Extreme Travel - Page 43

October 24, 2017

94-year-old woman goes skydiving for birthday: 'I better do it now'

Eila Campbell, a 94-year-old woman from Williamsport, Penn., celebrated her recent birthday by jumping out of a plane.

October 19, 2017

Delta passenger claims edible marijuana made him punch flight attendant

Joseph Daniel Hudek IV has issued an excuse for why he lost control on a Delta flight this summer: He was high.

October 19, 2017

NHL player Jiri Hudler accused of asking flight attendant for cocaine, trying to urinate on food cart

Former NHL player Jiri Hudler wasn't behaving himself on a recent flight, according to a report from a Czech newspaper.

October 12, 2017

Glass bridge in China looks like it's shattering under tourists' feet

Glass sky bridges always test people’s threshold for how much they can stand looking down at jaw-dropping heights, but this one is REALLY pushing it.

October 9, 2017

The 'Devil’s Swimming Pool' on the edge of Victoria Falls is for adrenaline junkies only

Victoria Falls , without question, should be on every serious traveler’s bucket list — especially adrenaline junkies.

October 6, 2017

YouTube removes ad for prostitute-filled 'Sex Island' getaway in Colombia

A Colombian resort which is currently promoting a prostitute-filled “sex island experience” has had its steamy promotional video yanked from YouTube.

September 27, 2017

Southwest flight redirected after fight breaks out between Austin and Chicago

A flight attendant separated the brawlers, but one reached over and punched the other man in the face, says a witness.

September 27, 2017

Train passenger found guilty of assault after stuffing cash in man’s mouth

Leslie Gilmer was also ordered to pay a hefty fine.

September 26, 2017

Pilot lands plane ‘blind’ after hail destroys nose and windshield of aircraft

Capt. Alexander Akopov is being hailed as a hero after making a difficult landing.

September 26, 2017

World's longest pedestrian suspension bridge opens in Switzerland, looks terrifying

Spanning some 1,621 feet, the Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge offers unparalleled views of the Swiss Alps.