To non-Europeans, it can be surprising to learn that even after more than two centuries of passenger railway travel in Europe, the Continent is still creating new train services. Don't assume you have to rent a car or fly to get between Europe's major cities. You can do it cheaper, and traveling by train, where you…
Which Countries Do Not Require 6 Months of Passport Validity? 12 Options for Renewal Procrastinators
To enter some countries, your passport expiration date must be at least 6 months away. But if your passport is expiring soon, you still have options. Here are 12 popular destinations where that rule doesn't apply.
One of the annoying things about passports is that the expiration date…
Fire Island is a prime destination to celebrate resilience and rebirth. In 1938, a hurricane flattened the long, skinny barrier island (it's 32 miles long but only half a mile wide). Some 9,000 homes were destroyed by high winds and 18-foot-tall waves. But what rose from the ruins is one of the most unique vacation ecosystems…