Airbnb Is Spending Millions of Dollars to Make Nightmares Go Away
Bloomberg · 23 minWhen things go horribly wrong during a stay, the company’s secretive safety team jumps in to soothe guests and hosts, help families—and prevent PR disasters.
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The Obsessive Life and Mysterious Death of the Fisherman Who Discovered The Loch Ness Monster
Narratively · 25 minA humble Scotsman saw something strange in the water—and daringly set out to catch it—only to have lecherous out-of-towners steal his fame and upend his quest.
How To Prepare And Maintain A Car For A 50,000 Mile Road Trip Around The World
Jalopnik · 8 minFrom a man who quit his job and hit the road...for years.
The Crystal Hunters of Chamonix
Outside Magazine · 25 minClimate change is melting the glaciers and permafrost of the Mont Blanc massif, revealing crystals hidden in pockets once covered in snow. Simon Akam tagged along on an expedition with one of the area’s most legendary hunters, a daring French alpinist who completes dangerous climbs to discover specimens worth tens of thousands of dollars.
Five of America’s Most Invincible Hotels
Smithsonian Magazine · 13 minFrom Miami to San Francisco, these luxury establishments survived their share of crises before the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Plan For Your Great National Park Trip
NPR · 3 minWith the COVID-19 pandemic apparently coming to a close, many Americans are preparing for a no-holds-barred summer filled with many activities that the coronavirus has outlawed for more than a year. Here are some tips from the National Park Service to help visitors make the most their trip.
The Sentiero dei Parchi: A new hiking trail uniting Italy
BBC · 9 minOn a recent evening, Elia Origoni stood at Sardinia’s south-eastern tip, watching the azure sky darken until it merged with the sea, and contemplating the most daunting leg of his ambitious trip.
Travel tech: the best gadgets to pack on your holiday this summer
The Guardian · 5 minSummer is rapidly approaching and with it the possibility of getting away, whether within the UK or to one of the countries on the green list.
‘I Should Have Known Better’: Travel Planning in Uncertain Times
The New York Times · 8 minWe are navigating a new world of travel where planning for the unpredictable, more than ever, is part of the itinerary. Tammy Barbie’s first family trip since the onset of the pandemic began with a strategic error.
France is banning any short flight that can be replaced by a train trip
Fast Company · 2 minIf you can get there within 180 minutes on the train, you won’t be able to fly. 1 minute ReadIt takes around two hours to take a train from Paris to the city of Lyon.
Inside the Thrilling, Slightly Terrifying World of Austrian Hut-to-Hut Hiking
afar.com · 16 minIn Austria, where the Alps cover 62 percent of the country, hiking is just a part of regular life. An intrepid American writer laces up his boots.
10 British forests getaways – with great places to stay
The Guardian · 6 minMysterious and atmospheric, the Forest of Dean combines dense pine woods, rolling hills and the glistening ribbon of the Wye river, with plenty of family attractions dotted throughout.
Claiming the Summit Without Reaching the Top
The New York Times · 14 minOnly 44 people have reached the summit of all 14 of the world’s 8,000-meter peaks, according to the people who chronicle such things.
Layering, gummy bears and 5G -- What we've learned in 100 years on Mount Everest
ESPN · 21 minOne hundred years ago this spring, an expedition first set out toward the summit of Mount Everest. What has changed in a century of exploring the world's highest peak?
The cruise-ship industry seeks to refloat
The Economist · 3 minTHE LATEST addition to the fleet of Carnival, the world’s biggest cruise operator, is the Mardi Gras. This ocean-going playground for 5,300 passengers comes complete with six different zones, including a “French Quarter”, two dozen restaurants and a rollercoaster.
From London to Beijing on the old Silk Road – a photo essay
The Guardian · 7 minIset off on my dream journey from London to Beijing in the halcyon days of 2019. It’s a trip that seems unimaginable today. Travelling overland, I wanted to experience the transitions between cultures, to understand more about what connects us.
How to Plan a D.I.Y. Alaska Trip
The New York Times · 9 minIn a state the size of Texas, California and Montana combined, planning an affordable itinerary can be a challenge, especially with this summer’s lack of cheap cruises.
Who Gets to Travel to “Find Themselves”?
catapult.co · 12 minThe spirit of manifest destiny has been rebranded into the travelogue.In this age of going nowhere, I’ve been thinking about the times I could not sit still. My life has been defined by the arc of a plane.
U.S. Warns Against Japan Travel, Sowing New Doubt About Olympics
Bloomberg · 3 minThe U.S. said Americans should avoid traveling to Japan, with the country under a state of emergency over a widening Covid-19 outbreak that has sown doubts about Tokyo’s plans to host the Olympics in less than two months.
20 of the best UK hotels and inns to rest and relax
The Guardian · 16 minHere’s a beachside hotel with a difference – a luxury eco-spa for adults. You can watch surfers battle the rollers from the comfort of hot water in a wooden barrel sauna and wooden hot tubs set high on the cliffs above the beach at Mawgan Porth, between Newquay and Padstow.
Hidden Canada: The 2021 travel guide to undiscovered gems and experiences
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You can book an around-the-world award ticket for just 75,000 miles — here’s how
The Points Guy · 16 minWith international travel making a return this summer, many of you are itching to get back out there and see the world. Whether it’s for international first class or a quick hop around the U.S., now is a good time to put your hard-earning airline miles to use.