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24 August 2021

FAA fines against unruly passengers reach $1 million

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed another $531,545 in civil penalties against 34 airline passengers for alleged unruly behavior, bringing the […]
24 August 2021

Two whales born on the same day in the Azores

Two sperm whales were born hours apart, but more than 200 kilometers from each other in the Azores islands. The birth of two whales on the […]
24 August 2021

Ivorian artist finds discarded flip-flops at the beach and turns them into art

Aristide Kouame is a resourceful artist. In his native Ivory Coast, he walks along the beach with a large trash bag full of flip-flops and other […]
24 August 2021

Wanna fly to the Faroe Islands? No thanks, I’ll take the Ferry

The Faroe Islands; a stunning and mysterious place to visit, with waterfalls, beautiful hills, rivers, and lakes, giving the place a stirring feeling. Once there it’s […]
24 August 2021

10 most Instagrammable spots in Florida

When it comes to instagrammable spots, The Sunshine State has a lot to offer, from beautiful beaches to chic hotels to heavenly springs. Check out these […]
24 August 2021

Portugal to start lifting restrictions

Portugal is anticipating the lifting of some restrictions, the government announced on Friday, August 20th. This was confirmed by Jean-Pierre Pinheiro, director of the Portuguese Tourist […]
24 August 2021

United Airlines bans use of duct tape by cabin crew

With Covid-19 restrictions gradually lifting across the USA, travel has increased and with this it seems so has disrespectful and unruly behaviour from certain passengers in […]
23 August 2021

New Benelux train hoped to enter service in 2025 following testing in Belgium

Dutch railways NS wants to replace the rolling stock of the Benelux trains, with a new train expected to enter commercial service in 2025. The first […]
23 August 2021

Sziget Festival, it’s not just about music

What would you say to an entire week of non-stop music in the beautiful Hungarian capital, in the center of Europe? And what if there was […]
23 August 2021

6 best places to enjoy a hot air balloon ride in Europe

If you’re looking for a new experience and want to try an adventure for your holidays, a ride in a hot air balloon may be the […]
23 August 2021

UK researchers have developed cheaper and faster Covid tests

Scientists at the University of Birmingham, England, are developing a new cheaper and quicker Covid test which they say could be used in airports in as little as […]
23 August 2021

USA to require masks on planes, trains, and in airports until January 2022

The United States administration has confirmed, as first reported by Reuters, that it plans to extend the current country-wide requirement for travellers to wear masks on […]
23 August 2021

MGM resort becomes the first smoke-free casino on the Vegas Strip

MGM Resorts owns several properties on the famous Las Vegas Strip, a known destination for partying and gambling in the USA. The chain recently announced the […]
23 August 2021

Reguengos de Monsaraz to host UNWTO global conference on wine tourism

The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), Visit Portugal and the city of Reguengos de Monsaraz have the pleasure to announce that the 5th UNWTO Global Conference on […]
23 August 2021

Discover the world’s first transboundary international dark sky park

On August 12th, the Waterton Lakes National Park (Alberta, Canada) and the Glacier National Park (Montana, USA) received full certification as an International Dark Sky Park. […]
23 August 2021

Brussels Airlines launches home checking documents to avoid long airport waiting queues

Because of the constantly changing travel restrictions and the many differences in the documents asked by immigration offices in and outside of Europe, travelling abroad requires […]