Don’t Visit Ko Lipe

After 19 years, I finally went back to Ko Lipe, the Thai island I spent close to a month on in 2006. Back then, it was one of those super off-the-beaten-path destinations that few but the most intrepid travelers visited, where electricity only ran a few hours a day, basic bungalows right on the beach

Sasha DiGiulian: First Woman to Climb Yosemite’s Platinum Wall

“Climbing has been this passport to some really remote destinations that I never would have seen were it not for climbing,” says Sasha DiGiulian. One case in point? Yosemite Valley, as seen from some 2000 feet in the air—while hanging from the face of El Capitán by a harness. Yosemite's El Capitan is the world's

25 Best Lake House Airbnbs for a Lazy Summer on the Water

Skip to main content Wraparound porches, private docks, and cozy fireplaces are just a few of the amenities you’ll find. Courtesy of Airbnb Some of us choose the beach, others prefer the pool—but it’s the lake that serves as the perfect middle ground. A combo of peaceful, picturesque beauty and rugged summer camp vibes, the

The World’s Shortest Airport Runways, From Nepal to France

The shortest runways in the world make landing the journey’s most dramatic moment, where cliffs, gradients, tides and mountains compress aviation into a test of pure precision. A handful of airports operate on astonishingly short strips that push both aircraft performance and pilot skill to their limits, transforming routine arrivals into feats of concentration and

Fall in Love with Puerto Rico: 25 Ways

Skip to main content A masterclass on island living for the gallery-hopper, the trail-blazer, and the adrenaline-junkie alike Getty Puerto Rico is deceptively small—just 3,500 square miles—but within that space lies a wealth of landscapes, flavors, and experiences. I’ve returned countless times, yet each visit reveals something new: a local farm supplying produce and cheeses

Eat, Stay, and Play in Knoxville

Nashville may be known as the “Music City,” but it was Knoxville where several artists, including a young Dolly Parton, actually cut their teeth. The city has a self-guided tour to give you important intel on the music industry and a lay of the land for your trip. It’s just one of many surprises you’ll

Shelter-in-Place Orders Lifted Across Mexico as Jalisco Flights Resume

Flight schedules and other tourist operations have returned to normal across Mexico, after travel chaos erupted in some of the country's most popular tourist areas earlier this week. For the past several days, air travel and ground transportation in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara were brought to a near halt due to a military operation that

Middle East Travel Advisories Amid Rising US–Iran Tensions

Travel warnings have multiplied across the Middle East as tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate, with nuclear negotiations in Geneva unfolding against the backdrop of significant US military deployments and fears of broader conflict. Governments are increasingly urging citizens to leave Iran and parts of the wider region or to defer

13 Boutique Hotels in Puerto Rico That Redefine Island Hospitality

Skip to main content These curated stays let you see, taste, and feel the island like a local. Finca Victoria Puerto Rico’s boutique hotels are the island’s best storytellers. As someone with Puerto Rican roots, I’ve witnessed these gems pop up across the island over the years and have always felt that small, locally owned

The Best Villas in Mallorca for a Dreamy Spanish Vacation

Skip to main content From family-friendly pads to romantic paradises, here's where to stay in Mallorca. Courtesy of Plum Guide From ochre sandstone village buildings to vast hilltop homes surrounded by rolling greenery, the best villas in Mallorca celebrate the diversity of its landscape. It's the largest of the Balearic Islands and the climate can
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