Montevideo: The Underrated Birthplace of World Cup Football
A guide to understanding—and experiencing—football culture in Uruguay, the original World Cup underdog. Getty This story is the first in a series celebrating soccer cultures around the world—and the communities shaped by them. Read more 2026 World Cup coverage here. On July 18, 1930, a 38-year-old public-works director named Juan Antonio Scasso stood inside the
Madrid in Five Days: Culture, Food, and Local Life
Home to some 3.5 million people, Madrid is the capital of Spain and the country’s largest city. Though it’s somewhat sprawling, the city boasts stunning architecture, incredible food, and an energetic nightlife that stretches until dawn. Over 10 million people visit the city each year, and the minute you step out to explore, you’ll understand
Riding the UAE’s First Passenger Train on Etihad Rail
The road into Fujairah has a way of slowing the eye. Past the city’s low-rise streets, stretches of farmland and the occasional view of mountains beyond the buildings, the UAE feels less hurried here, shaped as much by coast and cultivated land as by historic infrastructure. It's this softer rhythm that makes the first sight
Madrid in Five Days: Culture, Food, and Local Life
Home to some 3.5 million people, Madrid is the capital of Spain and the country’s largest city. Though it’s somewhat sprawling, the city boasts stunning architecture, incredible food, and an energetic nightlife that stretches until dawn. Over 10 million people visit the city each year, and the minute you step out to explore, you’ll understand
15 Budget-Friendly Honeymoon Destinations for Romantic Escapes
It's a tall order to improve on the work of Jane Austen, but Joe Wright's 2005 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice came pretty close in a scene where Charlotte defends her dubious choice to marry Mr. Collins against her judgmental friend Lizzy Bennett with an, “Oh hush! Not all of us can afford to be
Five-Day Madrid Itinerary: Art, Food, and Local Life
Home to some 3.5 million people, Madrid is the capital of Spain and the country’s largest city. Though it’s somewhat sprawling, the city boasts stunning architecture, incredible food, and an energetic nightlife that stretches until dawn. Over 10 million people visit the city each year, and the minute you step out to explore, you’ll understand
Top 17 Las Vegas Hotels: Best Stays on and Off the Strip
The best hotels in Las Vegas aren't just a place to sleep—they're a destination unto itself. Want to wake up in the heart of Paris? Or perhaps you'd prefer the glamour of Venice or the elegance of Lake Como? Vegas has you covered. This city is a surreal mashup of the world’s most iconic destinations
5-Day Madrid Itinerary: Culture, Food, Local Life
Home to some 3.5 million people, Madrid is the capital of Spain and the country’s largest city. Though it’s somewhat sprawling, the city boasts stunning architecture, incredible food, and an energetic nightlife that stretches until dawn. Over 10 million people visit the city each year, and the minute you step out to explore, you’ll understand
The Parking Spot Promo Codes and Savings Guide
As a New Yorker without a car, I don’t often put much thought into airport parking. However, a few years ago, my mom texted me raving about The Parking Spot, a service available near Connecticut's Bradley International Airport that allows you to park your car near (but not directly at) the airport in a secure
Madrid in 5 Days: Culture, Food, and Local Life
Home to some 3.5 million people, Madrid is the capital of Spain and the country’s largest city. Though it’s somewhat sprawling, the city boasts stunning architecture, incredible food, and an energetic nightlife that stretches until dawn. Over 10 million people visit the city each year, and the minute you step out to explore, you’ll understand