Drinking Is the Only Way to Make Airports Tolerable
Wellness is all fine and good, but sometimes the stresses of modern travel call for a stiff drink.
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I Thought I Knew Ski Trips—Then I Skied 300 Kilometers Through the Dolomites
Somewhere between shared lift rides and mid-mountain espresso, skiing stopped being just about skiing and became a sort of reflection.
The Latest TikTok Travel Trend Is Worse Than Stupid, It’s Immoral
One of the biggest and most controversial travel trends of 2025 was the extreme day trip, with influencers showing how to take an international trip in one day. But while some found the trend revelatory, others found it immoral.
A Gap Year Is a Better Idea Now Than Ever Before–One Rising College Freshman Shares Why
A case for taking a year to travel.
We Should All Be Embarrassed by This Train
In this month’s hot take, we catch up with a travel expert about the recent unveiling of Amtrak’s next-generation Acela service and how it proves just how far behind the times America’s rail system remains.
You Need to Read This Before Sending Your Kids to the Hotel Kids Club
Know the red flags to keep an eye out for and the little-known tricks that make all the difference.
Should You Bring Your Own Carbon Monoxide Detector on Vacation? Here’s What Experts Say.
One small purchase for peace of mind.
I Want to Take My Kid Out of School to Travel. My Partner Doesn’t. Who’s Right?
Is it better to have your kid skip school to travel?
This Is What Happened When a Tour Guide Made an Antisemitic Comment
Antisemitic comments aren’t uncommon to hear when traveling. But for many Jewish travelers, their responses aren’t unusual.
My Partner Got Upgraded to Business and I Didn’t — Can I Get Mad?
In this month’s “Dear Eugene,” we answer the question of whether you can get mad at your partner for moving up to business without you.