Living In Antarctica: A Conversation With Dave Barud
January 10, 2014
If you’ve ever thought about visiting Antarctica, you’ll enjoy this intriguing conversation with Dave Barud, who lived there for 4 years.
Editorials from our staff traveling through the world. We share our best travel tips, and how to get a better value out of your travel insurance.
If you’ve ever thought about visiting Antarctica, you’ll enjoy this intriguing conversation with Dave Barud, who lived there for 4 years.
If you’re either a skier who loves wonderful cuisine or a foodie who loves the slopes, here are 6 fascinating destinations that offer the best of both experiences.
What’s ahead for travelers in 2014? Quite a bit, according to almost everyone we talk to. Here are 14 predictions from Wendy Perrin of Conde Nast Traveler and 4 more of our own. Enjoy!
When traveling outside the U.S., it pays to investigate visa requirements for the countries you are planning to visit, sometimes well in advance of your trip. Here are a few tips to keep in mind.
Where in the world do people take their laptops and tablets these days? The answer is “just about everywhere.” But, even if they are portable, these devices are not indestructible. Here are 8 tips to assure that they don’t become casualties of travel.
Budget airlines: they’re becoming more and more popular. Here are some thoughts on what’s good about them, what’s not, and what to consider when flying on them.
What are the best cruise lines for categories such as romance, luxury, and value? After evaluating 15 different lines, here is what one major publication found.
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Starting your research in preparation for a big trip? Here are a few helpful tips to keep in mind.
Which travel credit cards deliver the most payback for your membership? Writer Jack Ryder offers 5 recommendations.
I’m often asked if travel insurance makes sense for a ski trip, even a trip within the U.S. And, I strongly support the idea. Here are some key reasons why as well as tips on what to consider when you buy.
Today, more global travelers are riding the rails — luxury trains that offer the finest amenities along with spectacular scenery. Here are 5 great trips.
Interest in taking the roads (and air routes) less traveled to find great, low-cost experiences is on the rise. Here are 5 high-value destinations for 2014.
Of all the smartphone travel apps out there, here are 6 many veteran travelers consider their “go-to” tools.
What if your checked luggage doesn’t show up on the carousel after your flight? Here’s a course of action we’d recommend.
With the proliferation of wifi around the world, calling the U.S. while abroad can be easy and — to many travelers’ great delight — free. Here’s how you can do it.
We’ve all heard the jokes about airline food, but some airlines take great pride in bringing “gourmet goodness” to the flying experience. Here are some examples.
If you have special dietary needs, here are 6 helpful tips to think about before and during your travels.
You’ve probably never heard of any of these destinations — and you’d have to travel on helicopters, hydrofoils, or even cargo ships to visit some of them. But, according to 1 travel writer, they are totally worth the effort.
Learn why Lonely Planet has selected Brazil, Antarctica, Scotland, Sweden, and Malawi as 5 of the top places to visit in 2014.
With so many people in such confined spaces on airliners these days, good etiquette is a critical ingredient of a positive flying experience. Here are a few things to consider when flying.
