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Leaving a tip in Europe is, of course, a whole different ballgame than in the United States. Here’s what you need to know about how to show your appreciation for good service in restaurants and hotels across the continent.

Mario Rigby recently returned from a walk across Africa, traversing the continent from Capetown to Cairo. The journey took two years and three months. Here’s what he learned.

For the past two decades, the micronation of Westarctica has grown in prominence—and is now using its power for something other than Antarctic domination.

Mystery or science fiction? History or memoir? The choice is yours.

From Japan to Iceland, we’ve got you covered on spa etiquette.

The hotel brand aims to shake up the cruise scene with the 2020 launch of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection. Here’s what to expect.

For decades, some people have held fast to the belief that the hometown of the holiday icon is in northern Finland—not the North Pole.

A seasoned British Airways pilot shares how her favorite flight route between London and Amman involves complicated protocols, diplomatic communications, and navigating “no-fly zones”—revealing more about the world than you might expect.

New Orleans’s wild celebrations are world-famous—but Europe’s carnival season is even wilder.

The tips, tricks, and rules you need to learn before your next European road trip.

If you really want to get to Europe inexpensively, you’ll need to do some homework and be flexible with your travel. But for the savvy traveler, there are great ways to save money hopping the pond.

Why You Should Go to Alsace, and Then Head Straight to Germany

Language skills aren’t always enough—Europeans speak with their hands.

In Austria, where the Alps cover 62 percent of the country, hiking is just a part of regular life. An intrepid American writer laces up his boots.

As some regions open up from COVID-19 restrictions, we ask citizens what the post-quarantine world looks like.