General Travel News - Page 176

June 30, 2025

Cause of death revealed for hiker influencer found dead in Arizona desert

Social media hiking influencer Hannah Moody's death ruled accidental due to heat exposure despite reportedly carrying five gallons of water with her.

June 30, 2025

Viking-era burial site with elite family treasures and gifts discovered, plus an 'unusual casket'

A Viking burial site near Aarhus recently revealed spectacular artifacts including gold thread, beads and coins, which were connected to a high-status family.

June 29, 2025

'Shark Week' host warns beachgoers where and when predators are most likely to attack

A shark expert discusses how to safely enjoy ocean swimming while avoiding encounters, noting tracking technology has increased awareness of sharks in coastal waters.

June 29, 2025

Flight attendant demands passenger spit out Zyn, leaving travelers confused about policies

Smokeless nicotine pouches exist in a gray area for air travel, with TSA allowing them in luggage but airlines having unclear policies about in-flight use, causing passenger confusion.

June 29, 2025

Freak accident at the beach sends teen to ICU as mom warns of waterfront danger

A Hampton Beach diving accident leaves 19-year-old Aiden Sloan with a broken neck and limited mobility after hitting an unseen sandbar, with community rallying to support his recovery.

June 28, 2025

Utility workers digging trenches stumble upon 1,000-year-old mummy with intact hair

A pre-Hispanic mummy dating back 1,000 years was recently found by utility workers in Lima, Peru, with archaeologists linking it to the Chancay culture that predated the Inca Empire.

June 27, 2025

Traveler nabbed by CBP beagle at airport for carrying illicit food deported after kicking dog 'off the ground'

A traveler from Egypt kicked a U.S. Customs and Border Protection beagle Freddy after the dog sniffed out over 100 pounds of banned food earlier this week at Dulles Airport.

June 27, 2025

Hiker’s wilderness adventure ends in tragedy at popular park destination

An elderly hiker from Illinois was fatally injured after falling from a ledge in Kaaterskill Wild Forest; his family finds comfort that he passed while doing something he loved.

June 27, 2025

Home worth $1.6M with 7,000 books and floor-to-ceiling shelves touted for 'charm and character'

"The Book House" in Columbus, Ohio, offers 8 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms for 24 guests, as well as 7,000 hardcover books, vintage materials and custom ironwork as a high-end rental property.

June 27, 2025

Former air traffic controller: Our air traffic system is being held together with eBay parts

National Airspace System runs on antiquated technology while handling 45,000 daily flights. Upgrades need Senate OK of FAA funding beyond the $12.5 billion House bill