With just three months left in the year, we’re looking back on 2025’s biggest travel trends so far. Between TikTok’s viral “airport theory” challenge and glamorous, in-flight beauty routinesinnovation and efficiency appear to be two common threads tying them all…
As a New York-based travel writermy sneakers must do it all: survive subway stairs, cobblestone streets, and surprise airport marathons—all while looking good. That’s why the New Balance 530s have earned a permanent spot in my rotation. These retro ‘90s…
As a Floridian, I can pack a summer suitcase in my sleep. But when it comes to fall, I have to think carefully about versatile items that won’t be too bulky and will layer well (I’m eternally chilly). A minimalist…
Belt bags are the rare accessory that blends style and practicality into one lightweight pouch. And after the trend’s meteoric rise during the pandemic era, the bag quickly became a staple on the everyday traveler’s packing list. Naturally, trends change…
Anyone who has previously taken a long-haul flight knows how uncomfortable the long hours of sitting can be, particularly if you haven’t packed anything to make your journey easier. While there’s always the option to grin and bear it, we’re…
After traveling more than 130,000 miles across 14 countries this year alone, I’ve become something of a travel gear connoisseur. Having experienced countless airports, shuttles, and hotel lobbies, I’ve learned that the difference between a smooth trip and a stressful…
Before he was an internationally acclaimed artist, Theaster Gates was known to the people in his life as a keeper of old and discarded things. In the mid 2000s, Gates was working as an arts administrator at the University of…
Sin City welcomes the spooky season all year long. Universal Horror Unleashed, the first-ever year-round horror attraction created by Universal Destinations and Experiences, has opened at AREA15 in Las Vegas. The pioneering experiential art hub, home to Meow Wolf’s Omega…
From nail-biting quick-fire challenges to high-stakes elimination rounds like the show’s signature Restaurant Wars, the judges of Top chef eat well during filming. (Well, most of the time. Lesson learned: serving ceviche on a 90 degree day isn’t the move.)…
Celebrating its commitment to wellness, a small town in Italy was recognized this month for its residents’ longevity and improved living conditions. The town of Arzachena, which sits on the island of Sardiniawas studied for its “agro-pastoral” economy and “frugal…
