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East Asian City Break Index
The best and most affordable city breaks in East Asia
Ideas, stories, and tips all in one place.
The best and most affordable city breaks in East Asia
Which European capitals have the best metro systems?
The best European cities for a 24-hour break revealed
The best airports for visiting the city center quickly in the USA, Europe and Asia.
Bounce is proud to be partnering with the iconic Chancellor Hotel of San Francisco to provide bag storage for any non-guests in the city. Storage must be booked through the Bounce app or website.
The most recommended destinations for Gen-Z tourists to visit
The world’s best beach clubs
The most popular destinations and travel influencers on TikTok
Bounce compiled a list of 11 summer festivals across the U.S. to see and do on your next vacation.
Airbnb is a fantastic way to explore the world. Whether you're traveling for a vacation or you're in a new city on a business trip, Airbnb and similar accommodation rental businesses provide you with the freedom of location that hotels often don't. There's just one problem with this type of accommodation: luggage storage.
We've all been in that tricky position. You've booked a vacation, but your hotel check-in time is hours and hours later than the time that your flight lands, or there's a ton of time for you to wait after check out before it's time to head back to the airport. You don't want to waste a moment of your trip because you're watching over your suitcases, so the question is - how can you make the most of hotel luggage storage?
Bounce dug into the growing popularity of bleisure travel.
Luggage storage app Bounce examined flight data from the Department of Transportation to find the most popular destinations from major U.S. airports in 2021.
To discover destinations with great tours, Bounce studied Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data to see which metros employ the most guides.
The Bounce platform has partnered with dozens of trusted hotels and local businesses throughout NYC to allow you to safely store your luggage in designated lockers near the most popular destinations in the Big Apple.
Whether you’re looking for luggage lockers near Union Station or across the city near the O’Hare Airport (ORD), the Bounce platform is your go-to resource for luggage lockers in Chicago.
2024’s best cruise lines and destinations
The vision for Bounce has always been massive and that’s what kept our excitement up no matter what came our way. Today, I’m excited to share that Bounce has raised a $12m Series A round led by Andrew Chen at Andreessen Horowitz.
Sprawling beaches, rich cultures and untouched pockets of wilderness are just a few alluring characteristics of the best islands in the world. But which islands can be crowned the best to visit in 2024?
The best destinations for a wedding abroad
Which airports will ease you into a relaxing break and which will cause so much stress you’ll need another holiday?
The best suitcase brands for 2024
The best hidden gem attractions across the US and the UK
Bounce partners for Package Receiving Service
Where are UK tourists planning to jet to in 2024?
What would famous landmarks look like if they were based on the style of popular local artists?
Together, we'll help more travelers enjoy their getaway, hands-free!
The most popular train stations for travelers in Europe in 2024
The highly-rated city destinations that fly under the radar
The most picturesque national parks on social media
Pinterest is the perfect place to discover new travel destinations. But which destinations have been trending on the platform in the last twelve months?
The best countries to visit when traveling solo
The hottest travel destinations according to TikTok
Bounce explores the ways inflation is affecting short-term vacation rentals in the U.S. and predicts what 2023 may look like for travelers.
The world’s most affordable city breaks City breaks are the ideal quick getaway and a chance to take in the very best culture, food, nightlife, and shopping that somewhere has to offer in the space of just a couple of days.
The US airports with the longest & shortest TSA lines
The best European destinations for a short break
With travelers keen to travel post-pandemic, airlines are struggling to adjust. Bounce reviewed news announcements from major U.S. airlines on cuts and cancellations from major carriers.
Bounce collected data from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics to determine how much airlines made from baggage fees in 2021.
Many people love the experience of trying new things, which is especially true with wine. From vineyard tours and wine tastings to enjoying new blends created by innovative winemakers, the world of wine holds endless possibilities to explore.
To get an up-to-date view of the travel world on TikTok in 2022, we’ve taken a fresh look at the top destinations and travel influencers on the platform to reveal which are this year’s most popular.
The cheapest months and days to visit the world’s top travel destinations.
Naming your baby is an incredibly personal decision that will literally last a lifetime. Which travel baby names are becoming the most popular? And which locations around the world are increasingly common to find written on a birth certificate? Well, we conducted a study to find out the most popular names between 2000-2020!
