Opheli Garcia Lawler

Read the latest articles by Opheli Garcia Lawler at Thrillist

Staff Writer

Nation

 Yevhenii Chulovskyi/Shutterstock

News

Icelandair just made it even easier for people in Detroit and surrounding cities to get to Reykjavik.

Icelandair Just Launched Direct Flights to Europe from a New U.S. City

Courtesy of Amtrak

If you've ever traveled to other parts of the world, you may notice it's a bit easier to get around.

Here's Where High Speed Trains Are Expanding in the U.S.

via TikTok

No matter how much you've planned your trip, there is one 24-hour period in which all the preparation, Excel sheets, and careful research fly out the window, and chaos descends.

The Day Before Your Vacation Is a Lawless Time Where Chaos Reigns

Sharkshock/Shutterstock

Memorial Day is literally days away (as opposed to the "days away" it was a few weeks ago, when you first realized you hadn't made any travel plans yet).

These Are the Best and Worst Airports to Fly from for Memorial Day

Taylor Hill/Getty Images for Governors Ball

Your 2023 music festival options are ample and all over the United States.

Here Are the Lineups for This Year's Biggest Music Festivals

Pikachu Ink/Shutterstock

Soon, you’ll be able to fly directly into the gorgeous hotspot destination that is Tulum, Mexico.

It's About to Get Much, Much Easier to Get to Tulum

Radowitz/Shutterstock

A little anecdote: one time, I was trying to leave Florence, Italy to get to Athens, Greece.

Everything You Need to Know About the European Travel Strikes

lunamarina/Shutterstock

Even though airfare is up compared to last summer, some of us are skipping going out to restaurants and even cutting back on groceries in order to afford traveling this summer.

The Popular U.S. Destinations Where Airfare Hasn't Soared This Summer

FreeProd33/Shutterstock

Wine is often called the nectar of the gods, and while I don't fancy myself an expert on celestial beverages, a crisp glass of Argentine Malbec on a cool summer evening certainly does taste like heaven.

The Best Destinations for Your Next Wine Vacation, Ranked

Courtesy of MOB - GoldenPass

Here's a fun fact: Shania Twain lives on Lake Geneva in Switzerland, where she owns a home with a beautiful garden.

Switzerland's Shania Twain Train Is About to Drastically Expand Service

John Shearer/TAS23/Getty Images

For Taylor Swift's third night performing in Philadelphia, my friends and I slowly waded into an incredibly crowded SEPTA train, packed in with hundreds of other people covered in glitter, sparkles, and bedazzled cowboy hats.

If Your Hotel Is More Expensive This Summer, Taylor Swift Might Be to Blame

San Francisco

Courtesy of Napa Valley Wine Train

If you’ve ever wanted to take a wine tour through Napa Valley but didn’t want to deal with the fiasco of trying to coordinate taxis or a designated driver, consider booking a Napa Valley Wine Train trip.

Opheli Garcia Lawler

Latest Posts From Opheli

Icelandair Just Launched Direct Flights to Europe from a New U.S. City

The low-cost Icelandic airline now flies out of 13 U.S. cities.

Here's Where High Speed Trains Are Expanding in the U.S.

We may be behind the rest of the world but we're (slowly) catching up.

The Day Before Your Vacation Is a Lawless Time Where Chaos Reigns

Money, time, and sense all go out the window, as TikTok creators keep reminding us.

These Are the Best and Worst Airports to Fly from for Memorial Day

Federal data shows which airports and airlines are the most delay-prone this holiday weekend.

Here Are the Lineups for This Year's Biggest Music Festivals

From Coachella to Lollapalooza, this is where your favorite artists will be performing this summer.

It's About to Get Much, Much Easier to Get to Tulum

Its brand new international airport will be ready for travelers by the year's end.

Everything You Need to Know About the European Travel Strikes

The labor movement can't be stopped, but your plans might be.

The Popular U.S. Destinations Where Airfare Hasn't Soared This Summer

The start of summer is right around the corner but there's still time to plan an affordable vacation.

The Best Destinations for Your Next Wine Vacation, Ranked

A new study just named the world's best wine regions and vineyards.

Switzerland's Shania Twain Train Is About to Drastically Expand Service

The high-tech, high-speed scenic train is expanding service this summer.

If Your Hotel Is More Expensive This Summer, Taylor Swift Might Be to Blame

The Eras Tour is bringing a wave of extremely high nightly fees and sold-out hotels.

You Can, and Should, Book the Napa Valley Wine Train Right Now

Take a breathtaking tour through vineyards.