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Culture, trends and the changing shape of how the world travels.

21 Aug · Trends
Gen Z Travelers Are Skipping the Cities

Three out of four young travelers now opt for small towns over major urban destinations, reshaping autumn travel patterns across the United States.

Gen Z Travelers Are Skipping the Cities
21 Aug · Trends
Travelers Now Prioritize Culture Over Luxury Across Global Markets

New research shows cultural immersion outpacing adventure and premium experiences as the primary motivation for trips worldwide, even as food spending dominates travel budgets.

Travelers Now Prioritize Culture Over Luxury Across Global Markets
20 Aug · Trends
Following Darcy and Elizabeth Through England's Countryside

A personal journey through the real landscapes that brought Pride and Prejudice to life on screen, from grand estates to quiet market towns.

Following Darcy and Elizabeth Through England's Countryside
18 Aug · Trends
Malaysia Builds Its Case as Southeast Asia's Next Tourism Power

With 42 million visitors in 2025 and strategic bets on China, India, and Gulf investment, the country is moving beyond its neighbours' shadows.

Malaysia Builds Its Case as Southeast Asia's Next Tourism Power
17 Aug · Trends
A Marine Biologist's Quiet Campaign to Rethink Dolphin Tourism in Malta

After a decade of research, one scientist and a coalition of dive operators are using sound recordings and photo data to argue for calmer waters and a shift in how visitors encounter wildlife.

A Marine Biologist's Quiet Campaign to Rethink Dolphin Tourism in Malta
15 Aug · Trends
Tuscany's Maremma Sheds Its Malaria Past for a New Life as Italy's Quieter Coastal Escape

Once dismissed as desolate marshland, this southern corner of Tuscany now draws artists, conservationists, and travelers weary of crowded hilltop towns

Tuscany's Maremma Sheds Its Malaria Past for a New Life as Italy's Quieter Coastal Escape
14 Aug · Trends
Travel Influencers Shift to Shorter Trips as Audiences Tighten Budgets

Content creators who built followings with international adventures are now fielding requests for local getaways, reflecting a broader pullback in consumer spending.

Travel Influencers Shift to Shorter Trips as Audiences Tighten Budgets
13 Aug · Trends
How a Day of Birdwatching Changed the Way I Think About Travel

A single trip to Kuala Selangor's wetlands reveals why watching birds can make us better travelers and why protecting nature matters beyond the guidebook.

How a Day of Birdwatching Changed the Way I Think About Travel
11 Aug · Trends
How Cancún Got Built: Finding Tourists Before Building the Beach

In 1969, Mexico built a resort where almost no one lived. Fifty years on, the lessons from that experiment remain unlearned.

How Cancún Got Built: Finding Tourists Before Building the Beach
11 Aug · Trends
Why Travelers Are Booking Trips Years in Advance for Two Minutes of Darkness

Eclipse chasers plan international trips, navigate crowds, and risk bad weather for fleeting moments of totality - and they say it's worth every hassle.

Why Travelers Are Booking Trips Years in Advance for Two Minutes of Darkness
11 Aug · Trends
Why Island Roads Matter More Than the Beaches

From Tenerife's volcanic heights to the Faroe Islands' tunnels, Europe's islands reveal their character on winding routes that connect mountains, villages, and hidden corners often missed from resort windows.

Why Island Roads Matter More Than the Beaches
11 Aug · Trends
Nashville's Best Neighborhoods Stretch Far Beyond Broadway

From industrial galleries to historic brick streets, Music City's distinct districts reveal a side most visitors never see.

Nashville's Best Neighborhoods Stretch Far Beyond Broadway
Dubrovnik · 8 Aug · Trends
The Coolcation Paradox: Why British Travelers Still Book Crete Despite the Heat

A new preference for Nordic escapes and Canadian retreats coexists with undiminished demand for traditional Mediterranean summer breaks.

Dubrovnik
8 Aug · Trends
A Caribbean Island That Chose Scarcity Over Scale

Nevis has turned its constraints into brand identity, banning cruise ships and high-rises while spending on infrastructure to attract private-jet travelers.

A Caribbean Island That Chose Scarcity Over Scale
7 Aug · Trends
Where Fall Foliage Will Peak First This Year

From the Rockies to New England, leaf season arrives on a rolling schedule - and knowing when to go makes all the difference.

Where Fall Foliage Will Peak First This Year
7 Aug · Trends
Exmoor Offers Visitors Discounts for Litter Picking and Wildlife Logging

A national park in southwest England is testing whether small green actions can shift how tourists interact with protected landscapes

Exmoor Offers Visitors Discounts for Litter Picking and Wildlife Logging
7 Aug · Trends
Why Montenegro's Fortified Bay Town Keeps Drawing People Back

Kotor blends Venetian architecture, working-town rhythms, and a local philosophy of leisure that recently earned it a spot on a happiness ranking.

Why Montenegro's Fortified Bay Town Keeps Drawing People Back
6 Aug · Trends
Why Caribbean Beaches Are Filling With Seaweed

Scientists say the Great Atlantic Sargassum Belt may be recycling its own nutrients, turning seasonal blooms into a year-round problem for coastal communities.

Why Caribbean Beaches Are Filling With Seaweed
Marrakech · 6 Aug · Trends
When Book Clubs Take Flight: A Tangier Retreat Built on Shared Stories

Nine readers from four continents traded Zoom calls for a Moroccan villa, proving that travel and literature can forge unexpected community.

Marrakech
5 Aug · Trends
Italy Unveils 960-Mile Pilgrimage Route Through Six Regions

The Cammino di Francesco connects Franciscan sites across central Italy, launched as the country marks 800 years since the saint's death

Italy Unveils 960-Mile Pilgrimage Route Through Six Regions