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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The five most expensive hotel rooms in Brazil

Hotel prices in Brazil are some of the fastest growing in the world according to a recent survey. With international events on the horizon such as the FIFA World Cup in 2014 and the Olympic Games in 2016, room rates are set to rise even further over the next few years. Here is a look at the five most expensive hotel rooms in the country.

10 little-known dream islands

1. Fakarava, French Polynesia

Overshadowed in popularity by neighbors Tahiti, Bora Bora, and Moorea, Fakarava a pristine Polynesian island enveloped by a coral reef and blue lagoon waters is so remote, it's not even found on most maps.

World’s scariest airport runways

Ranging from short landing strips to interesting structures, the next time you’re at any one of these airports, keep an eye out...you’ll be surprised by what you see. How different can a long stretch of tarmac be? We’ll show you.

1. Princess Juliana International Airport, Saint Martin - Eastern Caribbean

10 great places for a last blast of summer

Summer. Of all four seasons, she’s got the most personality and the brightest enthusiasm. She throws wicked parties and sports a stellar wardrobe. It’s no wonder that in late August, many of us feel the need to send her off with a worthy, last hurrah. Pack the cooler, grab a leash for Fido and don’t forget your sunglasses – Yahoo Travel has rounded up best spots to soak up the last drops of that dip-in-the-pool, sand-in-your-hair, charcoal-on-the-grill goodness that is an American summer.

1. Pismo Beach, Calif.

How to save money on hotel rooms

When we sat down to chat with New York Times' Frugal Traveler, Seth Kugel, this week, it was clear he had a lot to say on one of his largest expenses: hotel stays. Though he's typically tasked with finding frugal ways to explore far-off destinations, Kugel says it takes a lot more work than plucking a $5/night hostel out of a guidebook.

6 of the world's most dangerous roads

Regardless how "streetwise" you are at home, "streetwise" means something very different when the streets you're traveling are unlit or risky ribbons of roads, clinging to a cliff top. In many parts of the world, roads are poorly maintained and you'll have to share the lane with beasts, bikes, and abandoned vehicles. Even here in America, there are places where drivers should pay extra attention to the road.

10 highlights of San Francisco

Spontaneity is the only law obeyed without question in San Francisco. No one can commit to a date next week, but everyone suddenly shows up when there’s a war that needs protesting or someone’s handing out free cupcakes at same-sex weddings in City Hall. San Francisco’s stratospheric booms and breakneck busts aren’t for the weak of heart, but as anyone who’s clung onto the side of a cable car will tell you, this town gives one hell of a ride. Here are the top ten highlights of San Francisco.