The Trans-Siberian Railway is the longest railway line in the world, spanning 5,772 miles (9,289 kilometers) and connecting Moscow to far Eastern Russia. On a recent trip to Russia, I spent 50 hours on a Trans-Siberian train from the Siberian city of Novosibirsk to Moscow. The more than 2,000-mile journey crossed four time zones. I …
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A look inside Datça, the popular tourist destination in Turkey where the $400 million yacht rumored to be owned by Jeff Bezos was spotted
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos‘ rumored superyacht — the “Flying Fox” — was spotted in Datça, Turkey, although an Amazon representative said the yacht doesn’t belong to Bezos. Datça is a popular tourist destination in Turkey. Datça isn’t easy to access, which means that its natural beauty remains relatively untouched — and the town itself holds …
Read the pitch deck that business travel startup Lola used to secure $37 million in funding
Lola.com CEO Mike Volpe thinks business travel on the whole is just horrible – but he saw that as a big business opportunity. Lola focuses on making it easier for medium-sized companies to manage corporate travel arrangements. Companies use the service to authorize employees to make travel-related purchases and set their own policies for those …
Review: The Platinum Delta Amex gets you an annual companion ticket, free lounge access when you fly Delta, and more
The premium Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express comes loaded with valuable benefits and perks ideal for frequent Delta flyers. While the mile-earning rate from this card is not the best around, benefits like a free checked bag on Delta flights and an annual companion ticket make the card a serious contender. The …
15 hot vacation spots where rentals hold their value year-round
Rental data company AirDNA compiled a list of the least seasonal vacation destinations where owners can expect to see profits all year round. Big cities in the south and west like Sacramento and Raleigh made the list, though a third of the spots went to beaches in Hawaii. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more stories. …
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The 12 most innovative and beautifully designed buildings in 2019, according to architects
The American Institute of Architects, a national organization for architects and industry professionals, recently released the 12 winners of this year’s Housing Awards. This year’s entries came from homes designed by licensed US architects as well as owners of residential projects that were completed after January 1, 2014. A jury of industry professionals measured each …
I went to a hidden food festival deep in Queens for a taste of New York City’s best food festival, which pays homage to Asia’s world-famous night markets
Every year, from April to October, New York City’s best food festival happens nearly every Saturday night. The Queens Night Market is a massive celebration of the borough’s diversity — it features vendors from all over the world serving dishes from all over the world. We visited the Queens Night Market on a recent Saturday …
If you fly Delta even just once or twice a year, the Gold Delta Amex is worth it thanks to a free checked bag and other benefits
The Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express gives you 2 SkyMiles per dollar for purchases at Delta and 1 mile per dollar everywhere else. While the card has a $95 annual fee, benefits like a free checked bag and rental car insurance can easily make up for that cost. The card’s currently offering …
I’ve been working and traveling abroad for 2 years and I never plan a trip in advance. Here are my best tips for booking travel at the last minute.
I’ve been living and working abroad for almost three years, and I always book my travel last-minute. Waiting until the last minute to book your flights and housing can save you money if you know the best strategies. Here are 12 of my best tips for booking travel at the last minute. Visit Business Insider’s …
Microhotels are popping up in major cities around the world, and some ‘rooms’ are as small as 30 square feet
Microhotels are popping up all around the world, from New York City to London, Paris, and Amsterdam. Many rooms are half the size of traditional hotel rooms or smaller, The New York Times reported. Some microhotels have “rooms” as small as 30 square feet, with no showers or bathrooms. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for more …
The best sleep masks you can buy
Whether you’re traveling, sleeping during the daytime, have a headache or roommates who keep lights on long after your bedtime, a sleep mask can help you rest easy. Based on our testing and research, Slip for Beauty Sleep’s “Slipsilk” Pure Silk Sleep Mask is our top pick with its comfortable fit and super soft silk …
It’s a great time to open a Delta Amex card and book a flight — these new offers get you miles plus up to $500 back on Delta purchases
Two of Delta’s personal credit cards are offering welcome bonuses that can get you money back when you book flights, in addition to bonus miles. When you open the Gold Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express and spend $1,000 in the first three months, you can get 30,000 miles. You can also receive 50% …
Photos show what life is like in a Siberian diamond mining town on the edge of the Arctic Circle, which is home to 40,000 people and where the sun is up for 20 hours a day in the summer
Mirny is a diamond mining town in Siberia, Russia, about 280 miles (450 kilometers) from the Arctic Circle. Most of the town’s roughly 40,000 residents work for Alrosa, the world’s largest diamond miner by volume. On a recent trip to Russia, I spent three days in Mirny with Alrosa. I saw the world’s second-largest manmade …
Supermodel Naomi Campbell cleans her airplane seats with disinfectant wipes before sitting down, and you should too
Supermodel Naomi Campbell showed off her airport routine in a recent video posted to YouTube. Every time Campbell gets on an airplane, she says she uses disinfectant wipes to clean everything she might touch on the journey — including the seats, tray tables, controls for air and TV, and more. It’s smart to clean your …
The 10 best large cruise ships
Royal Caribbean Cruises had an impressive showing in CruiseCritic’s 2019 survey of the best large cruise ships. The company took eight of the 10 spots on the cruise-research website’s ranking, which was decided by reviews from CruiseCritic users. Of those eight spots, Royal Caribbean‘s Celebrity Cruises brand took four, and the Royal Caribbean International brand …
I run a luxury adventure travel company, but I refuse to hire anyone with a travel background to work there. Here’s why.
