Ever asked someone to borrow a red lobster when you’re short on cash? It’s the Australian way to reference a $20 note, according to giffgaff money, which recently teamed up with British artist Paul Blow to illustrate some of the craziest slang used to describe coins, cash, notes, and money in different countries around the …
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The 19 countries with the most powerful passports
If you have citizenship in Sweden, you have a great deal of traveling power — Swedes can fly to 158 countries without ever showing a visa. This makes international travel cheaper and easier than it is for citizens of many other countries, like those of Afghanistan, who can enter just 23 countries without a visa. …
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11 hidden attractions in New York City that even locals might not know exist
New York City is packed with sites for tourists and locals to enjoy. Most — like the Empire State Building, Times Square, and the Statue of Liberty — are widely known. But throughout the massive city, there are plenty of hidden attractions and secrets that might surprise even some locals. There’s a 25-foot waterfall flowing …
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21 photos that show why Charleston is one of America’s most popular destinations right now
Charleston, South Carolina, is an ideal destination for a weekend trip. Not only does it have historic buildings to marvel at and cobblestone streets to stroll along, it’s also a great place to eat, drink, and be merry. Charleston was voted the best city in the world by Travel + Leisure readers in 2016, beating …
These are the 10 best airports in Europe
With demand for air travel in Europe growing at an impressive rate, the need for world-class airports is at an all-time high. Leading aviation reviewer Skytrax recently released the results of its annual World Airport Awards, which includes a list of the best in Europe. The Skytrax annual rankings are based on the impressions of …
Here are the 20 busiest airports in the world
The Airports Council International (ACI) recently released its list of the busiest airports in the world. Once again, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) took the top spot, with more than 104 million passengers in 2016. According to the ACI, this represents an increase in traffic of over 2.6% over 2015. The trade group attributes Atlanta’s …
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Unbelievable photos from the most glamorous celebrity event in the world that’s 70 years old
The Cannes Film Festival, which kicks off its 2017 run on Wednesday, i an exclusive, invitation-only film festival that started in 1946. The Cannes festival, which takes place every year on the French Riviera, has changed a lot over the years. It’s primarily about the films, but over the past few decades, it’s evolved into …
Here are the top destinations for your summer vacation
The best time of the year is almost here — summer! The days are hot, the nights are clear, and it’s the perfect time to get away. And your trip should include everything you want at a reasonable price. Thankfully, with all-inclusive luxury packages from Apple Vacations, the only thing you’ll need to worry about …
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You can get hit with a $11,000 fine if you drink your own alcohol on a flight
We asked flight attendant Celessa Dietzel the one thing she wishes everyone knew about flying. Following is a transcript of the video. It’s just like a bar. You wouldn’t bring your own booze into a bar. You cannot drink your own alcohol on an aircraft. A lot of people don’t know this. You can bring …
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The 22 best small towns to visit in your lifetime
While visiting bustling cities is one way to travel, small towns can offer a more relaxed feel and a charm that can’t be paralleled. All around the globe, there are lots of small towns that have an old-school atmosphere, incredible landscape, and an array of activities for travelers. We’ve put together a list of 22 …
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This is what it’s like to ride North Korea’s marble-clad subway
Deep below the ground is North Korea’s beautiful Pyongyang Metro, a bustling subway system where hundreds of thousands of people make their way to and from work every day. The metro is 360 feet below ground, making it one of the deepest subway systems in the world. Some of the stations are so deep, they …
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Delta wants to use facial recognition technology to make checking your bags easier (DAL)
On Monday, Delta Air Lines announced that it is testing the first bio-metric-based baggage drop system in the US. This summer, the Atlanta-based airline will experiment with four new automated baggage machines at its Minneapolis/St. Paul hub. One of these machines will have facial recognition capabilities that can match customers’ faces with their passport photos, …
We went to the best bar in the world to find the drink of the summer — here’s the verdict
A 30-year-old who Airbnb-hops around the world explains how a broken kettle helped her escape the ‘scarcity mindset’
Last year, Stephanie Lee saved nearly $10,000 in housing expenses when she decided to forgo an apartment in Los Angeles to Airbnb-hop around the world. A freelance writer and the blogger behind FY!S, Lee lived in a series of Airbnb rentals for 11 months in Paris, Tokyo, London, Barcelona, Seoul, Taipei, Singapore, and Honolulu. It …
Flight attendants share 13 of their favorite travel hacks
