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...
by Beth Holmes | Jul 3, 2023 | Politics, Uncategorized
Honesty in pricing may be a casualty of a current bill regarding air traffic, which would allow airlines to display only the “base airfare” with the final price hidden behind a link. An Obama-era administration rule required airlines to make the complete final price,...
by Beth Holmes | Jun 29, 2023 | Art & Culture, International, Places On Our Bucket List, Uncategorized
Stonehenge greeted the summer solstice this year with over 8,000 visitors, showing why many believe it to be an ancient timekeeper. Wednesday, June 21st is the longest day of this year in the Northern Hemisphere, the day the sun circles directly above the Tropic of...
by Beth Holmes | Feb 13, 2023 | Art & Culture, International, Places On Our Bucket List, Uncategorized
The Baptistery mosaics of Florence will be open to visitors during their restoration, giving a lucky few a chance to see them up close. Very close. The intricate mosaics of the Baptistery of San Giovanni, one of Florence, Italy’s most iconic monuments, are...
by Beth Holmes | Oct 31, 2022 | Ethical Shopping, International, News, Politics, Uncategorized
Rostourism, the Russian federal agency for tourism, has been abolished on order from President Vladimir Putin. Rostourism was only created 18 years ago, also by presidential degree from President Putin. But as of October 20th, the agency has been dissolved and its...
