I've visited 94 countries. I always follow these 4 money-saving tips when I travel.

I've traveled around the world and to 15 countries in Europe, but I've yet to come across a place as special as Estonia.

There’s a new record in air travel and it doesn’t have to do with flight length: it’s Turkish Airlines and the sheer number of countries they fly to.

The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) changed official travel advice which warned against “all travel” or “all but essential travel” to the majority of Israel.

When planning a trip, the first things to sort out are typically how you'll get there and where you'll stay. Once those foundational elements are locked down, you can get into the nitty-gritty of how you'll spend your days—and it's these activities that often become the core memories of a trip. Maybe there's a food market you're dying to roam through, or a concert the visit is planned around. Perhaps this trip is your chance to try a new sport, like surfing, or push your adrenaline further by skydiving. While looking back at our year in travel, we decided to poll our editors on their most memorable travel experiences of 2024, in hopes it'll inspire some of your future itineraries.

Australian officials have issued warnings for travelers to be alert for potential methanol poisoning after seven tourists were hospitalized in Fiji last week after drinking alcohol-based cocktails at a luxury resort bar. The alert comes less than a month after six backpackers in Laos died, and others were hospitalized, from what some officials worldwide suspect was methanol poisoning. An investigation into causes behind the hospitalizations in Fiji is ongoing, according to the country’s Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, which said the cases are an isolated event.

Dec 17, 2024 • 17 min read

When weighing the merits of a long layover at a seemingly out-of-the-way airport (say, 18 hours at Istanbul’s Atatürk when you’re flying from Washington, D.C. to Bordeaux), consider whether it offers a free layover tour for in-transit passengers. Major hubs in Asia and the Middle East now provide connecting travelers with a glimpse of the city beyond the airport, on free tours that are easily booked on arrival or reserved in advance. The well-run programs are so robust, it’s like getting a mini-vacation tacked onto your real vacation.

December is one of the most popular months to travel during the year, from holidays spent with families to one-of-a-kind New Year's Eve celebrations—there are a ton of magical travel moments to be had. After Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Travel Tuesday (oh my), you might think that the deals would be over until next year—on the contrary, many brands are offering end-of-year discounts so you can start 2025 on a high note.

Urban Africa is a love letter to the bustling African metropolises south of the great desert—Dakar, Kigali, Lagos, Addis Ababa, and Johannesburg, to name a few—that are dynamic, diverse, and more traveler-ready than ever. Find more inspiration here.

The US dollar is strong right now, meaning Americans' spending in countries with weaker currencies could go further, making it a convenient time to consider taking that impromptu trip you've been dreaming about.

After more than a decade of delays and much anticipation, the Grand Egyptian Museum has opened its 12 main galleries, the Grand Staircase, and the Children's Museum. The caveat is that its prized King Tutankhamun collection and two King Khufu solar boats will remain under wraps until the yet-to-be-announced official opening. Nevertheless, there is plenty to see, with 15,000 artifacts spanning as far back as 700,000 BCE, up until the 4th century AD.

Black Friday, Cyber Monday and even Travel Tuesday will wrap up this week, but that doesn't mean travelers can't save on their next getaway all December.