From fearless cyclists to Indonesian feasts, the Dutch capital challenged my assumptions. Alesandra Dubin I visited Amsterdam for the first time with my family, and a few things surprised me. I knew t...
Thailand is one of the countries with an expected tourist tax increase in 2026. Planet One Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images Several destinations plan to raise or introduce tourism taxes ...
I was surprised that these… work pretty dang well. My biggest gripe about open-ear buds is that they're rotten for loud city commutes. Cue a pedantic audiophile pointing out that the whole premise of ...
Donetta Barber and her daughter, Maleah, moved to Bangkok earlier this year. Donetta Barber Donetta Barber left the US and moved to Bangkok with her daughter in July. They usually take two to three tr...
caption TK Hayley Folk I followed my partner to a Texan suburb shortly after earning my Bachelor's degree. My new home didn't feel like a great fit for me, and I struggled to build community. I left t...
Rita Ora and Ryan Seacrest at the Times Square Ball on December 30, 2025 in New York City. Kristina Bumphrey/Penske Media via Getty Images The tradition of watching the ball drop in Times Square on Ne...
Tiffany Haynes with her husband and kids. Photo credit: Teresa's PHOTOWORKS Tiffany Haynes is the former COO of Fingercheck and led the company through an acquisition. She started her career in a call...
The author used to be afraid of dining alone in public. Courtesy of the author My last name is Mesa, which means "table" in English. I joke that my name means I was destined to work in the hos...
Alix Earle, who rose to social media fame at the University of Miami, at a Miami event. Udo Salters Photography/Getty Images Miami has become a creator hot spot, punching above its weight among social...
Travis Kelce at Allegiant Stadium on January 4. Candice Ward/Getty Images Travis Kelce's gameday outfits have recently gotten as much attention as his athletic performances. His best looks this season...
captionTK Milagros Costabel As someone born completely blind , I was often told I'd never get to travel the world. Getting my guide dog changed that, and in three years, we've been to over a dozen cou...
Jensen Huang, Jeff Bezos, and Mary Barra all started far from the top. Getty Images Many of the world's most powerful business leaders began their careers in more humble ways. From Jensen Huang workin...
In my opinion, Sonoma County is a must-visit California wine region. Emily Hart I've visited Napa Valley, California, several times, but find myself returning to Sonoma County. The landscape is divers...
Spiti Valley captionTK Poonam Binayak As someone born and raised here, I've explored all of India and met many first-time tourists. I've also seen visitors make the same mistakes when planning and emb...
The author traveled in first and business class on the Amtrak NextGen train. Joey Hadden/Business Insider The Amtrak NextGen Acela is the fastest train in the US. I booked a business-class ticket from...
Major US airports report major delays and cancellations the day after Christmas due to weather conditions. Jim Vondruska/Getty Images Major US airports are reporting more than 1,029 delays and 351 can...
Kristin Patrick. Marc Jacobs This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Kristin Patrick, the CMO at Marc Jacobs, about her daily routine in New York City. It's been edited for length and cl...
Sam Bail, hosts nightlife events in New York — without alcohol Courtesy of Sam Bail Sam Bail founded Bright Nights Social to host alcohol-free nightlife events in New York City. She hosts cookin...
Getty Images; Tyler Le/BI In 2026, quitting smoking and joining a gym are no longer enough for a new year's resolution. Young adults, addicted to their phones and exhausted with dating apps , are reso...
We try to spend our holidays in different places around the world — this year, we headed to Paris. Mar Yvette For the last five years, my husband and I have been spending the holidays apart from...