General Travel News - Page 19

February 11

FAA re-opens airspace around El Paso airport

Fox News' Jeff Paul reports the latest on the reversal after officials announced the airport would be closed for 10 days. 

February 11

Human waste in Roman medicine? First physical evidence found in ancient vessel causes 'immense excitement'

Roman medicine used human fecal matter mixed with thyme and olive oil in treatments, according to a surprising archaeological discovery from Pergamon, Turkey.

February 10

Popular airline's retro food menu sparks 'golden age' flying comparisons as passengers react

A major airline is celebrating its 100th anniversary with 1920s-inspired retro food offerings, including beef Wellington and prawn cocktails on select flights. Travelers react.

February 10

Flight passenger mistakenly boards wrong plane, lands in surprising country after many hours

A United Airlines passenger realized a boarding mistake midair, asking why the flight to Houston was taking so long. The person wound up in Tokyo instead of Nicaragua.

February 10

Metal detectorist searching Gold Rush campsite uncovers 'extremely rare' relic: 'Such a buzz'

A metal detectorist uncovered a rare 19th-century Japanese coin at an Australian Gold Rush campsite near Ballarat, calling the discovery "extremely rare."

February 9

Older travelers who skip key step before popular vacation activity could be risking their health

Doctors warn a popular bucket-list vacation activity has hidden health risks for older travelers. While scuba diving is generally safe, older adults need to take precautions.

February 9

Forbidden passage? Secret medieval tunnel found beneath ancient pagan graves, archaeologists say

Archaeologists in Germany discovered a mysterious medieval tunnel built inside a 6,000-year-old burial site, revealing fascinating layers of history.

February 8

Man drives 5,600 miles, spends over $12K chasing lifelong dream of extreme journey

A Saudi man drove 5,600 miles from his home to Norway to see the northern lights, spending $12,300 on an epic three-week road trip adventure through 19 countries.

February 8

Ancient Christians lived alongside followers of mysterious faith 1,500 years ago, archaeologists say

Revealing remarkable religious diversity in the region, German archaeologists uncovered evidence of Christians and Zoroastrians coexisting in ancient Iraq.

February 7

Nearly 70 skiers stranded in midair for hours after gondola malfunctions at popular resort

Nearly 70 skiers were stranded in midair for five hours after a gondola malfunction at Gore Mountain ski resort in New York, requiring full evacuation by rescue teams.