Share travel stories via new app Trips
Lonely Planet has a new free app called Trips that offers inspiration for travel, along with an easy way for users to create visually driven stories about their own trips. Read more
Briefs
Vacations are cool but work often lurks
As vacation spending in the U.S. surpasses $1 billion, people are definitely getting away more, but what does the quality of that vacation actually look like? Read more
You can save money traveling with parents
There are plenty of ways to vacation with your parents for less than you think. Here are a few tips. Read more
How to fit in dining out anywhere in the world
Learn when locals eat, Kopera said, so that you’re not going to closed or empty restaurants. Read more
Burning Man exhibit documents evolution of Nevada event
The “City of Dust” exhibit is on display at the Nevada Museum of Arts in Reno. Read more
Washington moves to ban citizens’ travel to N. Korea
The U.S. State Department urges Americans to avoid traveling to more than three dozen nations, including such troubled locales as Libya, Cameroon and Venezuela. Read more
Use ‘airfare alerts’ to save cash
Search on the web for “best time to book airfare” for the lowest price and you’ll find many conflicting answers. Read more
Tips for keeping road trips fun
You’ve packed your bags and loaded your family and gear into the car. Now you’re off. Read more
Flying without checked-bag fees
Airfare is expensive enough as it is, but the added fees make things worse. Read more
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Posh public bathroom pops up in Manhattan park
In a park amid skyscrapers, a gem has emerged: a posh public bathroom that cost nearly $300,000, complete with freshly delivered flowers, imported tile, classical music and artwork. Read more
Celebrate National Poetry Month
In April, join the world’s largest literary celebration, National Poetry Month, in honoring the wonder of words. Here are five ideas to consider: Read more
Ruby relics are on view a final week
There’s no place like home. Read more
Beware dodgy deals, iffy prizes
Just like any other component of business, the travel industry has its own share of scams. Read more
Enjoy frosty fun at Vermont resort
Is your family’s idea of the perfect holiday gift several feet of fresh powder beneath their feet? Read more
Taking trips with the grandkids
Traveling is all about making memories. Read more
Budgeting tips for living abroad
Dreaming about living in another country is easy, but creating a budget to make it happen is hard. Here’s help. Read more
Ways to cut back expenses for your next trip
Traveling costs money, but there are ways that you can cut back on your expenses and leave more cash for your next trip. Read more
Universal parks in California and Florida raise ticket prices
About a week after Disneyland raised its ticket prices, Universal Studios Hollywood hiked attendance prices an extra $5 per visitor. Read more
5 film events for die-hard fans
Some movies are so popular they get their own festivals, conferences and guided tours. Read more
Disneyland’s Fastpass, on an app
Disneyland’s Fastpass ticketing system, which lets visitors avoid the long lines for crowded attractions by booking a ride time, has been a free feature since it was created in 1999. Read more
What’s in your suitcase?
More travelers may be asking this question in the near future if this newest wrinkle in the sharing economy catches on. Read more
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