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Accidentally Traveling with Cannabis: Does Anyone Care Anymore?
If you forget you left a marijuana product in your luggage, what will happen if it's found at the airport? The answer is changing—and changing fast.
10 Places to Find Petroglyphs
From the dawn of time, humans have felt compelled to interpret their environment with art—and by carving it in stone, they ensured it would last through the centuries. Etched into the…
How Soon Can You Fly with a Baby on an Airplane?
Airline rules and early health concerns to consider before getting on a plane with your newborn
What's in the New Infrastructure Bill for Travelers? Lots of Great Stuff We Need
Travel in the United States is about to get a lot more safe, convenient, enjoyable, and—possibly—less expensive. And it's all thanks to the just-passed infrastructure bill. Officially…
New: A Literary Walking Tour of the Great Writers of Amherst, Massachusetts
Seeing as how Amherst, Massachusetts, produced Emily Dickinson, the Pioneer Valley college town's literary reputation is pretty solid already. But the most perceptive and inventive…
List of Airlines Requiring All Passengers to Be Vaccinated for Covid-19
These airlines have made Covid-19 vaccination mandatory to fly on some or all routes—sometimes independent of the policies in destinations.
After 50 Years, England Reopens Train to Dartmoor, Delighting Campers
There's a reason most tourists to England stick to the country's cities and don't visit some of its most spectacular scenery: It's not easy to get to rural places anymore. Until the…
These Rentable Cabins Are So Gorgeous, They’re Part of a Coffee Table Book
Salt Lake City–based JJ Eggers has a thing for the outdoors and a passion for charming, cozy cabins. A few years ago, he started posting photos on Instagram of his favorite hideaways…
"House of Gucci" Filming Locations You Can Visit in Italy
Ridley Scott's movie about the troubled marriage of a Gucci heir puts stars Lady Gaga and Adam Driver in vintage fashions and fabulous places. Here's where the film was made.
Get Yourself to Europe Quick: River Cruises Are Up to 50% Off
Starting on November 8, Americans are going to see a whole lot of something they haven't seen much of in ages: Europeans. That's because November 8 is the day the restrictions on…
Which New York City Skyscraper Observation Deck Is the Best?
If Edge is for adventurers, then this new-in-2021 deck is for Instagram fans, visual artists....and stoners. I don't mean that as a diss. This is, without argument, the city's most…
Which U.S. Airline Is Safest for Pets? Government Data Shows Top Dog
Each year, U.S.-based airlines transport hundreds of thousands of pets, and the vast majority of those dogs and cats reach their destinations with no trouble. When something goes wrong…
Thailand Returns for Full Tourism with New, Easy-to-Follow Rules
Update: As of December 21, 2021, Thailand has temporarily brought back mandatory quarantine for tourists again.For the first time since near the start of the global pandemic, Thailand…
How Much More Expensive Is an Airbnb Than a Hotel Room? New Data
This time last year, I wrote a blog post about a survey that showed that a new winner had emerged in the long-standing battle between the hotel industry and Airbnb. Thanks to social…
Haunting Photos of Abandoned World War I Sites Around the World
Though often overshadowed by its sequel, World War I had a lasting impact on history, from the conflict's map-altering geopolitical ramifications to the indelible scars that Lost…
Why Your Dog Can’t Fly into the U.S. from More Than 100 Countries Right Now
Pandemic lockdowns prompted a surge in pet adoptions as Americans stuck at home scoured the internet for furry friends to relieve the monotony. When local shelters don't have any dogs…
JetBlue's Current Flash Sale Is Impressive—But Has Big Limitations
OK, I'm writing this blog post quickly since this sale ends soon—at midnight on Friday, October 29, to be precise. But if you can get your fall/winter plans in order by that time, you…
Is It Safe to Choose Southwest Airlines This Holiday Season?
On the weekend starting October 8, Southwest Airlines went into an operational meltdown, resulting in a shortage of pilots and flight attendants that, the airline says, necessitated…
In New York City, You Can Climb Up the Exterior of a 1,200-Foot Skyscraper
The cityscape of New York is a breathtaking sight. But to see it from the most elevated spots, Manhattan's five observation decks will charge you around $40 a pop. Consequently, most…
If You Need a Covid Test to Fly, Be Careful—Timing Is Everything
Update: As of December 6, 2021, the United States now requires the test to be taken no longer than one calendar day before travel to the United States begins. In many cases, that will…
Warning! Hertz Still Slapping Erroneous Fees on Innocent Customers, Paper Says
Hertz may have emerged from bankruptcy protection earlier this year, but for customers of the rental car company, warning lights are still flashing. The troubled brand that Vanity Fair…
Pauline Frommer: Atlanta Is One of the Best Places in the USA for a Weekend Getaway
In National Geographic’s latest 3-inch-thick coffee table book, 1000 Perfect Weekends: Great Getaways Around the Globe, the city of Atlanta doesn’t appear once. Not once. I know…
Marriott Made Hundreds of Millions from Deceptive Fees, Lawsuit Says
Just how lucrative are resort fees for hotels? Newly unsealed court documents from a lawsuit brought by the District of Columbia's attorney general against Marriott International shed…
Disney's Pay-to-Skip-Lines System Launches: 10 Crucial Discoveries from the Reactions
Lightning Lane, Disney's new automated system that charges visitors extra to jump the line, has debuted at Walt Disney World. Here's what observers learned about how it works (and…
Hawaii Welcomes Tourists Back Starting in November
The state of Hawaii will open once again to nonessential travelers. That may be an odd statement considering it never technically closed. But on August 23, Governor David Ige made a…