The Best Places to Travel in 2022 and Where You Should Visit Instead
If you’re anything like us, travel is about getting away from it all — work, Facebook, other people — even if only for a little while. With that in mind, here are this year’s most popular destinations and where you should travel instead to escape the crowds.
Elevate Your Travel Instagram Stories with Unfold App
The spontaneous, shoot-from-the-hip ethos behind Instagram Stories has meant that most look as though they were designed by over-caffeinated tweens. The new Unfold app is looking to change that by elevating the Stories of design-conscious users through clean, thoughtfully considered templates.
The 2022 Lincoln Navigator Black Label Is Your $100,000 Daily Driver
The 2022 Lincoln Navigator Black Label makes a statement unlike almost every other SUV on the market. We spent a week behind the wheel of a Black Label 4x4, the flagship trim of the brand’s flagship SUV. In the world of Lincoln, it doesn't get more luxurious.
Luma Projection Arts Festival Is a Trippy Fusion of Art and Technology
Binghamton, New York seems an unlikely base for one of the country’s most progressive, tech-infused art events, but, in September 2018, the state-of-the-art Luma Projection Mapping Festival returns to the city for the fourth year in a row. It’s expected to be the biggest show yet.
Take a Tour of Tennessee’s Most Notorious Penitentiary
Eastern Tennessee’s Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary may have been the worst prison in U.S. history and the one you've likely never heard of. Today, you can explore its sordid past on a self-guided tour that's dark, shocking, and fascinating.
You Can Travel With Zero Luggage Thanks to Locarry
The tedious process of packing is the price we pay to travel to amazing destinations. But what if you didn’t need to pack for your next vacation? That’s the goal of Locarry, the latest “Airbnb of ” website to take advantage of the sharing economy.
Take a Sneak Peek at World’s Longest, Fastest, Tallest Dive Roller Coaster
Even the world’s most eye-popping roller coasters can get stale, which is why designers are compelled to build their next rides taller, longer, and faster. In 2019, Canada’s Wonderland will top them all (literally) with an all-new, one-of-a-kind, record-setting dive coaster called Yukon Striker.
Polaris Slingshot Grand Touring Autocycle Is a Batman-worthy Road Trip Vehicle
The all-new Slingshot Grand Touring Autocycle takes the helm atop Polaris’ line-up for 2019. This trim level focuses on upgrades and updates that make the open-air Slingshot a more capable road-trip-worthy driver.
Escape to New Zealand’s Most Remote, Beautiful, and Luxurious Lodges
All the stereotypes you’ve heard about New Zealand are all true (mostly). The country is also home to some of the remotest off-grid accommodations in the world. To truly get away from it all, you need to escape to these most beautiful and luxurious New Zealand lodges.
This Bucket-List-Worthy Cruise Will Visit 26 Countries and 5 Continents in 111 Days
A typical seven-day Caribbean cruise isn’t likely to top most traveler’s bucket lists, but a 2020 excursion from Princess Cruises is slated to be a monster of a sea journey. With stops in 26 countries over 111 days, it might just cross off half of the to-dos on your bucket list.
New Zealand Debuts World’s Most Extreme Catapult (and You Can Ride It)
Based near Queenstown in the remote and beautiful Nevis Valley, the Nevis Catapult is accessible only via four-wheel-drive bus. Imagine a human slingshot — equal parts canyon swing and bungee jump. It's the biggest, most extreme experience of its kind in the world.
No Boat? No Problem! Rent Someone Else’s With GetMyBoat.
Thanks to the sharing economy, it’s possible that few of us will actually own anything in the future. Now, if you need a boat, GetMyBoat is looking to, well, get you a boat wherever and whenever you need one. From kayaks to Jet Skis to luxury catamarans, if it floats, you can probably find it here.
From Ramen to Beluga Penises, Behold These 4 Wonderfully Weird Museums
Anything can be elevated to high-society status by collecting it, curating it, and building a museum around it. Case in point: these four weird museums. From phallic whale exhibits in Iceland to barbed wire in Kansas to sentimental scabs from significant others, these are among the world’s strangest.
4 Ridiculously Over-the-Top Villas You Can Rent on Airbnb
It seems just a few short years ago that Airbnb was a scrappy little startup for budget travelers. While plenty of couch-surfing deals can still be had, the site is also home to some of the swankiest crashpads. Here are four of the most ridiculously over-the-top villas you can rent on Airbnb.
The Future of Air Travel Is Full of Cute, Dog-Sized Robots
Travel technology is evolving at a lightning clip. Now, KLM is debuting airport “helper” robots designed to shoulder the burden of air travel for you — literally. The Dutch national airline has announced a trial program for Care-E, compact, self-driving, trolley-style robots.
