Adventure
The 5 Best Men’s Hiking Shorts and Pants of 2026
Thirteen testers hiked, scrambled, and power-napped to find the very best pants and shorts for hiking and backpacking. The post The 5 Best Men’s Hiking Shorts and Pants of 2026 appeared first on Backpacker.
Flights
German Tourist Wins Lawsuit After Losing Resort “Towel Wars” At Pool
The great European “towel wars” have now escalated into actual litigation and a victory for a German tourist. German Tourist Awarded Damages After Losing Hotel Pool “Towel Wars” A German tourist has won nearly €1,000 in compensation after a court ruled that his Greek package holiday was effective...
Destinations
New Carpet Installation Continues, Striking Blue Lighting Refresh Underway at Soarin’ in EPCOT
As Soarin’ prepares to trade its global itinerary for a cross-country road trip, the attraction’s long concourse hallways and queue area are getting some long-overdue attention. Workers have been laying new carpet inside the Soarin’ queue during overnight hours to avoid disrupting daily operation...
Destinations
Teacup Confessions: Celebrities Take a Spin at Disney Parks
Things are about to get a little dizzy — and very juicy. Ever wondered what some of your favorite celebrities really think about Disney Parks? Teacup Confessions puts a spin on celebrity interviews by hopping on the Mad Tea Party. As the teacups whirl, we dish on their latest projects and Disney ...
Save the Date: Bid United Miles for a Rare Flight Simulator Experience Starting May 11
Sure, you can use United MileagePlus miles to fly on a plane. But now, you can also use them to fly a plane. Well, sort of. Starting May 11, 2026, United will open bidding for a new MileagePlus experience that lets co-branded United cardholders bid miles for time in a flight simulator. Here's wha...
Flights
Easy (Paid) GHA Discovery Titanium & Platinum Status Match: Worth It?
GHA Discovery is a hotel loyalty program that flies under the radar, but really shouldn’t. It offers the ability to earn and redeem rewards, and take advantage of elite perks, at hundreds of properties around the globe, including some small, luxury hotel groups (like Capella Hotels & Resorts).
This New Card Sometimes Earns 100% Cash Back — But Might Never Pay You A Dime
Two percent cash back used to be the safe, boring benchmark. Tuyo is pitching something far more viral: a crypto-backed Visa card that sometimes makes your purchase free — while its terms make clear you might never get paid a dime.
Flights
How to find cheap flights to anywhere? Explore with KAYAK.
Discover unexpected, budget-friendly destinations with Explore. The post How to find cheap flights to anywhere? Explore with KAYAK. appeared first on Travel Hacker Blog.
Destinations
Disney Adventure Sailing Canceled Due to Mechanical Issue
Guests hoping to sail on the Disney Adventure were asked to disembark after the ship failed to leave port following a reported mechanical issue. Here’s the latest. Disney Adventure Sailing Canceled Due to Mechanical Issues Passengers aboard the new Disney Adventure ship saw their vacation abruptl...
Flights
Ryanair CEO Wants To Ban 5AM Airport Beer Ritual: Fair, Self-Serving, Or Both?
Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary is one of the most outspoken people in the airline industry. He’s also known for almost exclusively promoting positions that help his airline, which is fair enough. So along those lines, here’s the latest example of that…
Flights
The essential guide to car rental excess insurance.
Everything you need to know about car rental excess insurance, from costs and coverage to making a claim. The post The essential guide to car rental excess insurance. appeared first on Travel Hacker Blog.
Flights
Review: United Club Hong Kong (HKG)
My visit to the Hong Kong United Club brought back happy memories from decades past and is one of the best United Clubs in the system. United Club Hong Kong Review (HKG) Prior to my flight to Bangkok, I had about an hour in United’s HKG United Club, which shuttered during the pandemic but re-open...
Adventure
El Cap Aid Climber Survives Near Factor-2 Fall Caused by Broken Flake
Watch and learn from this Yosemite whipper, wherein a rivet saves the day. The post El Cap Aid Climber Survives Near Factor-2 Fall Caused by Broken Flake appeared first on Climbing.
Flights
Which Airlines Offer A “Business Class Plus” Product? A Growing Trend…
We’ve seen a trend whereby an increasing number of airlines are offering what I like to call a ”business class plus” product, which is a special seating option within the business class cabin. While business class has come a long way in general, these seats can take your experience to the next le...