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From Putin Souvenirs to Soviet Lunches: Why Has Travel to Transnistria Gone Viral?
The mini Soviet nation remains internationally unrecognised, but it seems tourists can’t get enough. Soaring statues of Lenin, postcards of Putin, and a tourist-filled T-34 tank: it’s a trifecta you’ll only find in Europe’s most notorious breakaway state. Officially known as the…
— euronews
South Florida Cities Celebrate Century Milestone
Three words likely come to mind when you think of Florida: vacation, tropical and sunshine. While the Citrus Capital is known for its beaches and resorts, and most recently, according to WalletHub, holds the title of being the third most diverse state in the U.S., it also boasts a treasure…
— USA Today
U.S. Updates Its Travel Warning to Greece
Greece is a popular destination for U.S. tourists, and according to the State Department, it’s generally safe. However, on October 23, the U.S. government updated its travel advisory for Greece. “There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was…
— Men's Journal
Tours and Activities
7 Charming California Wine Towns for Every Kind of Traveler
If anything can make a person feel more pleasant than having a glass of wine in hand, it’s sipping that tasty wine in the region where it was made—preferably while sitting in a sunny town plaza, leisurely discussing which local shop, gallery, or restaurant will be the next stop for the…
— Afar
Nuremberg vs Cologne: Which Is the Best Christmas Market in Germany?
When it comes to Christmas markets, Germany is a world leader. Their signature cute and festive chalet villages packed with delicious food, drinks, dancing and decorations attract visitors from around the globe every year. But which is the fairest market of them all in Germany (and…
— Lonely Planet
8 City Parks in the U.S. Worthy of a Trip
Some travelers make a quest of visiting all 63 of America’s national parks, and we love that for them. But the National Park Service does not have a monopoly on green space in the United States. Some of our most epic parks are nestled into the heart of American cities. All of the…
— The Washington Post
Cruise
Category 5 Hurricane Forces Cruise Ships to Change Routes: What We Know So Far
Hurricane season is in full swing as cruise lines make adjustments with their ships and itineraries due to Category 5 Hurricane Melissa. Here are some changes that ships have already made and what we know so far as the massive hurricane is expected to move to the Northeast from its…
— Cruise Fever
Ports of Stockholm Cruise Traffic Sees 30% Passenger Surge
Ports of Stockholm's cruise segment is flourishing in 2025, with passenger numbers increasing by 60,000 this year compared to 2024. Its traditional cruise season concludes on October 28 with the departure of AIDAmar, marking the end of the April-to-October period with…
— Seatrade Cruise News
Transportation
American Airlines Adds A321XLR Jet with Premium Suites
American Airlines will debut its new Airbus A321XLR aircraft on Dec. 18, introducing upgraded premium cabins and lie-flat Flagship Suite® seats on its cross-country routes. Tickets for the inaugural flight, operating as Flight 3 from New York (JFK) to Los Angeles (LAX), are now…
— Focus on Travel News
American Airlines Is Arriving Late to the Luxury Travel Boom. Can It Catch Up?
American Airlines started pouring customers Champagne Bollinger in its top-tier lounges and cabins this fall. But at headquarters, it’s not time to celebrate — yet. American has fallen behind large rivals Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in the post-Covid luxury travel boom that has…
— CNBC
These European Destinations Are Getting New High-Speed Double-Decker Trains
Whether you're more inclined toward the nostalgia-inducing slow travel of a luxury sleeper car or the futuristic transport of high-speed rail, there's never been a better time to travel by train—whatever your preferred pace. In the latest evidence that we are in the midst of the next…
— Condé Nast Traveler
Lodging
Airbnb Just Rolled Out 65 New Features–Including a Social Network for Travelers
Airbnb has always been more than just a way to book a vacation rental or experience—it has also inherently been a way to connect with people around the globe. Now, the San Francisco-based company is doubling down on those personal connections by introducing social features to its…
— Travel+Leisure
100 Years of the Motel
The motel might seem like an ageless fixture of the American landscape, but in fact, this roadside mainstay didn’t exist before Dec. 12, 1925. That’s when Arthur and Alfred Heineman, two brothers with a successful Southern California architecture practice, opened the Milestone Mo-Tel…
— New York Times
Other and Odd
Why Travelers Should Stop Expecting Everyone to Speak English
When we travel, curiosity drives us to discover the unknown — flavors, landscapes, customs. But often, we forget that one of the greatest gestures of respect we can offer is to learn, at the very least, the basics of the language spoken where we’re going. While for many Americans…
— USA Today
Using TikTok for Travel: Why Short Clips Are Changing Trip Planning
Per recent data collected by Adobe, over 2 in 5 Americans are using TikTok as a search engine, currently deeming it as the fourth-most popular search engine by digital natives. As a frequent traveler, I love to use TikTok as a tool that helps me do travel research in a way I can’t replicate…
— The Manual
Government Shutdown Contributes to Travel Headaches
On Day 25 of the federal government shutdown, Saturday marked the first day after more than 1 million federal employees failed to receive their full paycheck. That impact is now being felt across the country, but particularly for flight passengers experiencing travel delays. NBC News’…
— NBC News
Today in History
Opening of the New York City Subway
It was October 27, 1904 when the first underground line of the New York City subway opened. The construction methods at the time involved digging up the earth, digging the tunnel, building the subway, and then re-covering…
— Travel Research Online
Publishers Corner
The Language of Obligation
by Richard Earls
Sunday October 26, 2025
I once had the  good fortune to attend a couple of three day seminars conducted by Breakthrough Enterprises entitled Falling Awake. Lead by a group of exceptional individuals, Falling Awake is geared to the idea of taking full responsibility for creating the life you most want. Many of my columns are informed by the lessons I have learned as a result of the work I did with this organization. I truly believe any professional would benefit from the Falling Awake curriculum and I commend it to you with the highest of regard.
One of the most interesting and useful pieces of information I brought back home with me was their description of the power of language and the way it shapes our reality.…
— Travel Research Online
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Mike's Monday Cup of Mo-Joe
News Flash From a Roadside Hotel Breakfast Buffet
 I was eating my free cup of yogurt in Lumberton, NC this week on my way north on Rt 95. Breakfast is included at the Country Inn & Suites. This was a regular stop for our annual warm weather migration up to the north country.
You might have noticed that some people talk louder than others in public, and yesterday morning proved this point. I "tuned in.” A woman’s words echoed across the room and struck a chord. I listened. I ate yogurt. I learned.
I wanted to share this with you. Unbeknownst to many of my readers, I capture much of my “fodder” by eavesdropping at Starbucks, airport lounges and hotel breakfast tables. That is where ‘life” happens and reality…
— Travel Research Online
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