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The Truth About Recirculated Air on Airplanes
There are plenty of justifiable reasons to be nervous about flying on an airplane—but this common myth isn't one of them.
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12 Things to Consider Before Booking Hotels Again
It’s not just about dates, availability, and amenities anymore.
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13 Camping Mistakes Most First-Timers Make
Wait! Before you embark on an adventure in the great outdoors, follow this expert advice to avoid the newbie camping...
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8 Things You Won’t Be Able to Do on Airplanes Anymore
In the long run, air travel might not change as drastically as you might think as a result of the...
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10 Things Flight Attendants Won’t Be Allowed to Do Anymore
Between ongoing coronavirus infections and lingering fear, the pandemic is set to alter the way we fly, including what flight...
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10 Things You Won’t See in Hotels Anymore—and 2 Things You Will
As hotels look to welcome guests in a post-coronavirus world, measures to improve cleanliness and limit contact are top of...
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I’m a Flight Attendant and This Is What It’s Really Like to Fly During Coronavirus
A day on the job for a flight attendant has been anything but ordinary during the COVID-19 pandemic as it...
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Where to Sit on an Airplane to Avoid Getting Sick
Another reason why the window seat is the best seat on the plane.
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I Love My Fat Cat. But When I Moved Cross-Country, I Dreaded Getting Him on a Plane
My husband and I were excited to start a new life in British Columbia. But first we had to figure...
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12 Travel Disasters I’ve Actually Seen Happen
Being a tour leader is not the glamorous life you might imagine it to be.
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How to Get a Refund If a World Crisis Forces You to Cancel a Trip
Afraid to travel due to the coronavirus, or any other world event? Here's how and when you can cancel.
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12 Gross Things Hotels Do to Save Money
Before you kick off your shoes and relax on that big, comfy hotel bed, you’re going to want to read...
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12 New Features You’re Going to Start Seeing in Airports
These new features and technologies can reduce the stress of travel.
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The Unspoken Etiquette Rules of Reclining Your Airplane Seat
How you recline makes all the difference.
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This Is the Shortest Commercial Flight in the World
It's shorter than you think.
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10 Things Flight Attendants Aren’t Allowed to Do
Their job description is more unusual than most—and so are the rules they have to follow.
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This Is the Worst Spot on the Plane for Your Carry-On Bag
Don't make the process harder than it needs to be.
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What to Bring on a Cruise: 20 Cruise Ship Packing Do’s and Don’ts
Wondering what to bring on a cruise? Our favourite professional cruisers tell us the things you should never set sail...
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14 Airplane Hacks That Will Change the Way You Fly
Before you book your next trip, learn these insider tricks that will make flying a whole lot easier and more...
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This Is When I Finally Learned to Enjoy Dining by Myself
Solo dining can seem intimidating, but it's actually an empowering experience.
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Case Closed: Here’s Who Gets the Middle Seat Armrests on Planes
We asked etiquette experts and they all came to the same conclusion: The person in the middle seat gets control...
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Why Are Most Airplane Seats Blue?
It comes down to science and logistics.
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5 Hidden Features on Cruise Ships You Had No Idea Existed
Even avid cruisers might not know some of these exist of cruise ships.
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The Worst Travel Nightmares of 2019
This year has seen its fair share of travel nightmares—from stranded passengers in scary situations to plane crashes and unexplained...
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There’s a Browsing Mode That Will Get You the Cheapest Flights
With one click, you can get less expensive flights, hotels and more—and it won't cost you a dime.
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12 Airplane Facts You’ve Always Been Curious About
Flying can spark a lot of questions about everything from the iffy food to the holes in the airplane windows....
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15 Free Things to Do When You’re Stuck at the Airport
There you are, stuck at the airport again thanks to another flight delay or an insanely long layover. Eating is...
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Here’s Why Airplane Seats Are Actually Facing the Wrong Way
It's rare to find airplane seats that face backward, but it's not as strange of an idea as you might...