Adventure travel

What causes overtourism? It’s not people, it’s government mismanagement

What causes overtourism? It’s not people, it’s government mismanagement

Bob Elliott

Crowded beaches. Expensive rent. Tourist sites with wall-to-wall people. When it comes to overtourism, don’t blame the travelers, said Randy ...

Chinese travelers return to Kinmen, a Taiwan island off mainland China

Chinese travelers return to Kinmen, a Taiwan island off mainland China

Bob Elliott

Remnants of military conflict surround Zhang Zhong Jie’s cafe. The coffee shop sits within an abandoned military fortification, its entrance ...

Pinang Island is a private island that costs ,000 per night

Pinang Island is a private island that costs $1,000 per night

Bob Elliott

When Richard Kvech first set foot on Pinang four years ago, a dilapidated bungalow used by passing fishermen was the ...

‘Adventure Travel’ Is Booming Among Women Over 40

‘Adventure Travel’ Is Booming Among Women Over 40

Bob Elliott

From hiking in Peru to sea-kayaking in Australia, participating in out-of-the-ordinary experiences is becoming a must-do for many people ― ...

‘Golden Week’ bookings show changes in how Chinese are traveling

‘Golden Week’ bookings show changes in how Chinese are traveling

Bob Elliott

Outbound travel from China is set to receive a much-anticipated jolt as “Golden Week” bookings show changes in where and ...

Coolcations had another big summer. Here are the places travelers went

Coolcations had another big summer. Here are the places travelers went

Bob Elliott

Extreme temperatures are driving travelers to seek cooler destinations. And there’s a term for the trend: “coolcations.” Heat waves — ...

What to know about celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich

What to know about celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich

Bob Elliott

Oktoberfest is a worldwide phenomenon, a Bavarian beer festival celebrated in countries around the globe. But many say nowhere is ...

YouTube video about flight safety that airlines don’t want you to see

YouTube video about flight safety that airlines don’t want you to see

Bob Elliott

“Greetings from the cockpit. This is your captain speaking.” It’s a phrase frequent flyers know well.   Only this isn’t ...

A new MIT study shows flying gets safer by the decade

A new MIT study shows flying gets safer by the decade

Bob Elliott

Airfare, departure times, flight length — these are the usual considerations for travelers who want to book a flight. But ...

Why travel demand to visit China is low, but interest in Japan is high

Why travel demand to visit China is low, but interest in Japan is high

Bob Elliott

With a plum position atop many “Best Places to Travel” lists, Japan is on track to welcome a record-breaking number ...