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Jimmy Chin Remembers Shark’s Fin, The Summit That Launched Him to Stardom

After the biggest year of his career, the Oscar-winning documentarian and all-world mountaineer looks back on the climb that started it all

The Four Letters You Never Want to See on a Boarding Pass, And How to Avoid Them

There are a handful of reasons you might find yourself with an "SSSS," though sometimes it's assigned at random

United and Delta’s Holiday Cancellation Crisis Was Inevitable

America's biggest airlines have canceled hundreds of flights due to staff shortages

Get Ready to Pay More for Your Next Passport

Starting December 27, U.S. passport fees will increase by $20

Can a Trio of Aging Explorers Complete "The Last Great Overland Journey"?

Jeff Willner drives Land Rovers where no one has gone before, like the English Channel, but he’s in it for the Scotch, toilet humor and camaraderie

Do You Have Any Idea Where Your Caviar Comes From?

The business of caviar is a fickle one, where shady farming and marketing practices run rampant

Holiday Travel Amid Omicron: Here's What You Need to Know

The short answer is no. The long answer is maybe, sort of, because not everyone listened the first two times..

Spain's Ham Sniffers Prepare for a Busy Holiday Season

How does Cinco Jotas deliver the Bentley of hams? You can thank their caladores.

Amtrak Is Choosing a Very Weird Time to Suspend Its Vaccine Mandate

The CDC has predicted as many as 1.3 million new COVID cases in the U.S. by Christmas Day

A Visual Tour of Nakatsu, The Mecca of Japanese Fried Chicken

There are more karaage (fried chicken) shops in Nakatsu on Kyushu than there are schools and convenience stores

Visiting the Last Cigar Factory in Ybor City, America's Cigar Capital

Though production has dwindled, the Tampa, Florida, neighborhood remains a hub of cigar culture

Why Are Dozens of Hertz Customers Being Accused of Auto Theft?

Following a CBS report in November, people are continuing to come forward with disturbing stories, including a few instances of being held at gunpoint

Is Home Swapping Due for a Comeback?

With Airbnb no longer the value play that it was 10 years ago, the original peer-to-peer home-rental model is seeing a resurgence

TikTok’s Resident Flight Attendant Is Back With More Travel Tips

This time she's here to tell you how to best prepare for a flight cancellation ... and an overweight suitcase