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How Far in Advance Should You Book a Flight for the Best Price? The Answer Might Surprise You

Buying airline tickets is an inexact science, one where being off by a few days—or months—could cost you hundreds of dollars.

This Online Service Wants to Make Sure You Never Overpay for a Hotel Room

If the price goes down after you buy, Pruvo will let you know.

Is This Route in North Dakota the Longest Straight Road in America?

It depends on how you define "straight."

The Greatest Fears Americans Have About Traveling, Mapped

Unflappable Nevadans fear nothing but flight delays, while Texas just worry they’ll miss their beloved home state.

The Literal Translation of Every Country's Name In One World Map

Welcome to the United States of Amerigo!

Micah Bochart, Wikimedia Commons // Public Domain

The Loneliest Road in America Is This Arctic Supply Route in Alaska

The Dalton Highway isn't your average road.

10 Secrets of Hotel Room Service

If you could stop answering the door naked, they'd really appreciate it.

Fictional Place Names Are Popping Up On Road Signs in Didcot, England

This way to Middle-earth!

These Are the World's 10 Most Expensive Cities

Sorry, Singaporeans.

Jyrki Kymäläinen, Flickr // CC BY-ND 2.0

National WWII Museum Launches a European Tour Tracing the 'Band of Brothers' Path

Calling all history buffs.

Being a TSA agent means plenty of job stress.

14 Secrets of TSA Agents

Cats are a nightmare and that block of cheese in your luggage can look remarkably like a bomb. Learn more about life as a TSA agent.

This Travel Site Factors in Baggage Fees to Show You the True Cost of Your Flight

The price of your ticket is only part of the equation.

New York Hotel Offers Free Lessons With a Knitting Master

This sounds like the coziest way to spend the last weeks of winter.

How to Avoid Long Customs and Immigration Lines on Your Next Trip

It's a free alternative to Global Entry.

Department of the Treasury/Public Health Service, National Archives // Public Domain

The Time New Jersey Took New York to the Supreme Court to Lay Claim to Ellis Island

In 1998, the Supreme Court had to step in.

Millions of People Are Owed Money From Airlines—Here's How to See If You're One of Them

If you've ever been inconvenienced by a disrupted flight, you could be eligible for a big reimbursement.

How 9 Honolulu Neighborhoods Got Their Names

Most of its neighborhood names aren’t in English—and they all have colorful stories.

How Qatar's New Airbus Is Designed to Help Passengers Fight Jet Lag

Reduced cabin pressure, LED lighting, and more leg room means you might actually feel human after landing.

Why Does the Leaning Tower of Pisa Lean?

Soft soil is only the beginning of the story.

Ciao, Roma! Alitalia Is Offering Free Stopovers in 2018

Alitalia will let you spend up to three days in the Italian capital on your international trip.

The Louvre Abu Dhabi Just Opened the World's First Radio-Guided Highway Art Gallery

For a guided audio tour, just tune into FM radio.

There's Only One Carbon Negative Country in the World (Here's How They Do It)

In 2017, the small nation of Bhutan became the first and only carbon negative country in the world.

How an Early Female Travel Writer Became an Immunization Pioneer

Lady Mary Wortley Montagu—British aristocrat, feminist, and writer—was largely responsible for the adoption of inoculation against smallpox in England.

Why You Should Never Take Your Shoes Off On an Airplane

First: Eww!

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