General Travel News - Page 185

June 19, 2025

Tourism surge creates 'new challenge' as visitors transform Mt. Fuji into 'trash mountain'

Japan faces overtourism challenges with 36 million visitors in 2024, raising concerns about two-tier pricing and the environmental impact on sacred sites like Mount Fuji.

June 18, 2025

American cyclist's global adventure derailed when 'bombs started falling' in Iran

A 32-year-old Minnesota man's continental cycling journey took an unexpected turn when he was caught near Israeli airstrikes in Iran, prompting a hasty escape to Azerbaijan

June 18, 2025

Former Trump senior national security director: This is a 'remarkable turn of events'

Heritage Foundation Allison Center director Robert Greenway weighs in on China reportedly sending mystery transport planes to Iran on 'The Ingraham Angle.'

June 18, 2025

Descendants of Battle of Bunker Hill fighters tell about unsung family heroes

One of the turning points during the Revolutionary War was the Battle of Bunker Hill 250 years ago. A commemoration of the event takes place in the lead-up to America's 250th birthday next year.

June 17, 2025

Skier plummets 1,000 feet down mountain

A skier was airlifted with serious injuries after a 1,000-foot fall in Colorado, highlighting the need for personal locator beacons after poor cell reception complicated the rescue.

June 17, 2025

Florida man convicted of posing as flight attendant to get dozens of free flights

Federal jury convicts Florida man for fraudulently accessing airline websites and flying on 34 free flights using fake flight attendant credentials.

June 17, 2025

American tourists in popular vacation spot face increased risk of being killed, robbed

The Dominican Republic receives updated travel advisory warning Americans about violent crime, robbery, homicide and sexual assault amid concerns over limited police effectiveness.

June 17, 2025

Southwest Airlines adds cockpit alert system after near-collision

'The Cyberguy' Kurt Knutsson weighs in and shares his tips for avoiding new email 'unsubscribe' scams.

June 17, 2025

Two Revolutionary War letters are reunited at Fort Ticonderoga after 250 years apart

Historic letters between Benedict Arnold and John Stevens were recently brought together at Fort Ticonderoga in New York, documenting Arnold's thoughts after the fort's capture.

June 16, 2025

Museum staff leaves 'Mona Lisa' fans high and dry as Louvre shuts down without warning

The world's most visited museum, the Louvre, closes its doors as staff strike due to overtourism concerns, highlighting the "Mona Lisa" display, which attracts 20,000 visitors daily.