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Destinations
10 Things To Do In Detroit For $20 Or Less
Detroit is renowned for its culture, rich history, and unique blend of music, food, and architecture. Despite misconceptions about affordability, the city offers many experiences catering to varying budgets. From free cultural festivals and live music performances to affordable local…
— Travel Noire
This Scandinavian City Just Won the Internet With Its Hilarious New Tourism Ad
“I wouldn’t come here, to be honest,” says Halfdan, a distinctly unimpressed Oslo thirtysomething as he walks around his hometown, trying to uncover its appeal. “Is it even a city?” It’s the start of what is being hailed as the best tourism ad of the summer, a deadpan, downplayed, 1…
— AFAR
A First-Time Guide to Syros
Endearing little Syros merges traditional and modern Greece. One of the smallest islands of the Cyclades and relatively rural outside the capital, it nevertheless has the highest population since it’s the legal and administrative center of the entire archipelago. It’s also the ferry hub…
— Lonely Planet
Tours and Activities
Traveling Through Time on the Nahanni River in Canada
One of my traveling companions opens a small pouch and places a pinch of dried tobacco leaves in my palm. “For an offering,” he says. “You make it before the start of a journey.” Unlike the rest of us, he lives in the Northwest Territories; his wife is a member of the Déné people, a…
— Condé Nast Traveler
The Best Travel Destinations for Architecture Lovers, Ranked
When you think of the best travel destinations for architecture, your first thoughts are probably some of the typical top cities people want to visit for a number of reasons. Barcelona for Gaudi, Rome for Salvi, St. Petersburg for the Rococo movement, Miami for the Art Deco…
— MSN.com
Cruise
Disney Cruise Line To Base Ship Year-Round in Japan
Disney and Oriental Land Co.(OCL) are teaming up to offer year-round Disney cruise vacations to Japan, according to a press release. OLC will operate a new Disney cruise ship that will be registered and based in Japan year-round. Under a recently signed agreement, OLC will manage…
— Cruise Industry News
Mitsui Ocean Cruises to Sail Five New Itineraries in 2025
Mitsui Ocean Cruises is to sail five new itineraries in 2025 onboard its new 458-guest Mitusi Ocean Fuji, which is scheduled to debut in Yokohama, Japan, in December 2024. Mitsui Ocean Fuji will sail four shorter cruises before embarking on its ‘Grand Asia’ itinerary. From 10-24…
— Cruise and Ferry
Transportation
5 Things Every Traveler Should Know In 2024 According To Department Of Transportation
Is there anything exciting about the U.S. government? All the election talk is already getting old… Digging deeper beyond the chase for the White House, travelers really only perk up for new passports and obtaining necessary visas for their exciting upcoming trips. Everything else…
— Travel Off Path
Tips From a Flight Attendant for Summer Travel
We're off to a pretty decent start when it comes to flight delays and cancellations — unlike last summer, when we saw many meltdowns. Still, while summer thunderstorms have already caused havoc this year (both in the U.S. and Europe), it's been nothing like summer 2023, when…
— The Points Guy
Lodging
The 5 Best Hotels in Singapore of 2024, According to Travel + Leisure Readers
Smaller than the state of Rhode Island, tiny Singapore on the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula is among the world’s most sophisticated countries with a blend of Chinese, Malay, Indian, and Eurasian communities. Plus, a thriving art scene and destination-worthy street food…
— Travel+Leisure
Cheap Family Resorts That Make Vacations More Affordable
Family vacations can be expensive, no matter the size of your crew. Between flights, rental cars, accommodations, and meals and activities, it all adds up. For many of us, saving money on vacation without compromising on the quality of the trip is always a goal. That's why I drew on…
— USA Today
The Hottest Ticket in Town? This Hotel Brand's Opening Parties
When it comes to travel, intrepid travelers will do anything for elusive, exclusive, and exciting experiences. How many of us have jumped on a plane, sat in an upright position for hours, only to land in Europe to take a picture next to the Eiffel Tower, snap a shot “holding” the Leaning…
— Fodor's Travel
Other and Odd
Cash or Credit When Traveling Abroad? It Makes a Difference.
You’re finally taking that big trip abroad. For as much time and energy you’ve spent saving up and searching for the best deals on flights or cruises, places to stay, and travel experiences, it would be a shame to blow extra money at the last minute. But that’s what you’ll be doing if…
— USA Today
Barcelona Protesters Spray Visitors With Water: Why Has Europe Fallen Out of Love With Tourism?
Overtourism is putting pressure on health services, waste management, water supplies and housing at the expense of residents. Thousands of Barcelona residents have taken to the streets to protest overtourism. Around 3,000 people from over 140 organisations took to the streets of…
— EuroNews
How Home-Swapping Has Helped Travelers Save On Vacation: What to Know about the Travel Trend
More travelers are turning away from hotels and short-term rental properties to instead explore the growing trend of home exchanges. If it sounds familiar, you've most likely seen the hit 2006 rom-com "The Holiday," where the two leading ladies swap living situations, one leaving…
— ABC News
Today in History
The Fourteenth Amendment
Although the Fourteenth Amendment was originally intended to provide full citizenship and rights to former slaves, the Due Process and Equal Protection Clauses have provided important civil rights to all Americans…
— Travel Research Online
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