Skipper-in-training: 3 Once-in-a-lifetime Experiences for Budding Sailors
3 Once-in-a-lifetime Experiences for Budding Sailors can be found in these destinations that offer truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
This Ski Camp in Utah Wants to Rid You of All Your Fear
As adults, many of us become gripped by the fear of our own mortality that holds us back from becoming the outgoing adventurer we always wanted to be. In 2019, a unique ski camp led by world-class athlete Kristen Ulmer promises to help grown men (and women) squash that fear like a pro.
Train Travel: 3 of the World’s Most Epic Rides
Train Travel: “Epic” isn’t always about going the distance. With these 3 train rides, it's more about where the journey takes you, rather than for how long.
Ireland’s Spike Island Prison is the Alcatraz of Europe
The dark history of Spike Island prison fuels visitors’ morbid curiosity, and it’s now one of the most visited and most fascinating tourist sites in Europe.
World’s Most Remote Pop-up Shop Opens 300 Feet Up a Colorado Cliffside
Perched high on Eldorado Canyon’s infamous Bastille, the Cliffside Shop, the world's most remote pop-up shop, could only be reached by experienced climbers.
3 Ways to Make Sure You Never Lose Your Luggage Again
From Bluetooth-enabled luggage, to smartphone apps, to dedicated cellular gadgets, here are three of our favorite luggage tracking solutions.
TSA Quietly Launches New, ‘More Rigourous’ Pat-Down Procedure
The TSA quietly launched a new, universal pat-down procedure that’s vaguely described as “more rigorous.” Here’s what you can expect at U.S. airports.
Infamous Former Drug Lord Pablo Escobar’s Mexican Mansion is Now a Luxury Hotel
Pablo Escobar's Former Mexican Mansion has been converted into a boutique luxury hotel, and it’s every bit as awesome as it sounds.
Digi-Pet Is a High-Tech Baby Monitor for Your High-Flying Pets
These days, airlines are going out of their way to make sure no one likes them. There may be no help for keeping you safe and sane. But, thanks to one company, at least your furry companions now have a fighting chance in the air.
World’s First ‘Craft Beer Airline’ Scheduled to Takeoff from London
Craft beer and travel go together like, well ... honestly, craft beer pairs well with everything. Scottish microbrewer BrewDog agrees, which is why it's launching “the world’s first craft beer airline” serving London and Columbus, Ohio. Sort of.
Are You a Travel Addict? According to Science, It’s a Very Real Phenomenon
Some people take travel to the extreme, becoming what psychologists have coined dromomaniacs. In layman’s terms: They are travel addicts
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.
You can pay to drive a tank through a house in Minnesota
With just one visit to Minnesota, you can unleash your inner badass with tanks, bulldozers, guns, and plenty of top-notch craft beer.
JetBlue Launches Revolutionary Facial Recognition Boarding Process
The U.S.-based airline is reimagining a streamlined, state-of-the-art, paperless boarding process: Facial Recognition Boarding.
What Every American Traveler Needs to Know About REAL ID
With new enforcement of the decade-old REAL ID Act, some Americans may need a passport to fly domestically. Here's what you need to know to keep flying.
How to Score the Best Flight Deals to Europe This Summer
Finding bargain airfare during the summer travel season is difficult. Booking cheap flights to Europe, in particular, can feel impossible. Here are five tips for scoring the best flight deals to Europe this summer 2018.
Escape to New Zealand’s Most Remote, Beautiful, and Luxurious Lodges
All the stereotypes you’ve heard about New Zealand are all true (mostly). The country is also home to some of the remotest off-grid accommodations in the world. To truly get away from it all, you need to escape to these most beautiful and luxurious New Zealand lodges.
TIWAL’s Clever, Collapsible Sailboat Fits in the Trunk of Your Car
We live in a glorious age of portability for adventure gear. Now, French brand TIWAL has released the most compact collapsible sailboat we’ve ever seen.
Delta Elevates the Flying Experience with Italian-designed Alessi Serviceware
Delta has partnered with Italian design house Alessi to furnish their premium cabins with high-end, one-of-a-kind serviceware and dishes.
World Record Triple-Inversion Spinning Roller Coaster Coming to the Ozarks
The Time Traveler roller coaster twists, turns, drops, and rolls all while each car simultaneously spins 360 degrees on adjustable magnetic motors
4 Privacy Apps and Tools to Help You ‘Ghost’ Like Jason Bourne
Under the crush of technology, we’ve all fantasized about dropping off-grid. Now, more than ever, we’re struggling to regain our privacy. If you’ve ever daydreamed about disappearing forever, here are four tools to help you go anonymous and vanish without a trace -- to “ghost” like Jason Bourne.
