With its vast and diverse coastline, there aren't many better places to go whale watching than in California. Few experiences are as mind-boggling as finding yourself feet away from the most massive mammals on planet Earth—but what you'll see among the waves depends on a few key factors, namely where and when you go. "The
Most travel is extractive and passive. You show up somewhere, take photos of the same landmarks everyone else takes photos of, eat at a restaurant the guidebook recommended, and hit up some bars. You take some tours to learn about the place and, if you’re lucky, get to meet some locals on your trip. You
A trip to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is unlike any other—where else can you wander through native forests, hike across ancient lava fields, and witness an active volcano, all in one day? Perched along the slopes of Kīlauea and Mauna Loa, this extraordinary park is home to lush rainforests, dramatic coastlines, and some of the
Most travel is extractive and passive. You show up somewhere, take photos of the same landmarks everyone else takes photos of, eat at a restaurant the guidebook recommended, and hit up some bars. You take some tours to learn about the place and, if you’re lucky, get to meet some locals on your trip. You
Avis and airports go hand in hand. The car rental company was the first to combine forces when it launched at Detroit’s Willow Run Airport back in 1946, quickly replicating its efforts at Miami International Airport. In the years since, it’s opened locations across the country and around the world, acquiring companies like Budget and
Most travel is extractive and passive. You show up somewhere, take photos of the same landmarks everyone else takes photos of, eat at a restaurant the guidebook recommended, and hit up some bars. You take some tours to learn about the place and, if you’re lucky, get to meet some locals on your trip. You
“It wasn't that difficult to convince people to lend us objects because it's the V&A,” curator Jacqueline Springer tells me as we stand in the brand-new V&A East Museum. After all, people's willingness to loan—and even donate—personal objects has made the V&A one of the most influential collections in the world. Now, London's most exciting
Most travel is extractive and passive. You show up somewhere, take photos of the same landmarks everyone else takes photos of, eat at a restaurant the guidebook recommended, and hit up some bars. You take some tours to learn about the place and, if you’re lucky, get to meet some locals on your trip. You
You’ve probably heard of the Bazaruto Archipelago. The chain of islands off the southeastern coast of Mozambique is widely regarded as one of Africa’s—if not the world’s—most beautiful coastal regions. It's one of many reasons the Southern African country made our best places to go list this year. On Bazaruto and Benguerra islands, ultra-luxe retreats
San Francisco has always marched to the beat of its own drum. The city is famously home to numerous cultural shifts—from the counterculture of the 1960s to the current AI boom—as well as a populace that prides itself on swimming against the tide. It's no suprise, then, that San Francisco offers an abundance of boutique
Most travel is extractive and passive. You show up somewhere, take photos of the same landmarks everyone else takes photos of, eat at a restaurant the guidebook recommended, and hit up some bars. You take some tours to learn about the place and, if you’re lucky, get to meet some locals on your trip. You
Every airline passenger knows flight attendants give critical safety guidance during their pre-takeoff briefings about seatbelts and emergency exits. But many observant passengers often watch cabin crew throughout the flight for unspoken safety cues, too. If you’re one of these watchful fliers, you might have noticed a certain way that cabin crew sit during takeoff