I never travel without a makeup bag. Whether it's packed inside of my carry-on for a weeklong vacation to Italy or tucked away in my weekender for a one-night stay in the Hamptons, it's always with me—fully stocked with my favorite beauty products. As essential as a makeup bag is for me, though, I struggled
Skip to main content Where to find the best bars in Seville—from quirky terrace hideaways and sprawling spaces on top of smart hotels to underground tapas bars Getty It's no secret that the best bars in Seville, Spain, double as some of the best old-world tavernas in Europe. Usually decked out in azulejos tiles, these
Much like the city itself, the best bars in Athens can’t be defined. This is a place where you’ll find café-bars, dive bars, and after-hours bars wedged side-by-side with wine bars, jazz bars, whisky bars, spritz bars, beer bars, and cutting-edge cocktail bars. There are bars on every street corner, and splayed out across every
All products and listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. 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
Travelers can be a fickle group of people to buy gifts for. We’re constantly coming and going, we usually don’t carry a lot of stuff with us, and no two travelers are alike. Finding the perfect gift for the traveler in your life can be tricky. While a plane ticket is never a bad idea
When you’re traveling, staying connected is essential. Whether you’re figuring out the best route to your hostel, finding a place to eat, or translating a train schedule or menu, having reliable data makes life on the road infinitely easier. I still remember my early days of travel carrying a physical guidebook around as I wandered
Years ago, the website Earth Porm reposted my article “The Ultimate Guide to Traveling When You’re Broke.” As I went through the comments on the post, I was dismayed by the mean and dismissive comments people shared as well their misconceptions about travel. These comments made me realize that, despite all the detailed websites and
I used to hate renting apartments from websites like Airbnb or VRBO. As a solo traveler, I preferred the social atmosphere of hostels. You met people, hostels ran activities and they were where you were “supposed to stay” as a backpacker. When I did want something other than a hostel, I used a hospitality network
I love road trips. You get in car and can just head off anywhere you want. There’s a freedom to a road trip that you can’t get with trains (and, don’t get me wrong, I love train travel too). Small towns, beautiful parks, historic buildings….whatever you see, you can stop for and can stay as
There’s a lot of tours in New York City (I’ve highlighted my favorites here) but I think one thing people don’t do enough of is Airbnb experience. Most of us know Airbnb through their stay features but they also have a lot of experiences where you can get a local to show you around. I
There’s a lot of walking tour companies in Paris. I’ve taken hundreds (I’ve reviewed my favorite tour companies in this post). Besides formal tours, there’s another thing I love to do in Paris: Airbnb Experiences. Airbnb Experiences are like the holy grail of tours: they are unique, off-the-beaten path, and run by locals who just
I love walking tours. Long time readers know I always recommend doing them first thing when you’re in a city. It doesn’t matter the type you do. Food, history, art – whatever! Just do something. They’re an incredible way to learn about a destination, get your bearings, and talk to a local about life in