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A bikepacker who's been on the road for 8 years says he's turned his lifestyle into a business that covers his costs — here's how.
Tristan Ridley has been bikepacking the world since 2015 and dealing with road accidents, petty criminals,...
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She's been on over 40 cruises and says AirTags are now a must-have for her travels
Alie Hubers wrote that she first brought an AirTag on a 12-night European cruise in 2022.
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A United flight was diverted after passengers spotted that parts of the plane wing were chipped
"I was just going to pray that we made it to the other side of the...
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My small Scottish city was in a Marvel movie, and it's now a filming hot spot. Living on a set is getting annoying.
I've lived in Edinburgh, Scotland, since 2017 and seen the filming of "Avengers" and "Fast and...
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Carnival canceled a woman's ticket and refused to refund her because she was 26 weeks pregnant: report
Carnival's website says they can deny boarding without refund to passengers who have entered their 24th...
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A passenger jet smashed into runway lights as it took off, flew for 60 minutes, then landed with a gaping hole in its fuselage
Air Serbia flight JU324 started rolling for take-off about halfway down the runway, giving it around...
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We took trips on a year-old Norwegian Cruise Line ship and a 25-year-old one. The differences show the evolution of the industry.
We took trips aboard a newer and older Norwegian cruise ship. The differences clearly show the...
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A premium only airline will start giving some passengers Apple Vision Pros instead of its regular in-flight entertainment
Beond currently uses iPads for in-flight entertainment, but soon passengers will be able to see the...
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I flew economy on Air India's old Boeing 777-300ER for 15 hours. The broken seat, light, and TV made for a rough journey.
I had low expectations for Air India's dated seats, given the airline's poor reputation, but I...
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A Delta flight had to do U-turn after maggots fell onto a passenger from an overhead bin containing rotten fish
A Delta flight traveling from Amsterdam to Detroit turned around after maggots and a dead fish...
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Only Carnival's cruise guests will be able to vacation at this $500 million private resort — take a sneak peek
Carnival says its upcoming private island-like destination is set to have amenities including waterslides, an adult-only...
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I chose an inside cabin on my recent Norwegian cruise because it was the cheapest option, and I actually loved my little cave
I could have spent at least another $150 to upgrade to a room with a porthole,...
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I went on my first solo cruise to the Caribbean and worried about getting bored on the ship. I ended up having more fun than expected.
I'm no stranger to traveling alone, but was curious of how going solo in giant cities...
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American announced one of the first routes for its new Flagship business seats deploying on Boeing 787-9s this year. It will also be its new longest flight.
American has been fairly hush on details for its new Flagship business class, but customers can...
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Why Americans are addicted to giant cruise ships
Retirees aren't driving America's obsession with giant cruise ships like the Icon of the Seas. Gen...
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I toured Air India's new Airbus A350 — which it hopes will compete with elite competitors like Emirates and Qatar. See inside.
Air India is infamous for its broken seats and dirty planes, but its brand new Airbus...
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Life in the US got boring, so I moved to China. I'm lonely and single, but I plan to stay.
Danielle Marcano was bored of her life in Philadelphia and accepted a teaching job in China....
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A guy who said he boards the plane whenever he wants, regardless of his boarding group, has kicked off a hot debate online
"Board in Group 1, no matter your group. 99% of the time they don't say anything,"...
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Life at Sea passengers call for criminal investigation into cruise company as they try to claw back $16 million in refunds
Passengers of the ill-fated three-year Life at Sea cruise have been desperately trying to get refunds....
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I'm at the World Economic Forum and I'm blown away by the beauty of Davos
Business Insider's UK bureau chief is attending the World Economic Forum summit in Davos and is...
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A new report lists the 10 most turbulent flight routes in North America — take a look
According to a new report by Turbli, a flight route from Tennessee to North Carolina had...
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The world's largest cruise ship has arrived in Miami — here are the 10 things you should know about Royal Caribbean's 10,000-person Icon of the Seas
The new world's largest cruise ship has unprecedented features like a six-slide waterpark and over 40...
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I quit my lawyer job to be a full-time travel blogger after a gap year. I love this life, but there are some downsides.
A former lawyer took a break from her job over 13 years ago and never went...
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I worked in aviation safety before becoming a reporter. See why I think Japan Airlines' excellent safety video helped save 379 lives.
As a former airline safety professional, I think JAL's preflight safety video helped save the lives...