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
Chicago is an excellent city for a memorable bachelorette weekend. There are so many exciting activities to get up to—boat rides on the river, drinks at a rooftop bar, a show at The Second City, brunch at one of the dozens of delicious spots—but that's only half of the experience. Booking the right Airbnb for
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
There’s probably no monument in the world that symbolises a city like the Eiffel Tower, and a sure way to see it is to stay at one of the best hotels near the Eiffel Tower. Braving the climb up the Iron Lady’s 1,665 steps to admire the view—or at least getting sight of her from
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
High up on a ridge overlooking the rolling grasslands of northern Montana’s Great Plains, the vast ancestral land of the Blackfeet Nation sprawls before me. To the west I can see the jagged peaks of Glacier National Park, and to the north, the steep limestone cliff faces of the Rocky Mountain Front. The Blackfoot call
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
Horseshoe-shaped Dog’s Bay is one of the loveliest beaches in Connemara (perhaps even in Ireland), with more than a mile of white sand, given its pearlescent color from finely ground seashells. Beloved of hardy sea swimmers and dog walkers, it’s a few minutes’ drive from the fishing village of Roundstone, which buzzes with second-home-owners during
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
Japan has been at the top of many travelers' must-visit lists for the last several years, and impressively, the momentum still continues to grow, with 42.7 million international visitors in 2025 alone. Just this February alone, visitor numbers rose 6.4% from last year, totaling nearly 3.5 million. Although there are plenty of over-touristed areas in
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
Long an eponym for all short-term rentals, Airbnb is one of the most popular vacation rental platforms in the world. In more recent years, it’s expanded to include Airbnb Experiences and Airbnb Services, combining access to unique activities and experts around the world with excellent places to stay—for example, you can book a food tour