Maine’s largest airport is now home to the second largest piece of the moon on Earth, according to moon rock enthusiasts who installed the extraterrestrial chunk.
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Rick Steves’ Europe: Embrace Hygge and Save Cash in Copenhagen
Where else would Hans Christian Andersen, a mermaid statue, and lovingly decorated open-face sandwiches be the icons of a major capital?
Go away with … Adrian Sutherland
For Adrian Sutherland, touring gave him an eye-opening opportunity to experience life outside of his Cree community.
Rick Steves’ Europe: In the Swiss Alps, nature rules
Aiming for the heart of the Alps, I catch my train from the belle epoche resort town of Interlaken down a long, lush valley that leads south to the snowy tips of the Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau.
Go away with … Raymond Lee
For “Quantum Leap” star Raymond Lee, acting came about in a circuitous way.
Peace, simplicity and a sense of mystery: Exploring Amish communities across the Midwest
In Wisconsin, Illinois and Indiana, communities with Amish families approach tourism with varying degrees of interest, creativity and commercialism.
An unexpected thing happened on the way to Machu Picchu. We discovered the art, architecture and cuisine of Lima, Peru
The capital is jam-packed with stunning parks, historic city squares, Spanish-influenced architecture, shopping and renowned restaurants.
Rick Steves’ Europe: History lives in Prague
Prague is one of Europe’s best-preserved cities, having been spared from last century’s bombs. Nowhere is this more evident than in the hilltop Castle Quarter, which looms above the city and dominates the skyline.
The story behind the design of Southwest’s new disturbingly skinny seats
Southwest Airline’s new seats have travelers vowing to fly Delta. The airline previewed a revamped cabin coming early next year in a video posted to TikTok, and commenters blasted the new seats as “lawn chairs” and “Ozempic seats” for their thin frame, and said they’d be booking flights with competitors. The seating was designed by […]
World travelers crave more connections to Indigenous cultures
Tourists are lingering longer and going deeper, seeking out immersive ways to engage with a country’s native heritage.