The Best Articles in Travel
The most useful articles and videos in Travel from around the web—beginners to advanced—curated by thought leaders and our community. We focus on timeless pieces and update the list whenever we discover new, must-read articles or videos—make sure to bookmark and revisit this page.
Top 5 Travel Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved in Travel by Refind users.
Videos
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✈️ The Maddening Mess of Airport Codes! ✈️
- Thank you, Bonnie Bees, for making this video possible: https://www.patreon.com/cgpgrey- Discuss this video: https://www.reddit.com/r/cgpgrey## Related Vid...
First-time paraglider captures STUNNING footage of historic Swiss village
A first-time paraglider captured this stunning footage of a historic Swiss village whilst gliding 1,600m over the Alps.Jordan Wade, 23, was on a three-month ...
Why do airlines sell too many tickets?
Have you ever sat in a doctor’s office for hours, despite having an appointment? Has a hotel turned down your reservation because it’s full? Have you been bumped off a flight that you paid for? These…
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Travel as Therapy
Read our article - Travel as Therapy - an Introduction. The School Of Life has a huge collection of interesting articles, read now.
Travel as Therapy - an Introduction -
Nowadays we’re used to thinking of travel as the ‘fun’ bit of life, but enjoyment isn’t a reason why it shouldn’t also do some very serious things for us. At its deepest level, travel can assist us with our psychological education. It can – when approached the right way – play a critical role in...
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How to Use All Your Vacation — And Really Unplug
A conversation with psychologist Art Markman and associate professor Kaitlin Woolley on why we need to take breaks more than ever.
«But if you can think about the leisure time as helping you be better at your job, helping you be more creative, helping you build your even interpersonal skills at work because you’ve had time off, and you can come back and reapproach the problems from a different perspective, or even helping you to maintain your interest in your love for your job.»
How to walk around London
Avoid all the main streets, especially the ones you have heard of. If you are on one of them, go down a side street. Follow all curved passages and alleyways; go into any mews; make a route of…
How to Keep Your Plants Alive When You're on Vacation
If you have a home full of plants, it can be hard to have friends reliably take care of them while you’re gone. Plus, what if no one is available to come by every day to give your plants the specific…
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The Window Trick of Las Vegas Hotels
When I lived in Hong Kong I often passed by a residential apartment complex commonly known as the "monster building". This housing estate, originally built in the 1960s, actually consists of five…
25 Bucket-List Worthy Places to Visit in Europe
Discover the ultimate European destination for your next getaway. Read this guide to the best places to visit in Europe.
Why 2023 is the year to travel somewhere you've never heard of
Save money, skip the crowds and expand your horizons this year.
This Country Will Become the Most Visited on the Planet in 2025
The European nation is on track to draw 93.7 million travelers annually.
How to Get Reservations at These Popular National Parks in 2023
Eager to visit one of America’s national parks this year? Start planning now. Here’s all the information you need to book hard-to-get reservations.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in Travel—all under 10 minutes.
The real reasons we turn on "airplane mode" when we fly
Why, with new global standards and advanced technology in place, has the aviation industry continued to ban the use of mobile phones?
Drinking Cultures Around the World
From Iceland to Japan, we explore some of the most unique and fascinating drinking cultures around the world.
9 Practical Gadgets You'll Wish You Had Sooner (They're All Under $50)
Make your trip easier, more comfortable and more fun with these neat products.
France given go-ahead to abolish internal flights
France's ban on domestic short haul flights has just been approved by the European Commission.
The 12 Best Places to Travel In 2023
From Guatemala to the Yukon, hospitality experts pick the trending vacation destinations for 2023.
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Travel.
Ranked: The Best Countries to Retire In
Our global population is getting older. By 2050, the OECD predicts that 30% of people worldwide will be aged 65 or over. While some countries are relatively prepared to handle this increase in the…
The Humiliating History of the TSA
Two decades of pat-downs, and there is little evidence that we are any safer.
A Brief History of Digital Nomads
Excerpt from the new book Global Natives
The 50 Best Places to Travel in 2023
Where to go in 2023, according to T+L editors — for a breath of fresh air, a big-city adventure, or a glimpse at the future of travel.
Italy's plan to save Venice from sinking
Venice is at risk of succumbing to its sinking foundations and rising sea levels. To avert disaster, the city is making changes.
Thought Leaders
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Richard Bernabe
Official Twitter | Photographer | Writer | Host of Beyond The Lens Podcast | Traveler to 65 Countries | Entrepreneur | Friend to Wildlife
Outdoor Photographer
Outdoor Photographer is the premier magazine about outdoor photography.
Condé Nast Traveler
Find the best places to go, things to do and hear from people from all around the world as they express their love for travel, community and connection.
Travel + Leisure
Inspiration to kick your wanderlust into gear.

The Man in Seat 61
Mark Smith, the Man in Seat 61, of the train travel site http://seat61.com. YouTube: http://youtube.com/c/seat61. Now on Mastodon, http://mas.to/@seatsixtyone
Publications
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Outside
A run, hike, ride, or meditation can change everything. Live Bravely! IG: @outsidemagazine Newsletters: http://outsideonline.com/newsletters Cover photo: Mark Fleming
AFAR Media
Travel as a force for good. Share your travels with us using #traveldeeper.
Visual Capitalist
Data-driven visual content focused on global trends, investing, technology, and the economy.
Aeon+Psyche
Aeon is a magazine of ideas and culture. Psyche is our sister magazine focused on the human condition. Visit http://aeon.co and http://psyche.co for more.
The School of Life
Ideas to help you learn, heal and grow. Subscribe here: http://theschooloflife.com/app/
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