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39 minutes ago

Hit the road, Jack! Lumberjills chip their way into timber sports

The Lumberjack World Championships attracts thousands of visitors and features competitors from various countries, showcasing traditional timber sports.
The event now includes a significant number of female competitors, challenging traditional gender roles in the lumber industry.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
14 hours ago

Trump's cuts to National Parks are real but many visitors aren't seeing them yet

Tourists lean out windows to snap pictures of the steady stream of melting snow tumbling over a small band of cliffs onto the road ringed by towering high alpine peaks and even bigger waterfalls.
Miscellaneous
#travel-safety
fromCN Traveller
22 hours ago
Travel

Is it safe to travel to Thailand and Cambodia? The latest official advice following the Thai-Cambodian conflict

fromCN Traveller
22 hours ago
Travel

Is it safe to travel to Thailand and Cambodia? The latest official advice following the Thai-Cambodian conflict

#community
#travel
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago
San Francisco

This City Was Just Named California's Most Expensive Tourist Destination-but Here's How to Visit on a Budget

fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago
San Francisco

This City Was Just Named California's Most Expensive Tourist Destination-but Here's How to Visit on a Budget

#concerts
#italy
#protests
#travel-experience
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

53rd Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival (Oct. 18-19)

The journey offers stunning views of seaside farmland, expansive fields of orange, whimsical scarecrows, rustic barns, and inviting pumpkin patches for picking.
LA food
fromTravel + Leisure
2 days ago

Greece Just Added New Fees for Travelers Visiting Its Most Popular Islands-What to Know

The Greek government is now charging a disembarkation fee for travelers heading to the country's islands, impacting costs for cruise passengers who visit popular destinations.
Travel
fromMail Online
2 days ago

'Danger to life' warning issued as diseases detected at holiday spot

Health authorities in Italy reported the first locally acquired cases of dengue and chikungunya, mosquito-borne viruses that were previously imported diseases.
Public health
#economic-impact
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Travel

Travel is big business for the US. Trump's policies are making it more costly and less appealing, just before the FIFA World Cup.

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Travel

Travel is big business for the US. Trump's policies are making it more costly and less appealing, just before the FIFA World Cup.

fromConde Nast Traveler
5 days ago

Panama's Bocas del Toro Is Ready for Its Next Chapter

"Bocas has long had this old-school 1970s Key West vibe, where nothing feels manufactured," says Richard Kiibler, who arrived in 2006 and opened a hostel there a year later.
Travel
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

South Korea mulls allowing individual tours to North Korea as tensions ease

The South Korean government is considering allowing individual tours to North Korea to improve relations and ease tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
US politics
fromianVisits
4 days ago

Horizon 22 tops one million visitors less than two years after it opened

Horizon 22 has attracted an average of 45,500 visitors per month since its launch, reaching one million visitors less than two years after opening.
London
#french-alps
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

A Route 66 ghost town was frozen in time'. Is it on the brink of a comeback?

The Bagdad Cafe glows in the evening light along Route 66 in Newberry Springs, California. Despite its ghost town-like atmosphere, the cafe attracts enthusiastic visitors.
California
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

20 family nature holidays in the UK from kayaking to stargazing and whale watching

Tiree, a small Inner Hebridean island, is renowned for whale watching and marine life, offering visitors unique experiences with its rich feeding grounds.
Travel
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Tourist boat capsizes during a thunderstorm in Vietnam, leaving 34 dead

A boat capsized in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, causing 34 fatalities and leaving eight missing due to strong winds and a sudden thunderstorm.
US news
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

This Calif. city attracts big summer crowds. But what's that smell?

La Jolla Cove was crowded even for a recent Monday afternoon as tourists and locals gathered to take in the San Diego beach's scenic beauty, enjoy water activities and get a look at the sea lions lying around on the beach.
California
#new-york-city
fromThe Local France
6 days ago

ETIAS: Fee for European travel authorisation set to increase to 20

The fee for the EU's ETIAS travel authorization will be €20, not €7, due to inflation and increased operational costs.
Europe news
#immigration
fromwww.standard.co.uk
1 week ago

South London borough backs tourist tax plan to raise millions

The motion for a tourist tax in Southwark aims to raise funds to support local services, with potential revenues exceeding £2 million from visitors to the borough.
London politics
fromCyclingnews
1 week ago

Beauty and beast - How to make Mont Ventoux the best place for a Tour de France trip

Mont Ventoux, towering at 1,913 metres, features legendary weather with winds exceeding 300 kph, making it a critical stage for Tour de France cyclists.
Bicycling
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

As crime surges in Bali, locals are wondering: are the tourists coming here getting worse?'

Bali politician Agung Bagus Pratiksa Linggih noted an influx of long-term budget travelers post-pandemic, stressing that local services struggle to accommodate them.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week ago

The best coolcation destinations in Europe: where to go to beat the heat this summer

Lahemaa in Estonia is not the only destination on this list that has the best hiking weather in the summer. With a maximum temperature of 70 degrees Fahrenheit, visitors can avoid having to plan their outdoor activities-namely, long walks and wildlife-spotting -to avoid the summer heat.
Travel
#germany
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1 week ago

The Dollar Isn't Stretching Like It Used To-And Travelers Are Feeling It | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The U.S. dollar recorded its worst first-half performance in over 50 years, showing a significant drop of 13% against the euro and 6% against the Japanese yen.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

HX Expeditions Partners With Greenlandic Chef so Guests Can Experience Local Ingredients and New Arctic Cuisine on Its Sailings

