Travel
Beijing, Rio, and Pittsburgh: Why These Cities Are ‘Best of the World’ for 2026
In a world where urban centers are constantly reinventing themselves, a few cities stand out as symbols of resilience, culture, and innovation. For 2026, three cities: Beijing, Rio de Janeiro, and Pittsburgh - have captured global attention for very different...
Italy’s Ski Resorts Continue to Lead the Trend in Travel Preferences Even as the Costs May Be Getting Them
BARDONECCHIA, Italy (AP) - In the fresh heart of dawn, gondolas creak and take skiers into the sky while winter sunlight glints off whitened larches. Cutting through the untouched snowfields are thousands of the first skiers for generations of travelers from Europe...
The Most Peaceful Country in the World, Yet Again: Why Iceland Must Retain the Position
On a crisp August morning in Reykjavík, the air feels almost impossibly clear. The sunlight poured on the bright-colored rooftops as the gulls circled above the harbor, and far away, it seemed that the glacier glimmered in quiet permanence. It seems so obvious to a...
The Jet2Holiday ad has been going viral for all the wrong reasons: What is it, and should people actually go on one?
The summer provided an ideal setting for the debut of Jet2Holidays' latest campaign, and with the customary onslaught of bookings from families, couples, and retirees all wishing to be whisked away to a Mediterranean beach, the company sat back in anticipation. Social...
This Enchanting Lakefront Florida Town Was Recently Called the U.S.’s Fastest-Growing Retirement Community
LAKE MARABELLE, Fla. It used to be the kind of place that fell off most maps. A small waterfront town lined along the glistening shores of Lake Apopka, it was more recognized for its fishing piers and peaceful streets than for any national renown. All that has changed...
World’s most liveable city for 2025 unveiled
Copenhagen is the world's most liveable city in 2025, ousting Vienna from the top spot after three years, as per the recently published Global Liveability Index by the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). With a near-perfect 98.0 mark, Copenhagen scored maximum points...
California’s ‘Eighth Wonder of the World’ Opens with Refreshed Trails
Following a nine-month shut-down for comprehensive renovations, the renowned Burney Falls—also called the "Eighth Wonder of the World" by President Theodore Roosevelt—has reopened to visitors with improved trails and amenities. Situated in Northern California's...
New Zealand Relaxes Visa Application Process by Dropping Certified Translation to Spur Tourist Growth
In a bid to make itself more attractive as a tourist destination, New Zealand has made the removal of the requirement for certified translations for visitor visa applications. From May 26, 2025, applications for supporting documents that are not in English will no...
The US Island with No Cars — and a Horse for Every Person
In a country founded on highways, freeways, and the thunder of internal combustion engines, there is an island that has stubbornly defied the waves of modern travel. Mackinac Island, a small patch of Americana between Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas, is a land...