Ready to book that much-anticipated vacation? Bounce helps you find flight deals and details what trends are causing flight prices to decline.
The best-loved landmarks around the world
Europe’s most eco-friendly city destinations to visit
Your choice of an airline can have a significant impact on your overall flight experience. That’s why we have revealed the best and worst international and domestic airlines for flying in and out of the US for 2022.
Bounce collected information from Air Travel Consumer Reports for the first quarter of 2022 to rank airlines based on how often they mishandle wheelchairs and scooters.
Bounce searched for some of the most interesting and unique attractions found in airports around the world.
The best airports for pre-flight experience in Europe
Many of us plan holidays based on the seasons, be it a hot beach destination for summer or a snowy event-packed holiday for winter. But which cities are the best to visit during each season?
Bounce analyzed what employment in the airline industry could look like in the coming years, while touching on the lingering impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Europe is home to world-renowned art, historic heritage, and fascinating cultures. But when it comes to cultural offerings; theatres, museums, music venues, and libraries, which European cities have the most on offer, and which can be crowned Europe’s cultural capital?
Bounce compiled a list of travel tips for the holiday season using data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics and the Department of Transportation.
To help alleviate travel stress, Bounce researched some of the best recommendations for maintaining wellness while on the road.
The airports where the most arrests occur and the most common offenses.
The best countries for snorkeling around the world
The world’s most beautiful sunset destinations for 2023
Bounce compiled a list of eight ways to prepare for holiday travel with a pet using information from various sources.
Bounce compared 10 of the longest commercial flights with nonstop service using data from Air Miles Calculator, airline websites, and news reports.
The best airports for pre-flight experience in Europe
The world’s most affordable city breaks in 2023
The best destinations for a party holiday in Europe
The airlines most likely to bump you from a flight
The best European cities for a festive city break
Which US airports have the longest & shortest wait times?
Budget-friendly beach destinations for fun in the sun
The most popular baby names inspired by travel
The most romantic city breaks in the UK and around the world
The most and least affordable destinations for hotels & Airbnbs
Often one of the most popular areas of a country to visit is the capital city, due to it being a hub for tourist activities, sightseeing, and amenities within a nation. To determine which of the world’s capital cities is the best to visit for a holiday, numerous different factors have been taken into consideration to create a ranking for 69 of the most developed capitals in the world.
Traveling can be hard on the environment. Bounce compiled five simple ways for the modern traveler to engage in food sustainability.
The world’s most beautiful sunset destinations
In honor of Women’s History Month, Bounce explored a range of locations people can visit to celebrate and learn about influential women from U.S. history.
The most popular cities and countries for vacations this year
Bounce assembled a list of first-rate tips for making travel plans with an extra-large group.
Bounce rounded up some classic flicks that involve holiday travel.
The friendliest places to visit across Europe
Bounce has compiled a list of how the remote work culture is affecting winter travel from sources such as The New York Times,The Washington Post, and Bloomberg.
Bounce compiled a list of 9 of the most unusual things TSA has taken away from passengers getting ready to board an airplane.
Using research from across the internet, Bounce dug into the details behind America's cultural struggles with taking time off from work.
The best global city destinations for music lovers in 2023
The best-loved landmarks around the world for 2023
The best domestic and international airlines in the US
Discover the world's best destinations for wine lovers, from Portugal's diverse grape varieties and Moldova's centuries-old winemaking history to Italy's renowned regions like Tuscany and Veneto, offering a remarkable array of wines that embody centuries of craftsmanship and passion.
The best European city destinations to visit while interrailing
The most romantic locations around the world for a honeymoon
Which countries are the safest and most welcoming for female travelers in 2023?
The most popular beaches on TikTok and Instagram
Rooting for the home team is fine, but flying to one of these cities that Bounce identified as being close to major sports venues can be a memorable treat.
Business travel is making a comeback, and that can come with a lot of stress. Bounce put together a list of ways to relieve some of the most stressful aspects of traveling for work.
Staying in a relaxing and luxurious hotel can make all the difference between a good vacation and a great one. Popular hotel chains like Hilton and Marriott can be found in world-class cities across the globe, but which is the best hotel brand to stay at?
