How Cheating (and Duffle Bags of Gold) Got Me a First-Class Flight to London
There are countless ways to game the airline miles system, but does that mean you should take advantage?
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How the Internet Should Increase Geographic Mobility
We're adjusting to a world where more and more interactions are not face-to-face and trust can be cultivated online.
Forget the Maps: Why All the Data in the World Won’t Make You a Better Traveler
Travel writer Paul Theroux on why planning your trip can be a lesson in frustration.
Lose All Your Weight, Fly for Free
Under a new pay-per-kilogram system, ghosts will be able to fly for nothing.
Visions of Futuristic Air Travel (And Plenty of Leg Room!) in 1946
The vision of post-war air travel isn't all that different from what well-heeled fliers can get today, but what a long, strange trip it's been.
Congratulations, Mr. President, and Bon Voyage!
Looking for President Obama over the next few years? You should start at the White House, of course,…
Green Habits Stay Home on Vacation
People who are environmentally responsible in their everyday lives seem to cast aside their green habits when traveling for leisure, a study notes.
The Politics of a European Pat-Down
Airport security in Europe tends to be more discreet than in the U.S. But an industry group wants to change that.
A Road Less Traveled
Passenger travel in the industrialized world has been stagnant for nearly a decade, researchers say.
Which Countries Rank Highest in Adventure?
The Slovak Republic, Israel and the Czech Republic score high marks in the annual Adventure Tourism Development Index.