Travel Booking and Review Sites Changed for COVID. Here’s How to Use Them.  Popular sites for reviews, guidance, and travel booking have adapted, adding COVID-19 details so users can make decisions based on safety measures as well as feedback from fellow customers. From The Washington Post, here’s how four sites — Google, Tripadvisor, Yelp and Expedia — have changed.

10 Best Stargazing Destinations in the World  There’s nothing quite like looking up into an expansive night sky dotted with shooting stars, planets, and constellations. These spectacular stargazing spots compiled by AFAR Magazine offer visitors opportunities to learn more about the universe and reconnect with the incredible planet we all call home. From Utah to Namibia, here are some of the world’s best places for stargazing.

The Outbound Collective App  The Outbound allows you to find amazing local adventures, wherever you are in the world. Whether you’re looking for something to do this weekend or planning a backpacking trip abroad, the Outbound app will help you find local spots and get inspired with travel stories, tips, gear, and destinations — all powered by a community of travelers. Available to download free for Android and iOS.

Rick Steves on the Return of Travel and Why It Matters  The travel writer and TV personality is back in Europe, planning itineraries for next year. Travel, he says, can help us understand the world. In this interview with Paige McClanahan of The New York Times, he talks about why he doesn’t count the number of countries he’s visited, why his tour company will require vaccinations, and why a world without travel would be a more dangerous place.

Taking a Road Trip? Here's How to Get Roadside Assistance When Driving Far Away from Home With driving vacations surging in popularity and even more in store for the upcoming holiday travel season, you want to be sure you know how to get help if your vehicle breaks down. Christopher Elliott lays out the range of options for roadside assistance.