If you want your next vacation to really do some good to the local economy, where should you go? To find out, we’ve highlighted the countries where money from tourism makes up the greatest share of the local GDP (gross domestic product), as well as which receive the most money overall from visitors.
Travelling, getting packages and storing them
Constant Frustration with missed and stolen Packages
NYC Challenge: Receiving Packages for Multiple Apartments
Language Barrier: Receiving Packages in a New Country
The Bounce luggage storage app will connect you with the top short-term storage facilities around the world. Book luggage storage in three simple steps with the Bounce luggage storage app.
The cheapest and most expensive times to travel to the world’s top destinations
The best airports and airlines for traveling in comfort
There are lots of reasons you may not want to receive packages at home. Perhaps you’re gift shopping and don’t want the people you live with to know what you’re ordering. Maybe there’s no one home during the day to safely receive the package. Maybe you live in a walk-up apartment that won’t hold deliveries for you. Or maybe it’s just more convenient for you to pick up your deliveries elsewhere and bring them home yourself.
Sooner or later, everyone comes to New York. New York City may not be the capital of the state that shares its name, but it is the national capital of finance, fashion, art, and so many other facets of life. In fact, if anywhere could claim to be the capital of the entire world, it would be here.
Discover the world's best five-star hotels
For most, a few photos are enough to remember their travels, but what about those who take it a step further and get a permanent reminder in the form of a tattoo?
According to SafeWise, a whopping 260 million packages were stolen in America over the last year alone. Luckily, there are a few things that you can do to protect your packages from being stolen. Check out our guide to beat porch piracy prevent package theft.
There are so many reasons to buy local. Whether you want to support local artisans at the Christmas markets or find unique items made in the local community, shopping local is a great way to buy thoughtful, sustainable, and interesting gifts this holiday season.
Which European cities are the best for culinary connoisseurs?
You eagerly await the arrival of a long-awaited package, but when the delivery notification arrives, you find an empty doorstep. Distressed, you contemplate the implications: a missed birthday surprise, financial concerns, and the sinking feeling of uncertainty. The anticipation that once brought excitement now leaves you longing for answers and resolution.
Calling all New York City residents! We have to know… How many times have you missed a package delivery because you weren’t home? How often have you wished you had a doorman to collect your deliveries for you? It’s probably happened more often than you’d like to admit. And the truth is, it’s frustrating.
We’re going to launch a new city every single Friday for the rest of the year.
I just crossed a very unusual personal milestone: I have now lived in the same city for 1 year straight, literally for the first time in my adult life. Somehow, this hasn't happened to me in more than a decade.
Imagine being able to buy whatever you want without anyone knowing what you purchased— it’s just between you and the seller. The products are delivered to you with complete confidentiality. If this seems appealing to you, then you should consider discreet shipping.
During your stay in New York City, the last thing you probably want to do is to drag your luggage through the busy city streets. But what are you supposed to do when you’ve had to check out of your hotel or apartment rental and you still have hours before it’s time to catch that plane out of town?
I’ve traveled extensively—to be precise, I've visited 50 countries and spent three years living abroad. The best part? I was able to do so at an incredibly low cost.
Although locked mailboxes have many pros such as being more secure, private, and occasionally receiving mail quicker than a residential address, they also have several limitations like the fact that you need to have a permanent street address to have one, you'll have to go select one, and you can only get packages from certain carriers.
Are you somebody who likes to travel a lot? If so, you might know about eSIM cards, and if not then you definitely should.
But which nations are the safest for women looking to travel? To find out, Bounce has analyzed over 30 countries around the world on eight factors, covering things such as violence towards women, as well as wider gender equality indicators.
To find the best vacation destinations for families with children, we ranked the world’s most popular cities based on factors such as child-friendliness, weather, safety, and affordability. We also ranked the best family getaways in the US, UK, Spain, and Portugal.
We've ranked the world’s best airports and airlines for business class travelers based on reviews, reliability, destinations served, and lounges available.
Bounce Plans To Put $3 Million Into Small Businesses’ Pockets By The End Of Summer 2022
We’ve analyzed the experiences of passengers, airline punctuality and baggage allowance to reveal the best airlines in the US.
