Adventure travel

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 ...

Ship that travels the world full time — here’s how much it costs

Ship that travels the world full time — here’s how much it costs

Bob Elliott

A floating apartment. A residential yacht. A holiday home that travels the globe. The World, a luxury liner, has many ...

How much does it cost to rent a superyacht? Try .4 million per week

How much does it cost to rent a superyacht? Try $1.4 million per week

Bob Elliott

The 255-foot superyacht Malia sold in 2023 with a price tag of $120 million. But she can be yours for ...

North Korea to reopen for international visitors, tour operators say

North Korea to reopen for international visitors, tour operators say

Bob Elliott

North Korea will resume international tourism this winter, ending a COVID-era ban on travelers, according to operators that organize tours ...

What is the best country to visit? One top traveler picks his top five

What is the best country to visit? One top traveler picks his top five

Bob Elliott

I’m often asked: “What is your favorite country to visit?” For an avid adventurer, it’s a confounding question. How to ...

Where to take an alcohol-free, sober-curious trip

Where to take an alcohol-free, sober-curious trip

Bob Elliott

Years ago, the manager of a hotel in Koh Samui, Thailand told me about an unusual booking that he once ...

Travel to Paris dropped because of the Summer Olympic Games

Travel to Paris dropped because of the Summer Olympic Games

Bob Elliott

Was it the Parisians who bluntly told travelers “do not come” to the Summer Games? Or did sky-high prices for ...