See some of the best photos from National Geographic’s ‘Pictures of the Year’
National Geographic released its annual “Pictures of the Year” issue this week, showcasing 20 photographs — out of …
Germany
Lufthansa fined record $4 million for discriminating against Jewish passengers
Lufthansa airplanes are parked on the tarmac at Frankfurt airport, Germany. Ralph Orlowski | Reuters Germany’s flagship airline …
The unspoken rules of celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich
Oktoberfest is a worldwide phenomenon, a Bavarian beer festival celebrated in countries around the globe. But many say …
Americans and Japanese take far less time off — but Europeans say they’re more ‘vacation deprived’
Nearly two in three workers around the world are “vacation deprived,” according to a new report published by …
The most powerful passport in the world? Six countries tie for top spot
Six countries have earned the title of the most powerful passports in 2024 — with all of them …
Looking for Christmas markets? A new cruise sails to 20 of France’s markets this winter
Rows of twinkling lights and the sweet aroma of mulled wine — ’tis the season that Christmas markets …
Pack your jerseys. The era of ‘sports tourism’ is here
Start your engines. From Formula One races to the Summer Olympic Games, traveling to attend major sporting events …
Refusing to fly cost him his job. Here’s why this ‘slow traveler’ says it was a price worth paying
Gianluca Grimalda, a climate researcher and environmental campaigner, intends to “slow travel” back to Europe from Bougainville off …
‘They just come, take a nice selfie … and leave.’ Overtourism returns, but cities are fighting back
From overtourism to no tourism — and back again. Many cities have come full circle to worrying about …
Is the party over? New data suggests revenge travel may be ending soon
The era of unabated “revenge travel” may be coming to a close. New reports show that, after years …