The Globalist

Two age-old questions: What is travel? And why do we do it?

As the primary source of tourists visiting Turkey shifts from Europe to the Middle East, a 150 year-long era comes to a close.

A visit to one of the world’s most magical hotels.

A selection of our favorite Globalist Quizzes from 2014.

Since the mid-20th century, the number of international tourists has grown rapidly.

How is life different for young Chinese, compared with their parents’ upbringing?

The Germans did not have an overseas empire in the 18th century. How did they still become a global force in trade, science, religion and exploration?

What does a long-time New Yorker feel when he heads back to his hometown in Argentina?

How does the market for shark fins help demonstrate Asia’s upwardly mobile status?

What can North America learn from Europe about making air travel cheaper?