A recent outbreak of gastrointestinal illness on Royal Caribbean’s Navigator of the Seas put over 130 vacationers under the weather. Here’s how it unfolded, what it means for cruise lovers, and how the industry may change moving forward.
July 21, 2025Summer 2025 brought intense wildfires to popular destinations in Turkey and France, causing havoc for travelers and locals alike. From canceled flights to city evacuations, here’s how these dramatic events affected journeys, and what travelers are now considering when it comes to future travel.
July 20, 2025If you’re thinking about a trip to Thailand soon, there’s some good news: that extra entry fee for foreign tourists is on hold until mid-2026! Here’s what the delay could mean for your travel budget and why the decision came about.
July 17, 2025Marina Bay Sands just started work on a gigantic new expansion, promising fresh options for luxury stays, big entertainment, and world-class events—if you can handle a little construction dust along the way.
July 16, 2025Starting July 13, 2025, Royal Caribbean will ban hiding rubber ducks in its shipboard Central Park areas. While meant to protect the lush plant life and ensure passenger safety, this change might put a damper on a quirky cruise tradition. Here’s how this new policy could affect your next adventure at sea.
July 13, 2025On July 8, 2025, severe storms brought travel mayhem to major U.S. airports, stranding thousands and reshaping travel plans. Here’s how travelers, airlines, and the tourism industry weathered the storm—and what this means for future trips.
July 9, 2025Still dreading those long-haul journeys with layovers? Big news for UK and Asia-bound travelers—Norse Atlantic Airways just announced a nonstop, budget-friendly route from Manchester to Bangkok launching November 2025. But while your trips may get easier, there are still a few twists to know about before booking your next exotic escape.
July 7, 2025A viral manga prediction about a disaster in Japan on July 5, 2025, set off a wave of anxiety among travelers—especially in Hong Kong—leading to canceled flights and slumping bookings. Now that doomsday has come and gone uneventfully, we look at the surprising ways one comic strip shook up travel plans and what it means for would-be visitors eyeing Japan’s return to normal.
July 5, 2025Starting July 2025, Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport opens up a world of new possibilities with expanded international direct flights. While this is great news for travelers looking for more connections, some caution about added crowds and environmental impact. Here’s what you need to know.
July 2, 2025Thailand is about to make a major change to its cannabis policy, reinstating the requirement for a medical prescription to buy cannabis. Travelers hoping for easy access will soon face new hoops, while the local cannabis scene scrambles to adapt.
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