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Border Checkpoint Searches Turning Off More Canadians
Canadians Are
Balking at US Visits
May 13, 2025 2:08 PM CDT

Canadians Are Balking at US Visits

'I've never had that happen ever before,' one BC resident notes of search at border he calls invasive

(Newser) - Travelers crossing into Canada say they're alarmed by the appearance of extra security checkpoints on the section of border separating Washington state and British Columbia, with some complaining of invasive searches. Drivers leaving the US say they've had vehicles searched by US Border Patrol officers and sniffer dogs,...

Memorial Day Travel Could Break a Long-Standing Record

More than 45M Americans expected to travel, largely by road

(Newser) - The unofficial start of summer is nearly here and Americans are expected to hit the road in huge numbers. Travel over Memorial Day weekend is expected to beat a 20-year-old record high, according to the American Automobile Association. Some 45.1 million people are expected to travel at least 50...

The 'End of the World' Is Overrun With Tourists

Antarctic tourism industry is disrupting environment, taxing locals in Ushuaia, Argentina

(Newser) - In 2024, more than 110,000 tourists set sail from Ushuaia, Argentina, aka "the end of the world," on cruises bound for Antarctica—a nearly 215% increase from a decade earlier. Tourism has become a lucrative business for the 83,000 locals who live in the capital of...

In Canadian Travel Circles, 'Near-Total Collapse of US Business'

Neighbors to the north are hedging on travel to the US amid Trump's verbal attacks, tariffs

(Newser) - Trump's attacks on Canada's economy via his tariffs-driven trade war and threats to make it the 51st state have infuriated Canadians, who are canceling trips to the United States in big numbers. They also seem to have flipped the narrative heading into Canada's parliamentary elections on Monday,...

Don't Fall Prey to Tempting 'Airport Theory'
Don't Fall Prey to
Tempting 'Airport Theory'
THE RUNDOWN
Mar 23, 2025 9:30 AM CDT

Don't Fall Prey to Tempting 'Airport Theory'

TikTok trend tells people to get to airports just 15 minutes before flight; it doesn't always end well

(Newser) - Short on time and looking for an adrenaline rush? You might be curious, then, about the new "airport theory" trend circulating on TikTok, which suggests to airline passengers that they'll be fine getting to the airport just 15 minutes before their flight, not hours beforehand as is usually...

UK, Germany Issue US Travel Warnings
UK, Germany Issue
US Travel Warnings
Mar 21, 2025 10:45 AM CDT

UK, Germany Issue US Travel Warnings

Nations are wary of their citizens visiting US amid Trump administration moves

(Newser) - Two US allies have adjusted their travel recommendations for the United States, and not in an encouraging direction. The Hill reports that on Thursday, the United Kingdom updated its guidance for travel to the US, with the government warning its citizens to "comply with all entry, visa, and other...

New Travel Trend: Bringing Replica Rings

Idea is growing in popularity as people worry about loss or theft

(Newser) - If you see somebody flashing jewelry in a vacation spot, it appears there's a decent chance it's fake. Axios reports on a booming business in duplicate rings among travelers worried about losing them or having them stolen. Further evidence of the trend is suggested by a nearly 500%...

The World Has a New Frank Lloyd Wright Home

A design the architect submitted decades ago is brought to life in Ohio

(Newser) - A newly completed home near Cleveland has a unique claim to fame: It's a Frank Lloyd Wright house. It seems the renowned architect—who died in 1959—submitted his design for the private home in the 1950s but it was never built, reports Axios . However, the family that purchased...

Goodbye Ghost Tour, Hello True Crime

The popularity in true crime has created a niche industry for touring crime scenes

(Newser) - The ever-growing true crime genre has now tipped into another industry: tourism. As the Washington Post reports, walking and bus tours that visit crime scenes are a growing trend in cities, giving aficionados a glimpse into the history of famous cases. A sampling of these include a mob boss walking...

The Most Powerful Passports in the World

Singapore is No. 1 in a new ranking

(Newser) - Those who have a passport from Singapore appear to have an edge on all other world travelers in one respect. A new assessment of the world's "most powerful passports" by Henley & Partners ranks Singapore's as No. 1 because it allows visa-free entry to 195 out of...

