The 13 Biggest Airport Fails, As Told By Tweets
We've all suffered a #TravelFail in the airport... some of us are just more vocal about it than others. Let some of Twitter's chattier folk show you, in their own words, 13 things you shouldn't do...
View Article10 Outdoor Ice Rinks In The US You'll Want To Skate
With Thanksgiving under our belt (or did we just loosen it?), holiday season is off to a speedy start. Whether you’re totally pumped for winter or just looking to prevent holiday weight gain, there’s...
View ArticleWeeki Wachee Is The Amazing Place Where Mermaids Rule
Florida may be the only place in the world where mermaids are among the state employees. Weeki Wachee Springs, about an hour from Tampa, bills itself as " The Only City Of Live Mermaids!" And the...
View ArticleTop 10 European Christmas Markets
The Christmas market originated in Germany, Austria, South Tyrol and Alsace, but has now spread throughout Europe to become a popular tradition. Generally opened around four weeks before Christmas, the...
View Article11 Photos Of Mount Kirkjufell Will Convince You To Fly To Iceland
No, you're not in a dream. This dazzling mountain is called Kirkjufell, and it really, truly exists. The mountain is near Grundarfjörður, a teensy-weensy town in western Iceland. With a summit 1,500...
View ArticleLove Letters: Toronto
Grace McClure is a Senior Writer for Flightfox, a human-powered travel platform. After graduating from Wilfrid Laurier University in Waterloo, Ontario she travelled extensively throughout Europe and...
View ArticlePlanet Appetite: Restaurant Week in Valencia, Spain
Valencia is rightly famous for its Paella but, for one week only, many of the city's restaurants offer menus at just €20 for lunch and €30 for dinner, using the best of local ingredients. The city is...
View ArticleIf You're Scared of Ghosts (Like I Am!), This Might Be Too Creepy for You
"Because of the horrors of plague the legends of Mary King's Close have grown and grown over the centuries since 1645. Perhaps the most famous story of a haunting is that of a little girl." - BBC When...
View ArticleYoga At O'Hare: Chicago Airport Unveils New Room Allowing Travelers To...
Air travel rarely inspires thoughts of relaxation and calm, particularly during the holiday season, but one major U.S. airport is joining a growing list of airports looking to change that. Chicago's...
View ArticleMost Unique Airport Shops
Picture this: You're jostling luggage valets and navigating airport security, heavy suitcases in tow, in a scramble to make your flight. Then suddenly it hits you: You forgot to buy a souvenir for your...
View Article20 Coziest Countryside Getaways in North America and Europe
Complaining about the cold and plotting escapes to warmer climes is a popular winter pastime. A drop in temperature isn't all bad though, because it means cuddling up to a fire and sipping hot cocoa...
View ArticleTop Hotel Chains For Cheaters, According To AshleyMadison.com
Nothing says "you're so special to me" like booking a room at the local motel, right? Well, it seems the picture of a dimming vacant sign at the motel down the road isn't really how cheaters cheat...
View ArticleKobe Luminarie Illuminates At Japan Festival
Christmas lights have been hung around the world, but few displays rival the stunning light show at Kobe Luminarie. The December light festival, held for 12 days in Kobe, Japan, was first held in 1995...
View ArticleHipsters World Tour Infographic Is Your Guide To Global Try-Hards
The habits of North American hipsters are already well-documented thanks to Yelp, but what about hipsters around the world? Surely there must be some differentiating factor that separates a hipster in...
View ArticleA Brief Reunion: Manizales, Colombia
Deciding to split up from Phil and Kelly happened very quickly, but it had been building up for a while. On my last morning in Medellin (2nd October 2013) the three of us were planning to go climb a...
View ArticleFive Common Myths About Belize Busted
There is a unique pocket in the world that buzzes with warmth, inner peace and joy. The people are peaceful, with a quiet confidence emanating from their eyes. They smile broadly, and are filled with...
View ArticleAs Pearson Airport's Curator, I'm Bringing Art to New Heights
Bringing local culture and art to new heights For most travellers, airports are about making connections between destinations, but I see Toronto Pearson International Airport in a different way. When I...
View ArticleEaster Island Collapse Disputed By Hawaii Anthropologist
Dr. Mara Mulrooney wants to debunk Jared Diamond’s famous assertion that the people of Rapa Nui, or Easter Island, committed “environmental suicide.” Mulrooney, assistant anthropologist at the Bishop...
View ArticleWestJet Christmas Miracle: Naheed Nenshi On Passenger's Wish List
WestJet airlines got a lot of different requests from passengers when filming their Christmas Miracle video, but one really stood out. A woman in Ontario asked Santa if she could have Calgary Mayor...
View Article5 Free Things To Do In Little Rock, Ark.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is nicknamed the Natural State, and its capital lives up to the moniker. There are plenty of ways for people to experience the great outdoors in and around Little...
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