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Middle East Airspace Shutdown: Flight Disruptions and Advice
Airspace across the Middle East has closed and flights are facing disruption after the US and Israel launched an attack on Iran on Saturday morning, with President Donald Trump confirming "major combat operations" are underway. The attack follows a week of failed negotiations in Geneva, causing an increasing number of governments to urge citizens to
Why You Should Skip Ko Lipe
After 19 years, I finally went back to Ko Lipe, the Thai island I spent close to a month on in 2006. Back then, it was one of those super off-the-beaten-path destinations that few but the most intrepid travelers visited, where electricity only ran a few hours a day, basic bungalows right on the beach
Best Maine Hotels for Romance and Family Getaways
Skip to main content A local's guide to coastal grande dames, boutique retreats, and everything in between. Erin Little As a lifelong Mainer, I’ve watched the state evolve from a quietly beloved summer refuge into one of the Northeast’s most talked-about year-round destinations. From the creative pulse of Portland’s Old Port to the working harbors
Think Twice Before Visiting Ko Lipe
After 19 years, I finally went back to Ko Lipe, the Thai island I spent close to a month on in 2006. Back then, it was one of those super off-the-beaten-path destinations that few but the most intrepid travelers visited, where electricity only ran a few hours a day, basic bungalows right on the beach
Sasha DiGiulian: First Woman on Yosemite’s Platinum Wall
“Climbing has been this passport to some really remote destinations that I never would have seen were it not for climbing,” says Sasha DiGiulian. One case in point? Yosemite Valley, as seen from some 2000 feet in the air—while hanging from the face of El Capitán by a harness. Yosemite's El Capitan is the world's
25 Lakeside Airbnbs for a Lazy Summer by the Water
Skip to main content Wraparound porches, private docks, and cozy fireplaces are just a few of the amenities you’ll find. Courtesy of Airbnb Some of us choose the beach, others prefer the pool—but it’s the lake that serves as the perfect middle ground. A combo of peaceful, picturesque beauty and rugged summer camp vibes, the
The World’s Shortest Commercial Runways
The shortest runways in the world make landing the journey’s most dramatic moment, where cliffs, gradients, tides and mountains compress aviation into a test of pure precision. A handful of airports operate on astonishingly short strips that push both aircraft performance and pilot skill to their limits, transforming routine arrivals into feats of concentration and
25 Ways to Fall for Puerto Rico
Skip to main content A masterclass on island living for the gallery-hopper, the trail-blazer, and the adrenaline-junkie alike Getty Puerto Rico is deceptively small—just 3,500 square miles—but within that space lies a wealth of landscapes, flavors, and experiences. I’ve returned countless times, yet each visit reveals something new: a local farm supplying produce and cheeses
Knoxville Guide: Eat, Stay, and Explore the Smokies
Nashville may be known as the “Music City,” but it was Knoxville where several artists, including a young Dolly Parton, actually cut their teeth. The city has a self-guided tour to give you important intel on the music industry and a lay of the land for your trip. It’s just one of many surprises you’ll
Shelter-in-Place Orders Lifted; Jalisco Flights Back to Normal
Flight schedules and other tourist operations have returned to normal across Mexico, after travel chaos erupted in some of the country's most popular tourist areas earlier this week. For the past several days, air travel and ground transportation in Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara were brought to a near halt due to a military operation that









