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Why more air travel chaos is on its way

Now is the summer of our discontent, Shakespeare didn't exactly write in "Richard III," but for airline travelers in the US and Europe that's exactly what this summer is shaping up to be. http://dlvr.it/ST8RK4

Lufthansa is bringing back the A380

The German airline is reinstating the superjumbo on flight schedules beginning summer 2023. http://dlvr.it/ST8Q4B

Could you land a plane in an emergency?

It's a nightmare scenario: the pilot of your flight is incapacitated and someone has to get in their seat and land the plane. Could you do it? http://dlvr.it/ST1MJH

Cold War warning sirens are sounding across France. Here's why

It's a typical Wednesday lunchtime in Paris, the streets buzzing with tourists, terraces packed with tables, when the wail of an air raid siren fills the air. http://dlvr.it/ST0nWT

Tourists are back in Iceland. But so is whale hunting

After a four-year hiatus, Iceland's last remaining whaling company, Hvalur hf., will resume its hunt this summer, much to the chagrin of tourism officials. http://dlvr.it/ST0BvC

You'll be charged to visit Europe from 2023

The EU will introduce the ETIAS visa waiver authorization program in May 2023. The authorization, which is not a visa, will cost €7 and will be valid for three years. http://dlvr.it/SSpGGW

Frozen sand dunes created by climate change

In the deserts of Abu Dhabi, petrified "fossil dunes" create a beautiful tourist attraction that scientists say offers insight into historic climate change and, perhaps, the story behind Noah's flood. http://dlvr.it/SSp0ZN

The world's most liveable cities for 2022

Considering a big move this year? You may want to think about Canada or western Europe. http://dlvr.it/SSnTS6

Yellowstone reopens south loop with limited capacity after unprecedented floods

Yellowstone National Park's south loop reopened in a limited capacity Wednesday, a little more than a week after historic rainfall and flooding shuttered all the park's entrances. http://dlvr.it/SSmwk0

The adventurer twins exploring the most remote parts of the world

They've already rowed across the Atlantic, flown over Australia with paramotors and traveled to some of the world's most remote places. http://dlvr.it/SSl2tt

The airplane seat with headphones installed into the headrest

As wireless headphones become increasingly omnipresent, standard-issue airline headphones with their tangled cables and multi-pronged jack plugs seem increasingly outdated. http://dlvr.it/SSkl75

Nepal may move Everest Base Camp

Nepal is considering relocating Everest Base Camp due to environmental concerns. http://dlvr.it/SSkBQk

French court confirms ban on 'burkinis' in city's swimming pools

A day at the pool will be out of reach for some women this summer in the eastern French city of Grenoble, after a higher court upheld a ban on full-length swimsuits known as "burkinis' in public swimming pools. http://dlvr.it/SSjcrl

Hong Kong's Jumbo floating restaurant sinks at sea

An iconic Hong Kong floating restaurant has sunk, just days after it was towed out to sea en route to an unspecified destination. http://dlvr.it/SSgNPP

See giant stingray captured in Cambodia

The giant stingray was captured, electronically tagged and released in Cambodia's Mekong river, according to Reuters. http://dlvr.it/SSfnMb

Inside Dubai's Museum of the Future

The spectacular, seven-story Museum of the Future is "trying to empower people to feel that the future is theirs," says its creative director. http://dlvr.it/SSfC0x

Americans to set road trip record for July 4 despite sky-high gas prices, AAA predicts

Americans are feeling the heat at the gas pump, but that won't keep them in park, AAA predicts. http://dlvr.it/SSbN3g

What sitting in economy on Qantas' 20-hour flights will be like

New ultra long haul flights between Sydney and New York and London will break aviation barriers. But what will passengers in the cheaper seats have to endure? http://dlvr.it/SSZn7d

E-scooters were supposed to fix travel in Rome. Then they became 'death traps'

Introduced as a transport solution during Covid, e-scooters have become a scourge in Italy's capital, blamed for deaths, injuries and damage to historic landmarks. http://dlvr.it/SSX1gq

Boeing unveils new 777 'ecoDemonstrator' test jet

US aircraft maker Boeing has just revealed its new 2022 ecoDemonstrator plane -- a converted, 20-year-old 777-200ER that will be tasked with testing new technologies aimed at making air travel more sustainable and safer. http://dlvr.it/SSWSGL

Glass bar dangles over canyon in Georgia

A 240-meter-long (787 feet) glass bridge with a "diamond-shaped" bar suspended in the center was unveiled at Dashbashi Canyon, located around two hours drive from capital city Tbilisi, in Southern Georgia earlier this week. http://dlvr.it/SSNpXB

Jessica Nabongo: 'What traveling to every country in the world taught me'

As her plane began its descent into the Seychelles on October 6, 2019, Ugandan-American travel influencer Jessica Nabongo peered out of the window, preparing herself for the momentous occasion about to take place. http://dlvr.it/SSNHkH

How 'bland' tofu became one of the world's hottest foods

There's a curious scene taking place inside what appears to be a run-of-the-mill Hong Kong industrial building. http://dlvr.it/SSMmHj

This European airline just ordered a fleet of airships

As the quest for less environmentally damaging aviation continues, one Spanish airline has thrown its hat into the ring by ordering new hybrid airships -- which pack as much of a punch visually as they are said to do environmentally. http://dlvr.it/SSKtY2

Five guys take the same photo for 40 years

Five friends' celebrated photo taken every five years at the same California lake is out for the world to see despite one man's recent cancer scare. http://dlvr.it/SSKbY3

