.
The Best Things to Do in Tokyo if You’re Traveling Solo
The Best Things to Do in Tokyo if You’re Traveling Solo
Tokyo is one of the coolest places to visit alone. This weekend guide lists the best things to do in Tokyo if you're traveling solo.
Find a Laid-Back Retreat for a Surfing Adventure in the Heart of Portugal
Find a Laid-Back Retreat for a Surfing Adventure in the Heart of Portugal
With some of the most extreme waves in the world, Portugal is an ideal getaway for surfers. Take a look at Noah Surf House, our favorite coastal retreat to set up your surfing base camp.
Ireland’s Beautiful Arranmore Island Desperately Wants You to Move There
Ireland’s Beautiful Arranmore Island Desperately Wants You to Move There
Depopulation is prompting municipalities around the world to devise clever ways to keep their residents and find new ways to woo new ones. Now, one of Ireland's most idyllic islands is working hard to lure locals and newcomers back in a big way.
Graduate Hotels’ $400 Hall Pass Promises a Month of Unlimited Stays this Summer
Graduate Hotels’ $400 Hall Pass Promises a Month of Unlimited Stays this Summer
One of our favorite hotel brands, Graduate Hotels, just announced an amazing, “all you can stay” hotel offer that opens a world of possibilities for upgrading your cross-country road-tripping plans this summer.
How to Haggle Like a Pro When You’re Traveling Abroad
How to Haggle Like a Pro When You’re Traveling Abroad
Throughout the world, shopping is more interactive than most Westerners are accustomed to. Haggling is a way of life in just about every developing country. Here’s what you need to know and how to prepare to haggle like a pro while traveling abroad.
4 Reasons Why You Should Visit Bowling Green, Kentucky
4 Reasons Why You Should Visit Bowling Green, Kentucky
Here are a few activities, eateries, drinkeries (not a word but just go with it), and spots you've just gotta see if you're in Bowling Green. Not heading to Bowling Green any time soon? Here are four reasons why you should.
Let a Local Expert Plan Your Next Trip with a Personalized Travel Guide from ViaHero
Let a Local Expert Plan Your Next Trip with a Personalized Travel Guide from ViaHero
There's so much information available these days that planning a trip can feel overwhelming. One company promises a new way to travel by relying on local, in-the-know experts in each destination to create hyper-personalized guides for every traveler.
Compete for $1 Million in National Geographic’s Gritty, Nonstop Race to the Center of the Earth
Compete for $1 Million in National Geographic’s Gritty, Nonstop Race to the Center of the Earth
Honestly, neither Survivor nor The Amazing Race seems all that difficult. If you're after a legit adventure race challenge, National Geographic is looking to take the global adventure competition concept to a whole new level for 2020 with Race to the Center of the Earth. Applications are open now.
Why Vancouver and Tofino Should Be Your Introduction to Exploring British Columbia
Why Vancouver and Tofino Should Be Your Introduction to Exploring British Columbia
For an easy introduction to Canada's British Columbia, consider starting in the major city of Vancouver and heading over to the tiny, yet wildly impressive surf town of Tofino.
Bose’s New Noise-Cancelling Headphones 700 Will be Great for Travel
Bose’s New Noise-Cancelling Headphones 700 Will be Great for Travel
There’s no denying Bose almost single-handedly invented the noise-canceling headphones market. These days, its cans are required wearing for First Class air passengers. Now, it's upping its game with flagship headphones that boast class-leading technology so you can fully tune out the world around you.
The Curtain London is Shoreditch and the East End’s Hottest Hotel
The Curtain London is Shoreditch and the East End’s Hottest Hotel
When planning a trip to London, don't overlook Shoreditch's hottest hotel, The Curtain London. With plenty of places to eat and drink, a rooftop pool, and a great location, this hotel should top your wish list of places to stay.
The Biggest Pride Parties, Parades, and Celebrations Around the Country
The Biggest Pride Parties, Parades, and Celebrations Around the Country
Whether you're part of the community or an ally, there's a place for everyone at these Pride celebrations across the United States.
Wheels Up and Bottoms Up: 6 Easy-to-Get-to Booze Destinations
Wheels Up and Bottoms Up: 6 Easy-to-Get-to Booze Destinations
Life in the States presents many opportunities to dust off your passport, even for a long weekend. Here are a few destinations that are both convenient to large U.S. metro areas and chock-full with some combination of outstanding craft beer, wine, and/or cocktails.
The Secret to this Featherweight 298-Pound Teardrop Trailer Is Chicken Feathers
The Secret to this Featherweight 298-Pound Teardrop Trailer Is Chicken Feathers
Even the swankiest teardrop trailers tend to be cramped and still too heavy to be towed by a compact car or electric vehicle. Earth Traveler targets both problems by starting with an expandable, organic-inspired design and a unique construction base of literal chicken feathers.
