by Beth Holmes | May 8, 2023 | International, Travel, Travel hacks, Travel tips
The Germany Ticket has proven instantly popular, as three million people buy one in just a few days, to travel all over the country at a flat rate. The new Germany Ticket (Deutschlandticket), which was launched Monday, is an all-you-can-ride ticket for all modes of...
by Beth Holmes | May 1, 2023 | Art & Culture, International, News, Politics
The coronation of King Charles III is expected to bring close to 3 million visitors to London this May, bringing billions of pounds of cash to help the city’s tourist economy recover from the pandemic. Last year, the U.K. brought in almost 30 million tourists,...
by Beth Holmes | Apr 24, 2023 | News
The Walla Walla, a Washington state ferry, ran aground near Seattle on Saturday, without injuries. The Walla Walla left Bremerton on time at 4:15 pm, with almost 600 passengers on board heading for Seattle. Shortly after departure, in the close confines of Rich...
by Beth Holmes | Apr 18, 2023 | International, News, Places On Our Bucket List
River Seine may finally see real progress in a major cleanup as the 2024 Olympics approach, making outdoor swim races a possibility for the first time there in over a century. River Seine, in its course through Paris, is one of the most famous, painted, and...
by Beth Holmes | Apr 10, 2023 | Places On Our Bucket List, Politics, Travel
A tourist tax is being considered in Hawaii, to offset the impact of millions of visitors a year. According to Hawaii governor Josh Green, between nine and ten million tourists come to the islands every year, many times the meager 1.4 million population of the state....
