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November 10, 2009, 11:05 AM
A new 3-minute film of lovers making out all over lesser known areas of Paris is a Web hit.
November 6, 2009, 5:21 PM
The grand prize? A four-day, three-night New York City getaway including airfare for two, accommodations at the Waldorf-Astoria, a souvenir wardrobe item from the show, etc.
November 3, 2009, 12:20 PM
As part of the show's special series "Things They Don't Want You to Know, Nina talked about what the travel industry doesn't want you to know—from rental cars to airport luggage scales.
October 30, 2009, 10:26 AM
Dave Carroll became an Internet sensation thanks to his music video about how a few United employees broke his guitar. Now, United lost his luggage. Sigh.
October 21, 2009, 1:32 PM
Budget Travel's editor in chief Nina Willdorf has appeared again on the Today Show, this time talking about the world's wackiest hotels.
October 15, 2009, 1:18 PM
Today, American Airlines launched a new website called Black Atlas, dedicated to connecting African-American travelers with each other.
October 14, 2009, 11:42 AM
More than 60 readers have written in with their picks for most notable tourism slogans.
October 8, 2009, 4:35 PM
Is there a more popular American folk song about travel than Peter Paul and Mary's "Leaving on a Jet Plane?"
October 8, 2009, 10:50 AM
Where do flight attendants come up with these words? We don't de-car. (Maybe it's because we en-planed in the first place?)
October 6, 2009, 3:56 PM
During his 200th birthday celebration, the master of the macabre (Edgar Allan Poe) will rise again.
October 5, 2009, 3:23 PM
In Technicolor! See all of the Windy City's major landmarks—as they looked in 1948—in this 10-minute long clip.
September 26, 2009, 7:13 PM
The sealed glass Tab soda bottle was recently discovered by a vacationer in Middle Caicos.
September 24, 2009, 4:44 PM
They really need some help with those English-language slogans.
September 24, 2009, 4:11 PM
Photoshop Phun: Skyscraper helmets!
September 23, 2009, 12:05 PM
The documentarian's latest film debuts this weekend on PBS.
September 16, 2009, 2:48 PM
Some foreign laws catch even travel junkies off guard. Our intrepid correspondent Bud Travel is back to demonstrate how to stay out of trouble—by getting into a heap himself.
August 19, 2009, 8:43 PM
When Jay took his girlfriend Jill on their first vacation together as a couple, Jill was in for a surprise…
August 17, 2009, 10:19 AM
Wouldn't it be cool if you could carry your lodging around with you like a snail or a hermit crab (and get a mean workout in the process)?
August 5, 2009, 11:35 AM
Go back in time with the national pastime this weekend in a re-creation of how the sport was first played.
July 30, 2009, 8:57 AM
A retrospective of Tim Burton, the director of Batman, The Nightmare on Elm Street and other works, will happen in November at New York City's MOMA. Here's a sneak preview.
July 22, 2009, 4:59 PM
Reports are streaming in from the century's longest total solar eclipse, which unfolded over more than six minutes on Wednesday. When will the next one strike?
July 21, 2009, 9:42 AM
Through mid-August, Paris is having one of its many free summer festivals. I'm such a fan that I want to nudge twice and tell you how to make the most of this fun occasion.
July 17, 2009, 4:44 PM
We sent photoblogger Jessica Stewart out to capture Rome's growing street scene: stencils, chalk drawings, graffiti, even break-dancing.
July 16, 2009, 2:11 PM
Moon pies, Tang, astronauts made of cheese…it must be the anniversary of the moon landing!
July 9, 2009, 11:59 AM
A chat with the author of one of the season's most buzzed about travel books.
July 9, 2009, 10:42 AM
Songwriter Dave Carroll made a YouTube video recounting how some United ground crew workers seriously damaged his guitar. Since then, it's drawn more than 450,000 views. United called to apologize.
July 9, 2009, 9:08 AM
This Saturday, July 11, will see the third annual San Fermin in Nueva Orleans, a faux running of the bulls inspired by the real one in Pamplona, Spain.
July 2, 2009, 3:11 PM
The new Disney statue moves and talks, with words that President Obama himself recorded at the White House earlier this year.
