Maureen O'Hare

In travel news this week: A German city cracks down on bad nudist etiquette, Western travelers visit North Korea, plus where to go for a US urban vacation.

A newly released image shows the sound barrier being broken on February 10 as Boom Supersonic’s XB-1, America’s first civil supersonic jet, completed its second supersonic flight.

TIME has just released its list of the world’s 100 greatest places to visit in 2025, from restaurants to resorts to cruises to national parks.

In travel news this week: Why Nigerians say their Guinness is even better than Ireland’s, a Texan woman who moved to France in her 70s and is loving every minute, plus Time Out reveals the best foodie destinations for 2025.

An aviation mega-hub in Asia has been named the best in the world for the 13th time by air transport ratings organization Skytrax.

In travel news this week: award-winning aircraft interior designs and the world’s best airports for 2025. Plus, what’s it’s like to live in a US town completely surrounded by Canada.

In our roundup of travel stories this week: the seven-foot “monster” that stalked West Virginia, the Roman tunnel where a hated emperor nearly met his end, and the enormous bunker city built by Nazis in central Europe.

In travel news this week: a behind-the-scenes look at a “White Lotus” resort, the best places to retire in 2026, plus tips on avoiding vacation stress.

When it comes to shorter lines at border control and traveling from country to country without restrictions, there’s an elite tier of passports with more clout than others.

In our travel news roundup this week: how airlines make sure your pilot is sober, what really happens inside a Turkish bath, and why there’s a worldwide dash to secure second passports.