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Jim Roberts | Dreamstime.com Get in touch with your inner animal at these top zoos in North America. There are plenty of fun, interesting ways to walk on the wild side all across North America, but these destination zoos lead the pack by offering some of the most memorable visitor experiences rooted in animal encounters,

kolapatha saengbanchong | Dreamstime.com A delayed flight can derail travel plans, but there are a few things you can do to minimize the impact on your holiday. Finding out your flight has been delayed can feel like the travel gods have conspired against you, and all the sudden you’re stuck feeling helpless. Well, don’t panic!

Synonymous with the whatever is cool, Brooklyn brings together the cutting edge of music, literature, art, fashion and food. Once known primarily as the hometown of Biggie Smalls, Jay-Z and Barbara Streisand, Brooklyn has come into its own over the last two decades. Now synonymous with the whatever is cool, Brooklyn brings together the cutting

How do you reduce your impact on a destination, and how can you do it without spending big on luxury ecolodges or expensive gear? In the wake of climate change and overtourism, travelers are more concerned than ever about their footprint when they hit the road (or sky). Traveling sustainably has become a buzz phrase,

This November marks the 30th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall signifying freedom and peace. Berlin is a vibrant city known for its energy, art scene and historical past. This November marks the 30th Anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall signifying freedom and peace. With that momentous anniversary, Berliners and visitors

© Rafael Ben Ari | Dreamstime.com Airline fees can quickly add up. Here’s some tips and tricks for avoiding the pesky charges most airlines apply. Baggage fees are never welcomed and most of the time unexpected. Airline fees like these can quickly add up and derail the work you put in to find the most

Launched in 2018, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” a self-guided “Fred Rogers Trail” marks 15 stops throughout Western Pennsylvania. While you can watch the legacy of Mister Fred Rogers on film – with a 2018 documentary and a November 2019 release starring Tom Hanks – why not make a trip to

Here’s a guide to the gear you’ll need for your first camping trip and a few camping hot spots around the country. Camping will open up your world to a new side of adventure travel. Forget your worries, pitch a tent and enjoy nature. Here’s a guide to the gear you’ll need for your first

On your next vacation, learn how to forage truffles with an Italian family in Italy or explore the wildlife and cliffs on the coast of Wales Educational vacations are becoming one of the most popular ways to travel. Tourists are requesting unique local experiences where they can learn a skill, sport or art from residents

The “exclusive, one-time” offers keep rolling in, but which credit cards are really right for your travel style? It seems like every day more credit-card offers pile up in our mailboxes and inboxes. All these benefits and bonus points may feel too good to be true, but as airlines keep adjusting their loyalty programs and

From not having steady wi-fi, to being far from major roads, here are cabins, lodges and campgrounds across the United States that provide some self-recharging. In an ever-connected world, it can be hard to plan a fully unplugged getaway. Yet there are properties that are design to provide or at least feel remote enough to

Wakr10 | Dreamstime.com Seward Highway just outside Anchorage Perched on the very edge of the wilderness, Anchorage is the doorstep to an Alaskan adventure. Drive one of the two roads out of Anchorage for just 20 minutes in either direction, and the office buildings fade away and traffic lights turn into mountain-studded horizons, crystalline salmon

© Robert Kneschke / Dreamstime.com If you’re going to encounter a long layover, where are the best places to get stuck? From coast to coast, here’s the best U.S. airports for layovers. Delay-inducing factors hit hard during the holidays. More travelers means slow-going through lines and security checkpoints, and icy winter weather can pile on

For fans of manageable road biking excursions that combine jaw-dropping scenery with a moderate athletic challenge, these routes are tops. Whether you’re looking to take a cycling-centric vacation or just include some skinny-tire time while you’re out exploring, the best routes are those that combine moderate climbs (and the blissful descents that follow) with natural

With 350 sunny days a year, Tucson is a wonderful place to see the great outdoors, especially at Saguaro National Park. And thanks to its eclectic mix of American, Mexican, and Native American culture, it’s also an excellent blend of Southwestern influences. From the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum to the Mini Time Machine Museum of Miniatures,

For a festive winter break, here are some of the best Christmas markets, celebrations and festivals in Europe Europe is one of the most enchanting places to visit during the winter and holiday season. With its winding streets filled with glimmering lights and decorations, friendly locals and endless tables of holiday treats and gifts for

© Vlad Teodor / Dreamstime.com Airports often have tastes of a city’s best restaurants, specialty dishes, and local food. Here are some of the best places to eat during a layover. Local food isn’t just a culinary trend in hipster hubs. It’s catching on in airports, too. That’s good news for travelers. You can forgo

Come the merry season, New York City is a hive of holiday activity. And whether you’re planning your own personal adventures or thrive on bulleted itineraries, there’s no right way to enjoy this festive time of year. We know the city never sleeps, but we’re fairly certain you do. So, before you pull out your

Fresh off the back of researching their new guide to glamping, Comfortably Wild, Mike and Anne Howard have some things to say about the outdoorsy travel trend. Here are their favorite glamping spots in North America under $150. You don’t have to be Prince Harry on honeymoon to afford unforgettable glamping destinations. There are tons

Saiko3p | Dreamstime.com The small town of Zabljak in northern Montenegro Travel search engine Booking.com has analyzed user data and come up with their predictions for travelers in 2020. Booking.com’s 2020 Travel Predictions have been released and it says that 70% of global travelers say that they want to go somewhere that offers experiences they’ve