While Instagram has long been the hotspot for influencers posting their luxurious travels to faraway destinations, TikTok is slowly dominating this space. The hashtag for "travel" videos has amassed over 220 billion views.
12.10.2023 - 13:15 / insider.com
I never thought I'd leave my hometown in the UK.
But after 20 years of making memories and building up my career in Maidenhead, England, I was ready for something new. And, in February, I headed to Canada to move to Calgary, Alberta.
I'd never even been to Canada, let alone lived there, so I was in for several surprises when I moved.
While Instagram has long been the hotspot for influencers posting their luxurious travels to faraway destinations, TikTok is slowly dominating this space. The hashtag for "travel" videos has amassed over 220 billion views.
A new study commissioned by hotel chain Premier Inn has revealed the “most beautiful” cities to visit in the fall. The study used eye-tracking technology to record the average length of time the participants spent looking at the image of each destination to find which cities around the world were considered the most eye-catching during the autumn months.
World-renowned spiritual teacher and author Deepak Chopra has formed a multi-year partnership with expedition cruise line Swan Hellenic, creating a series of 'Explore & Restore' wellbeing cruises designed to foster self-discovery and cultural immersion.
When I first booked a stay in the mountain town of Canmore, Alberta, I planned to use it as a jumping-off point for my adventures in Banff National Park. However, I didn't expect to leave wishing I'd had more time to explore this beautifully sited town at the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
North America’s wilderness wealth springs from an incredibly vast, breathtakingly varied range of gorgeous destinations and encounters. Exciting. Calming. Challenging. Startling. Inspiring. Rejuvenating. Bold. Joyful. Sublime. For on-the-go vacationers as well as armchair travelers, the new oversized (10 1/2” x 13 1/2”) National Geographic: Atlas of Wild America, published this month, provides a picturesque super-dive into spectacular horizons. Written by Jon Waterman, a former park ranger and veteran guide, with a foreword by environmental historian Roderick F. Nash, this hefty tome, with 308 photos and 262 maps, applauds both well-known majestic favorites and off-the-beaten-path intimate finds, unveiling intricate details and data galore. Be awed by nature-loving secrets and surprises.
Essa Sulaiman Ahmad knows a thing or two about jet lag. That’s because, as the divisional vice president for the United States and Canada for Emirates, he travels quite a bit — as in every two weeks.
It’s not everyday that you face a travel crisis like a canceled flight and, as a solution, book a Lufthansa first-class ticket across the Atlantic. Even less likely, to then get it for less than $90 in cash. But that’s exactly what happened to me this winter on my way home to the United States from Greece. It turns out that points and miles don't just help you meet aspirational travel goals, they can also save the day during an emergency—and get you on that dream flight at the same time.
In episode six of the Skift Ideas Podcast, Colin Nagy is joined by Bill Bensley, Founder of Bensley, a globally renowned designer celebrated for his award-winning contributions to the fields of architecture, landscape, and interior design.
Residents of the stunning Austrian village that's rumored to have inspired Disney's "Frozen" are fed up with the hoards of selfie-taking tourists that have flocked to it.
Food is my go-to gift when visiting friends, a favorite souvenir to bring home, and usually an essential item on my packing list. So, more often than not, I’ve stashed some sort of tasty treat in my carry-on—which sometimes causes a little delay at TSA checkpoints. Over the years, I’ve had yogurt confiscated, pâté tossed away, and hot chocolate mix sent through additional screening by TSA agents. But I’ve also had countless protein bars, chips, and sandwiches pass through without a problem.
Air Canada has unveiled the first of its upgraded Airbus A321’s, featuring a host of new features that have been implemented to improve ‘customer comfort’.
There are new options for travelers looking to visit Canada and beyond from a major Midwest airport hub.