by Beth Holmes | Dec 20, 2023 | News, Places On Our Bucket List, Uncategorized
Louisiana takes a major step towards reconnecting Baton Rouge and New Orleans by train after over 50 years. On Thursday, Governor John Bel Edwards recently signed a pivotal service development agreement aimed at re-establishing intercity passenger rail service between...
by Beth Holmes | Nov 10, 2023 | Ethical Shopping, News, Politics
Too soon for tourists for many of the residents of Maui and Lahaina, demanding space for mourning and rebuilding before outsiders push back in. Residents of fire-ravaged Lahaina in Hawaii have presented a petition to Governor Josh Green, urging a delay in reopening...
by Beth Holmes | Sep 8, 2023 | News, Travel, Uncategorized
Limited flights out of New York may clog travel as air traffic controller shortages continue to haunt the FAA. This summer, airlines have had to reduce the number of flights in and out of the three large airports in the New York City area, trying to tackle their rash...
by Beth Holmes | Aug 16, 2023 | News, Places On Our Bucket List, Uncategorized
Glaciers are melting in Alaska, which is making its tourist centers wonder what the future brings. The Mendenhall Glacier is a star attraction for Juneau, Alaska’s capitol city. Every year, it’s swarmed by sightseers via bus, hiking trials, kayaks, and...
by Beth Holmes | Jul 22, 2023 | International, News, Travel tips, Uncategorized
Deadly heat in Europe means tourists and residents alike are advised to stay inside during this peak travel season. In Italy, Spain, and Greece, the second extreme heat wave in July is hitting, combining with expansive wildfires to make for a hellish tourist season....
by Beth Holmes | Jul 10, 2023 | International, News, Uncategorized
Travel to China isn’t recommended, says the U.S. government’s latest travel advisory after a U.S. citizen was sentenced to life in prison in China. On Monday, John Shing-Wan Leung, an American citizen living in Hong Kong, was sentenced in a Chinese court...
