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Japan Is Now Charging Travelers a Departure Tax
Heading to Japan? You may want to spend $9 less on that sushi order or shopping spree in Shibuya. The country recently announced that it will be implementing a departure tax...
20 hours ago - Oyster
Powerful storm to pound the Sierra, with blizzard conditions, high winds in places
A major snowstorm that could dump up to 5 feet of snow is heading for the Sierra Nevada on Wednesday evening. The powerful, two-day storm is forecast to hit hard across the...
1 day ago - LA Times
15 State Parks You Can Visit During The Government Shutdown
While many national parks have been forced to close, there are great state-run alternatives.
1 day ago - The Huffington Post
The lowdown on Alberta - home of the Canadian Rockies
From the railroad pioneers of the late 19th century to the adrenaline junkies of today, Alberta has long attracted those who embrace its wild landscapes With its soaring...
3 days ago - The Guardian
Four inspirational days in. Nova Scotia
South London artist and muralist Remi Rough finds visual inspiration in the region's rocky landscapes, colourful villages and journeys on water... and captures it in a mural...
3 days ago - The Guardian
Bryce Canyon Stays Open Through Government Shutdown
The U.S. government shutdown may have caused national parks nationwide to close, but Bryce Canyon isn't giving up, yet. Park services are limited, but the State Tourism Office...
3 days ago - Global Traveler
National park visitors cut down protected Joshua trees during partial government shutdown
There are two kinds of people in this world: Those who take it upon themselves to go to understaffed national parks to keep them clean during the government shutdown, and then...
6 days ago - CNN - 2 articles
Not even a fire can warm Trump's cold heart when it comes to California
To the editor: Unlike the meticulously groomed landscape surrounding the White House and the impeccably pristine grounds surrounding Mar-a-Lago, our stunning national parks are...
7 days ago - LA Times
TSA Workers Work to Maintain Security During Government Shutdown
The latest partial government shutdown began Dec. 22, 2018, and is in its third week. Necessary functions continue, while superfluous functions, like the opening of national...
8 days ago - Global Traveler - 2 articles
Shutdowns reinforce the widely held belief that 'government is broken'
When the federal government shuts down, many problematic repercussions follow. Food and medicine don't reach people in need, federal workers are caught in limbo without...
8 days ago - LA Times
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Louisville to Rename Airport for Muhammad Ali
Travel to and from Louisville, Kentucky , will now come with a bit more punch. Timed with the celebration of the late boxer's birthday, his native city of Louisville has...
More than 30 million overseas travelers visited Japan in 2018, an all-time...
The Japan National Tourism Organization announced that more than 30 million overseas travelers visited Japan in 2018, an all-time record and an 8.7% increase over 2017...
DC Wonder Woman Run Series to Expand to New Cities
SON Events in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Projects has announced the expansion of the 2019 DC Wonder Woman Run Series , which will be held in as many as 10 cities...
Make duty-free shopping while travelling effortless this year with iShopChangi
Chinese New Year is already around the corner. As per tradition, the holiday calls for everything new to replace the old as a gesture of luck and prosperity. For travellers who...
The secrets of delicious camp cooking by Monica Rivron
Whether your camping, caravanning or renting an apartment, cooking meals can be one of the most enjoyable and satisfying parts of your trip - and give you a real insight into...
Stunning panoramic images of churches, theatres and museums
Peter Li's shots enhance the interiors of Britain's most beautiful architecture - whether it's a place of worship, or for entertainment or education.
Gear Review: Justin Barbour puts a MEC life jacket to the ultimate test
Justin Barbour drags his canoe up the Red Wine River in Labrador wearing his PFD. During my 1,000-kilometre canoe expedition across the Labrador Peninsula with my dog, Saku...
Luxury Weekends Reachable from Monaco
The choice of weekend getaways near Monaco is large and varied, with many luxury five-star resorts being within easy reach of the Principality by helicopter. So, once you have...
Kempinski Opens Impressive Address in Dubai
Eighteenth-century palaces provided the architectural inspiration for the newly opened Emerald Palace Kempinski Dubai, located on the west crescent of Palm Jumeirah on the...
First look: Inside the cabins on Virgin Voyages' new adults-only Scarlet...
The ship, due for delivery in Miami in 2020, has 78 suites, with two levels - Mega RockStar and RockStar. The renderings show the top suite on board - the Massive Suite - and...