June 29, 2009, 5:20 PM
Where will Jackson's ultimate shrine be—the mecca of his famous (and often infamous) career?
June 25, 2009, 10:36 AM
Have you ever come across the smallest plane seat or the dumbest recreational sport ever invented, and wanted to tell the world about it? Now you can, in one handy place.
June 23, 2009, 9:59 AM
A statistically smart survey of 1,500-plus American vacationers identifies the most popular hotel brands for various age groups.
June 19, 2009, 8:36 AM
What happens when you put a bit of toilet paper in an airplane toilet, roll the rest of the roll of toilet paper down the aisle of the jetliner, and then flush? Watch this one-minute video.
June 4, 2009, 2:03 PM
Kelsey Timmerman, author of Where Am I Wearing, shares his tips.
June 4, 2009, 12:26 PM
A round-up of festivals that are less than two-years old. Plus, the Outside Lands Music & Arts Festival, debuting in San Francisco this year, and Cavendish Beach Festival, debuting in Canada.
May 13, 2009, 10:10 AM
The movie, opening this weekend, has inspired tours to important sites in the ancient city.
May 12, 2009, 10:26 AM
Editor-in-chief Nina Willdorf was on NBC's The Today Show, sharing suggestions on affordable weekend deals. In case you missed it, here's the clip.
April 17, 2009, 11:05 AM
Starting May 2, a new interactive tour will show you the sights of Hollywood as the setting for a twisted plot of seduction, fame, and desire.
April 16, 2009, 10:23 AM
The music video for the Grammy-winning "best song of the year" was shot on the Hawaiian islands of Kauai and Oahu. Find out how to re-live the singer's Honolulu visit.
April 10, 2009, 11:08 AM
I'm eager to respond to the comments you posted before I left—starting with food and cinemas.
April 6, 2009, 2:17 PM
Travel isn't all about seeing the sights. It's also about seeing real people in all their eccentric wonder and surprising traditions. Catch this two-minute video for a silly example.
April 6, 2009, 2:00 PM
You've conquered the continents, now for Facebook…Try these three popular applications aimed at travelers.
April 3, 2009, 12:02 PM
The winner of this year's best Aprils Fools jokes for travelers: Expedia.com.
March 30, 2009, 10:15 AM
TV reports make it sound like Mexico is being split apart by the war against drug traffickers. But the U.S. State Department says that tourist areas are safe. What do you think?
March 23, 2009, 5:55 PM
She dishes to The Daily Beast. We tell you why she's a smart cookie.
March 23, 2009, 4:40 PM
The Capital of the Comic Strip honors its animated heritage with a new museum and a walking tour.
March 19, 2009, 2:32 PM
The legends of surfing come out to talk about the sport.
March 18, 2009, 5:32 PM
Theme Park Insider is having it own tournament to determine the Best Ride in North America.
March 18, 2009, 11:15 AM
Listen to a pre-flight boarding announcement delivered in rhyme.
March 17, 2009, 2:43 PM
Tourists often have lots of legitimate reasons to complain about vacations. But these ain't them.
March 10, 2009, 1:31 PM
Most people don't turn to the arts when they're looking for late-night action. Paris's national gallery is out to change that.
March 9, 2009, 11:04 AM
Heart-attack toast, cross-country train trips, money-saving flight advice, and the best Customs confiscations.
March 4, 2009, 12:00 PM
A fine way to experience authentic French culture is to catch a performance of modern ballads, called chanson. Luckily, the shows are affordable.
February 27, 2009, 11:19 AM
Time to start skipping the giant sodas?
February 26, 2009, 12:55 PM
In its two-part season finale, the reality TV show traded New York for New Orleans, where Mardi Gras celebrations were heating up.
February 20, 2009, 1:29 PM
The April exhibit will feature unpublished photos and other mementos from John and Yoko's bed-ins.
February 18, 2009, 2:50 PM
Missing an important flight can bring out the tears and frustration in the best of us.
February 13, 2009, 12:45 PM
Chasing down deals in the cities where Oscar-nominated movies are set.
February 6, 2009, 2:30 PM
Next week at the new American Idol Experience attraction at Disney's Hollywood Studios, anyone can be the star of the show.