4 Swanky Real-Life Hotels Worthy of John Wick
4 Swanky Real-Life Hotels Worthy of John Wick
These four luxury hotels are every bit as worthy of John Wick — dark, moody, and perfect for plotting your next hit.
The Most Adventurous Wildlife Safari Tours in North America
The Most Adventurous Wildlife Safari Tours in North America
For North Americans seeking an active, nature-centric vacation, check out these wildlife safari tours that don’t require a trip across the pond.
How to Survive a Road Trip Breakdown in the Desert
How to Survive a Road Trip Breakdown in the Desert
With a bevy of always-connected technology at our fingertips, it’s easy to get complacent when it comes to packing the right emergency road trip gear. But, what if you're caught far from civilization and, worse yet, in the desert? Here’s a primer on what to pack to ensure you don’t become a statistic.
Catch an Exclusive $1,000 Uber Ride Aboard a Submarine to the Great Barrier Reef
Catch an Exclusive $1,000 Uber Ride Aboard a Submarine to the Great Barrier Reef
Uber rides are rarely "fun." But, that’s likely to change thanks to Scuber, the world’s first submersible rideshare service scheduled to cruise the Great Barrier Reef this summer. The best part? You and a friend could even catch a ride and a trip to Australia for free.
These Great Micro Hotels Prove Good Things Can Come in Small Packages
These Great Micro Hotels Prove Good Things Can Come in Small Packages
Micro hotels guarantee everything most travelers want in a hotel room while sparing them from paying for things they’ll never use. These designer micro hotels prove that even urban travelers can find good -- and, more importantly, affordable -- things in small packages.
Visit the Official Orvis Saltwater Fly-Fishing School at This Massachusetts Inn
Visit the Official Orvis Saltwater Fly-Fishing School at This Massachusetts Inn
Cape Cod is surprisingly home to some of the world's best fly-fishing. Now, Orvis - one of our favorite outdoor brands at The Manual - has partnered with one of the Cape’s most famous inns to offer the state’s first and only official Orvis Saltwater Fly-Fishing School.
Take Your Pops on an Over-the-Top Alaskan Fishing Trip This Father’s Day
Take Your Pops on an Over-the-Top Alaskan Fishing Trip This Father’s Day
This Father’s Day, if you truly care about your dad, if he really loves fishing, and if money is no object (we’re talking $25,000 discretionary income), why not take dear ol’ pa on a once-in-a-lifetime, father-son fishing trip to one of the most remote wilderness lodges in Alaska?
Colorado Is Now Home to the Newest International Dark Sky Park
Colorado Is Now Home to the Newest International Dark Sky Park
Light pollution makes it harder now than ever to see the night sky as our ancestors did. Thankfully, the International Dark-Sky Association is working to combat the problem. This month, Colorado’s Great Sand Dunes National Park became the latest to receive an official Dark Sky Park designation.
‘Off the Road’ Book Review: Van Life Off the Beaten Track
‘Off the Road’ Book Review: Van Life Off the Beaten Track
For a select few, "Off the Road" might be the motivation needed to trade the fixed address and four-walled rooms for life on the move atop four wheels.
The Legal Ins and Outs of Drinking While Flying
The Legal Ins and Outs of Drinking While Flying
The TSA frowns upon travelers flying with too much liquid, including everything from soup to shampoo to sangria. But, what about packing and, more importantly, consuming your own booze? The legal ins and outs of drinking while flying are surprisingly straightforward.
Here’s What Happens to Your Body on a Long-Haul Flight
Here’s What Happens to Your Body on a Long-Haul Flight
Modern air travel wreaks havoc on the human body in ways you may not even realize. Here’s what happens to your body on a long-haul flight (and any flight) and why you really should (but probably won’t) skip that third Bloody Mary en route.
Weird Roadside Attractions: 10 Picture-Worthy Pit Stops in the U.S.
Weird Roadside Attractions: 10 Picture-Worthy Pit Stops in the U.S.
From Cadillac Ranch to Salvation Mountain to Lucy the Elephant, wonderfully bizarre roadside attraction line American's highways. Here are the can't-miss destinations to include on your next road trip.
The Best Road Trip Songs: Hit Play Then Hit the Gas
The Best Road Trip Songs: Hit Play Then Hit the Gas
Ah, the open road! It beckons us to cast aside responsibility, embrace the unknown, jump in the car, listen to a playlist of the best road trip songs, and just go.
The View of an American Road Trip from the Back of a Motorcycle
The View of an American Road Trip from the Back of a Motorcycle
One day while heading to my favorite peak, an idea formed: "What if I could tour the Rocky Mountains of the West on the motorcycle of my dreams?"One day while heading to my favorite peak, an idea formed: "What if I could tour the Rocky Mountains of the West on the motorcycle of my dreams?"