Remote Worker? Escape to These 10 Cities This Winter

Quartz reveals the top global cities that rank best for warm remote work

(Newser) - If you're working remotely this winter, here's some intel to tickle your wanderlust. Quartz reveals the top global cities for snowbirds to migrate to for remote work, ranked by their affordability, working conditions, and quality of life. According to a study done by performance marketing company Eskimoz , Bangkok'...

Airports Are Starting to Take Their Music Seriously

Travel hubs tap into local artists, curated playlists to soothe angsty travelers

(Newser) - Background music is no longer an afterthought at many airports, which are hiring local musicians and carefully curating playlists to help lighten travelers' moods. London's Heathrow Airport built a stage to showcase emerging British performers for the first time this summer, reports the AP . Nashville International Airport has five...

There's Traveling. Then There Are These Extreme Travelers

Outside Online writer tags along with a 'Most Traveled People' trip to volatile Azerbaijan region

(Newser) - Is Charles Veley, a 58-year-old Californian, the most well-traveled person in the country? Turns out, it's a near-impossible question to answer definitively. But the answer is yes according to metrics Veley himself created when he formed the "Most Traveled People" group, which now has more than 30,000...

Top Travel Destinations for 2025
Top Travel
Destinations for 2025
Nov 23, 2024 8:00 AM CST

Top Travel Destinations for 2025

Travel + Leisure picks 50 spots in the US and abroad for different types of travelers

(Newser) - Ready to get lost in wanderlust? Travel + Leisure released its annual list of the best travel destinations across the globe, with 50 locations vetted by its staff for different types of travelers. "These are places that feel of the moment, whether that's because they offer unparalleled access...

Record-Breaking Travel Looms for Turkey Day

AAA predicts 80M people will hit the air, roads, trains, buses, cruise lines for Thanksgiving holiday

(Newser) - The masses are prepping to get together for the holidays, and this year's Thanksgiving exodus looks to be a record-breaking one. AAA predicts that 79.9 million people will travel 50 miles or more for their holiday fixings—a jump of 1.7 million from 2023, and 2 million...

Want to Slow Down the Aging Process? Take a Trip
Odd Bonus of Travel:
It May Slow Aging
NEW STUDY
Sep 30, 2024 4:00 AM CDT

Odd Bonus of Travel: It May Slow Aging

Study suggests positive travel experiences put the brakes on physical entropy

(Newser) - An unexpected perk of travel? It may also involve a side trip to the fountain of youth. That's what a new theoretical study out of Australia's Edith Cowan University published in the Journal of Travel Research suggests. Per the Washington Post , the study sought to see what effects...

Coolest Neighborhoods in the US, World

Kerns in Portland makes the top 10 in the eyes of Time Out

(Newser) - Time Out has updated its "coolest" neighborhoods in the world list, and one American locale—Kerns in Portland—cracks the top 10. "They're places that reflect the very best of their cities—its culture, community spirit, nightlife, food and drink—all condensed in one vibey, walkable...

He Visited Every Nation, 'Feared for My Life Several Times'

Record-breaking American Indy Nelson says 4 countries thought he was a spy

(Newser) - An American who has earned multiple world records after traveling to every nation on Earth is now spilling more details about his journey, reports the Guardian , including some rather scary ones. Indy Nelson, now in his early 30s, most recently was verified for breaking the world record for airlines flown...

A Giant in World of Travel Has Prostate Cancer

TV guide Rick Steves, 69, is optimistic about prognosis

(Newser) - Rick Steves—a juggernaut unto himself in the world of travel—has announced to fans that he has prostate cancer, reports NBC News . The 69-year-old, who is the longtime host of the PBS show Rick Steves' Europe as well as the radio show and podcast Travel With Rick Steves , says...

Another Cruise Behemoth Is Launching
Another Cruise
Behemoth Is Launching
Jul 15, 2024 10:07 AM CDT

Another Cruise Behemoth Is Launching

Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas is the second-biggest cruise ship ever

(Newser) - Cruise ship aficionados have another giant to explore. Royal Caribbean's Utopia of the Seas has arrived in Port Canaveral, Florida, ahead of its first voyage with paying customers on Friday, reports WTSP . Utopia, with a 236,680 gross tonnage, is second only to the Icon of the Seas...

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