A reader sent me an intriguing question. The email, edited for length, detailed the circumstances of a dispute between him and the flight crew on a long flight. “After dinner,” he writes, “a flight attendant demanded that I pull the window shade. It was a beautiful star-studded sky with clouds below and it was at […]
How to Prevent Flight Delays (and What to Do If They Happen Anyway)
From bad weather to equipment failure, there are a million little things that can and do go wrong when people fly. Every passenger will, at some point in their travels, experience a delayed or canceled flight. Unfortunately, what you should do in these moments is not always so clear. While there’s not much you can […]
The UAE hotel that rises out of the desert like a state-of-the-art sandcastle
Set at the foot of Mount Alvaah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the new Al Faya Lodge is a desert oasis that seamlessly blends into its surrounding crimson landscape like a chic sandcastle. Al Faya Lodge is a new short-term break destination in the emirate of Sharjah. Image by Fernando Querra/Anarchitect Al Faya Lodge […]
7 Shoes That Are Good for Your Feet, According to Podiatrists
We asked experts—the spokesperson for the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) as well as the team physician for the Chicago Bulls, White Sox and Joffrey Ballet—about shoes that are good for your feet. Here’s what shoes they recommend you pack on your next walking-intensive trip. “Healthy travel shoes should have arch support, a thicker sole, […]