Nov 21, 2024 • 5 min read
06.11.2024 - 17:59 / insider.com
As a travel writer, I've gone from oceans to national parks in search of the most unique, unforgettable natural wonders in the US.
Although I've seen many incredible things while exploring all 50 states, a few natural wonders stand out to me.
From towering Redwoods to limestone islands, here are my favorites.
Nov 21, 2024 • 5 min read
If you’ve experienced Utah's best skiing before and are in on the now not-so-secret handshake, you know that some of best skiing in the world is only 45 minutes away from Salt Lake City International Airport. (That means you can take a 7 a.m. flight from New York's JFK, land at 10:30-ish and be on the mountain by 1 p.m.) That and the state’s maxim—The Greatest Snow On Earth—broadcasted on every souvenir item possible isn’t overselling how preposterously light and fluffy the powder is here, or how much of it falls annually (up to 500 inches).
Long before my first visit to New Orleans, I fell in love with the US city's historic culture. As an Australian, I never thought I'd get to call The Big Easy home, but now, I split my year living between the two countries.
I never had a big plan to move to France.
Lesser-known budget airline Allegiant Air announced 44 new routes to smaller cities across the US.
Nicole Sunderland first caught the travel bug over two decades ago when she sold magazines door to door around the country.
I lived in Nashville, Tennessee, for 16 years and watched it become the hub for visitors it is today.
Coming in at just under 20,000 square miles (that’s 20-percent smaller than West Virginia) Costa Rica packs an incredible array of things to see and do into a small area. Nestled between Nicaragua and Panama it has long Pacific and Atlantic ocean-facing coasts, volcanos, and rainforests galore. People are drawn there to hike and explore, surf, take a yoga retreat, eat fresh food, and reconnect with nature. It really is one of the best places on the planet to do all of those things, and to see rare wildlife. Here are some of our top picks for this Central American gem.
The COVID-19 pandemic led to a road-trip reawakening in the US.
Nov 10, 2024 • 12 min read
The Skift Aviation Forum this week will feature several airline industry executives discussing the sector’s future and its most pressing issues. So it’s a good time to ask: What are the biggest challenges for the airline industry?
Charleston will always be home to me. I was born and raised in the Southern city. Even though I left for college, I still go back regularly to visit my friends and family.