Hong Kong's iconic floating restaurant towed away

The floating restaurant failed to reopen after more than two years of closure due to the pandemic. http://dlvr.it/SSK20Q

Hong Kong bids farewell to Jumbo Kingdom, the world's largest floating restaurant

At around 7 a.m. on June 14, a dozen tugboats arrived to tow away Jumbo Kingdom seafood restaurant in Hong Kong's Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, off the southwest side of Hong Kong island. http://dlvr.it/SSJSgb

Here's what it might be like to travel on a double decker airplane seat

Flying economy for any extended period of time is an experience usually endured rather than enjoyed, but one airplane seat designer reckons his design could revolutionize budget travel. http://dlvr.it/SSGDv4

'Unprecedented' flooding conditions force Yellowstone National Park to close all entrances and leave locals trapped

Yellowstone National Park will remain closed to visitors through at least Wednesday due to dangerous flooding conditions, which have prompted park evacuations and left some in surrounding communities trapped without safe drinking water, officials say. http://dlvr.it/SSC4Fj

Top 10 attractions and amusement parks for 2022, according to Tripadvisor

A dreamy, uniquely designed cathedral in Europe that's been under construction since 1882 is the top attraction in the world for 2022, according to Tripadvisor's reviewers. http://dlvr.it/SSBmWM

The James Beard Award 2022 winners are ...

An Indian street food restaurant in Asheville, North Carolina, and an African American chef at a fine dining restaurant in Savannah, Georgia, earned two of the American culinary community's top awards on Monday night. http://dlvr.it/SSBBGq

CDC adds 3 destinations to 'high' risk list, including Mexico

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Monday placed three new destinations in its "high" risk category for Covid-19, including a North American travel behemoth. http://dlvr.it/SS9bWm

Transforming an A330 into a yacht-like luxury experience

The fact that the mega rich go to great lengths to customize their private planes to fit their lifestyles is not new. http://dlvr.it/SS6DSQ

Confessions of a 1980s flight attendant

Ann Hood, a best-selling author, has recounted her adventures working as cabin crew on TWA flights in the 1980s in a new book detailing the highs and lows of life during the early jet age. http://dlvr.it/SRwjhb

How a female Buddhist monk became one of Asia's most revered chefs

It's a busy Saturday morning for Jeong Kwan, a South Korean Buddhist monk. http://dlvr.it/SRwR1f

This cruise line just canceled its latest ship launch

As summer heats up, the travel industry is struggling to cope -- and one company has seen the writing on the wall, canceling the launch of a new cruise ship. http://dlvr.it/SRvtVD

The man who bought an entire village in Italy

Scottish businessman Cesidio Di Ciacca yearned for the hometown of his ancestors so much, he set about buying it all up and reviving it as a thriving wine destination. http://dlvr.it/SRvKhc

The world's most expensive cities for 2022

Global mobility company ECA International has released its annual list of the world's most expensive cities to live in, and once again Hong Kong has landed at the top of the list. http://dlvr.it/SRsQJd

CDC's travel advisory on monkeypox: 'Practice enhanced precautions'

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has an "Alert -- Level 2" advisory for travelers to "practice enhanced precautions" because of the spread of monkeypox, a rare disease that's a cousin of smallpox. http://dlvr.it/SRs72B

Ryanair under fire for asking South Africans to prove nationality with Afrikaans test

Ryanair has come under fire for asking South African travelers to take an Afrikaans test to prove their nationality before boarding flights. http://dlvr.it/SRrYzF

Travel is back. And so are the influencers

Love them or loath them, as the travel world re-opens, influencers are back on the move. http://dlvr.it/SRr0SG

This landlocked country has been named Europe's best for bathing

The quality of Europe's bathing waters has improved dramatically in recent decades, and a new report released this week by the European Environment Agency (EEA) reveals that almost 85% of its bathing sites now rank as "excellent." http://dlvr.it/SRmdZf

Abu Dhabi archaeology: The ancient wonders found in the Arabian desert

While the UAE is becoming famous for its modern skyscrapers, it's also home to historical treasures dating back thousands of years. http://dlvr.it/SRkk6D

Borobudur: World's largest Buddhist temple to get more expensive

Visiting the world's largest Buddhist temple is about to get expensive. http://dlvr.it/SRkRx3

Corgis, cannons and Paddington Bear: See how the UK celebrated the Queen's Jubilee

Thousands gathered for festivities, including a star-studded concert at Buckingham Palace and the Queen's birthday parade, to mark Queen Elizabeth II's Platinum Jubilee. http://dlvr.it/SRjtQ1

Kenichi Horie: 83-year-old Japanese man becomes oldest person to sail solo across the Pacific

Sailing solo across the world's largest ocean once is enough of an achievement. But 83-year-old Japanese ocean adventurer Kenichi Horie has done it multiple times. http://dlvr.it/SRjKhP

What if airplanes were wider? Plane interior concept re-imagines inflight seating

You might not know that the standard for today's airline seat sizing goes all the way back to 1954. http://dlvr.it/SRVk8v

The US couple transforming a French chateau into a boutique hotel

After coming across a blog on renovating a ruined French chateau, Mark Goff and husband Phillip Engel, sold their home in California, relocated to France and purchased the historic Château Avensac. http://dlvr.it/SRSbH5

This Italian airline just got a sassy new look

When it launched in October 2021, ITA Airways, Italy's new national carrier, promised to bring a "100% Italian experience" to the skies. http://dlvr.it/SRS10N