I've been going to Disney World for 30 years. Here are 5 things I won't be buying at the parks in 2025.

During a six-month trip around Europe, I embraced the "slow travel" mindset, which encourages travelers to spend quality time in each destination they visit. This was important to me because I really wanted to get to know the places I was staying in.

Ever since she was born at Thailand’s Khao Kheow Open Zoo in July 2024, Moo Deng, the pygmy hippopotamus, has captured public imagination, with visitors to her home quadrupling since her birth. She has also raised the profile of her species, the lesser-known—and more endangered—sheep-sized cousin of the common hippo. But Moo Deng was not the first mini hippo to become a major celebrity.

‘Tis the season for holiday escapes. Airlines are lining up new flights for sun and snow lovers alike just in time for Christmas.

I've been skiing and snowboarding my whole life and even taught my children how.

Alterra Mountain Company is celebrating the start of ski season by offering free lift tickets to kids next month at each of their North American resorts. 

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 • 7 min read

Passengers departing San Francisco International Airport (SFO) can check their bags in the airport's parking lot thanks to its remote airline check-in service, which the airport launched Nov. 19.

Opening a theme park at the literal top of a mountain may not sound like a good idea, but in fact, that was just the case when the Land of Oz debuted in Beech Mountain, North Carolina, in 1970.

Nov 27, 2024 • 10 min read

When I booked a sleeper car for my 16-hour Amtrak ride, I could choose a roomette, bedroom, bedroom suite, or accessible bedroom. I went with the roomette, which was the smallest sleeping accommodation, so I assumed I wouldn't have much space for luggage.

When I went on my first safari, I thought I had a pretty good idea of what to expect — lots of animals, plenty of sun, and maybe a little dust.