February 6, 2009, 11:54 AM
As Valentine's Day closes in, here are some of the most romantic big-screen settings for popping the question.
January 30, 2009, 10:59 AM
From the World's Largest Disco street party to the Gasparilla Pirate Festival, Mike Guerriero has seen it all. We interview him for some tips.
January 27, 2009, 5:00 PM
It happens only once a year: The day we place all our hopes for good weather with a groundhog.
January 23, 2009, 3:59 PM
New, smaller photographic devices will let you capture all those fleeting moments that were so spontaneous you didn't have time to capture them on film yourself.
January 13, 2009, 5:24 PM
If present trends continue, there may be fewer than a dozen places worth visiting by 2016.
January 12, 2009, 5:00 PM
A Brutalist church, touring D.C.'s U Street, no more free theme-park beer, and the White House of Portland.
January 9, 2009, 1:04 PM
A poster gives a new perspective on those punchy sayings states use to set themselves apart.
January 8, 2009, 6:35 PM
This year, the emphasis of magazine articles, TV shows, and tourism commercials is going to be on "mindful spending." This is something budget-conscious travelers have been practicing for years.
December 22, 2008, 2:50 PM
Tours of Versace's mansion, holidays at amusement parks, white noise in the air, and crazy Asian hotels
December 18, 2008, 3:45 PM
"When faced with a risky choice," one woman traveler says, "women are more likely to err on the side of caution." What do you think?
December 18, 2008, 10:09 AM
At Christmas, parents line up with their fidgety kids for adorable photos on Santa's lap. Only it doesn't always work out that way...
December 17, 2008, 10:28 AM
In her first novel, Janice Y.K. Lee keenly describes the expat social whirl and everyday flavor of Hong Kong, shifting between 1952 and the tumultuous Japanese invasion in late 1941.
December 9, 2008, 1:37 PM
Paris, Dubai, Prague, Moscow, and Athens: Can they all be overrated?
December 8, 2008, 3:16 PM
Personalized in-flight magazines, Europe's Christmas markets, a travel blogger raffle, and airport hate.
December 5, 2008, 1:57 PM
Advice from someone who has been doing budget travel for 156 days this year in 16 countries. Why you should spend less, stay longer, and meet more locals when you take your next trip.
December 4, 2008, 5:41 PM
Getting through security will be the least of your worries now that karaoke's come to Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport.
December 2, 2008, 4:31 PM
That's the joking headline from "The Onion," which describes itself as America's Finest News Source.
December 1, 2008, 5:41 PM
Philly's Italian market, Obama's Hawaii, buying tunnels in London, and razing Tokyo's Kabuki theater.
November 25, 2008, 8:48 AM
Travel Off the Cuff is a travel-news aggregator—a bit like the Yahoo! homepage. It relies on its readers to post the news they find interesting. If you ever run out of things to read at BudgetTravel.com, check it out.
November 24, 2008, 4:39 PM
Cheap eyeglasses in Shanghai, Thanksgiving at Plimoth Plantation, and France's feeble café culture.
November 24, 2008, 10:56 AM
Get your fill of all things Narnia at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia when "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibition" opens on Friday.
November 19, 2008, 11:30 AM
Beaujolais nouveau makes its appearance in France tomorrow, and that means fireworks, feasts, and, of course, lots of tastings.
November 17, 2008, 11:11 AM
Barack Obama's Chicago, saving Tin Pan Alley, horse-betting in Beirut, and fitting in with the locals in Berlin.
November 13, 2008, 5:45 PM
On Friday in London, a graffiti artist's helpers will distribute 1,000 screenprinted paintings all over the city. The works are free for the taking.
November 13, 2008, 3:22 PM
Off the screen, how can you visit the sights where Bond has been? We're on the case.
November 13, 2008, 9:39 AM
We get the inside scoop on movie location travel from Christine Bord, editor of a blog that highlights where movies or TV shows are currently filming.
November 11, 2008, 3:14 PM
We take all of our least-favorite words and phrases, and turn them into a blog post to remember.
November 11, 2008, 1:14 PM
A husband remembers travels taken with his wife.
November 7, 2008, 2:38 PM
Love is in the air whenever flights are grounded.
November 6, 2008, 3:00 PM
The tour operator just announced the Presidential Heritage Safari.
