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Homes are flooded on Salinas Beach after the passing of Hurricane Fiona in Salinas, Puerto Rico, Monday, Sept. 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Alejandro Granadillo)

Hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans were still without water and power days after Hurricane Fiona struck the island on September 18.

September 22, 2022 03:17 PM

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Michelle Baran

Travel Tips + Etiquette

A Love Letter to Room Service Cheeseburgers

Luxury travel isn’t a first-class flight. It’s a room service cheeseburger.

December 23, 2022 09:22 AM

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Rosalie Tinelli

Outdoor Adventure

4 Things I Wish I Knew Before Traveling Solo to a National Park

Come prepared to make the most of this type of solo adventure.

July 17, 2024 06:53 PM

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Bailey Berg

Castle of Torrechiara in Italy. Aerial view

Hiking + Cycling

This 93-Mile Italian Hike Leads to Medieval Monasteries—and Lunches Cooked by Nuns

The Via di Linari winds through the Apennines, passing abbeys, castles, and mountain towns. Here’s how to hike the Italian route.

December 11, 2025 01:02 PM

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Alessio Perrone

The nose of a Lufthansa aircraft parked at an empty airport gate as seen through the windows of the terminal

Air Travel News

How a Jet Fuel Crisis and Digital Border Entry Woes Could Disrupt Your Upcoming Europe Trip

As summer approaches, travelers heading to Europe could face some challenges.

April 30, 2026 05:49 PM

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Barbara Peterson

Tips + News

Quarantine. Self-Isolation. Lockdown. Shelter in Place. What’s the Difference?

A glossary of terms in the coronavirus age.

March 20, 2020 03:05 PM

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John Newton

Art + Culture

University Museums Are Underrated Places to See Art in the U.S.—Here Are 8 of the Best

You don’t have to go to Bilbao to see a Gehry art museum. Head to Minnesota.

September 29, 2024 10:13 PM

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Pat Tompkins

Snowport pop-up winter village in the Seaport District features more than 100 craft vendors, fun foods, and winter sports like curling.

Cities We Love

10 Reasons to Visit Boston Solo This Winter

From cozy cafés to snowy adventures, Boston offers solo travelers a memorable winter escape.

Sponsored by Meet Boston

Air Travel News

These Airlines Are the Latest to Adopt Biometric Screening

More and more travelers can now use facial recognition technology to board a plane.

July 18, 2019 03:35 PM

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Katherine LaGrave

Art + Architecture

Behind the Bauhaus: Influential Women Who Helped Shape a Movement

As the world commemorates the 100th anniversary of the legendary German art school, its rarely recognized female trailblazers step further into the spotlight.

April 18, 2019 06:02 PM

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Sarah Buder

A group of people smiling while stand-up paddleboarding on the French Broad River in Asheville

Water Sports

From Fishing to the Grateful Dead—Why Asheville’s French Broad River is a Must-Visit

With riverside brewery and culinary scenes, inclusive bars, and a thriving arts district, one of the world’s oldest rivers inspired an outdoor renaissance in Western North Carolina.

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Jenn Rice

Holiday Travel

Why Stockholm Is the Perfect Christmas Town

It might not be the first place that springs to mind, but it’s seriously festive and fun.

October 27, 2023 01:59 PM

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Lottie Gross

Road Trips

The Greatest Road Trip I Ever Took

Following serendipity for a month across America.

June 10, 2022 03:16 PM

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Laura Dannen Redman

A long leash tied to a dog up ahead on a hiking trail in Asheville.

Outdoor Adventure

5 Reasons Why Your Dog Wants to Visit Asheville

From hiking trails to dog-friendly restaurants and hotels, travel tips for dog parents on where to go and what to do in Asheville to make tails wag

Sponsored by Explore Asheville and written by Erin McGrady

COVID + Travel

Cuba to Welcome Back International Travelers

The Caribbean island destination is set to reopen on November 15 to those who are either vaccinated or COVID tested.

November 8, 2021 08:20 PM

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Andrea Rodriguez

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