Destination Practicalities

Aug 28, 2023 • 10 min read

The Rugby World Cup kicks off in France in early September. Here’s how to enjoy the tournament in cities all over France.

Aug 10, 2023 • 3 min read

Italy’s national railway company has announced new services that will cater to tourists. Will this help alleviate issues of overtourism?

Aug 4, 2023 • 10 min read

Our writers all over Europe report on how visitors can cope with heat waves, rainy spells and other conditions in a summer of weird weather.

Jul 18, 2023 • 6 min read

Here’s what you need to know about the current heat waves, when they might end, and how to protect yourself when traveling.

Jul 17, 2023 • 4 min read

Australia’s Gold Coast is hot for a retro-cool aesthetic. Here’s all you need to know about this mid-century-modern moment.

Jul 4, 2023 • 4 min read

Riots have broken out all over France in recent days. Here’s all you need to know about how the situation might affect summer travel.

Jun 30, 2023 • 2 min read

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

Jun 20, 2023 • 3 min read

Clumps of the floating seaweed called sargassum have recently been washing up on beaches in Florida and the Caribbean. Here’s all you need to know.

Jun 15, 2023 • 4 min read

The UK is digitalizing its borders and will soon introduce a system requiring international visitors to seek pre-authorization before traveling. 

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 24, 2023 • 4 min read

A much-debated ban on domestic flights within France has finally been rolled out. What does it mean for travelers?

May 23, 2023 • 4 min read

The successor to Berlin’s legendary Love Parade, Rave the Planet returns for its second outing this July. Here’s all you need to know.

May 16, 2023 • 3 min read

With a new grant for bike-friendly upgrades in Oklahoma, cyclists can now get more kicks on Route 66.

May 4, 2023 • 4 min read

In a major milestone, Brightline unveiled its newest station at Orlando International Airport, connecting Central and South Florida by rail.

May 4, 2023 • 4 min read

Next year, Dreamstar Lines hopes to channel the heyday of train travel with a glamorous overnight service between Los Angeles and San Francisco.

May 4, 2023 • 2 min read

Some COVID-19 restrictions are still in place for international passengers traveling to the United States.

May 2, 2023 • 3 min read

That drop-dead-gorgeous hotel in Norway recently seen in HBO’s “Succession”? Yes, it really exists.

Apr 28, 2023 • 5 min read

Last year, the Hong Kong tourism board hatched a plan to encourage tourism by promising to give away half a million plane tickets to international visitors…

Apr 28, 2023 • 3 min read

Getting sticker shock over summer airfares? The Points Guy’s Clint Henderson explains why prices have risen – and when they might recede.

Apr 26, 2023 • 3 min read

Travelers with mobility issues can count on a summer vacation in Greece, now that the country has pledged to make hundreds of its beaches accessible.

Apr 21, 2023 • 4 min read

Each year, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park lights up with synchronous fireflies. Here’s how to score a pass to take in this magnificent spectacle.

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.