The most popular travel destinations on TikTok
We’re really excited to announce a new partnership between Bounce and REAJ Hostelling International Spain, beginning February 2022.
Small business owners - especially those who own brick-and-mortar local businesses - are also some of the most creative and innovative people out there when it comes to making ends meet and growing their businesses. Bounce has dug deep into what small brick-and-mortar businesses are doing today to earn extra revenue and attract new customers in a fast-changing business environment.
Where is the best place to visit on a gap year? By compiling data for numerous factors from countries across the globe, the most popular gap year destinations have been revealed.
If you’re looking to head away on vacation but are unable to spend a week or two traveling abroad, whether that’s due to work commitments or perhaps COVID restrictions, the idea of taking a short city break right here in the US is an increasingly popular choice.
From the tropical white sands of the Caribbean to the golden strands of Australia, and dramatic north Atlantic coves, beaches come in all shapes and sizes. But which beach destinations are the best in the world for a vacation?
The best countries to visit when traveling alone
San Francisco is one of the most iconic cities in the United States, if not the world, and it's not hard to see why. Blessed with a stunning location on the California coast, known as the San Francisco Bay Area, the city has been a destination for immigrants since it was founded.
Are you planning a trip to New York City? If so, you’re likely trying to figure out what you’ll do during your stay. You might be looking into some of the great sightseeing tours or planning to head to some of the city’s most popular destinations.
Thinking about taking a trip to Porto or already have one planned (!) and are looking for what to do there? Well we've put together a list of our recommended 10 (of many) things to do in Porto, Portugal. Check it out!
As an avid traveler (I’m nearing my goal of hitting 50 countries and all 50 states before I turn 30), I've refined a pretty good approach to exploring a new city and finding the best it has to offer.
As exciting as a visit to New York City is, there are a dozen petty annoyances that can put a damper on your day. Avoid as many of them as possible with this list.
Autumn in New York isn't just a horrible movie with Richard Gere and Winona Ryder, it's also the greatest time of year in the greatest city in the world. There's a chill in the air. New Yorkers take deeper breaths when they step outside their front doors. Hipsters pair jorts with a flannel shirt, for warmth. The restaurants have run out of rosé. FALL IS ALMOST HERE!
New York City is one of the food and drink capitals of the world. It’s prime territory to explore niche fare and libations, whether devised by theme, culture, dietary preference, and so much more.
Aleks and I started Bounce a year ago with the vision of transforming how people live and get around with their things in cities. Collectively, we’ve lived in 15 cities and traveled to 60+ countries and don’t own very much. From our experiences, we know how much your things can hold you back and that has inspired Bounce. We fundamentally believe people spend far too much time planning their lives and planning their days around the things that they own.
So you are heading to Lisbon, Portugal and you are not sure what to do. Check out 10 (of many) things to see in Lisbon, Portugal!
By now, I suspect you know the drill for protecting yourself and your loved ones against this notorious new thing on the news called coronavirus. You’re washing your hands dozens of times per day. You’re keeping an overly polite distance from strangers and acquaintances. You’re making sure that your food and drinks are as uncontaminated as possible.
It was the afternoon during a very odd week for me in New York City. I'd just split up with my business partner, leaving a company I'd co-founded.
Thinking about taking a trip to Lagos or already have one planned (!) and are looking for what to do there? Well we've put together a list of our recommended 5 (of many) things to do in Lagos, Portugal. Check it out!
Bora Bora is one of the most desired destinations in the world. For many, it seems impossible to ever have the opportunity to visit. Check out these travel tips to help you plan your trip to reduce your overall visit costs and have the best possible experience.
Heading to Reykjavik and need some Iceland travel tips? See the 10 Things to do in Reykjavik!
Whether you’re a frequent flyer or you just take the occasional vacation away, it’s important to choose the right luggage for your adventure.
Traveling for business can be pretty fun. There’s the excitement of going somewhere different and new experiences. And of course, there’s the fact that you’ll get out of the same old office you’re used to going to every day. However, what’s not so great about traveling? Packing.
A while back, I tried a bold experiment: traveling to a new country with no luggage. And I mean, actually no luggage, just the clothes I was wearing and the things in my pockets.
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