From hiking in Peru to sea-kayaking in Australia, participating in out-of-the-ordinary experiences is becoming a must-do for many people ― particularly for female travelers. In fact, adventure travel ― defined as a travel experience “that involves the combination of nature, culture and physical activity” ― is on the rise. Women make up over half of … Read more
Put your passport somewhere safe. Wear comfortable shoes for trips that involve a lot of walking. Check the weather at your destination before packing. Avoid excursions that exploit or endanger animals. When it comes to traveling, much of the advice you receive can be helpful. But there is also information people share that may unknowingly … Read more
It’s safe to say that no one’s a bigger expert on hotels than the people who work there. From housekeepers and front desk clerks to the people who own hotel properties, they’re the first to say there are certain do’s and don’ts when it comes to hotel room behavior. To be clear, when you’re staying … Read more
Packing for a trip can be pretty stressful, especially for those who are indecisive. It doesn’t matter if it’s just a weekend trip to see your in-laws or a weeklong getaway to another country — sorting through your items and figuring out which ones you can’t travel without can be a real struggle. Whether you’re … Read more
On the list of ways people want to spend their time, sitting on a plane for hours on end is probably not very high. But long-haul flights are a necessary reality if you need to travel far. “A long-haul flight can certainly be daunting and stressful,” Casey Brogan, a consumer travel expert at Tripadvisor, told … Read more
The term “travel agent” evokes a different time. A time, perhaps, when people still smoked on planes. A time when, for better or worse, we did not rely on the TikTok masses to clue us in on every “must-visit” spot at our various vacation locales. But the travel expert industry has seen a resurgence in … Read more
If you’re on the travel side of TikTok, you may have come across topics like “soft life,” “soft travel” or “soft life travel.” In these videos, viewers often see beautiful, bright images of beaches, flowy dresses and coffee mugs sitting by a window. Many creators are embracing this lifestyle-turned-travel trend. It originated from the idea … Read more
For most people, spending time on social media, checking emails or replying to texts isn’t exactly mood-boosting. If anything, it can feel like wasted time or even a disruption during social events. What’s more, when you’re on a vacation, whether solo, with friends or with family, time spent on your phone is even more of … Read more
After attending a wedding outside Dublin earlier this month, I spent a week exploring Ireland and Northern Ireland for the first time. The trip entailed a combination of natural sights like the Cliffs of Moher and Giant’s Causeway, and famous cities like Galway and Belfast. When I arrived in the city of Derry (or Londonderry … Read more
I was taken aback when my cousin called to share her post-breakup plans after separating with her partner of three years. “We’re going on a trip,” she announced, her voice oddly upbeat. “A breakup-moon, actually, to celebrate the end of our relationship.” Puzzled, I mulled over this unconventional approach to a breakup after we ended … Read more
