General Travel News - Page 79

October 18

The most iconic dive bars in America: Are any in your state?

Dive bars across America offer unpretentious atmospheres with cheap drinks, salty bartenders and genuine conversations at historic establishments.

October 18

Nation's capital defies shutdown chaos with bold 'DC is open' push to lure tourists back to city

Washington, D.C.'s tourism bureau relaunched its "DC is Open" campaign during the federal government shutdown, reminding visitors that city attractions and hotels remain open.

October 17

Travel Portland pushes more tourism, calling anti-ICE protests 'typically peaceful'

Travel Portland insists President Trump is wrong about crime and unrest in its city, asserting Portland is safe and protests are small. It encourages tourism with an updated safety page.

October 17

Urgent advisory for exotic destination warns of 'criminal gangs' and 'violent crime'

The U.S. State Department issued a Level 3 travel advisory for Madagascar due to rising crime and violent protests there that can turn dangerous without warning.

October 17

Don't set sail without these 17 cruise essentials

From comfy clothes to noise-canceling headphones and the right phone charger, these items will help you chill out while you're cruising.

October 17

Egyptian officials scramble to recover ancient painting stolen from 'cursed' tomb amid recent thefts

An ancient limestone relief depicting Egyptian seasons was stolen from a 2,300 B.C. tomb at Saqqara near Cairo, adding to recent artifact theft cases in Egypt.

October 16

Pro-Hamas screed blasted through airport speakers in US, Canada after hack

Harrisburg International Airport's PA system was compromised by an unauthorized user who played a recorded political message before the system was shut down for investigation.

October 16

Once-in-a-century treasures dating back 4,500 years unearthed in legendary city

Turkish archaeologists discovered a golden brooch and rare jade stone in Troy's 2,500 B.C. settlement layer, providing new insights into the ancient city's pre-Greek civilization.

October 15

Passenger allegedly assaults Alaska Airlines crew members, forces emergency landing at Boise Airport

Alaska Airlines flight from Portland to Dallas makes emergency landing in Boise after passenger allegedly attacks crew members during erratic behavior.

October 15

Airlines cancel flights as airports experience 'major disruptions' over protests, strikes

Major strikes across Belgium have disrupted flights at two airports and public transport as over 80,000 demonstrators protest government reform plans in Brussels.