I traveled with a smart carry-on and I’m never using a ‘dumb’ bag again
Nearly three hours had passed before the realization finally hit me: I left my carry-on in the trunk of the taxi that drove me home from …
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These are the U.S. airlines most likely to lose or damage your luggage
One of the more frustrating aspects of air travel is when an airline loses or damages your luggage. Even in instances when an airline misplaces your …
Watch the world’s biggest plane land in Australia
Tens of thousands of Australians turned out to gawk as the world’s largest plane descended into Perth’s airport on Sunday. The hulking Antonov An-225 cargo …
4 of the most forbidden places in the entire world
In today’s modern age, a passport and some cash are all that you really need in order to see the vast wonders that make up world. …
10 U.S. cities with the highest quality of life
Earlier this month, we highlighted which global cities ranked the highest in terms of quality of life, a ranking based on a whole array of …
The most powerful passports in the world
One might reasonably and understandably assume that all passports are created equal, which is to say that a passport from most any country will provide a consistent level …
Where are the cheapest places to live in the world?
The one and perhaps only golden rule about real estate — location, location, location — is well deserved. Whether you’re renting an apartment or buying …
The ‘Netflix for planes’ offers unlimited air travel for a monthly fee
A new company named OneGo is hoping to do for air travel what Netflix was able to do for movies: Provide an all-encompassing service for …
Hotel personnel reveal the industry’s dirtiest secrets
Now that we know some of the biggest secrets of the airline industry as revealed by personnel, it’s time to focus on the hotel industry – …
Airline personnel reveal the industry’s biggest secrets
Whether you’re a seasoned flyer or you hate air travel, the chances are good that you still have a lot to learn when it comes …
What it’s like to ride a $32,000 flight from New York to Abu Dhabi
Are you planning to travel to the United Arab Emirates soon? Well, you probably aren’t, but if you are and you have tens of thousands …
Now’s the time to fly to Paris, London, Amsterdam and Iceland cheaper than ever
The holiday season is almost upon us, which means there’s going to be plenty of travelling, including escaping to Europe. People who are looking to …
Awesome airline travel hacks you can start using today
Air travel can be a stressful endeavor. From long lines and frustrating logistics to uncomfortable seats and disappointing food, even a 3-hour plane trip can be …
Scientists discover new reef that might be even bigger than the Great Barrier Reef
You know Great Barrier Reef off the eastern coast of Australia that you’ve seen in countless videos and pictures? Well, it turns out there’s yet …
Video: Here’s what happens to your luggage after you check it in at the airport
If your luggage arrives safe and sound at its intended destination, you probably don’t spend too much time wondering how it got there. But if …
8 amazing websites you didn’t know existed and need to check out
With the number of active websites on the Internet today now approaching 1 billion, there are no shortage of incredibly cool and useful sites which …
The leading causes of death for Americans traveling abroad, country by country
Every year, tens of millions of Americans travel abroad, with Europe and the Caribbean being the two most popular destinations. Inevitably, statistics bear out that …
This MacGyver-esque travel jacket has 15 compartments, each one cooler than the next
An intriguing new Kickstarter campaign features a multi-functional jacket that would make MacGyver proud. Since going live on Tuesday morning, the campaign has already raised …
The world’s craziest and smallest Airbnb listing is a site to behold
When one thinks of renting out a place on Airbnb, one’s mind tends to either think of an affordable, yet livable space or a luxurious …
Slow and Expensive, Here’s Why In-Flight Wi-Fi Sucks so Bad
If one were to list out all of the things that make air travel so damn frustrating, it’d be hard to know where to even begin. …
How to Get Free Wi-Fi on a Plane with Your iPhone, iPad, or Mac
Though many airlines have recently taken steps to improve the overall flying experience, free Wi-Fi still remains elusive on most popular U.S.-based airliners. More often than …
4 Fantastic Vacation Spots in the U.S. that Tourists Don’t Know About
When deciding where to travel on vacation this summer, the usual suspects are probably the first that come to mind: Disney World, the Grand Canyon, Niagara Falls… …
How Airlines Are Making Flying Coach A More Luxurious And Relaxing Experience
Unless you’re flying first class, air travel can often be exercise in frustration. From cramped seating to mediocre, if not questionable, food, travelling via coach …
Watch this immediately: The most amazing airplane safety video of all time
With the advent of mobile devices, odds are pretty high that most people these days don’t pay attention to airline safety videos. Delta, however, is …
Samsung and Samsonite join forces to develop luggage of the future
With the “Internet of Things” already ushering in a completely new world of device interaction, it’s no surprise that even mundane appliances like coffee makers are …
Forget Airbnb, you can rent an entire village and this horse in Hungary
Many people may have already tried Airbnb and similar services that offer great alternatives to hotels, but not many can say they were able to …
How one country has made having sex the ultimate badge of patriotism
Dying for the country might not be the ultimate patriotism test anymore, but having more sex, particularly the kind that leads to having more children, …
How to make long flights tolerable for just $60
Flying is amazing. You can start your day in Russia, and finish it in Reno. You can travel in relative comfort at over 500 miles …
Evacuated Tube Transport shows us the future of travel
When traveling overseas or even across the country, we are forced to deal with long lines, disgruntled TSA agents, crying babies and hours of terrible …
New Microsoft software can translate voices into foreign languages
Researchers at Microsoft have created software that can translate a user’s voice into a foreign languages, a solution with the potential to revolutionize communications, MIT’s …
