Crash at Denmark’s 25-million-brick LEGO House Courtesy of Airbnb
You could win a private, one-night stay (plus roundtrip airfare for four) at Denmark's famous LEGO House via Airbnb's latest "Night At ..." contest.
Instagram Warns Travelers About Irresponsible Wildlife Tourism Posts
The social media economy is driving more tourists to seek out wildlife tourism opportunist, many of which are unethical. Now Instagram is fighting back.
The Very Best of “The Mother City,” Cape Town, South Africa
Of the countless reasons to visit South Africa’s “Mother City," here are our favorites. Try out these travel tips next time you're in Cape Town.
The Best of Panama City, Panama: Central America’s Most Cosmopolitan Capital
Here is the best of the best of Panama City, Panama -- Central America's hippest, fastest-growing, most cosmopolitan capital city.
3 High-tech Water Purifiers for Travelers
Check out these high-tech options to help eliminate your plastic bottle waste while maintaining a healthy water supply anywhere in the world.
Is this 5-Star Africa Tour the World’s Most Luxurious Train Ride?
While it may seem like the Golden Era of rail travel is gone, some companies are looking to revive those bygone days with the world's most luxurious train.
3 Ways to Blow Through Airport Security Like a Pro
If you’re willing to shell out a bit of cash upfront, it’s still possible to eliminate most of the headaches and frustrating wait times at airport security.
Travel Calgary: The Best Places to Play, Eat, and Stay in Canada’s “Frontier City”
In a few short decades, Calgary has quietly evolved to offer world-class dining, boutique hotels, and one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences.
Virgin Voyages Embarks on Luxurious Adults-only Cruise Line
Richard Branson promises that Virgin Voyages — the world’s first adults-only cruise line — will be “a sea change” in the cruise industry.
Meet Ben Lecomte, the Man Who’s Swimming the Pacific Ocean
“Because it is there" was George Leigh Mallory’s reason for climbing Mount Everest and, for many adventurers, it seems as good a reason as any to push the limits of human endurance. Now, Ben Lecomte has his sights set on another human first: swimming the entire Pacific Ocean from Japan to San Francisco.
Finland’s Rent a Finn Program Aims to Teach Visitors How to Be Happy
Finland is a wonderland where Santa lives, reindeer run wild, and the weather forecast usually includes The Northern Lights. So, it’s no surprise that it's the happiest country in the world — so happy, in fact, that it's looking to spread that overflowing happiness to foreign visitors with Rent a Finn.
Lovesick Poetry Contest: Compose a Barf Bag Poem, Win Free Airfare
British budget airline easyJet is giving lovesick passengers an outlet for their long-distance passion and offering them the chance to reconnect with their significant other in the process. How do you enter the easyJet poetry contest? By writing a poem on a barf bag.
Locally Made Artisan Souvenirs Now Available in Airport Vending Machines
Shopping for legit, last-minute souvenirs at the airport is never easy. Most options are lame, generic, and expensive. Startup SouveNEAR is looking to upgrade the experience for procrastinating travelers with a clever repurposing of disused vending machines around the U.S.
The Best Poutine Joints in Montreal
Since Quebec holds the unofficial patent on poutine, it’s only fitting to find the world’s best, most creative examples in Montreal.
Airbnb Launches Experiences in Puerto Rico, Donates All Proceeds to Recovery Efforts
It’s no secret that Puerto Rico has been in a bad way since the 2017 hurricane season left much of the island without power, water, and food. Now, Airbnb is helping out with the local launch of Airbnb Experiences and a commitment to donate 100 percent of the program’s proceeds to rebuilding efforts.
$10,000 Ski Package Honors ‘Dumb and Dumber’ in the Coolest Way Possible
'Dumb and Dumber' stands among 'The Godfather' and 'The Princess Diaries' as one of the greatest movies of all time. Now, The Curtis hotel in Colorado is celebrating the 25th anniversary of this cinematic icon with a legit, luxury hotel/ski package that would make Lloyd and Harry proud.
Imagine Checking In and Boarding Your Next Flight With Zero Human Interaction
From dog-like airport robots to sleeping in the cargo hold, passengers are desperate to try anything that promises a better air travel experience. What if the future of airport transit removes human interaction altogether? London’s Heathrow Airport is one step closer to realizing that utopian vision.
HoverGlide Is a Clever ‘Floating’ Backpack Designed to Save Your Spine
Whether you’re trekking the remote backcountry of New Zealand or schlepping a 50L pack around Europe for the summer, backpacking can be hell on your back and shoulders. Now, Lightning Packs, LLC has engineered an ingenious new floating pack design dubbed HoverGlide that could change the entire game.
Qatar Airways Launches the World’s Longest Flight: 17.5 Hours, 9,000 Miles
This week, Qatar Airways announced its first foray into New Zealand — and with the launch it becomes the Airline with the world's longest flight.
Why You Should Always Take Risks With ‘Bizarre’ Foreign Food
Travel pushes us outside of our comfort zone: new people, new places, and new experiences every day. So, why not new foreign food?
GM’s Maven Car-Sharing Service Wants to Become ‘Airbnb for Your Car’
Why buy a car, a house, a lawnmower, or a dog when you can pay to use someone else’s? GM is planning to double down on the brand's Maven wheels-on-demand app by allowing peer-to-peer rentals.
