General Travel News - Page 39

January 17

Barefoot walker's extreme travel challenge sparks expert's warning about potential copycats

In a world record attempt, an Irish man is walking barefoot on a 3,400-mile trek from Istanbul to Ireland, and a fitness expert shares a health advisory for others.

January 17

Construction crews find remnants of devastating 18th-century fires beneath iconic American city

French Quarter artifacts from the Fire of 1788 and the Fire of 1794 were discovered during a $9 million water main project on St. Peter Street in New Orleans.

January 17

America's 250th anniversary sparks travel rush as experts issue urgent booking warning

America's 250th anniversary celebrations feature historic destinations nationwide, offering numerous family-friendly events. AAA recommends booking early for 2026.

January 17

FAA warns about flying in Central, South America and eastern Pacific, citing possible ‘military activities’

The FAA issued a series of flight safety warnings for U.S. airlines flying over the eastern Pacific near Mexico, Central America and South America

January 16

California man arrested for allegedly making online death threats against JD Vance during Disneyland visit

A California man accused of posting pipe bomb threats on Disney's Instagram during Vice President JD Vance's Disneyland visit now faces federal criminal charges.

January 16

New national park on 'edge of the world’ will be built in two years: See the stunning photos

Chile created Cape Froward National Park on the Brunswick Peninsula to protect endangered huemul deer and wildlife located at the "edge of the world."

January 16

National park warns against dangerous crowding and traffic amid new volcano eruption

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano produces significant volcanic gas during the latest eruption. Officials are monitoring air quality as crowds flock to witness the activity.

January 15

Passenger’s Wi-Fi name triggers bomb scare, forces Turkish Airlines emergency landing

Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Barcelona after passenger creates hoax bomb threat using Wi-Fi hotspot name. No explosives found.

January 15

Sniffer dog swarms Turkish Airlines flight after chilling Wi-Fi bomb hoax

Video shows a sniffer dog inspecting luggage on the tarmac after a passenger’s Wi-Fi hotspot name triggered a bomb scare at the Barcelona-El Prat Airport. (Reuters)

January 15

Alexander brothers accused of cruise ship sex abuse ahead of real estate moguls' trafficking trial

Federal prosecutors expand add against Alexander brothers weeks before trial, adding cruise ship assault allegations to sex trafficking case.