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Interior view of a commercial airplane and its legroom in between seats.

May 5, 20202 min read

This airline will now charge you extra to sit by an empty middle seat

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May 5, 20207 min read

7 tips for remote work from digital nomads around the world

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May 4, 20202 min read

Missing your backpacking days? Why not adopt a hostel?

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May 4, 202010 min read

5 city walking tours you can take right now on Google Maps

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May 1, 20202 min read

Inside the Italian villa from Normal People that's also listed on Airbnb

Tourists on the beach Spiaggia dei Conigli on Lampedusa, Sicily, Italy.

May 1, 20202 min read

Sicily will pay for half your flight and cover some of your hotel costs after lockdown

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May 1, 20202 min read

These airlines have raised their baggage fees in 2020

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May 1, 20202 min read

This adorable dog is taking people on virtual hikes through the Swiss countryside

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May 1, 20201 min read

These airlines now require travellers to wear face masks

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May 1, 20202 min read

Hong Kong International Airport unveils full body disinfection booths and cleaning robots

Mike and Anne have decided to wait out the pandemic in a campervan in Poland

Apr 30, 20206 min read

How campervanning Poland during the pandemic gave us hope for the future of travel

Apr 30, 20201 min read

How Amtrak trips will change after the COVID-19 pandemic

Isla del Espiritu Santo - La Paz, Mexico

Apr 29, 20207 min read

Revisiting Steinbeck’s epic expedition to the Sea of Cortez, 80 years on

Commercial aircrafts remain at the tarmac of Jorge Newbery airport which is closed during the outbreak of the new Coronavirus, COVID-19, in Buenos Aires, Argentina on March 20, 2020. - Argentine President Alberto Fernandez on Thursday announced a "preventative and compulsory" lockdown of the population from March 20 to 31 to stop the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA / AFP) (Photo by JUAN MABROMATA/AFP via Getty Images)

Apr 28, 20202 min read

Argentina shuts down commercial flights with strictest travel ban in the Americas

Winter in Chicago - horse carriage in front of Water Tower in Chicago. Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Apr 27, 20202 min read

Chicago to ban horse-drawn carriages

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Apr 25, 20202 min read

Dutch Hyperloop company plans to connect Paris to Amsterdam in just 90 minutes

Snug Harbor contains 14 botanical gardens and 26 historic buildings housing various cultural organizations.

Apr 24, 20207 min read

Staten Island is the go-to place for art, history and nature-lovers

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Apr 24, 20202 min read

Passengers could benefit if airlines sell off air miles to banks

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Apr 24, 20203 min read

Why do we have to raise airplane window blinds before landing?

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Apr 22, 20202 min read

Richard Branson is offering his private island as collateral to save Virgin Atlantic

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Apr 21, 20203 min read

The trip that changed my life: carefree campervan adventure in Scotland

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Apr 21, 20204 min read

9 kids podcasts for curious explorers

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Apr 21, 20202 min read

Could COVID-19 spell an end for the dreaded middle seat?

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Apr 20, 20202 min read

Some hotels are offering gift cards that increase in value for future stays

An older woman relaxes on her back in the pool enjoying the sunshine

Apr 20, 20202 min read

Travel industry unites to provide free holidays to healthcare workers

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Apr 17, 20202 min read

Emirates conducts pre-flight rapid COVID-19 testing for passengers

Canfranc international railway station

Apr 15, 20202 min read

Light at the end of the tunnel for one of Europe's most opulent ghost stations

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Apr 14, 20202 min read

Buy a beach house in the Bahamas where Princess Diana once stayed

An Italian couple created an art gallery for their gerbils

Apr 9, 20202 min read

This couple made an adorable art gallery for their gerbils

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Apr 8, 20203 min read

Travel accessories you can make at home

Apr 7, 20206 min read

How to organize your travel photos in four steps

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Apr 7, 20202 min read

US Department of Transportation orders airlines to pay refunds

Apr 6, 20202 min read

These visualisations highlight the 'historic decline' in air traffic during March

Apr 3, 20205 min read

The strange journey of lost luggage and unclaimed baggage

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Apr 3, 20201 min read

Take a virtual tour of the fascinating history and architecture of the Moscow Metro

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Apr 2, 20202 min read

'These brave souls soldier on' - photo of out-of-state medical workers answering New York's call goes viral

Apr 2, 20202 min read

Could airplane windows be stained glass in the future?

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Apr 1, 20204 min read

Here's how to get a refund instead of a voucher from your airline

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Mar 31, 20204 min read

Here's how your air miles and travel loyalty programs will be impacted by the coronavirus

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Mar 27, 20207 min read

Life on the tracks: my 2 years living on Hanoi Train Street

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Mar 24, 20208 min read

Will my airline give me a refund due to the coronavirus?

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Mar 23, 20205 min read

A dog was elected mayor to this California town, and he just wants world peace…and treats

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Mar 20, 20203 min read

How hotels around the world are turning into hospitals

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Mar 20, 20206 min read

Broadway might be closed, but here’s how to stream the best performances from home

A Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner of Air Tahiti Nui performs during the 53rd International Paris Air Show at Le Bourget Airport near Paris, France on June 18, 2019.

Mar 19, 20202 min read

Coronavirus restrictions just helped set the record for the world's longest flight

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Mar 17, 20206 min read

7 easy ways to go off-grid when it’s time to travel

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Mar 16, 20202 min read

The TSA is relaxing its liquids rule for this item only

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Mar 13, 20204 min read

Start dreaming of your next adventure with the best new travel books

Mar 13, 20206 min read

What to do when you can’t get home due to travel restrictions

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Mar 12, 20203 min read

An iconic hotel on Australia's bushfire-hit Kangaroo Island vows to rebuild

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Mar 11, 20202 min read

Naomi Campbell turns up at LAX in a hazmat suit

Mar 11, 20201 min read

You still have time to catch this Eurostar offer for £30 tickets

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Mar 10, 20203 min read

6 glass homes to rent with breathtaking views

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Mar 10, 20205 min read

Exploring Punta Gallinas, Colombia's untouched Caribbean desert

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Mar 10, 20205 min read

The top 9 travel essentials for your pet

Mar 9, 20202 min read

New direct flights from the UK will take you to Swedish Lapland

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Mar 8, 20204 min read

Are flights really cheaper on Friday 13th?

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Mar 7, 20205 min read

Do flight attendants know if you don’t put your phone on airplane mode?

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Mar 7, 20202 min read

Get away from everyone at these new rustic cabins in Texas Hill Country

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Mar 6, 20201 min read

Istanbul ferries will now run during the night at weekends

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