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Smart Skiing: When to Rent and When to Buy
Every ski trip starts with a deceptively simple question: What do you really need to bring, and what’s smarter to rent? After years of traveling to ski mountains with friends, I’ve learned that the right ski and snowboarding gear strategy can really transform a trip. And with resorts updating rental fleets, shops offering seasonal packages
Philadelphia’s Mexican Food Renaissance
In our series, Place at the Table, we look at diasporic enclaves around the world through their cuisines—and the people who, in trying to recreate a taste of home, have forged exciting food scenes that invite others in. Philadelphia’s Rittenhouse Square is home to landmarks like a 17th-century park and the Curtis Institute of Music.
Why Airline Tickets Keep Getting More Expensive
I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost
11 Cozy Airbnbs With Hot Tubs for Relaxing Getaways
Picture yourself sinking into a steaming hot tub as the world around you softens. Pines sway overhead, mountains fade into blue silhouettes, and a quiet creek moves steadily through the dark. Sounds nice, right? Well, what if I told you that there are a number of stunning Airbnbs with inviting hot tubs on the market
Why You Should Skip Ko Lipe
After 19 years, I finally went back to Ko Lipe, the Thai island I spent close to a month on in 2006. Back then, it was one of those super off-the-beaten-path destinations that few but the most intrepid travelers visited, where electricity only ran a few hours a day, basic bungalows right on the beach
Athens’ Best Bars: Wine, Tapas and Rooftop Views
Much like the city itself, the best bars in Athens can’t be defined. This is a place where you’ll find café-bars, dive bars, and after-hours bars wedged side-by-side with wine bars, jazz bars, whisky bars, spritz bars, beer bars, and cutting-edge cocktail bars. There are bars on every street corner, and splayed out across every
How Casablanca’s Stadium Mirrors the City’s Heart
This story is part of a series celebrating soccer cultures around the world—and the communities shaped by them. Read more 2026 World Cup coverage here. The first thing you notice isn’t the game, it’s the sound. It rolls through Casablanca like a rising tide. Drums echo off concrete walls, whistles slice through the night air
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Slow Rhythm of Western Ireland
“You get this feeling when you enter the Burren's limestone landscape,” says Aoibheann MacNamara of the moonlike karst in County Clare. “It has an energy, and a history that permeates.” A dynamic entrepreneur, MacNamara champions slow food at her Galway restaurant, Ard Bia, and slow fashion through her homespun label, The Tweed Project. I've made
11 Cozy Airbnbs With Hot Tubs for Relaxing Getaways
Picture yourself sinking into a steaming hot tub as the world around you softens. Pines sway overhead, mountains fade into blue silhouettes, and a quiet creek moves steadily through the dark. Sounds nice, right? Well, what if I told you that there are a number of stunning Airbnbs with inviting hot tubs on the market
5-Day Madrid Itinerary: Culture, Food, and Local Life
Home to some 3.5 million people, Madrid is the capital of Spain and the country’s largest city. Though it’s somewhat sprawling, the city boasts stunning architecture, incredible food, and an energetic nightlife that stretches until dawn. Over 10 million people visit the city each year, and the minute you step out to explore, you’ll understand
US Visa Bond Pilot Expands to 38 Countries
In order to visit the United States in 2026, citizens from dozens of nations will be required to put down thousands of dollars for an entry visa, according to new State Department regulations. The payment scheme is part of a year-long visa bond pilot program first launched by the Trump administration in August 2025. The
Why Airfares Are So Expensive
I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost
Why Airfares Are So Expensive Today
I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost
