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fromTravel + Leisure
1 day ago

The 100 Best New Hotels in 2026

25hours Hotel The Olympia has reemerged as a high-voltage new entrant to Sydney's hotel scene, absorbing the collective energy of Oxford Street, a cultural artery of the city.
Berlin
Travel
fromwww.cntraveler.com
5 years ago

19 Under-the-Radar Spring Travel Deals Worth Booking Now

Travelers can save up to 20% on Omni Hotels and Resorts when booking flight and hotel bundles through May 31, 2026.
London
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Sinead Ryan: My quest to holiday in every EU capital brought me to my home town of Dublin, and I was delighted with what I found

Dublin offers diverse attractions, from the Guinness Storehouse to unique libraries, despite frustrations with tourist crowds.
fromItsnicethat
1 day ago

Doubt is normal, detours are expected: Unlearned shares the personal career reflections of top creatives

Design school promises clarity, while reality, shaped by real constraints, brings questions. Every creative who has faced post-graduation life will relate to this statement.
Education
Marketing
fromBusiness Matters
3 days ago

How Artisan Food Brands Scale Without Losing Local Identity

Artisan food brands can grow while maintaining local identity by focusing on a clear promise, standardizing quality, and protecting beloved signals.
Philosophy
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

How Storytelling Informs Relationships

Complexity involves understanding interdependence and multiple perspectives, essential for resolving conflicts and nurturing relationships.
Film
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days ago

Beyond breaking news: local reporter follows his passion for film making

Sean Au emphasizes the emotional connection movies create between characters and audiences, inspiring his journey as a filmmaker.
Paris food
fromBon Appetit
3 days ago

How Far Would You Travel for Great Butter?

Butter consumption in the US reached a record high in 2024, with a growing trend of butter connoisseurship and tourism around premium varieties.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Two super hosts team up for a fun new series: best podcasts of the week

The first episode challenges Shakespeare's vision of a villainous Richard III, while a future episode will consider the Ross and Rachel of early modern history, Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn.
Podcast
Television
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Seven Documentaries for Fans of Fiction

Documentaries can effectively tell engaging stories, appealing even to those typically averse to the genre.
fromTravel + Leisure
5 days ago

I've Been to 50 Countries-but Choosing a Queer-friendly Honeymoon Was the Hardest Trip Yet

Choosing a honeymoon destination felt far harder than any assignment. This wasn't just another trip. As a queer woman, the list of potential destinations narrowed quickly.
NYC LGBT
Photography
fromdesignyoutrust.com
5 days ago

Incredible Cinematic Snapshots From The Forgotten Regions Of West Bohemia by Marek Walchetseder

Marek Walchetseder captures the beauty in emptiness through cinematic photography of marginalized landscapes in West Bohemia and the Sudetenland.
Writing
fromDefector
6 days ago

Why Would You Ask AI To Tell The Story Of Your Own Life? | Defector

Writing is a challenging profession with many aspiring writers and few opportunities for steady income.
Independent films
fromFilmmaker Magazine
6 days ago

"Personal Storytelling, Experimentation, and a DIY Spirit": A Look Inside LAFM 2026

This year's festival showcases debut features emphasizing personal storytelling and experimentation from both international and local filmmakers.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
19 hours ago

look back on olympus perspective playground: a traveling series of room-sized dreamworlds

The Olympus Perspective Playground operates as a fully built system, where walls, lighting rigs, circulation paths, and signage are developed together with each installation, creating a continuous spatial script.
Berlin
Berlin food
fromBon Appetit
6 days ago

How I Became a Breakfast Person Through Travel

Breakfast buffets are increasingly featuring local cuisine, enhancing the travel experience and connecting guests to local culture.
Wellness
fromEntrepreneur
6 days ago

She Was a Broke Backpacker Surviving On Oranges - Now She Runs a Wellness Empire. Here's How.

Kimberly Snyder achieved wellness empire success by following her intuition and transitioning from celebrity clients to helping everyday people.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 day ago

I've spent years living far from my older brother. A 4-day trek in South America put me in the lead for once.

Siblings Fergus and the narrator reconnect through a multi-day trek in Ecuador after years of living on different continents.
#travel
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

10 Best Trips to Take in Your 50s, According to Travel Experts

Travel goals evolve with age, shifting from budget trips in youth to luxury and purposeful experiences in the 50s.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

After 2 layoffs and a breakup, I left my life to travel full time. 3 cities helped my anxiety and one overwhelmed me.

Traveling can help manage anxiety by seeking calming environments, while some places can lead to overstimulation and burnout.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

My husband and I traveled to 29 states last year. These 4 exceeded my expectations.

Traveling across the US revealed unexpected beauty and history in states like North Dakota and Georgia.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

I quit my job to travel for a year. Here are 5 things I'd do differently.

Maria Laposata reflects on her year-long world travel, noting mistakes and lessons learned for future adventures.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Readers reply: Travel broadens the mind what other sayings are patently false, or not always true?

Traveling often fails to change a person's outlook or prejudices, despite common beliefs about its broadening effects.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
4 days ago

10 Best Trips to Take in Your 50s, According to Travel Experts

Travel goals evolve with age, shifting from budget trips in youth to luxury and purposeful experiences in the 50s.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

After 2 layoffs and a breakup, I left my life to travel full time. 3 cities helped my anxiety and one overwhelmed me.

Traveling can help manage anxiety by seeking calming environments, while some places can lead to overstimulation and burnout.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

My husband and I traveled to 29 states last year. These 4 exceeded my expectations.

Traveling across the US revealed unexpected beauty and history in states like North Dakota and Georgia.
Travel
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 weeks ago

I quit my job to travel for a year. Here are 5 things I'd do differently.

Maria Laposata reflects on her year-long world travel, noting mistakes and lessons learned for future adventures.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Readers reply: Travel broadens the mind what other sayings are patently false, or not always true?

Traveling often fails to change a person's outlook or prejudices, despite common beliefs about its broadening effects.
Marketing
fromFortune
1 week ago

The corporate 'storyteller' is marketing's newest messiah-and just as hollow as every buzzword before it | Fortune

The Storyteller has emerged as a new branding concept, embodying wisdom and insight into the human condition amidst consumer distrust.
fromFast Company
2 weeks ago

'Leverage the local': The fashion trend that explains why everyone around you is channeling their inner tourist

Clothing that bears the name of a city near or far has become a closet staple for many consumers in recent years, evolving from impulse purchases to mainstream fashion.
Fashion & style
Berlin
fromCN Traveller
6 days ago

Is the future of film European? How the continent continues to allure set-jetting travellers

European cinema is increasingly competing with Hollywood, showcasing unique landscapes and storytelling that attract global audiences.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

This Western State Is a Nature Lover's Paradise in Its Little-known Shoulder Seasons-How to Make the Most of Your Visit

Montana's shoulder seasons offer fewer crowds, stunning landscapes, and better accommodation availability, making it an ideal time to visit.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

The Brief Life of Travel Friendships

Travel friendships are psychologically real relationships that form in liminal spaces where normal social roles temporarily dissolve, enabling rapid intimacy through shared novel experiences and vulnerability.
Roam Research
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Unlikely Vacation Places

A seapoose is a shallow inlet along Long Island's shore, featured in the Southampton idiom 'Any seapoose in a storm.'
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

Despite Safety Concerns, Travelers Still Want to Explore New Destinations in 2026

Travelers in 2026 perceive international travel as more dangerous and unpredictable, with health emergencies being the top concern.
fromItsnicethat
1 week ago

Can a Tiny Tourist mindset rethink big travel? A new report from Insights

In 2025, travel didn't just return to pre-pandemic levels, it surpassed them, highlighting the growing strain on the world's most visited destinations.
Travel
Business
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

Storytelling Isn't Just For Fun - It Builds Trust in Your Business

Effective leadership storytelling serves audience needs by offering actionable insights, maintaining transparency, and reinforcing organizational values to guide behavior during uncertainty.
Travel
fromInsideHook
2 weeks ago

