Connections

Feb 21, 2024 • 2 min read

Hawaii’s governor, Josh Green, proposed a $25 climate fee on tourists joining other nations struggling with the heavy burden of over-tourism.

Feb 13, 2024 • 4 min read

Bali is introducing a new tourist tax starting February 14.

Feb 2, 2024 • 5 min read

The Hagia Sophia in İstanbul has reopened its upper gallery for the first time since 2020 – but with new rules and a fee.

Jan 3, 2024 • 5 min read

Here are all the noteworthy events, anniversaries and openings worth keeping in mind if you have France on your travel radar for 2024

Nov 13, 2023 • 4 min read

Here’s a look at some of the newest cultural attractions that have enriched Paris in recent months

Nov 1, 2023 • 4 min read

Europe's night train operators are aiming to make rail travel so much more enjoyable for passengers than simply getting from A to B.

Aug 31, 2023 • 10 min read

When Bhutan reopened after the pandemic, the government raised tourist fees dramatically. Now they are coming back down. Here’s what you need to know.

Aug 2, 2023 • 4 min read

At the Africatown Heritage House in Mobile, Alabama, a new exhibition tells fresh stories about the African American experience.

Jun 30, 2023 • 3 min read

The temperature may have dropped, but Melbourne's famous art, food and culture are hotting up. We give you 5 top reasons to head to Melbourne in winter.

Jun 30, 2023 • 2 min read

Suitcases on wheels are no longer welcome in the stunning Croatian city’s old town.  

Jun 23, 2023 • 5 min read

The designation of two new regions of natural and paleontological significance should draw new visitors to the state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Jun 13, 2023 • 3 min read

A new long-distance hiking trail in the Kurdistan region of Iraq is helping travelers see a side of the country that doesn’t often make the headlines. 

Jun 8, 2023 • 4 min read

The anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric of newly re-elected President Erdogan is a cause of concern for many travelers.

May 10, 2023 • 3 min read

In 2022, an adventure therapy hike to the Himalayas was oversubscribed by 888%. Now, more Indian companies are offering the therapeutic approach.

May 4, 2023 • 4 min read

The new 230,000-sq-ft Gilder Center at the American Museum of Natural History is a beautiful new place to showcase the wonders of the natural world.

Apr 12, 2023 • 4 min read

We recommend two mini day trips in Mexico City that involve only a metro ride: the Basílica de Guadalupe and the canals of Xochimilco.

Mar 29, 2023 • 4 min read

Adventures Overland is launching a new bus journey from Istanbul to London – an itinerary that’s 56 days long.

Feb 23, 2023 • 5 min read

Overtourism on these blissful Spanish islands has become a major concern recently.

Feb 15, 2023 • 3 min read

Three new breathtaking art installations enhance the already-profound experience of visiting Australia’s Red Centre.

Dec 15, 2022 • 5 min read

With Spain introducing a new digital-nomad visa, here are six of the most incredible places in the country for remote workers.

Oct 20, 2022 • 5 min read

Here’s everything we know so far about the return of the legendary Orient Express.

Oct 10, 2022 • 3 min read

Travelers can avail of incentives like free transportation to and within their chosen destination, as well as free and discounted entry to museums and…