I've sailed on 3 Princess Cruises in the past 18 months. They're not for everyone, but I'd definitely book another.

On the tracks of a railway depot in northern France, a steam locomotive puffs out smoke as if it just took a drag. An engineer and two apprentices stand inside its teal-colored cab wearing dark clothing and gloves. It’s hard to make out their faces under the glare of the midmorning sun. They’ve been warming up the engine for three hours and are ready to roll out.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Palmar Kelly, 27, a TikTok creator who posts content about working as a sugar baby. It has been edited for length and clarity.

The Waldorf Astoria Chicago is filled to the brim with Art Deco design details.

A burger and fries by the beach in San Diego, California. (Photo Credit: sophia_ross/iStock Editorial/Getty Images Plus)

Princess Cruises announced the introduction of new vegan menus for main dining rooms that will be rolled out across the company’s fleet of 15 ships.

It's officially fall and that means travelers have plenty of shoulder season deals to choose from.

Marble floors, an emerald-green Murano chandelier, a life-size glass horse set against the backdrop of a cascading waterfall: Boarding the S.S. Catherine was like stepping into a meticulously curated room featured on the cover of Architectural Digest.

Since last summer, I've spent over one hundred hours crisscrossing the globe on a variety of different international airlines.

As much as I love cruises for various reasons like convenience and ease, eating really well while sailing the high seas is sadly the exception, not the norm. So as someone who routinely travels with good food in mind, I made it my mission to figure out how to make the most of the dining outlets aboard my latest adventure, a Royal Princess Cruise Ship traversing from Seattle to Alaska and back on the 7-Day Inside Passage (with Glacier Bay National Park).

Central Asia’s biggest showstopper, Uzbekistan promises rich travel experiences on the Silk Road in historic cities but also a vibrant living culture. The nation is alive with bazaars, arts and crafts, sustainable fashion and exciting music festivals.

Have you ever been tempted by the offer of a free cruise in exchange for attending a presentation or completing a survey? Sure, you might well end up getting a cruise ticket, but it will come with high-pressure sales tactics, endless follow-up, and additional fees galore.

The Eagles in the fall, the South 9th Street Italian Market Festival in the spring, ice skating at Dilworth Plaza in the winter or strolling Independence National Historical Park in the spring – Philadelphia is a city graced with all four seasons.