As a skilled hunter, fisherman, and chef, he brings deep knowledge of local practices and a passion for showcasing what the Arctic has to offer.
Travel
fromFast Company
1 week ago

This viral travel ad for Canada is trying to woo American tourists

The ad is a warm, humorous 30-second ad, but it's also truly an invitation, welcoming back American visitors to the Eastern Townships.
Canada news
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
1 week ago

The Insta-famous lavender field near Croydon visited by people across the world

Driving from the modern built-up streets of Croydon you wouldn't expect to find a 25-acre lavender field just 20 minutes away in a farm in Banstead.
London food
fromTravel 2 Next
1 week ago

20 Things to Do in Manhattan at Night That Prove NYC Really Never Sleeps

Manhattan offers a plethora of iconic attractions, including the Empire State Building, Central Park, and Time Square, ensuring visitors never run out of things to do.
New York City
#spain
fromFortune
1 week ago

The air in the Upper Midwest is so thick, 'if you have a nice pork loin you can hang from a tree, it'll turn into ham'

Much of the Upper Midwest dealt with unhealthy air quality due to drifting smoke from Canadian wildfires, impacting outdoor activities during a prime recreational season.
Canada news
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 week ago

On a Weeklong Trip to India, Tiger Spotting and Conservation Go Hand in Hand

"Dollars that come from tiger safaris must go into the surrounding communities," he said.
Environment
#cultural-heritage
#neuschwanstein
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago
Germany news

Germany updates: Bavarian castles join World Heritage list DW 07/12/2025

UNESCO has added Neuschwanstein and several other Bavarian castles to the World Heritage List.
fromThe Local Germany
1 week ago
Germany news

'Fairytale' Neuschwanstein castle becomes UNESCO heritage site

Neuschwanstein castle and three other royal residences were named World Heritage sites by UNESCO.
fromFortune
1 week ago

Photos: Disney's "Happiest Place on Earth" celebrates 70 years

Disneyland opened its gates on July 17, 1955, welcoming 11,000 invited guests and several thousand more attempting entry with counterfeit tickets.
Los Angeles
#moulin-rouge
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago
Paris food

Paris icon Moulin Rouge windmill turns again after accident DW 07/11/2025

The iconic windmill at the Moulin Rouge resumed operation after a 14-month hiatus due to a wind-related incident.
fromThe Local France
2 weeks ago
France news

Moulin Rouge windmill to turn again in Paris

The Moulin Rouge's iconic windmill is restored and will debut on July 10th with new powered wings.
#real-estate
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
Chicago

Pope Leo XIV's Chicago Hometown Reaches Deal To Buy His Childhood Home Just Days Before It Was Due To Be Sold at Auction

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2 weeks ago
Chicago

Pope Leo XIV's Chicago Hometown Reaches Deal To Buy His Childhood Home Just Days Before It Was Due To Be Sold at Auction

fromwww.thelocal.fr
2 weeks ago

France detains two for parachuting off Eiffel Tower

French law enforcement arrested two men for parachuting off the Eiffel Tower after they were spotted scaling the 330-metre monument wearing balaclavas and carrying parachutes.
France news
#weather
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Met Eireann issues high temperature warning ahead of 30C conditions as mini-heatwave set to send thousands flocking to the coast

fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Miscellaneous

Met Eireann issues high temperature warning ahead of 30C conditions as mini-heatwave set to send thousands flocking to the coast

fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago

36 Hours in Brussels: Things to Do and See

Brussels is home to the largest share of young citizens in the EU, alongside an ambitious pedestrianization project to close streets around Grand-Place.
Travel
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago

Temperatures poised to hit 30C as mini-heatwave to send thousands flocking to the coast

Public health officials are urging people to apply plenty of sunscreen and to check on elderly and vulnerable individuals as temperatures rise.
Miscellaneous
fromTravel + Leisure
2 weeks ago

These Hotels Are The Closest You Can Stay to the 'Love Island USA' Villa in Fiji-and Rooms Start at Just $74 a Night

The newest season of Love Island USA broke streaming records, attracting more than one billion minutes of viewership in its opening week, demonstrating its massive popularity.
Travel
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago

Famous Yosemite viewpoint overrun with rodents on holiday weekend

Ryan Rivers experienced a squirrel bite while resting at the top of Vernal Fall in Yosemite. Afterward, he reclassified it as a nibble upon inspection.
National Football League
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

China's coal heartland fighting for a greener future

Xu Xiaobo, after recently graduating in mechanics, found himself sifting through coal sludge in an underground mine, struggling to adapt to the challenging work environment.
Agriculture
fromLos Angeles Times
2 weeks ago

Earthquake swarms are fueling fear of the 'big one' in Japan

The seismic activity remains dynamic, and that has fueled fears of a megaquake. The temblors have coincided with viral panic stemming from the 2021 reprint of a comic book that many are now interpreting as a clairvoyant prediction of a major earthquake. "The real disaster will come in July 2025," read the cover of manga artist Ryo Tatsuki's "The Future that I Saw."
World news
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
2 weeks ago

broyez and kronental capture french seaside resort as sci-fi mirage at dawn in 'la cite oasis'

Charly Broyez and Laurent Kronental's photography series La Cité Oasis presents La Grande Motte as a dreamlike, symbolically rich coastal city steeped in fiction.
Photography
fromAP News
2 weeks ago

Mexico's president calls march against mass tourism 'xenophobic.' Critics blame government failures

The criticism comes after Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum alleged that Friday's protest was marked by xenophobia, reviving a debate over an influx of Americans in the city.
US politics
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