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Capital One Venture Business Card: Review and Verdict
If you’re a traveler like me, chances are you’re always on the lookout for ways to make your trips more affordable. That’s why I collect points and miles: they help me lower my travel costs so I can spend my money on what’s actually important…which is usually booking more trips! One card that can help
Skip Ko Lipe: When Tourism Breaks a Paradise
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
Skip Ko Lipe — Choose Responsible Travel
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
Skip Ko Lipe: A Cautionary Tale of Overdevelopment
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
Best Places to Stay in Edinburgh (2025)
Skip to main content From grande dames to modern apartments, these are the best places to stay in the Scottish capital. Gleneagles Townhouse Edinburgh is a city of contrasts—grand yet familiar, ancient yet constantly evolving—and some of the city's best hotels capture that balance beautifully. Whether you’re after the stately elegance of a landmark address
Why Airfares Keep Rising
I’ve been traveling for close to twenty years. In that time, the airline industry has changed a lot. The use of points and miles has become widespread, round-the-world tickets have gone the way of the dodo, airlines have consolidated, and there has been an explosion of budget airlines. Over the last few years, the cost
5-Day Madrid Itinerary: Art, Food, History, 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
April 2026 Horoscope: Aries Momentum and New Beginnings
Kirah Tabourn Kirah Tabourn is an astrologer with over 10 years of experience, and a regular contributor to our Women Who Travel horoscope column. Your April 2026 horoscope is here! And get ready: April arrives with the charge of a ram. Aries season is in full swing through the 19th, bringing a surge of forward
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7 Must-See Southeast Asia Destinations for 2026
Southeast Asia has quickly become a premier destination recognized by travelers from all around the world. In recent years, more than a hundred million international visitors have been landing in countries within the region like Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia to experience their ceaseless wonders. With plenty of pristine tropical beaches, lush landscapes, beautiful ancient ruins
Middle East Flight Disruptions — What Travelers Should Know
The ongoing conflict in Iran has led to mass flight delays and cancellations, disrupting the travel plans of thousands of passengers. Following US and Israeli attacks on Iran launched on February 28, Gulf states including the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iran, Israel, and Iraq introduced full or partial airspace closures and temporary flight restrictions. Flights
Restored 15th-Century Venetian Palazzo with Private Garden
My first time in Venice was just after the pandemic travel restrictions were lifted. Like many, I felt the need to make up for lost time and was eager to get home to Italy after months of forced exile. Being confined to my apartment made me want to see all the places I’d put off
From Paris to Prague on Water
Admit it. There are times when you wish you could get away from it all by moving to your own private island. Well, some...
Best Hotels in Barcelona: Central Boutiques to Secluded Retreats
Skip to main content Here's where to stay in the Catalan capital. Grand Hotel Central Barcelona is home to plenty of diverse, historic architecture, from the ever-extending towers of Gaudí’s Sagrada Família to the art-laden halls of the Picasso museum, but perhaps often overlooked is the architecture of the places where guests can spend the
Affordable Amazon Wedding Guest Dresses Under $100
Wedding season always seems to arrive faster than expected, and finding a dress that feels stylish, dress-code-appropriate, and reasonably priced can be harder than it should be. That’s part of the reason why Amazon has become a go-to shopping destination for wedding guest dresses. Between the fast (and free, for Prime members) shipping, and the