November 5, 2008, 1:59 PM
What would you do if all that was left of your bag on a baggage carousel was the metal handle?
November 4, 2008, 4:21 PM
We track the political action committees of the major U.S. airlines, and their contributions in this election cycle.
November 3, 2008, 10:30 AM
Last Friday's NYC Halloween Parade brought out the ghastly as well as the funny.
October 31, 2008, 11:10 AM
Haunted prisons and inns, Frankenstein's castle, travel horror movies, and "No trick or treat" posters.
October 30, 2008, 1:45 PM
Check out some CNN video of the spooky walking tours and Halloween destinations we recently wrote about.
October 28, 2008, 6:20 PM
Krispy Kreme is giving away free donuts on November 4th to anyone who votes in the general election.
October 28, 2008, 12:53 PM
The Pop Art phenom's political works are on display in Manchester, N.H.
October 27, 2008, 4:34 PM
On a French train, a young passenger's cell phone fell into the toilet bowl on the train. When he reached down to get it, the suction system trapped his hand.
October 23, 2008, 4:07 PM
In lean economic times, it will be harder to make an income from a personal travel blog.
October 20, 2008, 1:47 PM
New travel rules for 2009, weird statues throughout the world, and some highly enviable hotel jobs.
October 17, 2008, 11:20 AM
IgoUgo puts together a list of intriguing destinations, such as a town that has had a fire burning underneath it for 46 years and a hill of crosses that will spook you out.
October 17, 2008, 9:57 AM
Whereabouts Press adds more editions to its Traveler's Literary Companion series.
October 16, 2008, 2:55 PM
We recognize Southwest and other companies going out of their way to make travel easier and more affordable during an especially trying time for trip-goers.
October 13, 2008, 12:45 PM
The most imaginary country you've never heard of.
October 10, 2008, 3:34 PM
Vote for us for "best travel blog."
October 10, 2008, 10:42 AM
American and Delta aim to crack down on porn-watchers.
October 9, 2008, 9:56 AM
A quirky new send-up of Western movies--which got rave reviews in Paris--is touring mid-size cities and towns in the U.S. later this month.
October 7, 2008, 5:31 PM
Take a look at this stop-motion video that in a couple of minutes shows you what 24 hours of air traffic would look like if you were watching from a satellite rotating the Earth.
October 3, 2008, 10:22 AM
The architect who designed Honolulu's airport has a retrospective on in New Haven, Conn. Check out our slide show!
October 2, 2008, 4:24 PM
An anti-smoking fine of $5 goes into effect.
October 1, 2008, 8:31 AM
Starting today, Hudson News stores at airports nationwide will sell the short-term DVD "rentals."
September 30, 2008, 12:21 PM
Today is the end of Ramadan, a time of fasting, and the start of celebrations for Muslims.
September 30, 2008, 9:14 AM
Another publication marries into Budget Travel's family.
September 23, 2008, 12:58 PM
A song can act like a Proustian madeleine, taking you back in time to a favorite vacation spot.
September 18, 2008, 2:22 PM
Watch as associate editor Laura MacNeil introduces some of this year's picks.
September 18, 2008, 11:19 AM
A 50th Anniversary celebration with a social media twist.
September 18, 2008, 11:10 AM
Should airlines that provide Internet access in mid-flight censor certain websites that may be offensive?
September 16, 2008, 7:50 AM
After 10 decades on the road, a travel journalist ponders the difference.
September 9, 2008, 2:48 PM
A repatriated body was accidentally mis-routed.
September 6, 2008, 7:12 PM
Going upscale: Norwegian and Royal Caribbean.
August 28, 2008, 11:38 AM
Show us which subways you've ridden.
August 20, 2008, 10:47 AM
Linklove about airports, deals, and Fonzie.
August 18, 2008, 12:40 PM
In this game, people talk "funny."
August 15, 2008, 3:19 PM
The Minnow won't be lost. The Minnow won't be lost.
August 15, 2008, 8:48 AM
...or do you email and blog?
August 12, 2008, 4:37 PM
Columbus's trip to the New World. Jack Kerouac's road trip. The Pequod in Moby Dick. Let us point you to an interactive map charting these--and other--famous trips, real and imagined.
