Have A Long Flight
Q. The suitcase slog, the airport crush, the churning boats, the bumpy, endless flights. It’s easy to find plenty of reasons to moan as we voyage cross sea and sky. Once again, however, the animals put us in our place. Which of them have the most impressive migration journeys? .
Packing A Persona
Q. 🎶 ‘Sometimes you wanna go, Where not one person knows your name…’ Do you enjoy the anonymity of travel? Do people meaningfully change the way they present themselves when they are with new people in new places? . A. Yes, according to a Faye survey of 3,000 travellers. What
Neighbourhood Cool
Q. There is something so exciting about veering through unknown city blocks only to suddenly find yourself in a vibrant, quirky neighbourhood. Where did this come from? The people, buildings, kiosks, art, stores, restaurants… Where are some particularly dynamic neighbourhoods in 2025? . A. Time Out Magazine first polled writers
Travel Cheese, Please
Q. If you’ve been lucky enough to travel abroad, how many of your vivid memories feature cheese? Wheels of cheese fresh for the cutting in Holland. Ever so slightly melting brie on freshly baked Parisian baguettes. 🥹 Which destinations are particularly ‘cheesy?’ . A. In 2024, Mintel researched this critically
Travel Romance
Q. With brilliant new locales, with unexpected challenges and charms around the corner, is it any wonder that trips abroad can fuel romance? What do couples find particularly swoon-worthy whilst traveling? . A. Talker Research and Beachbound surveyed 2,000 married adults about travel romance. What did they see as the
Allez
Q. Wow. Another incredible Tour de France. And how exciting to watch the yellow-jerseyed Tadej Pogačar battle Wout van Aert for the final stage win in Paris. Some prefer to watch their favourite sporting events – Formula 1, The Olympics, Wimbledon … – from the comfort of a couch with
Wanderlusting
Q. So many choices. Which attractions across the world are exciting travellers right now? . A. After analyzing booking statistics, reviews, and verified user ratings, trip.com has some ideas… Top 10 Global Attractions. 2025 i. Louvre Museum. Paris ii. Walt Disney World Resort. Florida iii. The Palace Museum. Beijing
Walk Away
Q. We’ve been living vicariously through the glorious photos of a friend hiking in The Dolomites. Doing so led us to wonder: which hikes across the world do people particularly enjoy? . A. In 2021, Zalando analyzed 5 million Instagram hashtags associated with famous hikes around the world. Find the
You Still Here?
Q. Come summer – and particularly given a tough economy – people are more likely to be hosting guests in their homes. How do you feel about houseguests? What, starting at 0 days, do you see as the ideal length of stay, even for guests you like? . A. A
Canada In + Outbound
Q. Though some days would suggest otherwise, it’s not yet summer in Canada. Where are Canadians hoping to vacation this year? . A. Not surprisingly, plenty of Canadians are planning to spend their travel dollars in-country. According to an analysis of their 2025 Canadian vs 2024 Canadian search data, Airbnb