Two Years from Trending: Travel Destinations Ready to Break Out

Dominica is set to become a prominent travel destination with the upcoming Dominica International Airport completion in 2027.
Marketing
fromInc
1 month ago

4 Ways to Market Your Business and Build Your Brand as a Nomadic Founder

Nomadic founders can build AI-proof brands by leveraging their travel lifestyle through strategic storytelling that emotionally connects with consumers and drives business growth.
Roam Research
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Lonely Planet turns its iconic guidebooks into a next-gen travel app

Lonely Planet launches a mobile app integrating its guidebook expertise with smartphone features like itinerary planning, location saving, and curated local recommendations without sponsored content.
Digital life
fromCN Traveller
2 months ago

Meet the Glomads: The travellers planning trips around beauty

Glomad travel—trips planned around local beauty and wellness experiences—is rising, driven largely by Gen Z seeking treatments, products, and beauty-focused itineraries.
World news
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Travel Lovers Reveal Hidden Gems That Will Make You Rethink Your Bucket List

Underrated destinations such as Bologna, Acadia's Schoodic Peninsula, and Bolivia offer rich culture, diverse landscapes, excellent food, and fewer tourists for authentic travel experiences.
#brand-storytelling
Marketing
fromForbes
1 month ago

The Best Tourism Campaign Of The Year Isn't A Campaign At All

Feature-length narrative films funded by brands can be more effective storytelling than traditional advertising, offering long-term value and deeper audience connection beyond awareness.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 month ago

Stop Softening Your Story: Why Specificity Is The Key To Global Brand Relevance

Deeply rooted, culturally specific stories outperform universalized content globally, making authenticity more commercially viable than ever before.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 month ago

The Best Tourism Campaign Of The Year Isn't A Campaign At All

Feature-length narrative films funded by brands can be more effective storytelling than traditional advertising, offering long-term value and deeper audience connection beyond awareness.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 month ago

Stop Softening Your Story: Why Specificity Is The Key To Global Brand Relevance

Deeply rooted, culturally specific stories outperform universalized content globally, making authenticity more commercially viable than ever before.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

A moment that changed me: I went on holiday and for the first time I felt I stood out

A trip to rural Ireland revealed sudden racial visibility and prompted reflections on belonging, urban diversity versus rural homogeneity, and family migration histories.
#solo-travel
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago
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How I learned to love solo travel: "I was having such an uncomplicatedly nice time that it overwhelmed me"

Solo travel can be more enjoyable and peaceful than anticipated, offering freedom and self-discovery without the complications of traveling with others.
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Travel

I always find the best local recommendations when I travel solo. My strategy involves dating apps and clever prompts.

Use dating-app matches as local insiders to crowdsource personalized recommendations before solo trips.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
1 year ago

The golden rules of solo travel

Solo travel is increasingly popular, with 24% of UK adults preferring it and 40% of those under 25 embracing it as an opportunity for personal freedom, self-reflection, and authentic travel experiences.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

We Asked 6 Travel Pros the Best Solo Travel Destination-and They All Picked the Same Place

Japan is the top solo travel destination due to its safe streets, efficient public transit, and culture that welcomes solo diners.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

How I learned to love solo travel: "I was having such an uncomplicatedly nice time that it overwhelmed me"

Solo travel can be more enjoyable and peaceful than anticipated, offering freedom and self-discovery without the complications of traveling with others.
fromCN Traveller
2 months ago

7 new films that will inspire your travels in 2026, for the most awe-inspiring trips you can imagine

Ever since we first got wind of Emerald Fennell taking on this Emily Brontë classic, we've found ourselves thinking of visiting Yorkshire time and time again. The English county, with its vast misty moors, rolling hills and cutesy villages, is ripe for romantic trips and cosy, fireside staycations. Start planning your next escape with our guide to the best hotels in Yorkshire.
Film
Social media marketing
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

