So Long, Virtual Magic Kingdom

Paris Is ‘Still Paris’

Finding NYC in Grand Theft Auto’s ‘Liberty City’

New Addition to the Travel Lexicon: ‘Holidate’

In Patagonia, In Patagonia

Tim Patterson packs his fleece and long underwear, and enters the Twilight Zone where corporate branding meets the multi-layered reality of place. 

Should I Quit Law School so I can Travel the World?

Vagabonding traveler Rolf Potts answers your questions about travel

‘The Worst Guidebook Writer Ever’?

Lonely Planet author Robert Reid reviews Thomas Kohnstamm’s “Do Travel Writers Go to Hell?” and weighs in on the controversy surrounding it

Thomas Kohnstamm’s Lonely Planet: The Firestorm Around ‘Do Travel Writers Go to Hell?’

The author of a new book that purports to explore the underside of travel writing is taking a lot of hits. Frank Bures asks him about the controversy he’s stirred up and his take on the guidebook industry.

Have a Hockey Night in Canada

From Montreal to Sault Ste. Marie, the sport is the country’s greatest passion. Eva Holland explains where to go to indulge—and who you need to know.

Promised Land Closed

And other odd and unlikely signs from around the world. Aficionado Doug Lansky, editor of the book “Signspotting,” recounts his 10 favorites.

10 Sizzling Hot Travel Tips From Sir Francis Bacon

Rolf Potts repackages the 17th century philosopher’s ‘Of Travel’ essay in the manner of a 21st century magazine feature

World Hum’s 21 Most-Read Stories of 2007

All the features and blog posts readers couldn’t resist during the last 12 months

Five Reasons Belgium Should Continue to Exist

It’s been suggested that the plucky—and it’s almost always described as plucky—European nation should split in two. Alexander Basek comes to its defense.

Nine Great Ways to Get Thrown Off an Airplane

There are many ways to get booted off an airplane, but some are bolder, more idiotic or more absurd than others. Jim Benning offers “successes” from recent history.

Jack Kerouac’s ‘On the Road’: 22 Great Links

Coverage of the 50th anniversary of the classic novel reaches its peak this week as everyone from former girlfriends to reverent bloggers look back at the man and his book. Michael Yessis picks some can’t miss links. 

10 Greatest Fictional Travelers

From La Mancha to Lilliput, Jim Benning and Michael Yessis track down the world’s finest made-up globetrotters