Head to Istanbul, Prague and Madrid for best value weekend away

Those looking for the best-value European city breaks this fall should head to Istanbul, Prague or Madrid, according to a new study. Travel site Skyscanner carried out research comparing flight and hotel costs as well as tourist attraction fees to determine the best-value city breaks in Europe this fall.

Countries With the Most Billionaires

Despite global economic uncertainties, the euro zone debt crisis, and fears of a hard landing in China, the mega-rich the one percent of the one percent have had a great year.

World's Best Cities for Architecture Lovers

These 8 cities some iconic, others surprising embody certain eras of architecture so much that they provide travelers with living, breathing (and free) design exhibits.

1. Bauhaus, Tel Aviv, Israel

The 8 Best Fall Festivals for Families

Now that we've all gone apple picking you might be wondering, what left is there to do beyond trick or treating? I'm here to tell you! Festival season is far from over and it's always a thrifty route that's well worth looking into. Check out 8 of the best fall festivals (in the world!) for the whole family:

1. Keene Pumpkin Festival - New Hampshire, Oct. 20

Best places to explore solo

British explorer Dame Freya Stark once said, "To awaken quite alone in a strange town is one of the pleasantest sensations in the world." We think this late adventurer was on to something: Traveling on your own can be invigorating.

World's most mysterious buildings

Mysteries come in many forms: ancient, modern, unsolved, and unexplained. But the world’s most mysterious buildings are a physical force to be reckoned with. They’ve become popularized on websites full ofuser-generated and editor-curated like Abandoned-places.com, and weburbanist.com.

Tips for Riding Europe's Subways and Buses

Europe's public-transportation systems are so good that many urban Europeans go through life never learning to drive. Their wheels are trains, subways, trams, and buses (plus the occasional taxi). By riding with the locals, you too can take advantage of Europe's convenient network of buses and rails.

5 Summer Hiking Destinations in Alabama

Are you thinking about planning a summer hiking trip to Alabama? If not, you may want to give it some contemplation. The state has miles of amazing hiking trails worth exploring. At least I think so anyway. Here's a quick rundown on a handful of my favorites:

World's Best Islands

Earth’s surface is 71 percent water, and our oceans are dotted with spectacular islands tens of thousands of them but some capture our imaginations more than others. In Travel + Leisure’s annual World’s Best survey, readers ranked their favorites, and the results show that no distance is too great when a fabulous island waits as your reward.

10 World's last great quiet places

Bernie Krause has found aurally uncorrupted places on almost every continent. Not surprisingly, most of them are in remote locations. Gordon Hempton, who has been recording soundscapes for 30 years, says that we’re in danger of losing places of purely natural sound unless people speak out against noise pollution and governments enact laws to limit its reach. Here, Krause and Hempton share their top picks for noise-free spots.

Celebrities reveal their travel tips

Jet-setting celebrities have a myriad of methods in coping with long-haul flights, from packing wardrobe essentials to ridding germs in bathrooms. Whether travelling to movie sets, concert tours or simply on vacation, these celebs swear by their travel tips.

10 places every American should see

What makes a place essentially American? Besides being within our borders, of course? When the Budget Travel editors set out to compile a list of can't-miss destinations in the United States, we knew there was no one answer.

New Zealand's spectacular North Island

North Island in New Zealand is swathed in natural wonders that visitors will have an abundance of adventure choices: diving, surfing, nature walks, trekking, eco-tours, sailing, natural spas, skiing, windsurfing, sea kayaking, horseback riding, sky diving, cruising, spectacular gardens, and mountain biking.

10 Europe Country in Autumn

Paris in springtime is lovely, but autumn shines brightly throughout Europe, when oppressively hot temperatures in the Mediterranean have all but disappeared and crisp nights greet the northern and alpine regions. Unlike those April showers, fall is often quite dry, perfect for one more bike ride through a series of Belgian villages, paddling across a lake beneath the Alps or joining a fall wine crush in the south of Spain. However you intend to spend your autumn holiday abroad, these European destinations will add plenty of color to your experience.

America’s dirtiest cities

In July, Atlanta became the latest city to ban smoking in public parks, with frightening fines up to $1,000 for offenders. But keeping butts off green spaces came too late to help Atlanta’s ranking as the No. 5 dirtiest city in America.

World's most fascinating places of worship

These one-of-a-kind religious sanctuaries each have a unique history often its spiritual beliefs are translated into their magnificent structures. Whether these structures are built in memorial of an event or lived to tell the stories of the past, these amazing sanctuaries have stood the test of time.

5 World's happiest countries

Book a flight to your happy place. Two major reports published this year rank the world's happiest countries and offer travelers some winningly convivial destinations. The World Happiness Report, commissioned by the United Nations, offers a snapshot of the state of happiness in today's world, while the Happy Planet Index report measures how countries balance personal well-being, environmental impact, and life expectancy. Plan your next trip right and the happiness just might rub off on you.

Your Adventure Travel Kit

Outdoor lovers and adventure seekers will all agree that there is nothing more pleasurable than being out in nature. Whether you're hiking along a scenic ridgeline, scaling a foreboding cliff face, exploring the countryside on a bicycle, fishing or camping, there's no doubt that nature offers us some of the most exhilarating ways to experience life.

20 innovative cities in the world

Five German cities were among the most innovative in the world, based on the analysis by an Australian company, 2thinknow. The cities were scored based on their networked markets, human infrastructure and cultural assets.

Savvy Tips for the Unseasoned Traveler

Want to get through airport security faster? Get in and out of baggage claim in a jiff? Spend less, a lot less, on food? Next time you go to board a flight, keep these four tips in mind.