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Why Do So Many Airports Have Chapels?
They weren't created for nervous fliers. They weren't really created for fliers at all.
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Understanding Matpakke—Norway's National Packed-Lunch Obsession
How a bland sandwich became a Norwegian delicacy.
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India Is Now Home to the World's Largest Statue
The recently-completed landmark is nearly five times taller than Brazil's famed Christ the Redeemer, and twice as high as the Statue of Liberty.
Meet the Exclusive Travel Club for People Who Have Been to 100 or More Countries
It has about 1500 members.
The Best Time to Purchase Flights for Your 2019 Vacation
Kayak has the details on the best deals for every month. Check out their new 2019 Travel Hacker guide to find the best time to book based on price, location, and vacation type.
Why the TSA Prefers Dogs With Floppy Ears Rather Than Pointy Ones
It's not because they're harder workers.
How to Make Money by Getting Bumped From Your Flight
You could score thousands of dollars by volunteering to take a later flight.
10 Strange Items the TSA Found in People's Luggage in 2018
Each year, the TSA screens approximately 700 million travelers. There are bound to be some surprises.
Belgium Is Home to the World’s Only Sourdough Library
And it's overseen by a Sourdough Librarian.
Vienna Named World's Most Livable City for the Ninth Year in a Row
See where your city falls in Mercer's annual city ranking.
Aspen Hotel's Dumb and Dumber Vacation Package Comes With Ruffled Tuxedos, Top Hats, Beer, and a Moped Rental
A Samsonite suitcase is optional.
10 Behind-the-Scenes Photos of North Korea
Oliver Wainwright's Inside North Korea provides a visual tour of the isolated nation.
See How Much Beer $1 Would Buy You Around the World
Globetrotters, take note.
The 10 Best Places to Spend New Year’s Eve, Mapped
Times Square isn't the only party on the schedule this New Year's.
Inside the Coldest City in the World, Where It Snows 270 Days a Year
Norilsk is among Russia's coldest, richest, and most polluted places—and 175,000 people call it home.
There Are 72,000 Tons of Diamonds Hiding Throughout This Town in Germany
They formed when a crater hit the spot 15 million years ago.
You Might Be Holding Your Steering Wheel All Wrong
The "10 and 2" rule has been out of date for years.
How Queen Victoria Turned Switzerland Into a Vacation Hotspot
Victoria was the original travel #influencer.
Meet Grýla, the Christmas Troll Who Eats Iceland's Naughtiest Children
Descriptions of Grýla vary from tale to tale, but in all of them, she's bloodthirsty and fearsome.
The Real Reason Airlines Want You to Check Your Carry-On Bags
A lack of overhead bin space isn't the only reason.
This Island Full of Penguins Can Be Yours for the Right Price
It's home to 42 species of birds in total.
Harry Potter Fans Can Have Dinner at Hogwarts This Christmas
It's guaranteed to be as snowy as it is magical.
New Memory Foam Neck Pillow Takes the Pain Out of Travel
It also has a few nifty features, like a pocket for your phone.
Ralphie's House From A Christmas Story Is Available to Rent
Just don't shoot your eye out while you're there.