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What It’s Like to Hike Mount Kilimanjaro
Thousands of climbers attempt to summit the roof of Africa each year. At 19,341 feet, Mount Kilimanjaro, in northeastern Tanzania, is the largest freestanding mountain in the world. Climbing one of the Seven Summits is no small feat, as hikers wrestle with the effects of altitude sickness on Kilimanjaro treks
Airbnb to spend up to $250M on new businesses in 2025
Short-term rental giant Airbnb said it will spend as much as $250 million on new businesses in 2025. “This is the year, you’ll see the beginning of a new Airbnb,” said co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky in a call with analysts to discuss its fourth quarter and full year 2024

The Best US Cities for Free Attractions
Detroit, Michigan 13/21 Detroit offers visitors plenty of free fun, from museums and festivals to Belle Isle, a nearly 1,000-acre island park in the Detroit River between the U.S. and Canada. Be sure to check out Eastern Market, where you’ll be tempted to reach into your wallet for some mouthwatering

What documents do you need for a cruise? Here’s what to take
Boarding a cruise ship isn’t like boarding a city bus or hopping on the subway. Because cruises involve international travel, you won’t be allowed to sail if you don’t have all the proper cruise documents and identification. This means you should know exactly what to take with you, and once

17 Tips for Traveling With a Toddler From My 88-Day Trip Around the World
Parent like people are watching you As a short-fused Sagitarrius, I can pop off as easily as my toddler—a volatile combination under the wrong circumstances. At home, I tag in my husband when I’m feeling overwhelmed but that’s not an option on the road. When Julian throws an end-of-days tantrum,
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The Best Wave Season Cruise Deals of 2025
Just last month, I found myself in Antarctica waking up to stunning glacier views while I enjoyed my morning coffee. My afternoons were filled with kayaking with humpback whales, zipping around in a zodiac raft to spot leopard seals, snowshoeing around glistening bays, and watching penguins slide down the soft

Strong demand boosts MakeMyTrip in final quarter of 2024
India-based online travel agency MakeMyTrip has announced increases in gross bookings and net profit for the three months ended December 31, 2024. The company saw gross bookings increase 27% to $2.6 billion in its earnings report for the fiscal third quarter of 2025. Adjusted operating profit rose to $46 million,

How to maximize your Amazon purchases
If you’re among the more than 200 million Amazon Prime members in the U.S., chances are you spend a significant amount with the online retail giant. We’ve dug into the best cards for Amazon purchases, including cards that earn up to 5% cash back on your purchases — and that’s

35 Black-Owned Brands Making Travel-Friendly Products We Love
Despite offering some of the best travel gear, beauty products, and fashion out there, Black-owned businesses still don’t receive the same funding or promotional opportunities as bigger names on the market. To help ensure these local businesses grow and that its products are available to more travelers across the globe,