Open to the public since only 1974, the Ladakh region in the northernmost tip of India offers the rare chance for the seasoned hiker to trek amongst the world’s tallest peaks, at elevations ranging from 10,000 to 16,000 feet, as detailed in this article from the WSJ. Just an hour [...]

While you’re toiling away at your business-centric job this August, the French are busy turning even their economic centers into giant summer wonderlands where they spend their monthlong vacation lounging on man-made beaches on the Seine. File this one under: “Things to learn from the French.” Per ABC, “now in [...]

Yeah, I’d do it. That’s how cheap I am when it comes to air travel. Ryanair is apparently in the preliminary stages of retrofitting its fleet of planes to allow for a “standing room only” or “vertical seating” section where once there were four rows of overly comfortable, gilded-age era [...]

The Times ticks off the Top 7 airliners that are preparing edible in-flight meals, a miracle in it of itself, with British Airways topping the list with their lasagna (“layers of velvety pasta in a creamy, tangy sauce”) and chocolate mousse cake with mandarin sauce. Surprisingly, Virgin Atlantic comes in [...]

As if you needed more proof why the French are just so much cooler than the rest of us, Air France announces the introduction of new in-flight wine glasses. Designed by sommelier Olivier Poussier, the new stemless glass, with their sleek, curved appearance, enhance the wine’s flavor and improves the [...]

Squid balls, pissing shrimp, and pig knuckles: all in a day’s work for Anthony as he stops in at Tung Po Seafood Restaurant, a non-descript, food court style haunt reached via escalator in the heart of Hong Kong. Though I wasn’t expecting it, this turned out to be one of [...]

Ryanair, in an effort to cut costs amongst an industry-wide turndown, is considering having passengers bring their own luggage on to the tarmac — just like taking a bus! As the Independent points out, “the budget airline says the plans could save €20m, through not paying baggage handlers, which would [...]

The U.S. State Department has reportedly contacted Twitter to put off scheduled maintenance so as to stay active during the Iranian protests.

Pretty funny parody of those oh-so-famous “Where The Hell Is Matt” videos. I present, “Where The Hell Is Shut-in Matt.” (Editor’s Note: I have no relation, other than my first name, to either of these Matts. Thankfully.)

Luxury travel’s compiled a list of the top 10 most followed travel-related Twitterers, with JetBlue topping the list with over 582,342 followers, followed by Gary Arndt from Everything-Everywhere.com with 63,396 followers, and in third place, our friends over at Kathika with 46,960 followers. (Related: Matador’s listed their 23 favorite travel [...]