August 12, 2008, 12:51 PM
Reid Bramblett has written several major guidebooks on Italy. Here are some of his booking tips.
July 1, 2008, 3:15 PM
The little blue cartoon characters from Belgium that charmed children the world over are celebrating their 50th anniversary—and visiting several European cities this summer.
June 23, 2008, 11:58 AM
In honor of comedian George Carlin, who recently passed away, here's a look back at his take on airline safety announcements. "In the unlikely event…. "
June 19, 2008, 12:48 PM
Reflecting on the great American rite of passage, the road trip, and how it's faring in an era of rising gas prices and other changes to the landscape.
June 5, 2008, 5:30 PM
From our new book: an amusing story from a flight attendant.
June 3, 2008, 5:29 PM
Who are the nicest, cleanest, most generous tourists around? And how do Americans compare with other nationalities? Find out with the Expedia poll of hotel owners and managers.
June 3, 2008, 2:05 PM
A new book from A.K. Sandoval-Strausz's Hotel: An American History, is full of fun tidbits. Here are eight facts that surprised us.
June 2, 2008, 8:04 AM
To brighten up your day: a funny story from A Stingray Bit My Nipple!
May 31, 2008, 3:51 PM
Toilets, vomit, car accidents, "death tourism"... The top six pitches from readers that we didn't assign for our special anniversary issue
May 22, 2008, 8:07 AM
We share with you the books that inspired our staff to hit the road, and we ask for your own favorite!
May 21, 2008, 10:39 AM
Sports Illustrated recently launched a free digital archive of the magazine’s entire 50-plus years of issues. I've rounded up a few of the more memorable articles with a travel theme.
May 20, 2008, 1:55 PM
An American actress named Amy Walker has created a YouTube video, "21 Accents," in which she introduces herself in…21 accents!
May 12, 2008, 10:10 AM
At major airports, you'll soon see advertisements beamed onto terminal floors. Step on the screens, and you'll make the ads change shape. (See a video of cute puppy that shows what we mean.)
May 7, 2008, 1:46 PM
Sex and the City: Which character are you?
April 25, 2008, 12:52 PM
We share our top five rides, now tell us—what’s your favorite amusement park ride? (It doesn't have to be in Orlando.)
April 24, 2008, 11:11 AM
In honor of the new Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, Expedia has created 10 travel deals either based on or inspired by Indy's escapades. Trips go to locales such as India, Nepal, Jordan, and Egypt.
March 7, 2008, 8:10 AM
Neil Mandt traveled the world to shoot his latest film, debuting in March 2008, on a budget of $50,000.
February 25, 2008, 11:26 AM
Many of our favorite travel-inspiring films were big winners in the 2008 Oscars.
February 15, 2008, 2:01 PM
The South African vocalists have earned a global following—and racked up Grammy awards—since the 1960s.
February 1, 2008, 4:49 PM
The film icon is set to star in an adaptation—our hearts are all aflutter.
December 18, 2007, 8:43 AM
The dramatic animated black-and-white film will get you thinking about Iran.
December 6, 2007, 9:24 AM
See some of the sights in the movie with our guide—it's quite dashing.
November 28, 2007, 2:33 PM
It turns out that Florida's tourism office has created an online guide to movie-quest (and TV-quest) sightseeing in the Sunshine State.
November 14, 2007, 8:53 AM
When two Brits researched their expose, they uncovered some hilarious, ghastly, and amazing stories.
October 16, 2007, 11:10 AM
The author makes it easy to find the places she vividly describes in her travel memoir.
October 12, 2007, 12:17 PM
The airline mogul and all-around bad boy hopped the country this week for a bunch of exploits.
July 2, 2007, 5:19 PM
Wha-ha-ha! For the asking price of $80 million, who wouldn't want this piece of history?
June 29, 2007, 10:14 AM
Potter-ites, rejoice! Here's a guidebook of your own.
June 23, 2007, 7:25 PM
You can cruise with your favorite musician.
May 8, 2007, 9:09 AM
Imagine if you could leave your cubicle behind and travel the world for a year. Brook Silva-Braga did—and he has a documentary to show for it.
April 12, 2007, 8:32 AM
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