Farewell, Chef: Anthony Bourdain’s ‘Parts Unknown’ to Return for One Final Season
In the aftermath of Anthony Bourdain's death, many wondered what would become of 'Parts Unknown,' the iconic series that explored the human condition through a unique blend of travel and “bizarre” food. Now, CNN has announced the show will go on — for one final season.
4 High-Tech Shark Repellents to Help You Avoid Your Own Personal ‘Jaws’ Moment
With Shark Week now behind us, you’re no doubt inspired or terrified of all things shark-related. If it’s a mix of both, you’re looking to get closer to these apex predators in the safest way possible. Thankfully, there are plenty of high-tech shark repellents for that. Here are four of our favorites.
This Is the Killer iPhone Camera Lens Kit You’ve Been Waiting For
Smartphones ushered in this latest generation of mobile “prosumer” photography. While smartphone cameras aren’t yet up to par with their DSLR counterparts, they’re getting there. Thanks to clever add-on lenses like the latest from Olloclip, they may get there sooner than expected.
The North Face Launches Epic Pop-up Shop High in the Italian Dolomites
The North Face has long been among the world’s most innovative outdoor brands, so it seems fitting it would debut a publicity stunt befitting the 50-year-old company. Pinnacle Project launched as a one-of-a-kind pop-up shop set high in the Italian Dolomites — 6,889 feet, to be exact.
Deep-Fried Everything: 4 of the Most Gluttonous State Fairs in the U.S.
If the occasional happy hour hot wings aren't satisfying your craving for deep-fried, it’s time to invest in some destination snacking. There’s no better place to travel for deep-fried fare than the state fairs of the U.S. South and Midwest.
3D Scanners Could (Finally) Expedite Airport Security by Ditching Liquid Restrictions
The TSA is vaguely capable of sussing out bomb-shaped items on your person. Yet, they still need every passenger to remove the shampoo and Drakkar Noir from their carry-on bags. Now, thanks to new advancements currently being trialed at several domestic airports, those dark days could soon be behind us.
Where to Travel for World-Class Medical Care on a Budget
Thanks to high demand from foreigners and big government investments, many formerly developing countries now offer world-class medical care on a budget. Whether you’re looking for breast implants, bypass surgery, or to fix your jacked-up grill, here are the best countries for medical tourism.
For $440,000, You Can Live Out Your Childhood Fantasies with a Gravity Jetpack
The Jet Suit from Gravity Industries (code name: “Daedalus”) is the closest thing we’ve seen to a legit Tony Stark-worthy Iron Man suit. The jetpack is the brainchild of British inventor Richard Browning, who summed up his project as “an entirely pure form of complete three-dimensional freedom.”
World’s Largest, Most Luxurious Aircraft Will Have Glass Floors and Posh Bedrooms
The future of luxury aircraft looks quite posh indeed. Today’s superjumbo jets might boast fold-flat sleep pods, mood lighting, and first-class bars, but none can hold a candle to the Airlander 10, the world’s largest and most luxurious aircraft. Now, if only it can get and stay off the ground.
The Q30 Is the Ultra-Minimalist Electric Yacht You’ll Never Hear Coming
The days of fossil fuel-powered craft are numbered. One forward-thinking Finnish boat-maker is taking to the water with a stunning, all-electric Q30 Yacht, a study in stark, minimalist design that’s thoroughly Scandinavian.
Camp for (Almost) Free at Breweries, Vineyards, and Farms with Harvest Hosts
Travel is all about the sharing economy. Airbnb popularized the idea of crashing at a stranger’s house and numerous spin-offs have taken the concept even further. Harvest Hosts is reinventing it again by inviting travelers to stay at vineyards, breweries, and farms around the country for almost free.
Everything You Need to Know About ‘Mars-Gazing’ This Weekend
Between Friday, July 27, and Tuesday, July 31, some Earthlings will be graced with a total lunar eclipse while Mars will be the closest to our planet that it’s been in 15 years. Here’s the low-down on what to look for, when, and how best to see it all.
Upscape Outpost Offers a Beautifully Disconnected Pop-up Camp in the Patagonian Wilderness
We can't help but love the idea of glamping: a weekend of blissful disconnection, somewhere far from the city with only the most essential amenities at your fingertips. Now, Santiago-based Upscape is promising to take prospective glampers far off-grid to the remote corners of South America with Outpost.
