Daily Travels

Yes, it's imperative to work your butt off, but, although it may seem counter-intuitive, it's also vital to drop everything and travel.

As Heather Gibson sat in the airport, about to embark on a long-anticipated adventure, one thought echoed through her mind: “What the hell was I thinking?” 

The University of Florida professor was on her way to Germany to join Semester at Sea, where she’d spend nearly four months teaching while circling the globe. Now the reality of boarding a ship full of strangers was hitting home.

Embracing the unknowns of solo travel, however, can have long-lasting benefits for women, Gibson says. She should know: A sociologist in UF’s College of Health and Human Performance, Gibson pioneered the study of women travelers and authored a seminal paper about solo travel in 1998. Many of the challenges women faced twenty years ago — from safety concerns to the objections of family and friends — still remain.

There’s no place like home for the holidays—if you can get there. Booking your holiday travel plans (if you haven’t already, of course) can get expensive. It probably goes without saying, but forget whatever fares you typically pay to fly home (or away) during other parts of the year, you’re going to pay more.

When we talk about the “best” fares around the holidays, that designation is relative to already-inflated prices. But there are some significantly cheaper times to fly during a holiday week or weekend—and those dates are typically the less-popular travel days, which means you’ll also be more likely have a stress-free airport experience.

As someone who has spent years frequently traveling for work and fun, I’ve learned to help ease painful travel headaches by arming myself with some can’t-live-without travel accessories.

Today, technology keeps us more connected, but for a variety of reasons, some of us are more isolated than ever. As the author Jonathan Look, Jr. points out, if we spent less time fearing the world and instead traveled to know it better, we could all be better off.

What can terrestrial travelers learn from people who have been to space?

Nothing’s better than being able to travel and work at the same time. You earn money as you go and you also get to places you’ve never been to.

It’s never been so affordable to travel abroad.

It can be quite a task to find a place to stay that suits your preferences and budget.

By now, you've probably read a few dozen think pieces talking about how much the millennial generation loves to travel. And while some people may talk about how restless, financially reckless, or untethered this generation is in pursuing their adventures, they're not really telling the full truth. In fact, a pretty huge amount of evidence shows that traveling is good for your mental health, in addition to your physical well-being. So if you feel like booking some trips for the next year, don't let anyone stop you (except maybe your boss, I guess).

Traveling while undocumented presents challenges, but with planning and preparation, we can be out there making our own memories.

A few precautions will go a long way toward protecting your digital privacy and security while you're away from home

I've had vacations with partners go swimmingly (I mean it, we went to Aruba) but I've also had a few that made me want to yell, "Man overboard!" Don't judge me. You would feel the same way if you were confined to a tiny ship cabin with someone you couldn't help but argue with. That's why, for tips for traveling with your boyfriend or girlfriend, I turned to relationship coach Adam Maynard.

There are thousands of travel tips out there on the internet that could make your otherwise stressful travel experience much more smooth.

While traveling I've made tons of dumb mistakes that I'd like to avoid in the future. Everything from getting pickpocketed in the Mexico City metro to getting tricked by a fake taxi. Learn from my mistakes and save yourself some aggravation.

Getting sick while traveling is the worst. No one wants to swap time exploring a new place with hours spent coughing and sneezing in a hotel room.

Unfortunately, you might be exposing yourself to germs in some unexpected ways. Here are a few things you might be doing while traveling that could be making you sick.

Being inconvenienced on vacation is bad enough, but being inconvenienced with kids can turn any trip very sour, very fast. For those intrepid enough to hit the roads (and skies) with kids, policies are continually changing, so it can pay to double-check the particulars before you leave home.

You know the basic rules on traveling for cheap (like when to buy your ticket and going off season) but use these new tips for your next trip. 

People in the UK can oftentimes have a much different travel experience than those in the US. From domestic flights to traveling costs, here's how travel in the US is different from travel in the UK.

Don’t let the fact that Iceland has been crowned the most expensive travel destination get you down. If you still want to witness its picturesque sights, here are some tips, as compiled by Travelers Today, that will get you through your trip without putting too big of a dent in your pocket.

Real education happens in everyday situations. Traveling is one of the most effective ways to learn new things and become more educated.

The mighty Mount Etna calls for many adventures, and it is a great hiking destination. Yet, it can be visited without any hassle. Here's how.

Never say no to complimentary breakfast.

Pet travel’s earned some very bad publicity of late. The news isn’t all bad, though—there are more pet travel options now than ever before, and with the right preparation your furry family member can tag along safely and happily. Here’s our advice on how to do it.

Preparing for a trip? Consider adding these 51 vital, versatile, or all-around useful travel essentials to your packing list.