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Travel November 11

Man who visited 61 countries insists world's 'most feared' places have one unexpected quality

After traveling to more than 60 countries, Swedish explorer Daniel Björnram shared what he’s learned about fear, kindness and the surprising generosity of people around the world.

Travel October 17

Urgent advisory for exotic destination warns of 'criminal gangs' and 'violent crime'

The U.S. State Department issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Madagascar due to rising crime and violent protests there that can turn dangerous without warning.

History October 6

Mystery solved? Researcher challenges long-held theory of what sank Shackleton's Endurance in Antarctic ice

A Finnish professor's recent research shows Sir Ernest Shackleton's legendary ship Endurance was poorly designed for Antarctic conditions, despite its indestructible reputation.

Nashville October 6

Nashville skydiving instructor dead after falling without parachute

Tennessee skydiving instructor died during a tandem jump after becoming separated from his student, who survived after being rescued from a tree.

Travel September 30

World's tallest bridge cuts 2-hour mountain trip to just 2 minutes: See the jaw-dropping photos

The world's tallest bridge opened in China's Guizhou Province, stretching nearly 10,000 feet across the Huajiang Canyon and hanging 2,050 feet above the river.

Travel August 13

American teen pilot detained in Antarctica while raising money for cancer on solo trip

Teenager Ethan Guo's record-breaking solo flight around the world was halted in Antarctica, where he faces charges for landing without authorization from Chilean officials.

Air Force August 6

Three Americans evacuated from Antarctica after medical emergency at research station

The New Zealand air force completed a high-risk medical evacuation of three Americans from Antarctica in freezing temperatures and total darkness on ice runway.

Travel August 2

Mountain cleanup yields 780 pounds of lost items and strange finds in popular resort town

An annual cleanup at Breckenridge Ski Resort in Colorado yielded 780 pounds of trash and unexpected items like a hamburger flipper, vape cartridges and an iPod Nano.

Travel August 2

Man built a country with just 400 citizens, says it all began as 'an experiment'

The Free Republic of Verdis claims 400 citizens and operates with its own government, flag, and currency on unclaimed forest land along the Danube River

Travel July 27

Man throws darts at world map, visits whichever country he hits: 'Are you crazy?'

Random dart throws have taken Sorin Mihailovici, a Canadian man, to Indonesia, the North Pole and dozens of other locations since 2012. He's turned spontaneous travel into an Amazon Prime show.

Travel July 26

Man discovers 'ghost town' full of empty, eerie hotels: 'Like a time capsule'

Abandoned since Japan's 1990s economic crash, Kinugawa Onsen's forgotten hotels remain preserved with untouched lobbies, traditional baths and arcade machines, one man discovered.