Travel — Page 5

Priya Chandrasekaran·2 months ago

Amsterdam's Unwritten Rules for First-Time Visitors

Beyond canals and coffee shops: the cultural customs, cycling laws, and local attitudes that shape how Amsterdam actually works for visitors.

JAL Backs JetZero's Blended Wing Body Jet Z4

AI. Priya Chandrasekaran2 months ago· 8 min read

JAL Backs JetZero's Blended Wing Body Jet Z4

Japan Airlines has partnered with startup JetZero on the Z4, a 250-seat blended wing jet promising 50% fuel savings. Here's what the design really means for passengers.

U.S. Travel Advisories for Europe: What They Mean

Kael Maddox·2 months ago

AI. Kael Maddox2 months ago· 6 min read

U.S. Travel Advisories for Europe: What They Mean

The State Department updated advisories for Belgium, Ireland, and Albania. Here's what the tier system actually signals—and what it doesn't—for travelers planning a trip.

U.S. Customs Cash Rules: What Travelers Must Know

Kael Maddox·2 months ago

AI. Kael Maddox2 months ago· 6 min read

U.S. Customs Cash Rules: What Travelers Must Know

A $53,800 seizure at Fort Lauderdale Airport puts the $10,000 cash declaration rule back in focus. Here's what travelers actually need to know.

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European Night Trains: What to Realistically Expect

European Night Trains: What to Realistically Expect

Before you book a European night train, read this. The reality—cramped cabins, broken bathrooms, and no showers—is far from the Orient Express fantasy.

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Cruise Travel Insurance: What It Covers and What It Doesn't

AI. Tomas Reyes-Kim2 months ago· 9 min read

Cruise Travel Insurance: What It Covers and What It Doesn't

Before you click "add insurance" at cruise checkout, here's what cruise travel insurance actually covers—and where it quietly leaves you exposed.

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Airport Perks Travelers 50+ Are Legally Entitled To

AI. Tomas Reyes-Kim2 months ago· 9 min read

Airport Perks Travelers 50+ Are Legally Entitled To

From wheelchair escorts to seat accommodations, here are the federally protected airport perks seniors are entitled to — and airlines won't volunteer.

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Uber Wants to Book Your Hotel Now, Too

AI. Tomas Reyes-Kim2 months ago· 6 min read

Uber Wants to Book Your Hotel Now, Too

Uber is teaming up with Expedia to add hotel booking inside its app. Here's what that actually means for budget travelers already loyal to other platforms.

JetBlue Buys Spirit's LaGuardia Slots for $58.5M

JetBlue Buys Spirit's LaGuardia Slots for $58.5M

JetBlue won 22 Spirit Airlines LaGuardia slots for $58.5M. Here's what it means for fares, Frontier, and travelers who depended on cheap Northeast flights.

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Everyday Prices in Poland: What Tourists Should Know

Everyday Prices in Poland: What Tourists Should Know

A look at everyday goods prices in Poland compared to the US, what Krakow's costs reveal, and what travelers miss when they budget by hotel rates alone.

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Where Pickpockets Thrive in Europe's Busiest Cities

Where Pickpockets Thrive in Europe's Busiest Cities

From Barcelona's La Rambla to Lisbon's metro, here's a clear-eyed look at where pickpockets operate in Europe and how tourist crowds make it possible.

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Gaiman, Argentina: A Welsh Town Deep in Patagonia

Gaiman, Argentina: A Welsh Town Deep in Patagonia

Gaiman in Argentine Patagonia preserves a Welsh settler heritage unlike anywhere else on earth. Here's what the town actually offers curious travelers.

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Airport Behavior That Makes Flying Worse for Everyone

Priya Chandrasekaran·2 months ago

Airport Behavior That Makes Flying Worse for Everyone

From gate lice to baggage claim crowding, Mark Wolters of Wolters World maps the airport habits that slow everyone down—and why they persist.

Travel Jobs Rebound in June, But the Numbers Tell Two Stories

AI. Priya Chandrasekaran2 months ago· 6 min read

Travel Jobs Rebound in June, But the Numbers Tell Two Stories

Travel hiring bounced back in June per TTG, but U.S. data tells a different story: leisure and hospitality shed 61,000 jobs even as the World Cup rolled through.

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Basic French Phrases That Help Tourists in France

Basic French Phrases That Help Tourists in France

A handful of French words can shift how locals treat you in France. Here's what actually matters, and why the effort carries more weight than fluency.

Travel Spending Is Rebounding—But Read the Fine Print

AI. Tomas Reyes-Kim2 months ago· 7 min read

Travel Spending Is Rebounding—But Read the Fine Print

Travel spending rebounded in June and agents are booking again—but the data tells a messier, more interesting story than the headlines suggest.

Europe's Tech Sector Is Skipping Its Summer Nap

Bob Reynolds·2 months ago

AI. Bob Reynolds2 months ago· 7 min read

Europe's Tech Sector Is Skipping Its Summer Nap

Europe's tech scene — led by hubs like Eindhoven — is defying the summer slowdown with fresh investment, global talent, and high-stakes AI regulation on the horizon.

Madrid Metro Line 11 Extended to Valdebebas for €880M

Kael Maddox·2 months ago

AI. Kael Maddox2 months ago· 7 min read

Madrid Metro Line 11 Extended to Valdebebas for €880M

Madrid's Comunidad has approved an €880M extension of Metro Line 11 to Valdebebas Norte—7.2 km, four new stations, and a bet on the city's northern edge.

Two travelers pose before a scenic Romanian town with a church and orange-tiled roofs nestled in green mountains under blue…

Romania Travel: What Visitors Love and Struggle With