I took a job at JP Morgan for the prestige. Quitting to travel changed the way I view success.

In 2019, I had a great life on paper: a stable job, boyfriend, and a basement apartment in DC. But I wanted more.

It's that time of year again! Black Friday may already be on its way out, but Cyber Monday is in full swing, and if you're anything like us, you've been eyeing up your favorite hotels, cruise lines, and tour operators for months, just waiting for them to roll out the big sales. Good news: From glamorous resorts to beachfront hotels to tour operators and cruise lines, the Cyber Monday deals are still rolling in, and there are tons of ways to save for every type of traveler. Whether you're interested in scoring 30% off low-cost flights to Iceland via PLAY or want to hop on a cruise by HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) for close to half the original price, this is the best time of year to save. From now through Travel Tuesday, we're seeing new sales drop every day—be sure to check back in daily so you don't miss anything good.

If you're flying Singapore Airlines Suites or first class anytime soon, you might hear a certain special pop from the Champagne corks being unleashed in the galley. That's because as of Dec. 1, the airline will be the only carrier in the world to serve Cristal on board.

A new artificial intelligence (AI) system is being tested at Heathrow Airport to assist air traffic controllers in managing the UK's most congested airspace.

The UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) will soon apply to millions of international visitors.

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.

China's visa-free list continues to grow, with eight more European countries being added.

The world’s largest airline alliance is ramping up the battle for premium travelers. On Thursday, Star Alliance opened its first branded airport lounge in Asia. The new facility is in Terminal One at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport in southern China. A second lounge will operate from the new Terminal Three when it opens next year.

The upcoming Indian wedding season will be driving a surge in travel, according to online travel company Ixigo. “Flight bookings to major metro hubs and top leisure destinations like Delhi, Mumbai, Srinagar, Jaipur and Goa are seeing a strong 70-80% year-on-year increase,” said Ixigo’s Group CEO Aloke Bajpai.

Savvy travelers have in recent years discovered one of the most helpful hacks while flying: using an Apple AirTag to keep track of checked luggage. The popularity of the quarter-size devices soared during the summer of 2022, when lost luggage was one of the lowlights among many other travel disruptions.

Eric Ripert is almost known as much for his globetrotting as he is for his cooking. The French-born, New York City-based chef—whose Manhattan restaurant Le Bernardin continues to rack up accolades as one of the best in the world—is no stranger to an airport lounge, ideally while transiting to one of his favorites places in Asia, as he’s told Condé Nast Traveler in the past. One city he keeps on going back to? Seoul, which he has visited five times in the past 15 years. “Seoul has the pressure of being so close to North Korea, so people really enjoy every day as much as they can,” says Ripert. “They work hard and play hard, and that really manifests in its dining scene. But it’s also a city of contrast. You have these super high energy restaurants that are very edgy, sitting side by side with peaceful tea houses.”

In just the first 10 months of this year, Indian arrivals to the U.S. have already exceeded the total for 2023, according to data from the U.S. International Trade Administration.