The Choice Privileges hotel loyalty program just announced some positive changes that will take effect starting in early 2026. Details are thin for some of these changes, but here’s what we know so far. Lower requirements for existing elite status…
I’m a travel writer, and my recent rose was a six glorious days sipping rosé and playing with free-range pigs at Spier Wine Farm in South Africa. The thorn? The swollen ankle I had when I arrived. Admittedly, it was…
We turned 10 billion tokens into something bigger OpenAI recently highlighted Travelpayouts among the first companies in the world to surpass 10 billion tokens using their API. That’s roughly 40 million book pages or reading Moby Dick from cover to…
When you’re traveling, staying connected is essential. Whether you’re figuring out the best route to your hostel, finding a place to eat, or translating a train schedule or menu, having reliable data makes life on the road infinitely easier. I…
Even the most seasoned travelers may find tipping while traveling to be complicated and stressful. After all, most of us want to thank the right people for great service and don’t want to stiff underpaid employees who might be depending…
Even though we’re already weeks into fall, I just recently finished swapping out my summer clothes for autumnal sweaters and cozy loungewear, thanks to a delayed start to the cold weather in NYC. Now that I’ve taken stock of my…
There’s a lot of tours in New York City (I’ve highlighted my favorites here) but I think one thing people don’t do enough of is Airbnb experience. Most of us know Airbnb through their stay features but they also have…
It’s a move that has created quite a media firestorm: Canadian airline WestJet announced it will begin converting some of its aircraft to a layout including a new, no-recline economy section and new first-class seating. The airline says this will…
Rome… Bangkok… Istanbul… Wichita? Believe it. A couple of weeks ago, we wouldn’t have said Kansas plays a big role in global travel. But after chatting with bloggers, experts, and brands at TBEX Summit America 2025, we’ve gotta admit it:…
The best souvenir shops in France are marked with glowing green crosses. If you have any interest in skincare, you know how exciting it is to find French pharmacy shelves packed with clinical-grade, dermatologist-recommended beauty products priced under 20 euros…