destination practicalities
When is the best time to visit Mérida?May 15, 2024 • 5 min read
Mérida's cultural calendar is the gift that keeps giving. Pick the perfect time for your trip with our guide to the best time to visit Yucatán's capital.
Travel Stories
campingA first-timer's guide to Banff National ParkMay 15, 2024 • 9 min read
Planning your first trip to Canada's iconic Banff National Park? Find out all you need to know, including how to get around and the best day hikes.
road trips5 of the best road trips to take in the NetherlandsMay 14, 2024 • 7 min read
Explore more of the Netherlands by car (or bike) with these top driving routes.
budget travel10 ways to experience the Netherlands on a budgetMay 14, 2024 • 7 min read
These money-saving tips can help you find ways to experience the Netherlands on a budget.
destination practicalities13 things to know before going to EcuadorMay 14, 2024 • 6 min read
These insider tips on health, safety and etiquette will help you make the most out of your trip to Ecuador.
activities10 free things to do in Oaxaca CityMay 14, 2024 • 6 min read
With grand architecture, colorful markets and free galleries – not to mention affordable accommodation and food – Oaxaca is budget travel at its best.
tips and advice10 best places to visit in FranceMay 14, 2024 • 10 min read
Unsure how to start planning a trip to Europe’s gourmet, cultural and artistic titan? We'll help you uncover the most unique places to visit in France.
destination practicalitiesA first-timer's guide to Gran Canaria, SpainMay 13, 2024 • 9 min read
Get to know Gran Canaria, the third-largest Canary Island, with this first-timer's guide.
destination practicalitiesFirst-timer's guide to FuerteventuraMay 13, 2024 • 8 min read
A chilled and stunning Canary Island, Fuerteventura is packed with fun things to do and see. Start planning your trip now with our first-timer's guide.
shoppingYou’ll see this everywhere: rum shops in BarbadosMay 13, 2024 • 7 min read
Discover Barbados’ rich history as the birthplace of rum and how it became home to almost 1500 rum shops across the island.
destination practicalitiesA first-time guide to AlbertaMay 13, 2024 • 14 min read
From glaciers and towering mountains to vibrant cities and unique Indigenous culture, Alberta has it all and then some. Plan your trip now with our guide.
food and drinkLocal Bites: the best places to eat and drink in Chiang MaiMay 13, 2024 • 5 min read
Andy Ricker, chef, American restauranteur and Thai cookbook writer, shares his top dining recommendations in Chiang Mai.
road trips15 of the best road trips in EuropeMay 13, 2024 • 13 min read
Be inspired to explore Europe by car this summer on one, or more, of these themed driving routes.
food and drinkLocal Flavor: where to eat and drink in PortlandMay 13, 2024 • 5 min read
From food carts to fancy pastries and swish cocktail bars, local writer Margot Bigg shares her favorite places to eat and drink in Portland.
The best places in Europe to escape the crowdsMay 13, 2024 • 13 min read
We asked our expert writers to share their favorite places in Europe to get away from the crowds.
destination practicalitiesFirst-timer’s guide to Arches National ParkMay 12, 2024 • 9 min read
Check out these tips for visiting Arches National Park in Utah, including the top things to do, the best time to visit and where to stay.
destination practicalitiesFirst-time guide to Edmonton, Alberta's capital cityMay 11, 2024 • 9 min read
Edmonton does things big – sports, parks and, of course, malls. This guide will help you find your way in this larger-than-life city.
activitiesThe 10 best things to do in stunning AustriaMay 11, 2024 • 10 min read
Mountain drives, epic slopes, cozy coffee houses, dramatic palaces – read on for our take on the 10 best things to do in Austria.
destination practicalitiesFirst-timer’s guide to Canyonlands National ParkMay 10, 2024 • 9 min read
It may be the least-visited of Utah's Mighty 5 but don't sleep on Canyonlands National Park. Here's what you need to know about planning a visit.
activities9 of the best free things to do in MunichMay 10, 2024 • 5 min read
From hearing live music to touring royal gardens, here are the very best free things to do in Munich.
activities17 of the best things to do in GermanyMay 10, 2024 • 9 min read
From cities to countryside to high mountain peaks, experience the best of Germany with these top things to do.
beachesPlan your summer vacation to Northern MichiganMay 9, 2024 • 9 min read
Follow this step-by-step guide to vacationing in Northern Michigan this summer, then sit back, relax and enjoy the sunsets!