If you can’t imagine flying again on the Boeing model that was grounded following two deadly crashes that killed all on board in a span of five months, you’re not alone. A poll by SmarterTravel’s sister site Airfarewatchdog recently found that 73 percent of respondents would not want to travel on the model. Our own […]
The 9 Best European Cities to Visit in 2019
Is 2019 the year you might finally plan that return trip (or first visit) to Europe? Though it can be difficult to choose the best cities in Europe to visit, I’ve chosen several worth traveling to this year, based on affordability, special events, what’s new or trending—and the fairy-tale charm that makes these places enchanting […]
The world’s most sustainable tourist destinations named for 2019
From banning sunscreen to requiring travellers to take an oath to act responsibly, Palau’s many efforts to protect its environment have seen it named the world’s most sustainable destination. Aerial view of deserted tropical islands, clear blue water and coral reefs, Palau, Micronesia. Image by ©Ippei Naoi/Getty Images The ‘World’s Top 10 Sustainable Destinations’ were […]
Kazakhstan has given its capital city a brand new name
Travellers heading to the capital city of Kazakhstan will no longer be on a plane to Astana. The country made a surprise announcement today that it would rename its capital to Nursultan in honour of its former president. Architecture in Kazakhstan’s capital. Image by ©Yerbolat Shadrakhov/Getty Images The change happened as Kazakh president Nursultan Nazarbayev […]