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Stay for Free Around the World, Just for Playing with Animals: The Petsitting Sites
These websites can help hook you up with a free place to stay in exchange for taking care of pets. But which one is the best one for you?
L.A.'s Museum of Contemporary Art Getting Rid of Admission Fees
Pretty soon, it won't cost you a penny to visit the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles. The institution announced it is reducing its $15 general admission fee to $0, a…
McEmbassy? Every Austrian McDonald’s Now Offering Travel Help for Americans
Thanks to a unique and, for those concerned about commerce meddling in government, somewhat unsettling partnership between McDonald's Austria and the U.S. Embassy in Vienna, all 194 of…
How Families Can Navigate Europe's Trains (and Why They Should)
Traveling by train in Europe is convenient, cost-effective, and kid-friendly. In fact, riding the rails beats flying or driving a rental car every time. You won’t encounter the long…
Famous Thai Beach to Remain Closed Two More Years—at Least
Thailand's Maya Bay, which played the titular locale in the 2000 Leonardo DiCaprio movie The Beach, is currently closed to tourists and will remain that way until at least…
Norwegian Joy Ride: A Tour of the Go-Kart-Topped Cruise Ship
This is the Norwegian Joy from Norwegian Cruise Line . The ship was originally used for Asian itineraries, but, following a $50 million makeover, it has been reassigned to North…
Learn About NYC's LGBTQ History—and Drink Beer!—on This New Walking Tour
This summer marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall rebellion of June 1969, when gay and transgender bargoers resisted a police raid on the Stonewall Inn of New York City's…
You're Eating Where?! The World's Weirdest Restaurants
Some restaurants take the idea of unique table settings to a whole other level, setting their tables in treetops, on the ocean floor, and everywhere in between—caves, cliffs, igloos,…
Travel Podcasts: Food Worth Traveling For
Each week, Frommer's brings you two fresh podcasts stuffed with travel tips, news, and inspiration. Recordings are made from our weekly call-in show on WABC-770AM in New York and our…
Arthur Frommer: Travel in Europe is Getting Harder, Yet Still We Must
Let’s be frank: Traveling to Europe this summer will be more difficult than in recent years. Which is all the more reason to consider, and then overcome, a number of obstacles. What…
A Movie Studio’s Former Headquarters Is the Coolest New Hotel in Town
A historic, copper-topped building that once housed the Australian headquarters of Paramount Pictures has been turned into a boutique hotel in one of the hippest parts of Sydney.The…
Stroll Above the Smokies on the USA’s Longest Pedestrian Suspension Bridge
Eastern Tennessee is now home to the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the United States.Opening May 17, Gatlinburg SkyBridge, located in the resort town that serves as a gateway…
Talking with Frances Mayes About Her Latest Book, 'See You in the Piazza'
Frances Mayes, author of the memoir Under the Tuscan Sun, is to Tuscan travel what ketchup is to Russian dressing. For tens of thousands of vacationers, her tale—both the book that…
How Families Can Sit Together on Airplanes
Paid seat reservations have turned airline cabins into competitive arenas. If you want to make sure you sit next to your children, you need a survival guide for the battle.
Muslim History Tour Tells Untold Chapter of New York City's Past—and Present
The gym where I work out (when I’m feeling up to it and can’t find anything good on Netflix) is housed in a building that stands where there used to be a mosque founded by Yemeni…
Arthur Frommer: Are We Hypocrites to Visit the Statue of Liberty?
On an island in the waters off New York, is a giant statue inscribed with the immortal words of Emma Lazarus: “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe…
The Prettiest French Seaside Towns for the Perfect Vacation
France is known the world over for its picturesque villages and towns. While they can be found all over the country, there’s something extra magical about the ones located on the sea.…
This Website Gets You Free Room and Board in Many Countries, Says Arthur Frommer
When I first learned that a granddaughter of mine was planning to spend three months in Japan earning her room and board through work performed as a volunteer, I was concerned and…
Thanks a Lot, Instagram. Horseshoe Bend Now Has an Entry Fee
Many of the world's most beautiful places have become victims of their own Instagrammability, with hordes of selfie snappers causing congestion, safety concerns, and strains on…
Travel Podcasts: Treasured Landmarks from Notre-Dame to the Taj Mahal
Kid-Friendly Ninja Museum Opens at Historic Japanese Castle
A new museum in Japan shines a light on the shadowy history of ninjas, and, via kid-friendly interactive exhibits, gives visitors a chance to hone their own ninja skills. Opening April…
The New Hostel Etiquette Rules That Your Parents Never Had To Worry About
Technology has undoubtedly made travel easier, but it’s made hostel stays more complicated. Obey these new rules—or you'll find it hard to make friends.
Unknown to Most Americans, Florida Now Has a Speedy Railway, Writes Arthur Frommer
When the current governor of California recently announced that he was discontinuing work on a high-speed rail line between Los Angeles and San Francisco, multitudes of train…
The Most Eye-Popping Art Nouveau Cafes in Paris
There are scores of attractive restaurants in Paris , a city that values beauty more than most others, but few places to eat can outrank the beauty of the Art Nouveau cafes created…
This Spring, It Will Never Be Cheaper to Fly to Hawaii, Says Arthur Frommer
The biggest news in travel is the recent start-up by price-cutting Southwest Airlines of a massive number of flights from the U.S. west coast to the islands of Hawaii. Travel to those…