Airbnb avoids tougher regulation in Europe as EU court rules it’s not an estate agent
Airbnb has won a court battle in the EU affecting how the company is regulated in the future. The EU’s top court has ruled that Airbnb is not an estate agent but an “information society service,” meaning it can avoid certain responsibilities.
The richest place in every state in the US - Business Insider
The richest town in the entire US is a Silicon Valley enclave where the median income is over $250,000 and the typical home is worth over $2 million.
Hays Travel to buy Thomas Cook's UK stores, says government agency - Business Insider
Britain's insolvency agency said on Wednesday that Hays Travel had reached an agreement with Thomas Cook Group, a month after the company's collapse.
Life in Monaco, the glamorous city-state on the French Riviera
A few things come to mind when most people think of Monaco, the city-state on the French Riviera: gambling, yachts, and the ultra-wealthy.
Disappointing photos show what Venice looks like in real life
Venice, Italy is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. But the hordes of tourists and cruise ship accidents may make you rethink a visit.
Inside Datça, Turkey, where Jeff Bezos' rumored yacht was spotted
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' rumored superyacht, the "Flying Fox, was spotted in Datça, Turkey. See why the tourist destination is so popular.
9 things that are cheaper in Europe than in the US
I've noticed several big price differences between European and American products. Here are some of the biggest examples.
My boyfriend and I spend just $24,000 a year by living in a van — here are all the things we save money on
Two years ago, my boyfriend and I left our office jobs and started living and traveling in a converted cargo van. It's saved us thousands of dollars.
What it's like visiting one of the world's greatest treasures, the 2,000 year-old mountaintop fortress Masada
Towering over the infamous Dead Sea, the over 2,000-year-old Masada fortress is one of the world's greatest wonders. Here's what it's like to visit!
The 30 biggest population shifts in recent history
To mark World Population Day, we've compiled the 15 countries with the biggest population growth since 1950 and the 15 with the least growth.
Life on Pitcairn Island, the world's least-populated territory
The Pitcairn Islands are an isolated territory in the middle of the ocean — only 48 people live there, and you have to travel there by boat.
10 questions to ask your travel agent to save you money on your vacation
Booking your summer vacation through a travel agent could save you hundreds of dollars if you know the right questions to ask.
This is the only rewards credit card most people will ever need to open
If you want to use just one rewards credit card, rather than a full wallet, the Chase Sapphire Preferred is the best option.
11 of the weirdest things you can buy in international airports
From voodoo dolls to a ride on a 39-foot slide, there are some unique things for sale at airports around the world.
How presidents, first ladies travel: security, hotels, transportation
When members of the US presidential administration travel, their trips require more than booking flights and hotels. See inside the "imperial bubble."
The best travel pillows you can buy
It's hard to get shut-eye during a long flight, but a good travel pillow can help make it a bit easier. These are the best travel pillows you can buy.
17 products and services we bought based on glowing reviews from our coworkers
We review a lot of products here at Insider Picks, so it's pretty common that we take each others recommendations when we're looking for new stuff to buy.
20 travel gifts for the student who's planning a big trip after graduation
If you're gifting a travel-obsessed grad in your life, your contribution to their post-graduation trip of a lifetime won't go unappreciated.
An Austin-based travel startup is making the best light and roomy carry-on suitcases for under $200
There's no battery pack or a built-in lock, but Tiko's under-$200 price tag, quality construction, and other features make it a great carry-on.
18 travel books to inspire your next vacation or feed your wanderlust
Alongside full-page photographic spreads, you'll learn more about the histories, stories, things to do, and dishes to eat in destinations around the world.
