Eight Reasons to Get to New Zealand
I almost cancelled my trip to New Zealand. Knowing almost nothing about the country and being a bit stressed for cash, I felt there was no need to cross the Tasman Sea from Melbourne into another...
View ArticleMotorcycling Through Hue and Rural Vietnam
The rice is laid out on the road to dry in the sun. The grains crunch as the tyres speed over them. Harvest is in full swing, but it is monsoon season and when the sun shines, everyone gets busy. Qui,...
View ArticleDelta Adds More Flights To Get Football Fans To Bowl Games
Delta Air Lines has a plan for college football fans. In early January, the airline will add extra nonstop service between cities hosting Bowl Championship Series games and the hometowns of some of the...
View ArticleHave No Fear: Jordan Offers Sites, Sun And Serenity
AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — If you are keen on getting your Middle Eastern fix of ancient sites, sun, mint tea, and falafel, the Arab Spring may have challenged your travel plans. Although tourists have...
View ArticleTourist Checking Facebook On Phone Falls Off Pier
SYDNEY (AP) — A tourist in Australia had to be rescued by police after plunging off a pier while browsing Facebook on her phone, officials said Wednesday. The woman was walking along a bay in Melbourne...
View ArticleTourist Distracted By Facebook Walks Off St. Kilda Pier In Australia
A tourist who accidentally walked off a pier because she was too busy checking Facebook may have taken social media addiction to brand new depths. Victoria Police were called to St Kilda pier in...
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Fly.com Reveals Bright Spots for Christmas Air Travel
Despite recent reports, it is not all doom and gloom for travelers who have yet to book flights home this Christmas. As families across the United States get ready to travel for the holidays, new...
View ArticleDruids Protest Stonehenge Revamp (PHOTOS)
LONDON (AP) — Druids are not happy with the 27 million pound ($44 million) revamp of Stonehenge. Several dozen modern-day Druids in flowing robes protested at the site Wednesday, calling for the...
View ArticleYellowstone Volcano's Magma Is Much Bigger Than Previously Thought, Study Finds
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — The hot molten rock beneath Yellowstone National Park is 2 ½ times larger than previously estimated, meaning the park's supervolcano has the potential to erupt with a force about...
View Article14 Awesome Workouts to Try When Traveling to America's Biggest Cities
These small, specialized studios offer the next big thing in fitness: results. By K. Aleisha Fetters, DETAILS See Also: 5 Great Pro-Quality Cameras More from Details: 14 Male Celebs Who Love Selfies As...
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The Man I Met on the Way to Montreal
Yesterday I took the train to Montreal. I love taking the train, and I actually particularly loving taking inefficient trains -- like Amtrak's Adirondack service, which trundles through the Hudson...
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New Apps and Websites That Will Change the Way You Travel in 2014
By Karen Dion There are so many new apps and websites to help us micromanage every aspect of our travel. In compiling a best-of list, we wondered where to even begin! We tried to keep it simple: Here...
View ArticleIs Your Commute Long? Imagine If You Were A Senator From Alaska
WASHINGTON -- When then-Rep. Darlene Hooley announced her retirement in 2008, the decision came as a surprise. The Oregon Democrat had been expected to seek reelection and win, and House leaders...
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How To Have A Hawaii Vacation Like The Obamas
On Friday night, the Obamas will arrive in Hawaii for their sixth, annual Christmas vacation. At this point, they've pretty much perfected their Hawaii itinerary, which means that we lucky observers...
View ArticleGreatest Travel Photobombs Of 2013
If you consult the Chinese lunar calendar, 2013 was supposed to be the year of the snake. Now if you ask the internet, it'll tell you this year belonged to the photobombing llama. It didn't matter if...
View ArticleAwe Inspiring Oman
Oman, a destination so beautiful and diverse, is the oldest civilization in the Arabian Peninsula. It's an ancient country that boasts jagged mountains and fjords met by sapphire, glistening waters and...
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5 Relaxing Ski Resorts To Retreat To This Winter
There is no better place to escape than a quiet, snow-covered mountain. Ski resorts make the perfect winter getaway, whether you choose to hit the slopes or sit by a fireplace. Some ski resorts,...
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Birdbnb Is Exactly What You Think It Is -- And It's Amazing (PHOTOS)
Consider this your daily dose of cute: A new campaign launched by vacation rental site Airbnb called “Every Traveler Deserves A Home." Centered around migrating birds, who Airbnb considers to be the...
View ArticleJennifer Lawrence Tells Embarrassing Story Involving Sex Toys And A Hotel Maid
When Jennifer Lawrence dropped by "Conan" last night (Dec. 18), she talked about her fantasy career. Sure, she's living many people's dream, but Conan O'Brien wanted to know what her "second choice"...
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Sustainable Luxury Travel: A Manifesto
This is the story of a luxury hotel on an island in the sea. A hotel that has received acclaim in top travel magazines. This hotel's rooms offer some of the world's most breathtaking vistas of...
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