Lonely Planet releases picks for top destinations to visit in 2020
New for this year’s edition of Lonely Planet’s annual “Best in Travel” list, sustainability was top of mind when choosing the top destinations to visit.
LOOK: This passenger layered her clothes to dodge excess baggage fees on flight
Filipinos would do just about anything to stay on a budget, many times taking some unusual steps just to avoid shelling out cash. Such was the case of airplane passenger Gel Rodriguez when she was in a Manila airport: she was faced with the dilemma of paying to check in her luggage because it was […]
Condé Nast Traveler reveals results of 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards
For those who dream of escape, the Philippines’ Boracay was recognized in the island categories.
Travelers being recruited for scientific expedition in Antarctica
Online lodging marketplace Airbnb has partnered up with Ocean Conservancy, a non-governmental organization, for an environmental project called “Antarctic Sabbatical,” which will take five people to Antarctica to study the presence of microplastics. The travelers, with no scientific qualifications, will be sent to Antarctica in November and December to assess the impact of microplastics on […]
You can set sail on an expedition cruise with Margaret Atwood
Arguably Canada’s biggest literary export of the moment, Margaret Atwood, has been tapped to be a special guest aboard an adventure cruise.
Eiffel Tower is world’s most popular tourist attraction, based on Instagram hashtags
The Eiffel Tower has become the most immortalized attraction on Instagram, garnering some 5,849,737 hashtags, according to a report.
Lovers of Tuscany’s ‘paradise’ beach have factory to thank
Holidaymakers splash in the turquoise waters of the Rosignano Solvay beach in Tuscany and laze on its pristine white sands — most of them fully aware that the picture-perfect swimming spot owes its allure to a nearby factory. “I discovered it on Google Maps,” said Dutch tourist Lieuya, who traveled to the beach with his […]
When making travel plans, online reviews remain key resource, says study
The findings are an indicator of the habits of travelers doing research before making reservations.
From snapping perfect selfies to making sacrifices to travel: A look at int’l Gen Z globetrotters
Young travelers from South Korea are the most snap-happy shutterbugs when it comes to taking photos on vacation, while Colombians have the most wanderlust.