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Welcome fellow wanderlusts, adventure seekers, and nature lovers! If you’re looking for a truly off-the-grid experience, we’ve got just the thing for you. Imagine waking up to the sound of birds chirping, surrounded by towering trees and fresh mountain air. No cell service, no emails, an

The best time to see astronomical events is calculated by scientists who study the sky. Astronomers housed in observatories or labs may have the best tools and expertise for stargazing, but they don’t always have the best ambiance. Luckily for the amateur stargazer, there are routes, rentals,

What is wellness travel? According to the Global Wellness Institute, wellness travel is traveling to maintain or enhance your well-being. The wellness travel industry is nearing a trillion dollars in valuation this year as people are heading to spa resorts and yoga retreats in droves with hopes for

Bermuda, Bahamas, or outer space? According to our survey, 47% of people believe we’ll see space tourism available to the masses by 2030. The shocking part is 80% said they’d hop on the rocket and join in if the opportunity arose. Forget spring break in Ft. Lauderdale — today’s traveler has their ey

Traveling costs can add up, but alcohol doesn’t need to be a focal point of your trip’s bill. So, what could be better than knowing where to find the most affordable drinks for a good time? Beer and wine prices fluctuate globally, so we investigated where you can save the most money on b

If you’re looking for fresh adventures this summer, you’re not alone. Ever since the summer of 2020, enthusiasm for outdoor experiences has skyrocketed. Naturally, inspirational glimpses into some of the world’s most beautiful and seldom-seen marvels are thriving on TikTok, the explosively popular s

Whether you travel solo or with a large group of friends, traveling is one of the most enriching, fun, and overall best things you can do with your spare money and time. Experiences like discovering a new city, trying unique foods, and mingling with locals are memory-making adventures — especially w

There’s no doubt that one great part of traveling is making memories with the people you love. Still, there are also benefits to traveling alone, such as the complete freedom to design your itinerary or the opportunity to be self-sufficient. Key Takeaways The best city for introverts is Denve

Memories made while traveling are hard to forget — especially when food is involved. Whether you’re a culinary sophisticate or someone who appreciates the simplicity of a tasty bowl of noodles, eating delicious food while traveling is a staple of the experience.  That being said, personal taste vari

Being a foodie is about more than just enjoying meals — it’s a whole lifestyle. Sometimes, that lifestyle involves traveling around the country, or even scouring the globe to find the best eats, combining the joys of traveling with the delight of a great meal. Crafting an itinerary that will bring y

“Budget travel” is an oxymoron in more ways than one. Firstly, while the word “budget” is synonymous with affordability, travel is expensive for many people — especially in the midst of increasing gas prices. Secondly, the term suggests a lack or restriction of possibilities, but new research shows

Booking a travel residence requires a level of trust between the traveler and the host. From the host’s side, expectations of their residents pertain to their actual stay, particularly respectful behavior and rule-following. For a traveler, it starts at the moment of booking. At the bare minimum, th

Vacationing with — or without — loved ones can be any number of things: daunting beforehand, exciting or stressful during, or fulfilling overall. In short, it can induce a whirlwind of emotions. This makes sense given the many ways people approach to travel. Indeed, your personal mindset, what you h

For many singles, traveling alone has become the new normal. Solo travel is a great way to improve your knowledge of the world by expanding your horizons and learning about different places and their cultures. However, it can be dangerous if done alone, especially in certain locations. To learn how

As America looks forward to returning to normalcy in 2021, priorities for most include reuniting with family and supporting local businesses. One thing Americans are especially looking forward to in 2021 is being one step closer to traveling again. Although it may take some time to return to life pr

On average, surveyed parents believe the best age for children to start traveling is 4.1 years 66.2% of parents prefer road trips over any other way to travel with children 1 in 3 respondents prefer to stay in a hotel room when traveling with children, while 1 in 5 respondents prefer a hotel sui

If you could designate various American cities as our “cultural” capitals, which would they be? Would you choose based on food, libraries, performances, or museums? We asked ourselves these same questions and answered them with our country’s most recently available, people-provided data. By looking

After a year in solitude, people are itching for adventure. With heavy travel restrictions still in place, Americans have had to hold off visiting their dream destinations and experiencing that much-needed reprieve. Although many vacations have been replaced with staycations over the last year, the

In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when everyone was adjusting to lockdowns and wondering how to fill the hours without socializing, it felt like 2020 would never end. Then work began to take over many people’s lives as the division between work-life and home-life disintegrated, and people

The Great American Road Trip is a travel tradition made even more popular through the decades by literary titans such as Kerouac and Steinbeck. Chances are, if you’ve been cooped up for a while, the thought of a road trip is sounding pretty nice right about now. Well, here’s some good news: it doesn

For many, physically going into work almost seems like a thing of the past. With a large number of physical offices having to close in the early months of 2020 due to COVID-19, many people began working remotely in order to ensure their safety. Nearly half of Americans are working from home now, and

Gone are the days when traveling was a normal and natural thing for people to do at any given time, when travelers didn’t give a second thought to taking a vacation near or far. COVID-19 has caused people to think differently about the ways in which they are traveling and where they are traveling to

For many, the summer months are often synonymous with travel – families wanting to spend quality time together while their children are out of school; college students taking advantage of their time off in between semesters; those living in colder climates wanting to visit warm summer hot spots; and

Whether you’re looking to blaze a trail above 6,000 feet on your own or packing the kids into the car to hunt for a family-friendly destination, there’s a trip that’s perfect for you. And to help make your decision as easy and stress-free as possible, we surveyed over 1,000 people to uncover the bes