TRAVEL

Don’t let sitting in traffic become your holiday experience.

Traveling for Thanksgiving? Avoid Driving on These Days, According to AAA

Choosing the wrong time to hit the road can make your Thanksgiving a traffic nightmare. Here’s how to avoid it.

How Many Continents Are There?

You may have been taught that Earth has seven continents. Or is it six? Or eight?

Sandwiches are a traveler’s best friend.

Here’s Which Thanksgiving Foods You Can Bring on a Plane

Turkeys and pies are allowable carry-ons, but you’ll have to check alcohol, sauces, and condiments before you board a plane.

It's a good idea to prioritize it after getting back from a trip.

Your Luggage Is Absolutely Disgusting—Here’s How to Clean It

Get your suitcase ready for holiday travel season with these luggage cleaning tips, including what steps you can probably just avoid.

Just your average stroll with a baby carriage and knight's helmet.

Iron Man: The Weird Wager of Harry Bensley, Who Walked 2400 Miles in a Helmet

In 1908, a playboy made a bet he could walk around the world without being identified. Then things got weird.

Local Canned Air Is Being Sold as a Souvenir at Italy’s Lake Como

Forget the snow globes and ornaments. Buy souvenir air instead.

The Most Popular Gas Station in Each State

Some gas stations started small—but became cultural phenomena.

If you want to visit the Trevi Fountain in Rome, you should probably wait until maintenance is done.

Visitors in Rome Settle for Makeshift Pool as Trevi Fountain Undergoes Maintenance

People won’t get to throw coins in the Italian city’s biggest fountain for a while.

Tim Burton at the "The World Of Tim Burton" press preview in Tokyo

“The World of Tim Burton” Exhibit Makes Its Final Stop in London

Learn everything there is to know about Tim Burton’s career.

This Veterans Day is your chance to visit Glacier National Park for free.

All National Parks Are Offering Free Admission on Veterans Day

In honor of Veterans Day, you can visit any one of the National Park Service's more than 400 parks on Monday, November 11, 2024, for free.

Therapy Llama and Alpaca Comfort Anxious Travelers at Portland Airport

You’ve heard of therapy dogs, but maybe not therapy llamas and alpacas.

Airports are notorious for being crowded around the holidays.

The 15 Airports With the Longest Thanksgiving Wait Times

If you’re traveling for Thanksgiving this year, try to dodge these airports.

The Most Overpriced Tourist Attraction in Each State, Mapped

You might want to keep this handy on your next vacation.

10 Epic Trails That Every Hiker Should Try

Whether it’s a gentle stroll through the English countryside or summiting Africa’s tallest peak, these bucket-list hikes are not to be missed.

15 Hilariously Terrible Reviews of Wonderful Museums

From the Philadelphia Museum of Art to the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum, no institution is safe from terrible reviews.

Paddington at the Los Angeles premiere of 'Paddington' (2014).

Paddington Just Got His Passport

‘Paddington in Peru’ required a prop passport, but Paddington Bear ended up with a real one.

A New Zealand Airport Just Instituted a 3-Minute Time Limit on Hugs

The move, which is intended to speed up drop-offs, has been criticized as ‘tyranny.’

L.A. is at the top of the list of the best vegan and vegetarian cities.

The 10 Best Cities for Vegans and Vegetarians in the U.S.

Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, or veggie-curious, these cities are worth a visit.

The UK has more than its share of haunted homes.

28 Historic British Haunted Houses You Can Visit

From grand castles to more humble country manors, the UK’s centuries-old homes have seen plenty of occupants move in over the years. And some never moved out.

This scene near Saranac Lake in the Adirondacks shows why New York is the top state for fall road trips.

The 19 Best States For Fall Road Trips

There’s nothing quite like peeping peak foliage, dashing through a corn maze, and spending an afternoon at an apple orchard to celebrate autumn—and in some of these top states for fall road trips, you can do all three.

Traveling with a peanut allergy isn't the flight risk you think.

Can Peanut Allergens Spread Through a Plane’s Air System?

The idea of peanut dust being carried through a plane cabin has always worried those with serious allergies. New research should ease their concerns.

Add these destinations to your travel plans.

The Top 10 European Cities for Free Attractions

Traveling can be expensive, but tourist attractions in these cities cost a grand total of nothing.

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Illinois.

11 Ancient Native American Earthworks You Can Visit

Hundreds—even thousands—of years ago, Native American peoples built complex and mysterious earthworks. Here are 11 you can visit for a glimpse into prehistory.

According to hotel visitors, people can expect paranormal activity at these places.

The 13 Most Haunted Hotels, According to Guest Reviews

You may be in for a spooky adventure if you reserve a room at one of these hotels.