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Why It’s Taking Longer and Longer for Planes to Take Off

Taxi time is on the ups, and it's not getting better any time soon

What Compels a Man to Climb a 28,250-Foot Mountain Without Oxygen?

Adrian Ballinger is the fourth American in history to summit both K2 and Mount Everest without oxygen

Does One of the Biggest Travel Booking Sites Inflate Its Ratings?

A Reddit user just revealed the nuances of Booking.com’s rating system

Here's Why Australia Banned Climbing on Uluru

The national landmark will be closed to climbing starting next month

Atlas Obscura's Far-Flung Expeditions Are Now Bookable on Airbnb

From sailing Sardinia's hidden coastline to trying smoky peppers in Santa Fe

A US Investor Is Reviving Wow Air Six Months After It Collapsed

The budget airline went bankrupt in March, taking Icelandic tourism down with it

10 Private Islands You Can Rent on Airbnb and VRBO

From a bungalow paradise in Belize to a lighthouse islet in Scotland

Flights From Japan to South Korea Are Now Hundreds of Dollars Cheaper

Strained diplomacy between the two nations has hurt tourism

Flight Canceled Due to a Strike? Here's What to Do.

The one thing passengers should have in case of a walkout

What Happens When Living in Isolation Goes Wrong?

A host of new (and old) books explore the paradox of pastoral life

How to Avoid Overpaying at Airport Duty-Free Shops

A new study explores where the bargains are — and aren’t

The 7 Best Treehouses Listed on Airbnb

From Oregon to Georgia, and everywhere in between

This Is the Best Country for Working Abroad

A survey of expats is kind to Asia, while the U.S. falls short

Can You Bring Legally Purchased Marijuana to the Airport? That Depends.

Differences in state and federal laws have led to confusion for some travelers