We Asked 6 Travel Pros Where They’d Send First-time International Travelers—and They All Picked the Same Place
Scenic view of Kylemore Abbey in County Galway, Ireland.Credit: David Soanes Photography/Getty Images
Scenic view of Kylemore Abbey in County Galway, Ireland.Credit: David Soanes Photography/Getty Images
People take pictures on the boardwalk in front of the Apple Store at Marina Bay in Singapore on Sept. 26, 2024. Photo by AFP
The Atlantic Ocean holds a secret: a patch of calm water ringed by swift currents, sitting about 590 miles east of Florida yet never touching land.
Pretoria, South Africa – 2017: Main entrance of the University of South Africa (UNISA), the largest university on the African continent. [Stock Photo via Getty Images]
When most people dream of travel, they think of popular tourist destinations packed with iconic landmarks and crowded attractions. But the least-visited countries in the world offer something different: raw natural beauty, rich culture, and a chance to explore without the tourist crowds. Here are the countries where few tourists go—but maybe you should.. Ethan Daniels / Shutterstock
Every year, the Global Peace Index (GPI), published by the Institute for Economics & Peace, evaluates nations across key indicators such as safety, security, militarisation, and ongoing domestic or international conflict.
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport | Photo: VietJet Air. Some airports make you want to catch the next flight out of there before you’ve even landed, while others transform so dramatically that passengers look forward to their layovers. The Skytrax 2025 rankings for the World’s Most Improved Airports highlight facilities that have undergone remarkable transformations.
Rwanda Tourism; Photo- Rwanda Eco Tourism and Safaris. In a world where inflation seems determined to turn your travel dreams into financial nightmares, a select group of destinations continues to offer sanctuary for the budget-conscious explorer.
In 2025, the global distribution of wealth is witnessing notable shifts, with traditional financial centers maintaining their dominance while emerging cities gain prominence. According to a recent report by Henley & Partners in collaboration with New World Wealth, cities like New York and the Bay Area continue to lead, while others like Singapore and Sydney are rapidly ascending in the ranks.
Three airlines in the Oneworld alliance — which includes Qantas and Cathay Pacific, whose Hong Kong lounge is shown here — will tighten their elite flyer schemes in 2025. For most people, it’s an easy decision: the cheapest fare or the easiest route will be the one to win out. But for many, it’s a different scenario. Paul Yeung/Bloomberg/Getty ImagesCNN —