Friday, January 27, 2017

Where in the World?

This Friday’s challenge is a photo of an unidentified place somewhere in the world. Can you tell us where the photo was taken? Leave your guess in the comments below — and check back on Tuesday to see if you … Keep reading!



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Thursday, January 26, 2017

Top Travel Stories of the Week

Check out the stories you may have missed from around the travel world.

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The End of Passports? How Australia Plans to Make Travel Documents Obsolete by 2020
The Telegraph reports that Australia is pioneering a new “contactless passenger identification system” … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Airmule: New App Lets You Sell Your Luggage Space

Are you an expert in packing light? You could use a new app called Airmule to sell the extra space in your suitcase. You’ll be serving as a “mule” — or personal courier — for shipments arranged through the app.… Keep reading!



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Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Get to Know Europe’s 2017 Capitals of Culture

Every year, the European Union selects two cities to be designated European Capitals of Culture. Activities all year long show off the cities’ charms. Destinations large and small are selected; some are well known, while others may be new to … Keep reading!



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Friday, January 20, 2017

Guess the Country

This week’s puzzle is a country shapes quiz! Take a look at the silhouette and below and tell us which country you think it is.

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Enter your guess in the comments below. You have until Monday, January 23, 2017, at … Keep reading!



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Thursday, January 19, 2017

Top Travel Stories of the Week

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Mermaid Instructor? Canine Masseuse? The Oddest Hotel Jobs on Earth
Bloomberg takes a deep dive into the weirder side of hotels, highlighting the industry’s oddest jobs. This includes a sunset … Keep reading!



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Tuesday, January 17, 2017

6 New Must-See Museums to Visit in 2017

It’s hard to believe there are at least 55,000 museums in the world, according to the International Council of Museums, with more than a dozen more opening in 2017. Here are the six we’re most excited about.

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Friday, January 13, 2017

Friday Word Scramble

This week’s puzzle is a word scramble. Below are the jumbled names of four major cities from around the world, followed by the country where they’re located. Your job is to unscramble them. For example, “IALM, EURP” would be “Lima, … Keep reading!



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Top Travel Stories of the Week

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9 Things Everyone Who Has Traveled Abroad Has Thought at Least Once
Travel + Leisure has compiled a list of lessons international travelers have learned through their journeys — … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Q&A: The World Is Elia and Naomi Locardi’s Home — Literally

Elia Locardi met his wife Naomi when they were teens in the Florida Keys. Today the Locardis have no home. They’re perpetual nomads, traipsing around the globe taking photos and videos, writing about their experiences and leading tours.

This March … Keep reading!



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Friday, January 6, 2017

Where in the World?

This Friday’s challenge is a photo of an unidentified place somewhere in the world. Can you tell us where the photo was taken? Leave your guess in the comments below — and check back on Tuesday to see if you … Keep reading!



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Thursday, January 5, 2017

Top Travel Stories of the Week

Check out the stories you may have missed in the travel world this week.

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MasterCard Could Share Your Height and Weight with Airlines, But Will It?
Skift reports on an eyebrow-raising new patent application from MasterCard that could affect how … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, January 4, 2017

6 Ways to Keep Cords Organized When You Travel

Tangled charger cables and knotty earbud cords have quickly become one of the most irksome pet peeves of the technology era, especially for travelers. Raise your hand if you’ve ever dug around in your purse or backpack on a plane … Keep reading!



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Tuesday, January 3, 2017

The Best of the Best Places to Go in 2017

A January tradition among travel experts and publications is to present their lists of the best destinations for the new year. (Our own list is coming tomorrow — stay tuned!)

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We love knowing what’s hot and what’s not, but there’s … Keep reading!



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