Lately, each passing year feels like an entirely new era of travel as trends shift with the speed of a centrifuge.<\/p>\n
A decade ago, independent media recommendations were made after unearthing new, cool things all over the world and bringing them to light. Today, it is just as much about testing all the things everyone on social media is buzzing about and determining whether they pass the sniff test in real life.<\/p>\n
Reflecting on it all, here is a report on the state of travel now, packed with of-the-moment tricks that will elevate your 2026 holidays.<\/p>\n
1. Put board, card and table games on your to-do list to meet locals<\/h3>\nOver the past few years, running clubs have provided a reliable way to feel social while on the road. Now we are heading back indoors \u2026 to play mahjong. The tile game<\/span> has taken off as the \u201cit\u201d pastime all over the United States and beyond.<\/div>\n\n\n![](\"https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi\/qpYF-xmNMew\/maxresdefault.jpg\"\/)
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