Flying for Thanksgiving? Avoid these routes.

View this email in your browser Hello! To those in the US, happy Veteran's Day.  For the rest of you... yikes, it's Monday.  Think of it this way, though: you're safely reading the Matador Newsletter, and you aren't in Tonga where a volcanic eruption sank an island and created a new one.  Scary.  We have a couple of really cool suggestions if you're planning to be in southern Europe soon.  First off, Trieste is the most amazing Italian town you weren't planning to visit.  You probably were planning to get to the Acropolis, though, so we give you tips on how to make it work. For budding art critics, it's probably best to start at the very beginning.  But first... NEWS The worst airports and routes to fly this Thanksgiving Thanksgiving is one of the busiest times of the year when it comes to travel, and unfortunately, it's usually not all smooth sailing. Between delays, cancellations, and airport traffic, your holiday can go downhill in a hurry. You won't always be able to avoid the most aggravating pitfalls of Thanksgiving travel, but you can do your best to minimize your frustrations. AirHelp, a passenger rights organization, conducted a study that looked at data from Thanksgiving 2018 to help travelers know what to expect this year. ROUTES TO AVOID LATEST ARTICLES ARCHAEOLOGY 7 places to see prehistoric art around the world FOOD + DRINK 24 hours inside the Fukuoka Ramen Stadium TRIP PLANNING How to make the most of your one-day visit to the Acropolis CULTURE Trieste is the coolest Italian city you've never thought of visiting NEWS Volcanic eruption in Tonga sinks an entire island, creates a new one FOOD + DRINK The hippest restaurants in Lisbon's Príncipe Real neighborhood MATADOR CITY GUIDE TRIP PLANNING The Ultimate Guide to Philadelphia If you've only seen Philadelphia through social media, you might think the city is nothing but rowdy fans and demonic mascot memes. But beyond that eccentric reputation, you'll find a city full of young people, artists, and immigrants, with dozens of different neighborhoods that all share a passion for their city. As the first city in the United States to be recognized as a World Heritage City, it's the perfect destination for history buffs or anyone who enjoys a leisurely stroll along cobblestone streets. Art is everywhere in Philadelphia, with murals and sculptures on almost every street corner, and there's plenty of parks and rivers for nature lovers. There's always something to do at night, whether it's an outdoor dance party, punk rock drag show, or library-themed lounge. Whether you want to shop at the quirky and hip South Street, go to the biggest Fourth of July party in the country, or visit a museum with a skull collection, you'll find it in Philly. EXPLORE PHILADELPHIA ADVENTURE Operation Skate Tijuana When GRLSWIRL, a female skate community, brings 100 skateboards to migrant refugee children in Tijuana, the harsh reality pauses for a little while and kids get to be kids again. WATCH THE FILM FOLLOW US AND FIND YOUR NEXT #TRAVELSTOKE Copyright © 2019 Matador Network, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at our website. Our mailing address is: Matador Network PO Box 7775 #40021 San Francisco, CA 94120 Add us to your address book Need to change something? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from our newsletter. We'll be here when you need us!