No accommodation has a worse reputation than a hostel. The word alone can conjure images of germ-ridden bunk beds, less-than-savory characters and sleepless nights caused by fear of a suitcase stealing. But no more. Hostels all around the world are redefining what low-cost accommodation … Read More
Every year, coastal science professor Stephen Leatherman — also known as “Dr. Beach” — ranks the best beaches in the U.S. At the top of the list for 2016: Hawaii’s Hanauma Bay, on Oahu. SEE ALSO: 8 innovations that could … Read More
After the attacks in Paris and Brussels, the outlook for tourism in Europe this summer held some uncertainty. According to a comprehensive survey of U.S. travelers’ plans, however, the outlook is good — at least for most cities. SEE ALSO: … Read More
April 25 will mark the one-year anniversary of the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that devastated Nepal. In memoriam of the event, REI Adventures — the travel agency arm of the outdoor gear retailer — is announcing the opening of a disaster relief area … Read More
National Park Week runs from April 16-24 (Note to NPS: That’s more than a week), during which you can get free admission to the more than 500 parks in the system across the United States. This is no ordinary celebration … Read More
Jeffrey Tanenhaus was bored with his life in New York City. At 35, the rat race held such little allure that he ended his lease in Brooklyn, New York, and took to the open road — on a CitiBike. CitiBike … Read More