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Destinations
Why You Should Go to Armenia Now, in 15 Epic Photos
Armenia, a landlocked country of about 3 million people in the Caucasus Mountains, has a few claims to fame: gold medal chess players, fraught geopolitics, Churchill’s favorite brandy, and—OK, fine—the Kardashians, who are proud Armenian Americans. But tourism? Most U.S. travelers couldn’t spot Armenia on a map (it’s sandwiched between…
— Bloomberg
The Swiss language that few know
The Sarine River skirts the edge of Basse-Ville (lower town), dividing both the canton of Fribourg and the city of Fribourg into two sectors: German-speaking and French-speaking. The city of around 40,000 people is clearly one of duality: street signs are all in two languages; residents can choose whether their children will use French or German in…
— BBC
Leave the car at home: see the UK coast without driving
Clifftop bluebells frame the view. Below us is the beach we’ve just crossed, balancing on barnacle-crusted rocks and jumping over rain-boosted streams. As the falcon flies, we’re less than 20 miles from Cardiff, but there is a wild remoteness here in the cascading valleys, pungent with wild garlic, and shining sand that mirrors a cloudy…
— The Guardian
Tours and Activities
Sick of Wine Tours? Travel for Vodka Instead in This Delightful Part of Sweden
The medieval town of Åhus in Sweden is a picturesque and tranquil place, with its cobblestoned streets and quiet, chilly seaside views. Driving by the fairytale-like buildings and homes dispersed amongst the vast winter wheat fields that go on and on feels like the start to a poem. It’s a quiet, serene area, perfect for curling up under a blanket and reading…
— Fodor's Travel
New Zealand Rail Had to Close Its Open-air Viewing Cars Because Passengers Were Taking Dangerous Selfies
New Zealand’s Kiwi Rail closed its outdoor viewing carriages in an attempt to stop passengers leaning out of the train to take high-risk selfies. “In recent months, we've seen more passengers placing themselves in danger by leaning out of the viewing carriage to take photographs,” the train line said in an announcement. “The safety of our passengers is…
— Travel+Leisure
Cruise
Tourists Warned Of A Dangerous Threat In The Bahamas
Cruisers and other tourists heading to the Bahamas were this week warned of a new threat in the form of traffic-related fatalities caused by, among other things, erratic drivers and the dangers associated with bicycle and scooter rentals. According to a report in the Nassau Guardian, the Overseas Security Advisory Council — which functions as a division…
— CruiseRadio.net
Southbound From Tromso to Bergen
In the second part of our Arctic Adventure, during which we're trying out the north- and southbound Norwegian Coastal Voyages pioneered by Hurtigruten, we travelled from Kirkenes back to Tromso, the self-styled "capital" of the Arctic, and widely regarded as the best place to witness the Northern Lights. There's a lot to do here -- and on a typical…
— CruiseCritic.com
Transportation
Your NYC MetroCard Could Win You a Free Trip to Hawaii
If you’ve ever lived in New York City, or travel there frequently, you know the feeling of having dozens of MetroCards lining your pockets or purse. Well, it's time to add another to your collection — really, hear us out — because it could be your ticket to Hawaii. On Tuesday, the Hawaii Visitors & Convention Bureau (HVCB) launched an initiative that will…
— Travel+Leisure
Asia's 9 busiest airports in 2019
With Beijing's new world-beating airport set to open this year, it adds to the list of megahubs in the region already vying for passengers and airlines while innovating along the way. The continent holds nine of the world's top 20 busiest airports by total passenger numbers (including both domestic and international flights), according to the latest report by…
— CNN
Lodging
Why this 100-year-old hotel chain thinks we are in the 'golden age' of travel
Airbnb be damned. The major hotel chains are charging ahead with fresh-looking upscale brands that target millennials and long-term commitments to opening thousands of new rooms. And with the Chinese economy stabilizing after a 2018 slowdown and the U.S. economic growth outlook improving after a sluggish first quarter, hotels are poised to cash…
— Yahoo Finance
You Can Rent an Amazing Literary-themed Airbnb for $17 a Night on World Book Day
Tuesday, April 23 is a very special day for book lovers around the globe. Not only does it mark World Book Day, but it also denotes the day that bibliophiles can reserve a seriously stunning literary-inspired Airbnb for the average price of a novel. To celebrate World Book Day, 10 Airbnb hosts with homes that come filled with bookish decore, are offering their…
— Travel+Leisure
Other and Odd
What We Know About the Sri Lanka Bombings and How It's Affecting Travel to the Country
At least 290 people were killed and more than 500 were injured in at least eight coordinated bombings on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka. The U.S. State Department has issued advisories both for travelers currently in the country and those who had planned travel there. The New York Times reported on Monday that the attacks targeted at least three…
— Travel+Leisure
An A to Z Guide to Not Killing the Planet When You Travel
Being a responsible traveler sounds simple in theory: Just go green. Take care of the environment. But when it comes time to actually taking action, it can get a bit overwhelming. Where to start? And what to pack? With this in mind, we’ve compiled 26 actually doable steps to be an eco-friendly traveler. Some—like ditching single-use plastics—will have…
— Conde Nast Traveler
Today in History
Founding of the Conch Republic
Drug smuggling and illegal immigration during the early 1980's found a home in southern Florida. The United States Border Patrol set up a roadblock and an inspection point in Key West to stop vehicles for searches. Both local citizens and tourists were greatly…
— Travel Research Online
60-Second Geography
The Floating City of Venice
by Joseph DeLoach
Tuesday April 23, 2019
Being a city made up of 118 islands, Venice is a city that decided simply being close to the water wasn’t close enough—they wanted to build on it. It sits in a lagoon, a city united by 400  bridges linking residential, commercial, and agriculture spaces. From the world-dominating Venetian fashion to the plentiful meals of fresh produce and seafood, Venice is the dream that travelers have been looking for. Thanks to Blue-Roads Touring, today’s 60-Second Geography covers this highly sought-after city.
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Morning Missives
Mick Jagger from The Rolling Stones Had It Wrong
 Time is not on our side.
This factoid was brought to my attention recently when a friend of mine shared his findings with me. His beautiful granddaughter, who once spent most of their visits wrapped tightly around his neck cuddling, now could be found most of the time up in her room texting to her friends. He realized that this is how life unfolds, but he told me he wasn’t ready for her to grow up yet…
— Travel Research Online
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