General Travel News - Page 104

August 3

Ancient Christian church reveals mysterious 1,600-year-old warning to nonbelievers: 'Only the righteous'

Archaeologists in Turkey recently uncovered an inscription near the entrance of a fifth-century Christian church in ancient Olympus. It has a message not seen in over 1,000 years.

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.

August 2

Staff from Colorado's Breckenridge Ski Resort collect 780 pounds of trash in mountain cleanup effort

Breckenridge Ski Resort staff removed 780 pounds of trash during the location's annual cleanup, finding unusual items including a message in a bottle and outdated electronics.

August 2

The best food to be found at US airports, according to frequent travelers

Travel experts say airport food offerings have improved lately, with restaurants from New York City to Dallas to Portland offering local favorites and reasonable prices.

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

August 2

Sha'Carri Richardson arrested for alleged assault of boyfriend days before US championships

U.S. Olympian Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested after an alleged altercation with boyfriend Christian Coleman at Seattle airport earlier this week.

August 1

Las Vegas tourism drops sharply as some visitors claim 'casinos are empty' amid rising costs

The tourism decline in Las Vegas, Nevada, continues with hotel occupancy down 6.5% and room rates dropping as high prices are keeping visitors away from Sin City.

August 1

Parents abandon 10-year-old son at Barcelona Airport so they wouldn't miss their flight: report

Airport staff found a 10-year-old boy alone at Barcelona's El Prat airport after his parents left him behind due to expired passport and visa issues.

August 1

Researchers accidentally discover Civil War-era shipwreck while exploring murky Midwest river

Wisconsin archaeologists accidentally discovered a Civil War-era shipwreck believed to be the L.W. Crane. The vessel was built in 1865 and sank in 1880 after catching fire.

August 1

Americans in vacation hot spot may see more military than margaritas this summer

Mexico deploys over 7,000 security personnel including National Guard and military to protect tourists in Cancun and Riviera Maya amid rising cartel violence concerns.