These are the world’s happiest countries in 2024

CNN  —  The World Happiness Report is out, and once again Nordic countries are humming along with the highest scores. The No. 1 country, Finland, has held onto its top ranking for seven years straight. This year’s report is the first to include separate rankings by age group, and it brings bad news about life […]

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Solo Female Travel: Best Destinations To Visit

Solo female travel is having a moment – according to a recent survey, over half of Gen Z women would consider travelling abroad alone. That means more women than ever are heading off to far-flung destinations in search of new friends, different cultures and memorable experiences. But where should they go, and what should they know?  […]

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Travel influencer Tara Katims is slammed for going on slum tour of Mumbai and saying it’s ‘her favourite part of her trip to India’

An American travel influencer has been slammed for promoting a ‘tour of the slums’ during her visit to India.   Tara Katims, 24, who is from the US but recently moved to Mexico, posted a video advising her followers how to best spend 72 hours in Mumbai.  The full-time solo traveller documented her activities on her […]

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What Does Being a B Corp Mean?

Tanya Dohoney has worked on sustainability initiatives for decades. A retired attorney from Texas now living in Paris, she even started the recycling program for her workplace. When it comes to travel, she also values environmentally and socially responsible companies, which led her to choose Intrepid Travel, a certified B Corp company, for a tour […]

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Disney Cruise Line’s Ultimate School Trip competition

Show Fullscreen A UK-based primary school teacher, along with their class of students (who will each get to bring up to three family or friends), will win a four-night UK sailing on board Disney Dream this summer.  The cruise will offer a series of specially crafted lessons designed exclusively for the winners and there will […]

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6 Ways Travel Technology Is Improving Your Trip

These days, travel and technology go hand-in-hand. Many of these technological advancements were spurred by early pandemic pressure for contactless payments, food service and more. For example, between February and March 2020 alone, Mastercard saw the number of contactless payments at grocery stores grow twice as fast as non-contactless transactions. Meanwhile, the number of active […]

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How long does it take to travel around the world?

If you wanted to travel around the world without stopping, how long would it take you? Earth is the fifth largest planet in the Solar System and has a circumference of 40,070 km (24,898 miles) according to measurements by orbiting spacecraft. Its radius is 6,378 km (3,963 miles), making its diameter 12,756 km (7,926 miles). […]

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