Travel - Page 197

June 29

Woman plans trip to Europe as boyfriend's 'dying mother' battles cancer: 'Might be faking'

A young woman on Reddit is torn between her boyfriend's mother, who has unconfirmed health issues, and maintaining her two jobs and studies as she plans her own European trip.

June 29

'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

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on iconic ice cream and marvelous museums

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of iconic ice cream and marvelous museums.

June 29

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

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

Man shatters world record with 465 half-marathons run in a single year

Personal trainer Edward Molineaux broke a world record by running 465 half-marathons in one year, covering 6,000 miles after taking up jogging to recover from a hernia.

June 28

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

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

Former MLB manager Buck Showalter recalls security screening experience at US airport amid Iran tensions

The former Mets manager appeared grateful for tight security measures at airports across the U.S. after the strikes on Iran's nuclear program.

June 27

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.