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Every airline traveler has been there. The boarding process begins, and the gate is swarmed with passengers before their zones have been called.

A picture is worth a thousand words, but you don’t need to type any of them to search the internet these days. Boosted by artificial intelligence, software on your phone can automatically analyze objects live in your camera view or in a photo (or video) to immediately round up a list of search results. And you don’t even need the latest phone model or third-party apps; current tools for Android and iOS can do the job with a screen tap or swipe. Here’s how.

I hopped on a train heading to Denver's international airport with confidence.

Although the final destination is usually worth it, getting there—especially by plane—isn’t exactly relaxing. In fact, about 55 percent of Americans find air travel so stressful that they would prefer filing taxes or visiting the dentist over maneuvering through the airport, according to a 2023 report by Expedia. The plot thickens further when you add ulcerative colitis (UC) to the mix.

When I relocated from California to Germany four months pregnant with my second baby, I fantasized about the places my husband and I were going to take our children — swimming on the Greek islands, exploring Slovenia's rugged mountains, and taking in plays in London's West End.

Norse Atlantic Airways is putting flights to Europe on sale for up to 15 percent off just in time for Halloween.

Oct 18, 2024 • 10 min read

The years-long bureaucratic tangles that plagued passport renewals and first-time applications since the pandemic are finally over. Not only have US passport processing times bounced back to pre-pandemic rates—they're the shortest they've been in years.

Skift Global Forum East returns to Dubai on November 19-20, gathering top leaders from across travel, tourism and hospitality for a day of unparalleled insights, emerging trends, and impactful networking. If you’re part of the global travel industry, this is an event your team can’t afford to miss.

A last-minute trip to Europe is as romantic as it sounds. Not only is the spontaneity thrilling, but European countries lend themselves very well to travelers who appreciate local customs and enjoy exploring new places without a rigid itinerary. Often, impulsively turning down a cobblestoned street will lead you to an exceptional hole-in-the-wall wine bar, a short-notice boutique hotel booking will be the best place you’ve ever stayed, or a chance encounter with a local will lead to a life-long friendship. But come 2025, you will need to do a little planning before you cross the pond. Next year, the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) will come into effect. This rule will require visitors from visa-exempt countries to obtain a travel authorization before entering 30 European countries and this includes US travelers.

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Oct 11, 2024 • 9 min read