The Hidden side of the Silk Road

The Hidden side of the Silk Road
The pools beneath the pristine madrassa in Bukhara’s blue-tiled Lyab-i Hauz square were still. Men in long tunics hawked tea from silver pots in the cafes across the way. And narrow streets rolled into four-gated towers that surrounded the town centre,...

The smoked corpses of Aseki

The smoked corpses of Aseki
The Anga people live in Papua New Guinea's Aseki District, a fringe highland region so detached from the modern world that even the regular passing of mist is considered an omen from the spirits. They’re also heirs to one of most bizarre rituals of...

Top 10 Travel Stories of 2015

Top 10 Travel Stories of 2015
This year, we went on some incredible adventures together – but you definitely had your favourites. From finding out the right way to drink whisky in Scotland to discovering unknown architectural wonders in Pakistan, here’s a look back at the 10 tales...

The Best Airfare Sale You’re Going to See in Months

The Best Airfare Sale You’re Going to See in Months
Southwest Airlines earned its wings as a low-cost carrier, but these days the airline only launches an aggressive sale two or three times per year. In a new three-day sale launched Oct. 13, Southwest is offering flights starting at $49 one way on...

If You’re on a Budget, This is When You Should Travel

If You’re on a Budget, This is When You Should Travel
Here at Travelzoo, we’re always looking for the best time to visit destinations around the globe. But by visiting during an off-peak travel period, you can snag a sweet deal. And in some cases, it can make a typically expensive trip downright affordable. Here’s...

20 Tips Before Traveling Internationally

20 Tips Before Traveling Internationally
If this is your first time traveling abroad, or maybe you just need a refresher here’s a list of 20 tips you should do or bring before your trip. Security & Health 1. Check-in with your doctor and insurance carrier. Double check and make sure...