North Carolina Road Trip Itinerary: What to Eat, Drink, and Do in the Tar Heel State
North Carolina Road Trip Itinerary: What to Eat, Drink, and Do in the Tar Heel State
The best way to see what the North Carolina's mountains offer is by experiencing them through scenic drives and stops in the cities that offer quaint places to stay, incredible restaurants, and lots of activities to fill your time.
Newfoundland Road Trip Itinerary: Where to Visit, Eat, and Stay on the Canadian Island
Newfoundland Road Trip Itinerary: Where to Visit, Eat, and Stay on the Canadian Island
One of Canada’s most remote provinces is also one of the most spectacular places to visit within the massive country. This Newfoundland road trip includes stops in Gander, Gross Morne National Park, Fogo Islands, and Change Islands.
A Taco Bell Hotel? Yes, the Fast Food Chain is Opening a Resort. No, This is Not a Joke
A Taco Bell Hotel? Yes, the Fast Food Chain is Opening a Resort. No, This is Not a Joke
Fast food chain and all-around excellent social media player, Taco Bell, is joining the hotel game — if only for a little while. No, this isn't a joke. Yes, they will be serving tacos and Baja Blasts.
British Airways Unveils Gin Engineered for High-Altitude Cocktails
British Airways Unveils Gin Engineered for High-Altitude Cocktails
Thanks to a dulling of our taste buds at high altitudes, even a well-made cocktail can taste surprisingly bland on a plane. British Airways is working to solve that problem with an exclusive, high-potency gin designed to bring the sexy back to mid-flight gin and tonics.
Get Paid to Live on Luxury Yachts for a Year with HushHush
Get Paid to Live on Luxury Yachts for a Year with HushHush
ber-luxe shopping site HushHush just announced that it's in search of one very motivated Yacht Tester. The best part: No experience necessary.
This Is What a $100,000-Per-Night Private Island Getaway Looks Like
This Is What a $100,000-Per-Night Private Island Getaway Looks Like
If you’re ready to think bigger for your next vacation, if you daydream of a private island escape, if it’s time to cash out your 401K for an absurd, over-the-top getaway, Banwa Private Island in the Philippines is calling, and you must go.
Airlines May Soon Weigh Passengers to Cut Fuel Costs and Emissions
Airlines May Soon Weigh Passengers to Cut Fuel Costs and Emissions
Airlines are getting very creative with how they pinch their pennies. Now, one tech startup is pushing a way to cut the fat by literally cutting the fat -- or, more specifically, measuring it. Their plan? To weigh each and every passenger before they board.
The Ultimate Deadwood Movie Viewing Party Can be Found in the Real-Life Town of Deadwood
The Ultimate Deadwood Movie Viewing Party Can be Found in the Real-Life Town of Deadwood
If you’re among the HBO series devotees who have been awaiting the Deadwood movie for more than a decade, you should definitely head to South Dakota for the best viewing parties in the country.
The Best Passport Holders for Any Type of Traveler
The Best Passport Holders for Any Type of Traveler
A handy list of some of the best passport holders for every type of traveler, from the overly organized traveler who likes to keep everything together in one place to the ambitious traveler who just wants a simple cover to keep their passport looking brand spanking new.
This Vintage Travel Trailer Just Sold at Auction for a Ton of Money
This Vintage Travel Trailer Just Sold at Auction for a Ton of Money
A perfectly preserved Travelodge Vintage Travel Trailer from 1937 gives us a look at what qualified as luxury travel back in the good ol' days.
Where to Visit the Real-World Game of Thrones Filming Locations
Where to Visit the Real-World Game of Thrones Filming Locations
Over Game of Thrones' eight seasons, some genuinely breathtaking destinations have served as a backdrop for the fantastical world of Westeros. From Winterfell to King's Landing, here are three ways to see some of the most iconic GoT shooting locations come to life.
If You Like It Hot, Scottsdale’s Resorts Serve Scorching Summer Deals
If You Like It Hot, Scottsdale’s Resorts Serve Scorching Summer Deals
The great thing about summer in Scottsdale is that as soon as the temperatures begin to rise, the resort rates dip — big time — making that dream vacation a total reality.
Stick to this 20-Minute Hotel Room Workout the Next Time You Travel
Stick to this 20-Minute Hotel Room Workout the Next Time You Travel
Kenta Seki, certified trainer for workout app FitOn, created this five-move, 20-minute, total-body workout you can easily do in your hotel room — no equipment required.
Risk It All at The Talon Club, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ High-Limit Gaming Room
Risk It All at The Talon Club, The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas’ High-Limit Gaming Room
There is gambling for fun, and then there is gambling. The Talon Club exists to separate the boys from the men with a high-limit gaming room that has strict rules, video cameras, a whole lot to win, and a whole lot to lose.