The Brief, Baffling Life of an Accidental New York Neighborhood
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What’s in a Name? Why Turkey Is Now Türkiye
afar.com · 4 minTürkiye is the latest country to attempt a rebrand. What motivated the move?
The Backyard Adventurer
beside.media · 8 minAfter a rogue wave nearly killed him off the coast of South Africa, Beau Miles began seeking a different sort of adventure: the kind he could find outside his front door.
The Airline Passenger Rights Everyone Should Know
Lifehacker · 4 minYou should know what you're entitled to the next time you're bumped, delayed, or trapped on the tarmac.
3 Rules for Improving Your Outdoor Photography Skills
Outdoor Life · 3 minAn expensive camera won’t make you a better photographer, but knowing a few key principles on how to properly snap an image will.
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I spent $1,000 for a 45-square-foot bedroom with its own bathroom on a 30-hour Amtrak ride. Take a look inside.
insider.com · 3 minFor full disclosure, Insider paid for the train ticket, in accordance with our reporting standards. Read more: I spent $500 for a 20-square-foot room on a 30-hour Amtrak ride, where no space was left unused. Take a look inside.
Europeans Are Sharing 27 Tourist Traps And Red Flags To Avoid When Traveling To France, Spain, Italy, And More
BuzzFeed · 6 minWhen you're traveling to a new place, it can be difficult to decipher the authentic spots from the tourist traps.
The residential cruise ship offering a 'more affordable' life at sea
CNN · 4 minFor many cruise lovers, living on a ship permanently is a long-held, albeit extremely unrealistic, dream.However, such experiences tend to come with an incredibly high price, which ultimately means that many ardent cruise fans simply can't afford to get on board.
Canada party flight 'idiots' fly home to face music
BBC · 3 minCanadian officials say a group of influencers whose rowdy behaviour on a flight led to their stranding in Mexico have returned home to face an inquiry. In a briefing, a top health official said that 27 had returned and were screened at the airport. Some of the group could face stiff punishments.
Europe’s Most Scenic Train Ride Takes You Places You Didn’t Think a Train Could Go
The Daily Beast · 10 minIt’s a chilly, December morning as I slink into Chur Railway Station in the southeast of Switzerland. Scanning the platforms, I eventually spot it: that trademark red exterior with the curved panoramic windows and the words Bernina Express emblazoned across the side.
You can now drive from Canada to France, so we took a road trip
The Globe and Mail · 5 minIt doesn’t take long to drive around this tiny French territory of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon, but it’s taken what seems like forever to get here.
22 of our favorite travel backpacks to consider before your next trip
CNN · 12 minAs the world slowly reopens and some feel comfortable booking travel again, it’s time to take stock of your travel gear.
Hawaii Is Rethinking Tourism. Here’s What That Means for You
Bloomberg · 1 minBorn and raised in Waikiki, De Fries was appointed president of the Hawaii Tourism Authority in Sept. 2020, when coronavirus shutdowns had the state’s economy reeling but the community and environment thriving. In 2019, the state of 1.5 million people hosted a record 10.
Along Hadrian’s Wall, ancient Rome’s temples, towers, and cults come to life
National Geographic · 7 minHadrian’s Wall once marked the extent of the Roman empire in Britannia. Now it’s a pitstop on the way to Scotland’s capital, Edinburgh, or the country’s largest city, Glasgow. Things have changed over the past two thousand years.
Airlines warn of chaos if 5G mobile service is deployed this week.
The New York Times · 3 minThousands of planes could be grounded because the new internet technology interferes with sensors, the industry reiterated in a letter to federal officials.
Streets ahead? What I’ve learned from my year with an electric car
The Guardian · 5 minThis time last year my partner John and I celebrated purchasing an electric car by driving through London to see the Christmas lights without having to pay congestion or Ulez – ultra-low emission zone – charges.
I tried the bus startup using luxury coaches with motion-canceling seats on a trip from NYC to DC and it was one of the most comfortable travel experience I've had
Business Insider · 9 minHOMEPAGE Subscribe Subscribe Home Travel I took a luxury bus service from New York City to Washington DC for $99, and it was one of the plushest travel experiences I've ever had. The Jet on a cold January morning.
2 of the world's wealthiest countries shoot to the top of 'very high' risk travel list
CNN · 2 minAs Omicron grips the world, the only person enjoying frictionless global travel this Christmas is Santa, thanks to his very well-ventilated sleigh. The Omicron variant is sweeping the globe, wreaking havoc on holiday plans at the eleventh hour.
A 435-mile Walking Route Opened in Canada — and It Comes With Spectacular Views, Seafood Stops, and Charming Small Towns
Travel + Leisure · 3 minAvid hikers have another reason to visit Canada's eastern coast in 2022. Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.), affectionately known as "Canada's Food Island," is inviting travelers to circumnavigate its idyllic shoreline by foot on The Island Walk.
Apps for Travelers Dreaming of Their Next Trip
The New York Times · 7 minYes, there’s turmoil in the travel world right now, but many people are still eager to linger over plans for future journeys. These new online tools will help. While travel is fraught amid the rise of the Omicron variant, people are still dreaming of their next getaway.
6 of the best new European train journeys for 2022
The Guardian · 8 minFor the second December in succession, Europe’s rail operators face an end-of-year balancing act. The 2022 rail schedules came into force across Europe on 12 December, but train companies are unsure whether to shout about bold innovations or hunker down and keep quiet until the pandemic abates.
Partying passengers stuck in Mexico after airlines decline to fly them home
CNN · 2 minSome members of a rowdy group shown dancing, drinking and vaping maskless aboard a flight to Cancun find themselves stranded in Mexico after their return flight to Canada was scrubbed and other airlines have declined to fly them home.
Why do American airlines say 5G networks will ground their planes?
The Economist · 3 minAIRLINE PASSENGERS are familiar with being asked to turn off their phones before take-off. Now, in America at least, the airlines want mobile-phone companies not to turn on their networks in the first place.
The ‘Best Spring Skiing Anywhere’? Try Crete
The New York Times · 13 minThe Greek island has no lifts, no lodges, no trail maps. But for those willing to climb for their turns, it’s got miles of wide-open terrain, dependable spring snow and no crowds.