Kyoto’s First ‘Dispersed Hotel’ Is Spread Throughout the City
With so much luxury and convenience on tap at most decent hotels, it’s easy to forget that there’s often an entire city outside waiting to be explored. Guests at Kyoto, Japan’s first and only “dispersed hotel” have no choice but to leave their building — ENSO ANGO is designed that way.
Man Sets New Speed Record for Hiking the Appalachian Trail in Just 45 Days
Hiking from Georgia to Maine typically requires six months. Joe McConaughy did it in just 45 days, setting a new Appalachian Trail record.
You Could Own an Entire Abandoned New Zealand Village for Only $1.8 Million
If the drone of your neighbors going about their daily lives has finally gotten to you, if you’ve longed for a lavish forever home on the water, or if you're sitting on an ungodly pile of cash just waiting to be spent, we have a real estate investment opportunity for you: Lake Waitaki, New Zealand.
The American Kennel Club’s Museum of the Dog Returns to NYC this February
Some say even the art world is “going to the dogs.” Starting next month, the AKC will prove that’s literally true with the return of the official American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog to Manhattan — the world’s largest and perhaps only museum dedicated entirely to man’s best friend.
Forrest Bault Is Motorbiking 14,000 Miles of Remote U.S. Backcountry Right Now
Thousands of miles of remote and relatively unknown trails in the U.S. are established and maintained by the Backcountry Discovery Routes initiative for the sole purpose of intense, off-highway motorbiking. This year, for the first time ever, one man is planning to ride every inch of them.
3 Adventure Trips to Track the World’s Most Elusive Wildlife
From the jagged peaks of India to the plankton-rich waters of the North Atlantic, here are three destinations to track the world’s most elusive wildlife.
After 100 Years, London Is Once Again Distilling Whiskies
The United Kingdom exports more gin than any other country and is the world’s fourth-largest gin consumer per capita. So, it could be considered the unofficial British spirit. New for 2018, however, two distilleries are independently debuting the first London-distilled whiskies in more than 100 years.
Travel Bucket List: 5 Adventure Experiences in Australia’s Wild West
Whether you’re a foodie, thrill-seeker, nature-lover, or diver, Western Australia quite literally has something for everyone.
4 Amazing Destinations You Need to Visit in 2016
It’s not too late to lock in your 2016 travel plans. Here are four countries you need to check out this year.
Explore Belize: jaguars, whale sharks, and untouched Mayan ruins
There's a lot more going on in Belize than just what's under the water. Here are a few of our favorite places to play, eat, and sleep.
The World’s 4 Most Romantic Hotels to Crash This Valentine’s Day
If you’ve been looking to escape with that special someone, there’s no better time than Valentine’s Day. Hotels around the world debut some of their best couples-centric stay packages every February.
The Best of British Columbia’s Sunshine Coast
British Columbia's Sunshine Coast is a stunning, isolated, rugged peninsula that feels like an ocean away from the downtown Vancouver.
The First True Luxury Hotel in Cuba Opens its Doors to Guests
A new luxury hotel in Cuba is a rarity since none have been built since the revolution. Until the Gran Hotel Manzana Kempinski La Habana opened last month.
Get Paid $10,000 to Move to Iceland and Travel the World This Summer
What if someone offered to pay you handsomely to move to Reykjavik for the summer, travel the world, and write about it? That’s precisely what Iceland-based WOW air is planning with the latest Travel Guide competition.
Get Your Marine Mammal Fix on Massachusetts’ New Whale Trail
The modern whaling industry has deep roots in Massachusetts. The storied history of 'Moby Dick' begins on the island of Nantucket and coastal New Bedford was once called “The City That Lit the World," so it’s fitting that the state recently debuted an official and comprehensive Whale Trail.
Mauritius is the Coolest Island Destination You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
The tiny island nation of Mauritius is a place of stunning beaches, (almost) perfect year-round weather, and a vibrant melting pot of culture and cuisine. Here are seven reasons why it should on your travel bucket list for 2018.
Germaphobes, Rejoice! This Airport Just Deployed Self-Cleaning Security Bins
Ohio's Akron-Canton Airport is doing their part to keep travelers healthy in a surprisingly clever way: with self-cleaning security bins at checkpoints.
Tree Tents’ Fuselage Is an Extreme Wilderness Cabin Unlike Any Other
From tiny homes to digital nomadism, there’s a movement afoot to live smaller. For some, that means seeking a secluded patch of land in the wilderness to live life on their own terms. Tree Tents' Fuselage Wilderness Cabin is a near-perfect blend of rugged adaptability, livability, and affordability.
Sail Coastal Canada in Classic Style with Outer Shores Expeditions
Outer Shores Expeditions is the company for sailing the high seas in classic style. Their 2018 sailing schedule already has us reworking our travel plans.
Tokyo Snake Center is Like a Japanese Cat Cafe … But With Snakes
Japan is a place where live lobster vending machines, capsule hotels, and robot restaurants are the norm. It's hardly surprising that the country is home to one more oddity: the world’s first snake cafe.
Go Way Off-Grid at Three of the World’s Most Remote Destinations
If you're looking to get way off-grid, there remote destinations on earth that are so distant and beautiful, they hardly seem real.
Stay in Cliffside Rooms and Old-Hollywood Hangouts at these Best Boutique Hotels in Jamaica
Skip the island's overcrowded mega-resorts on your next trip in favor of these three, authentic, best boutique hotels in Jamaica.