Charlotte airport workers strike to protest low wages as US enters busy Thanksgiving travel week
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The IndependentSouth Korea says 38 Vietnamese tourists have gone missing in Jeju island
Tourists disappear on last stop of their itinerary before their departure
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I'm 25 and felt suffocated by city life — so I spent 2 months in a youth retirement village in China
At a youth retirement village in China, a group of Gen Zers and Millennials would pick persimmons, hike, and practice breathing exercises in the morning.
- BuzzFeed
"It Annoyed Me To No End": Americans Who Lived Abroad Are Sharing The Biggest Reverse Culture Shock They Had When Moving Back Home
"Depending on where you lived abroad, the return to this is probably going to be the biggest shock."
- Euronews
World’s most powerful passport: Surprise European nation takes second spot
Although Singapore is now in pole position, many European passport holders have impressive freedom of movement.View on euronews
- INSIDER
I traveled to 50 of the top countries for tourism and ranked them from my least favorite to my No. 1 pick
I've traveled to over 80 countries, so when I saw the list of the top countries for tourism in 2024, I had thoughts. Here's my ranking of the top 50.
- INSIDER
We took our kids to fancy resorts in Bali, but we were all happier once we moved to a cheaper accommodation with less frills
My family had the best time at a cheaper hotel in Ubud, even though we enjoyed the luxurious Bali Mandira and Holiday Inn resorts on our trip to Bali.
- HuffPost Life
'Detour Destinations' Are Going To Be Wildly Popular In 2025
Booking a vacation for next year? Here's why you might want to consider this type of trip.
- Yahoo News Canada
Orlando, Florida seeing a huge increase in Canadian travellers in December: Skyscanner
Skyscanner data found there has been a 153 per cent month-over-month increase in flights booked from Canadian airports to Orlando, Florida in December.
- The Telegraph
How Lithuania is exorcising the demons of its dark past
Sometimes, on an autumn day somewhere in eastern Europe, it can be difficult to tell precisely which century has fallen under your immediate gaze. Baroque flourishes, Gothic pomp, neoclassical style – these diverse architectural strands bind themselves into a broad tapestry of churches and palaces, monuments and museums. Are you looking at the 14th century? The 16th? The 17th? Or just the disguised reconstructions of the 21st?
- HuffPost Life
What Is Travel Tuesday?
Here's what you should know about this big day for travel deals and savings.
- Associated Press Finance
Drivers for Spanish food delivery app Glovo will become full-time employees
Thousands of delivery drivers in Spain working for the food delivery app Glovo will soon be full employees after the company announced Monday that it was moving to an employment-based model. The decision follows years of pressure from the Spanish government to give app-based drivers labor contracts. In a statement, Glovo's Berlin-based parent company Delivery Hero, said Glovo is moving from a freelance model to an employment-based one to avoid legal uncertainties, and that it anticipated a related 100 million euro ($105 million) hit to earnings in 2025.
- CNN
15 of the best places to go for Christmas
Are you looking for fun places to go for Christmas? If you like the holidays and you like to travel, then you’ll love these 15 spots overflowing with yuletide spirit.
- MoneySmart
Top 50 Free Things To Do in Singapore (Dec 2024): Christmas Markets, Singapore Cat Festival, Free Sake Tasting, and More
Bored as well as broke? We’ve got good news for you. This December, there’s a plethora of markets, events, and activities to keep you entertained at zero cost. This month,...
- GOBankingRates
5 Travel Destinations Retirees Should Avoid This Winter
From snow-filled ski adventures to white-sand beaches, retirees have the freedom to explore vast options in winter getaways. But not all vacation destinations are created equal. Some are too...
- CNN
The Australian city that became a global food and drink powerhouse
Australia’s second city Melbourne is a place where nature is close by, urban delights are readily available and there’s a food and drink scene that isn’t just the best in country, but also one of the finest in the world.
- People
Man Is 'Refusing' to Go on Annual Family Trip with Loved One's Newborn Now That It's 'Much More Expensive'
In an anonymous post on Reddit, the man writes that bringing an infant will add uneccessary stress to a group ski trip
- Evening Standard
London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks 2024: Where to watch for free across the capital
Ringing in the New Year without rinsing out the wallet. Here's the grifter's guide to watching the London fireworks without a ticket
- People
Sofía Vergara Poses Topless and Shares Sexy Bikini Snaps from Colombian Holiday Vacation with Her Family
The actress shared photos of herself posing in a sexy black bikini as she and her family spent Thanksgiving in Colombia
- The Telegraph
South Korea declares martial law
The South Korean president has declared emergency martial law, citing North Korean threats and domestic “anti-state forces”.
- BuzzFeed
My Daughter Is Asexual And It Breaks My Heart
"That was the moment I realized that I would never be a grandparent or watch my daughter fall in love, get married, or do anything 'normal' in society’s eyes. My daughter was asexual."