The 'Iceberg Capital of the World' Is 4 Hours From New York City—and It Has Northern Lights and Stunning Arctic Views

Ilulissat, Greenland is famous for its massive icebergs and Arctic adventures—and it’s now easier than ever to get there.

Why Washington, D.C., the U.S. capital, won’t host 2026 World Cup matches

The U.S. capital city will sit out the World Cup next summer despite having a rich history with soccer in America. Here's how ...

The making of the 2026 World Cup schedule: Simulations, an all-nighter and a giant ‘puzzle’

There was a myriad of issues for the World Cup schedulers to cope with - The Athletic was given an insight into how fixtures ...

Visiting Vientiane, the world’s youngest Communist capital

As Vientiane marks 50 years as the capital of the Lao People’s Republic, here’s what it’s like to live in the laid-back Southeast Asian city now rising as a travel destination.