Sergio Ortiz keeps an image of the Earth taken from space as his phone wallpaper. “That’s my home,” he says. “That’s our home.” Ortiz, who turned 80 this month, grew up in the South Bronx and moved to ...

Discover Taipei's vibrant mix of street food, hot springs, night markets, and nature—all with easy transit and new luxury hotels drawing global travelers.

City travel sounds exciting, right? Skyscrapers, hidden cafés, buzzing streets, and cultural landmarks waiting at every corner. But let’s be honest—city trips can also feel overwhelming. Tight ...

Or carrying a salon’s worth of hair products through airport security? Cruise ships used to be about sailing and the sea. If you wanted to rent a room, you went to a hotel. People wore hard pants on ...

While we don’t know everything the travel year ahead has in store for us, we do know that barring something totally unexpected, Europe will once again be the world’s most visited region. A year ago at ...

As someone born completely blind, I was often told I'd never get to travel the world. Getting my guide dog changed that, and in three years, we've been to over a dozen countries. I feel fortunate, but ...

NPR's staff traveled a lot in 2025. Here are some places and events we thought you might want to check out. NPR staff traveled a lot this year. Sometimes it was for work, and sometimes it was just for ...

The Caribbean island has long been a winter destination for discerning travelers from pop stars to politicians. Don’t wait to join them. A visit to the Dominican Republic should always be a no-brainer ...

The turbulence caused by the longest U.S. government shutdown may still be fresh on the minds of travelers this Thanksgiving, but experts say preparing for the usual holiday crush of winter weather, ...

Visiting Tokyo for the first time can feel like stepping into the future and the past at once. This vast, ever-shifting metropolis is all about contrasts: centuries-old shrines tucked beside glass ...

The second annual Verified Air Travel Awards celebrate everything from the best cabin suites to the top lounges. Every trip consists of a thousand touchpoints, and for travelers, the difference ...