World’s Smallest Hotel is in a Vintage VW Beetle … in the Jordanian Desert
A lone hotelier in rural Jordan has created what he claims to be the world's smallest hotel — and a “five-star experience”— out of a VW Beetle.
Oru Unveils First Origami-Style Folding Tandem Kayak
These days, even the bulkiest outdoor equipment — including surfboards, bicycles, and even sailboats — can collapse into the trunk of a Mini Cooper. Oru Kayaks have brought that same ultra-portable innovation to the kayaking game with The Haven folding tandem (two-person) kayak.
Mexico Just Created an Illinois-Sized Marine Park Off the Baja Peninsula
Mexico is protecting a massive aquatic region off the coast of Baja California by creating the largest marine park and ocean reserve in North America.
Fly NYC to London in 3 Hours with Boom Supersonic
Boom Supersonic — a company with all the right gears behind the scenes — is working to revive supersonic commercial aviation. Here’s why it just might work.
Eat Up: The Best Hotels for Foodies in Europe
Some travelers are keen to build entire vacations around the best places to eat, drink, even cook. Here are the best hotels for foodies in Europe.
Travelmate Robotics Suitcase Autonomously Follows Its “Owner”
Travelmate Robotics is taking the concept of smart luggage a step further with the world’s first fully autonomous robotic luggage line.
The 3 Best Hotel Bars in San Francisco
Here are just a few of our favorite hotel watering holes in one of our favorite California cities.
An Entire Swiss Village Could Become One Beautiful ‘Scattered Hotel’
Even amid all its natural beauty, some rural Swiss residents can’t resist the call of the city. That draw has threatened many of its most remote towns and villages with economic ruin. Now, the town of Corippo — the country’s smallest municipality — is poised to do something about it.
The Best of Provincetown: Where to Play, Eat, and Stay in Massachusetts’ Iconic Seaside Getaway
Here are just a handful of ways to spend the weekend in Massachusetts' and Cape Cod's most iconic seaside getaway: Provincetown.
Would You Sleep in a Glass Pod Hanging from a Mountain in Indonesia?
Few hotels offer all-glass rooms that hang up to 3,000 feet off the side of a remote Asian mountain — but Indonesia’s brand-new Padjajaran Anyar can.
Glenmorangie Debuts Limited Edition Wood Surfboards Made from Scotch Whisky Casks
Old, wooden scotch casks might seem an unlikely source of inspiration for high-end outdoor adventure gear, but that’s precisely what inspired legendary Glenmorangie to work with the world’s best independent craftsmen to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind works of working wooden art.
Best U.S. Destinations to Celebrate Black History Month
If you haven’t yet made plans to celebrate Black History Month, there’s still time to plan a road trip or a weekend getaway to a variety of relevant destinations in the Eastern United States. From New England down to Mississippi, here are four cities with activities to honor Black History Month.
The World’s Most Epic Small Ship Sailing Experiences
Here are three epic small ship sailing expeditions for intimately exploring the world’s last remaining, truly wild destinations.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a Weekend at Mississippi River Distilling Whiskey School
Skip the glittery hats and shamrock sunglasses this St. Patrick's Day. Think bigger with an exclusive, hands-on course in the fine art of whiskey making.
Miami is Transforming its Metrorail into The Underline Urban Park
Miami's The Underline urban park will transform a 10-mile underused strip of its overground Metrorail into a beautiful, trail-crossed oasis.
Rum, Cigars, and Coffee at the Best Boutique Hotels in Havana, Cuba
Throw a stone in any direction from the center of Cuba's capital, & you’re likely to hit a few boutique hotels in Havana. Here are our three favorites.
Everyone’s Irish at the World’s Biggest and Best St. Patrick’s Day Festivals
Few national holidays have been co-opted and repackaged more than St. Patrick’s Day. The U.S. and many other countries now host some of the biggest and best celebrations. Here are our favorites from around the world.
California’s Big Sur Highway Reconstruction Is 2 Months Ahead of Plan
A massive landslide in 2017 threatened to keep a significant portion of famed Highway 1 closed indefinitely. Now, an official announcement heralds the unexpected reopening of California's Highway 1 near Big Sur two months ahead of schedule.
How ‘Open Skies’ Agreements are Threatening to Sink U.S. Airlines in the Not-Too-Distant Future
"Open skies" agreements are influencing the future of air travel — especially the price for passengers. Here’s what you need to know.