5 Storytelling Tricks to Build a Personal Brand No One Overlooks

Use storytelling, creativity, and strategic imagination to build a distinctive personal brand that attracts attention, fosters authentic connections and drives audience growth.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The week around the world in 20 pictures

Global photojournalists documented ICE operations, Russian airstrikes, protests in Greenland and Sakhnin, and the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat last week.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

The 5 Big Travel Trends We're Seeing for 2026, According to Our Top Travel Specialists

Travel trends in 2026 emphasize cognitive wellness experiences, sports tourism growth, and targeted mental performance training alongside traditional relaxation activities.
#travel-marketing
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

The week around the world in 20 pictures

The brutal crackdown in Iran, ICE in Minneapolis, Russian aistrikes in Kyiv and heavy rain in Gaza the past seven days as captured by the world's leading photojournalists
World news
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

9 Best Trips to Take in Your 30s, According to Travel Experts

Travel preferences shift from budget-conscious discovery in your 20s to comfort-focused, experience-driven journeys in your 30s, reflecting changing life priorities and financial capacity.
Travel
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

The "Mystic Outlands" Travel Trend Is About More Than Moody Landscapes

Pinterest's 'Mystic Outlands' trend predicts 2026 travel will focus on whimsical, mystical destinations featuring dramatic landscapes, ancient ruins, and enchanting forests, though the appeal of such places has endured for centuries.
Marketing
fromForbes
1 month ago

Why Real Stories Will Define The Next Era Of Marketing

Marketing must prioritize authentic, distinctive creative over optimized synthetic content to earn audience attention and lasting impact.
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

Editor's Letter: The Travel Memories That Stay With Us

I had lost my father just a few weeks prior, and the brain fog was real and persistent, so moments like these that managed to pierce through felt even more profound. As we were setting sail from Lisbon, I ate a pastel de nata, the ubiquitous egg custard tart, with pastry so crisp and flaky I could hear it crackle over the sound of the waves-and it filled me with delight.
Travel
Marketing
fromForbes
1 month ago

16 Ways To Better Serve Clients' Storytelling And Experiential Needs

Agencies are shifting from narrative storytelling to experiential branding, requiring new team structures, processes, and measurement approaches to meet evolving client demands for tangible, interactive brand experiences.
Travel
fromCN Traveller
1 month ago

How travelling with my mum and sister showed me that girls' trips are cross-generational: "Our relationships flex and shift and change"

Family holidays with aging parents become increasingly precious as life circumstances change, making shared travel experiences valuable while they remain feasible.
Marketing
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

How to sell the experience rather than the product

An exceptional, emotionally engaging brand experience—beyond product features and price—creates customer loyalty and keeps customers returning.
Travel
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The one change that worked: I stopped planning holidays and found the joy in travel

Excessive travel planning and online research eliminate spontaneity and joy from experiences, transforming vacations into administrative tasks rather than adventures.
fromFlipboard
2 months ago

Travel Smarter, Live Richer, Explore With Intention

From walking gently through Kotor's ancient streets to building a soulful, high-end life abroad, this guide blends mindful travel with smart expat strategy.
Travel
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

These Are the 10 Most 'Authentic' Travel Destinations in the World

Bogotá, Colombia ranks as the world's most authentic city based on Google Maps review analysis of authentic, local, and traditional mentions.
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

'Inheritourism' Is Shaping Our Vacations. Here's What Experts Want You To Know.

A 2026 travel report from Hilton identified "inheritourism" as a notable trend for the new year ― with 66% of travelers surveyed by the hotel brand saying that their parents have influenced their choice of accommodations, 60% saying they guided their choice of loyalty programs and 73% saying they shaped their general travel style.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
2 months ago

26 Reasons Our Editors Are Excited to Travel in 2026

We're spoiled for choice when it comes to reasons to travel in 2026. Whether you plan to take a trip inspired by a favored period drama; want the best views of the solar eclipse on August 12; or hope to be the first to embark on a luxury train journey across Saudi Arabia, here are 26 things to be excited about as you plan this year's travels.
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