Sleep in a Giant Tequila Barrel at a One-of-a-kind Mexican Distillery Hotel
Ever dreamt of sleeping inside a tequila barrel? Matices Hotel de Barricas, an unabashedly kitschy Mexican distillery hotel, allows guests to do just that with a series of tequila-barrel-shaped suites situated on a working agave plantation in the tiny town of Tequila.
See Africa, Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Mediterranean Sea from the Gibraltar Skywalk
“The Rock” is part of the Gibraltar Nature Reserve, a one-of-a-kind attraction for tourists seeking some of the best views in all of Europe and Africa. New for 2018, the military outpost has been converted into the Gibraltar Skywalk, one of the most stunning viewing platforms in the world.
Historic Route 66 Is Under Threat, But You Can Help Save It
Thanks to crumbling infrastructure, lack of federal funding, and general apathy toward old-school road-tripping, the “main street of America” is under threat. One non-profit organization is focusing its considerable influence on iconic Route 66 with the hope of saving it.
Guinness to Open New Experimental Brewery in Baltimore Next Month
Baltimore is the latest East Coast city to witness a boom in its brewing and distilling scene. Now, Guinness is bringing its namesake to a dedicated brewery in the Maryland port city. The new Guinness Open Gate Brewery & Barrel House will be the company’s first brewery in the U.S. in more than 60 years.
10 Reasons Why Rhode Island Is the Unexpected Summer Destination You’re Missing Out On
New England winters can be merciless, and summers are brief. So, when the warm weather rolls in, locals know to make the most of it. Here’s how you too can explore The Ocean State with our top 10 things to do in Rhode Island.
Forrest Bault Is Motorbiking 14,000 Miles of Remote U.S. Backcountry Right Now
Thousands of miles of remote and relatively unknown trails in the U.S. are established and maintained by the Backcountry Discovery Routes initiative for the sole purpose of intense, off-highway motorbiking. This year, for the first time ever, one man is planning to ride every inch of them.
4 Destinations with Amazing Exchange Rates for Americans in 2018
Recent shake-ups in the global economy have opened up many previously inaccessible destinations for travelers. Here are four destinations with the best exchange rates for USD and Americans in 2018.
Explore 8 Countries in 23 Days with the Four Seasons World of Adventures Trip
While an all-inclusive hotel minibar, free bottled water, and a beach massage pass for “the lap of luxury” for most of us, some lucky travelers explore the world in altogether different strata. Enter The Four Seasons World of Adventures Trip, an exclusive, 23-day world tour.
Would You Drink ‘Sewage Beer’ from Sweden?
Companies relying on recycled materials is a good thing. But, Sweden's New Carnegie Brewing is taking the green concept to the extreme by using recycled water to brew an all-new pilsner. The result: “sewage beer.”
California’s Big Sur Highway Reconstruction Is 2 Months Ahead of Plan
A massive landslide in 2017 threatened to keep a significant portion of famed Highway 1 closed indefinitely. Now, an official announcement heralds the unexpected reopening of California's Highway 1 near Big Sur two months ahead of schedule.
4 Most Underrated Bachelor Party Destinations in America
While classic destinations like Las Vegas or South Beach guarantee an over-the-top night to remember, they’re also ludicrously expensive and predictable. Why not opt for an under-the-radar city for your bachelor party? Here are four we heartily endorse.
Bomber Camp Is the World’s Most Immersive WWII Air Force Experience
For military history buffs and adventurous travelers looking to relive the glory of World War-era bomber pilots, California’s Bomber Camp is the place to be. Would-be pilots take their pick from an a la carte menu of one-of-a-kind military simulations.
Would You Travel with this $1,000 Transparent Suitcase?
TSA checkpoints are never fun. Rimoawa, a luxury luggage maker, is looking to help travelers speed through security, embarrass themselves, or make a fashion statement (or all three) with a clear carry-on suitcase collab with streetwear label Off-White.
Axiom Space Promises Space-Age Glamping 250 Miles Above Earth
Axiom Space announced plans to take everyday folks into Earth orbit's, complete with Philippe Starck-designed hotel “rooms” and plenty of Wi-Fi to Instagram your journey — and it only costs $55 million.
Would You Buy an $800 Robotic Suitcase That Follows You Around?
Smart luggage is all the rage in the travel world, but one company is taking the next step with a robotic suitcase that’s so smart, it knows how and where to follow you autonomously. The question is: Do travelers even want that?
Meet Ben Lecomte, the Man Who’s Swimming the Pacific Ocean
“Because it is there" was George Leigh Mallory’s reason for climbing Mount Everest and, for many adventurers, it seems as good a reason as any to push the limits of human endurance. Now, Ben Lecomte has his sights set on another human first: swimming the entire Pacific Ocean from Japan to San Francisco.