Blue might be a soothing color, but there are a few other reasons so many airlines opt for the shade when selecting their seat fabric.

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From the inquisition chair to the heretic's fork, the artifacts on display at the Torture Museum in Amsterdam are hard to look at.
The Mobile Passport app is teaming up with RushMyPassport to deliver you a fresh passport without all the hassle and confusion.
Waze is making driving safety even easier with a feature that shows you (and lets you report) dangerous and icy roads.
Traveling during the holidays can be a hassle, and airport security restrictions don’t make things any easier. Luckily, the TSA has compiled a list of tips for making your airport experience as seamless as possible.
If you don't want your flight home for the holidays to be delayed, these are the airports and airlines you should avoid.
Public USB ports could be an easy way for hackers to steal your device’s passwords and other important data.
Looking for your next travel destination? This list will help you narrow down your search for best vacation spots.
At Snowcat Ridge in Dade City, Florida, guests will tube down a giant slope, build snowmen in a play dome, and sip cocoa by a bonfire.
If you aren't too protective of your privacy, you can save money by staying at the Asahi Ryokan in Fukuoka, Japan. Nearly everything you do in the hotel's $1 room is livestreamed to YouTube.
Want to increase your chances of getting on the right flight home for the holidays? Be aware of the airlines that are notorious for bumping passengers.
The screw pile lighthouse in Key West, Florida, was built to withstand the hurricanes that regularly batter the region.
The "Harry Potter Fan’s Magical Tiny House of Wizarding" on Airbnb fits all the magic of Hogwarts into a space that's slightly bigger than Harry's cupboard under the stairs.
There's a new reason to get to the airport early—LiLou the therapy pig is comforting anxious travelers at San Francisco International Airport.
In 2018, Americans took about 1.8 billion trips for leisure purposes alone. But what types of attractions do they visit during those trips?
Each fall, millions of migrating monarchs return to Mexico to wait out winter. The gathering makes Woodstock look like a business conference. Here’s how they get there.
From the farthest reaches of the Pacific Ocean to upstate New York, these nine islands have been abandoned to the elements.
The historic Indiana home where Bob Ross filmed his hit series 'The Joy of Painting' will be transformed into an exhibit dedicated to the artist.
Nagoro, Japan, is home to less than 30 human residents, but hundreds of creepy, life-sized dolls, called kakashi, populate the town.
The beloved star of 'Parts Unknown' dedicated his life to sharing the stories of others. Soon, we’ll get to know his.
It all started on November 1, 1919, when the residents of Anoka, Minnesota, woke up to an epic prank.
Uluru, formerly known as Ayers Rock, is a sacred site to the Anangu people. As of Saturday, it will be permanently closed to tourists looking to climb it.