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I recently spent a day in St. Augustine, Florida, a historic city that's known for its beautiful beaches, charming downtown, and bustling tourist scene.

It was the most glamorous trip of my life, but I had no intention of staying up past midnight on the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express.

A luxury vacation doesn't have to come with a huge carbon footprint — especially if you travel by train.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Annie Wonderlich 41, an Instagram and TikTok influencer who is traveling the US solo in her van. It has been edited for length and clarity.

A woman said she was shocked to discover that Alaska is not an island and that it's possible to drive to it during a conversation with her Canadian boyfriend.

A few years ago, my 11-year-old son and I took flights from our hometown of St. Louis on a trip to Boston, Massachusetts.

In any given place across the country, residents are faced with threats to their safety, from weather and crime to hazardous workplaces or road conditions.

Chip and Joanna Gaines just completed their biggest renovation project to date.

A glass panel fell from a suspended glass bridge in Indonesia on October 25, killing a tourist, Insider reported.

As part of a road-trip series they're filming for the "Today" show, Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush stopped in Waco, Texas, to see home-renovation power duo Chip and Joanna Gaines.

Boarding a plane is a complex process for all involved.

Earlier this year, I decided to move back to the US after four years of living in the UK, where I spent most of my life. 

Recently, I visited Los Angeles with my semiretired mom.

For some families, visiting Walt Disney World during the holidays is a major bucket-list item, and, according to Jill Knonenborg, a travel agent who specializes in Disney destinations, it is the best season to visit.

"Top or bottom?" an Amtrak attendant asked me during a turndown service back in October 2021.

When I stay in hotels, I try to make my room feel like home by unpacking my belongings.

Holiday travel typically comes with crowded airports and delayed flights. That's why Insider spoke to expert Gilbert Ott about his top tips for avoiding the chaos this holiday season. 

Our family loves grabbing sweet treats and easy snacks each time we travel to Costco from Saudi Arabia.

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Valerie Do, 19, a TikTok creator who posts about life as an international student. It has been edited for length and clarity.

When it comes to flying, the most bearable experience is the shortest one.

Five years ago, Gilbert Ott flew from London to New York on a budget airline. The flight was delayed until the following day because of mechanical issues, he told Insider. European Union rules entitled him to full compensation.