I spent $120 on a ferry to and from an artsy Cape Cod town with beautiful views. The scenic 90-minute ride wasn't even the best part.

I enjoy riding around Europe via rail and have taken trains in Spain, France, Belgium, Bulgaria, Slovenia, and, recently, Italy.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brandon Chia, 31, a nurse in the South Island of New Zealand. Chia moved from Singapore to New Zealand in 2022. The following has been edited for length and clarity.

A gag in “Piker’s Peak,” a Looney Tunes cartoon from 1957, plays off the trope of the Saint Bernard rescue dog carrying brandy to warm up an avalanche victim. After digging Yosemite Sam out of the snow, the dog opens the barrel in its collar to reveal a cocktail shaker and martini glass, and ignores the frozen Sam as it mixes itself a drink.

Dec 2, 2024 • 12 min read

As a solo traveler who's explored all 50 states and every major US national park, I've had the privilege to witness the country's incredible diversity and beauty firsthand.

Nov 29, 2024 • 5 min read

Allegiant Air, a low-cost airline based in Las Vegas, recently published dozens of last-minute flight deals to popular destinations throughout Florida, including Fort Myers, Tampa, and Orlando. The deals also extend to popular winter getaways such as Las Vegas and Phoenix, and best of all, most of the flights are under $70 one-way. 

Nov 26, 2024 • 6 min read

One of the biggest worries when flying is that your luggage will get lost. Arming your suitcase with an AirTag has become quite popular, and Apple has now teamed up with over fifteen airlines to make it even easier to track down your checked baggage.

Holland America Line cruise line is celebrating Black Friday with 25 percent off sale on sailings and other perks for the ultimate holiday at sea.

If you were looking to this list to help you narrow down your options for the best places to go in Africa in 2025, we’re going to apologize right now: Given the abundance of thrilling new openings to choose from, chances are, when you finish reading, your travel wish list will be longer than ever. But before you blow your budget entirely, a good place to start could be figuring out your “why”—what is it that excites you most about your next trip, and why do you travel?

Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises is making it easier to sail in style by offering up to 40 percent off trips across the world.