Where to take an alcohol-free, sober-curious trip
Years ago, the manager of a hotel in Koh Samui, Thailand told me about an unusual booking that he once received during the middle of the night. A traveler had …
Tourism
What is the best country to visit? One top traveler picks his top five
I’m often asked: “What is your favorite country to visit?” For an avid adventurer, it’s a confounding question. How to distill culture, vibes, food, scenery, and all the other factors …
Travel to Paris dropped because of the Summer Olympic Games
Was it the Parisians who bluntly told travelers “do not come” to Paris during the Summer Games? Or did sky-high prices for hotel rooms, house rentals and event tickets turn …
Wildfire roars through a Canadian town popular with tourists
OTTAWA, Ontario – As much as half of a town at the heart of Canada’s national park system has been destroyed by a pair of wildfires that roared in from …
How to take a break from work and travel in Europe on a budget
In 2023, Rowena Hennigan came to a difficult but necessary conclusion — she needed an extended break from work. Hennigan was dealing with disrupted sleep, anxiety, brain fog — all …
Photo-Seeking Tourist Gets Bitten by King’s Horse and Then Faints
A tourist seeking a photo with a member of the horse-mounted King’s Guard in London was savagely bitten by the animal which caused her to faint. The incident took place …
How the ultra-wealthy travel in Paris
Paris boasts many luxurious five-star accommodations. At the Hotel Plaza Athénée, a single night during peak season can cost around $44,000, while a stay in the Imperial Suite at the …
Tips on traveling to Paris during the Summer Olympics
During the six years that I was lucky enough to live in the center of Paris, I learned a lot about the ups and downs that come with being a …
What are the best hotels in Jaipur? The city has a new Raffles hotel
The iconic Raffles hotel brand announced the opening of Raffles Jaipur on July 8 — the second to open in the Indian subcontinent. The first, Raffles Udaipur, opened in 2021. …
Protests will spread if European cities don’t address overtourism
Protests in Spain will spread if European officials fail to address mass tourism’s negative effect on the lives of residents, UNESCO’s Peter Debrine told “Squawk Box Asia” on Monday. “It’s …