Flying is the worst. Literally the worst.

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Flying is the worst. Literally the worst.

And it’s getting weirder. All of the painful parts of travel happen in airports and airplanes. These 5 stories make us shudder at the thought of booking another flight. Fodors didn’t even include the American Airlines story of alleged theft of airline miles.

Read the horror stories at Fodors

It’s time for Northern lights

I still haven’t made it to see the Northern lights. 2024 is the year to see them. Maybe it’s my year to make it. New Year, new me? It’s the best time to see them in decades. Time to book a trip to Canada.

Read more at USA Today

Crowds of people suck. Offseason is underrated.

Is now the best time for a trip to Maine? We’re going to say yes. Yes it is. Here’s a few ideas on how to spend the best crowd-free weekend in Maine. No traffic and lower rates with the same scenic beauty of New England.

Read more at Conde Nast Traveler

Wellness travel is IN. Here are 9 spots for a wellness trip

Ah, the soothing embrace of wellness travel! It's time to embark on a journey of rejuvenation with wellness travel, where each destination becomes a sanctuary for your mind, body, and spirit.

See the list at Matador

The Parking Lot

10 US Bucket List Trips to add to the list of travel plans in 2024. Add 12 road trips across the US to that list as well. How a wild corner of southern Utah became the last place to be mapped in the US. More Northern lights trip ideas but in igloos.

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