Adam Sebba is the CEO of Cookson Adventures, an ultra-luxury experiential travel company. In this role, he says that he’d rather work with outsiders — including former military officers and a one-time fashion director — than typical travel industry insiders. He also never sends employees to industry conferences; instead, they attend science lectures, film screenings, …
The Capital One Venture card comes with valuable travel benefits — our card review breaks down why it’s worth the $95 annual fee
The Capital One Venture Rewards Credit Card is a fantastic rewards credit card that comes with a big sign-up bonus, simple systems for earning and redeeming miles, and valuable benefits. A 50,000-mile sign-up bonus — after spending $3,000 in the first three months — is worth at least $500 in free travel right off the …
Inside the exclusive Italian resort that plays host to Google Camp, the secretive and star-studded annual conference that draws billionaires, CEOs, and celebrities
Google cofounders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are gathering leading CEOs, musicians, and athletes at the Verdura Resort in Italy the week of July 30 for their annual conference, according to Fox Business. The resort features championship golf and infinity pools surrounded by olive trees and orange groves, according to its website. This year’s guests …
Last-minute summer travel can be expensive, but these 5 credit card benefits can stretch your budget and improve your trip
A number of credit card benefits can help you pare down the price of a summer getaway and get more for your money. Companion passes and certificates offered through Southwest, Alaska, and Delta can help combat high airfare. Airline cobranded credit cards like the United Explorer Card offer free checked bags, which can save time …
Why I’m convinced the Chase Sapphire Preferred is one of the best starter cards to earn points and miles
While the Chase Sapphire Reserve ($450 a year) is superior in many ways, the Chase Sapphire Preferred Card‘s lower annual fee ($95 a year) makes it a great entry-level card for people new to booking with points and miles. It earns flexible points that are inherently more valuable than points or miles earned by similarly …
Chase Sapphire Reserve vs American Express Platinum: Which premium credit card is right for you?
The Chase Sapphire Reserve and the Platinum Card® from American Express are two of the most popular and rewarding premium credit cards. Both cards come with benefits, rewards, and perks that more than make up for the annual fees — I personally have both, and despite the high annual fees, still get more value from …
10 steps to prepare your RV for storage after a summer road trip
You’ve been cruising around in your RV all summer but when it’s time to store it away, give it some well-deserved care and attention to get the most out of it on your next outing. Whether you’re storing your RV close to home or someplace farther away, these handy tips from industry professionals and other …
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I’m an American who lived in Sweden for 5 years — here are the biggest cultural differences between the 2 countries
I’m an American who lived in Sweden for five years. During my time there, I noticed several cultural differences between the US and Sweden when it comes to work culture, family dynamics, and other areas. Here are 10 of the biggest cultural differences I observed between the US and Sweden. Visit Business Insider’s homepage for …
Chase’s Sapphire Reserve credit card has a high annual fee — but here’s why it’s worth it
The Chase Sapphire Reserve is an incredibly popular credit card, especially considering that it has a high annual fee. The card comes with tons of travel perks, earns rewards quickly on your normal everyday spending, and offers a big sign-up bonus. Here are the benefits that get you way more value than the annual fee …
6 tips for servicing your car after a summer road trip
Long road trips are a staple of the American summer, but they can cause extensive wear-and-tear on your vehicle, leading to a shorter operating life and costly repairs and maintenance. With proper post-road trip service, you can minimize the deleterious effects a long road trip has on your vehicle. One of the best ways to …
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The 15 most popular private jet destinations for the ultra-wealthy right now, from Spain’s most famous party town to the Bahamas
Private jet travel is on the rise across the globe, Bloomberg reported. The wealthy favor private jets for short flights to islands located within a few hours of business hubs, according to Bloomberg. Mallorca, the Bahamas, and the Philippines were among the most popular destinations for private jets in 2018, according to the report. Visit …
The best truck-bed tents you can buy
Truck-bed tents are the latest camping accessory designed to help campers sleep more comfortably. As the name suggests, these tents create a sleeping area using the entire area of a truck’s bed. They’re compatible with standard, compact, and extended truck beds. The best ones feature a sewn-in floor, plenty of headroom, and take only a …