For flight attendants, who often spend more than 80 hours in the air a month, traveling can become almost second nature. So who better to turn to for travel tips and tricks than the people with extensive knowledge on the matter? We asked flight attendants to share their best travel hacks with us and scoured …
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The best brunch spots in America, according to OpenTable
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and for many, that means celebrating Mom over mimosas and eggs Benedicts. In honor of that, reservation-booking platform OpenTable has put together a list of the 100 best restaurants for brunch in America, taking into consideration more than 10 million reviews in all 50 states and Washington, DC. …
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Take a tour of the luxurious Italian villa where the Obamas are reportedly vacationing
The Obamas have been vacationing in plenty of amazing destinations since the 44th president left office in January. From Richard Branson’s private Necker Island to Marlon Brando’s former hideaway in Tahiti, it’s been mostly tropical. After a stop in Milan, Italy, for a sold-out speech on climate change, the former president is reportedly making his …
The best breakfast sandwich in NYC is hidden in a popular tourist hotspot
It’s hard to feel like a “local” in New York City. We’re a city of immigrants, of neighborhoods in constant transition. Even our most famous foods — pizza and bagels — are being reinvented regularly. Yet, it’s food that ties so many New Yorkers to their neighborhoods — that makes a place constantly in flux …
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We visited the largest McDonald’s in the US and ate pizza, pasta, and a Belgian waffle — here’s what it’s like (MCD)
ORLANDO — Florida is home to some of the most magical places on Earth: Disney World, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter… and a McDonald’s that serves everything from omelets to custom-made pizza. Welcome to the “World’s Largest Entertainment McDonald’s and PlayPlace.” I had heard rumors about a McDonald’s down in Florida that’s like none …
Before-and-after GIFs reveal how New York City has changed in 100 years
New York City has transformed dramatically in the last century. Andrew Farris, a photographer from Vancouver, documents this evolution by snapping photos today at spots that he’s also found in archive photos. He then meshes the archive images with his photos to create mesmerizing GIFs. Farris has shot photos in more than 25 cities around …
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A woman who passed up a gap year to work full-time after college shares her best tips to travel more when you have a desk job
When Greta Omoboni graduated from University College London in June 2015, she had a job lined up for the fall. “A lot of my friends were taking gap years to go traveling and I was so jealous,” she told Business Insider. “When you start working, you feel like ‘Oh my god, I’ll never be able …
The 14 best bars in America
America certainly knows what it takes to make a killer bar. Claiming the US’ mixology dominance isn’t just bragging, either — it’s an established fact, according to the World’s 50 Best Bars list. According to the most recent list, revealed in October 2016, 14 of 50 of the best bars in the world are located …
Oahu’s First Autograph Collection Hotel Heralds a New Era in Honolulu…
Autograph Collection Hotels, part of Marriott International (NASDAQ: MAR), today announced the grand opening of The Laylow following an extensive $60 million renovation. Bringing the brand’s values of vision, design and craft to the island of Oahu, The Laylow joins a distinguished portfolio of more than 100 independent hotels around the world that are exactly …
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23 incredible travel destinations you probably didn’t know existed
The world is home to many incredible destinations that have yet to be overrun by tourists. Inspired by a Quora thread about the best unknown travel destinations, we’ve found 23 lesser-known gems around the globe. From a stunning, hidden beach to one of the only places in the world where you can swim between two …
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The 25 cities with the most expensive five-star hotels
Getting some shut-eye at a stylish hotel will cost you significantly more in certain cities around the world. As part of the bank’s annual survey of global prices, Deutsche Bank analysts released a report on where in the world a stay at a five-star hotel will cost you the most. To come up with the …
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Flight attendants share 20 things most people don’t know about the job
Despite the frequency with which people fly these days, flight attendants’ jobs are still, surprisingly, shrouded in a fair amount of mystery. In fact, we know so little about what they do for a living that misconceptions abound. To help lift the veil a little, we asked flight attendants everywhere to share some things that …
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One of the world’s best restaurants opened a temporary pop-up in the Mexican jungle — here’s what it’s like to eat there
Denmark’s renowned restaurant Noma, which owned a top spot on the list of “The World’s 50 Best” for years, has opened a temporary outpost in Mexico. Head chef René Redzepi is know for his love of foraging. He closed the main Noma restaurant in Copenhagen in February 2017 and announced plans to re-open it as …