Category: Travel

Trunk Bay in US Virgin Islands named best beach in...

Trunk Bay was named the number one beach on the World's 50 Best Beaches list in 2024. Cala Mariolu in Italy was named number two a...

John and Annie Glenn Museum houses roots of life, ...

The John and Annie Glenn Museum opens to the public for the 2024 season on Wednesday, May 1. It traces the formative years of astr...

Family's history in Scotland is focus of maze shap...

A unique family emblem forms the shape of a maze in Perthshire, Scotland. The maze at the Scone Palace tourism attraction is half ...

5 Amazing places to visit in Türkiye, according to...

From the mountains to the sea, 5 unforgettable places in Türkiye

'Seinfeld' set stage for sitcom gold in NYC diner,...

Celebrated sitcom "Seinfeld" was famously set in a fictional New York City diner called Monk's Cafe. Two real diners are now touri...

Children flying alone will need emergency contact ...

Are you sending your child on a first solo flight? Use this tips to help keep your children safe and comfortable during their trav...

Spacecraft spots "spiders" scattered across surfac...

The creepy patterns were observed by the European Space Agency's ExoMars Trace Gas Orbiter.

Man who hoped to be first Black astronaut in 1960s...

In 1961, Ed Dwight was selected by President John F. Kennedy to enter an Air Force training program known as the path to NASA's As...

Astronauts confident Boeing's Starliner is finally...

Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams say they have complete confidence in the Starliner despite questions about Boeing's s...

6 cruise safety tips to keep you protected and at ...

There are certain safety precautions you should keep in mind when traveling at sea. During your vacation by cruise, follow these s...

Visiting Vermont: Why nature lovers, foodies and p...

With 13 million visitors a year, Vermont is a much beloved vacation destination. Learn more about what to see, eat and do in the G...

Texas flight attendant reveals best travel tips fo...

A Texas flight attendant shared top tips for traveling this summer, including how to save money on air travel, how to pack best — ...

Key West, Grand Canyon and more spots around the U...

There are so many places in the United States that provides spectacular sunset views. Key West and Grand Canyon National Park are ...

Travel hotspots include 5 quirky museums celebrati...

Here's a look at five niche and boutique museums around the nation that chronicle the minutiae of American life, from favorite foo...

Lyrid meteor shower to peak tonight. Here's what t...

The Lyrid meteor show is set to peak as the week begins.

Could some species dying on Earth be saved in oute...

A process called cryopreservation allows cells to remain frozen but alive for hundreds of years. For some animal cells, the moon i...

When and where you can see April's Pink Moon

April's full moon, known as the Pink Moon, will reach peak illumination on Tuesday, but it will appear full from Monday morning th...

Distant spacecraft sends data to Earth for first t...

In November 2023, NASA's Voyager 1 spacecraft stopped sending "readable science and engineering data."

Veteran taikonaut, 2 rookies launched to Chinese s...

The Shenzhou 18 crew will replace three taikonauts aboard the Chinese space station who are wrapping up a six-month stay.

'Standing on a corner in Winslow, Arizona' is one ...

Winslow, Arizona achieved fame through The Eagles' hit song "Take It Easy." Downtown Winslow "died" due to the interstate in 1979 ...

Greece sightseeing travel guide: Ancient ruins, ru...

Greece is one of the world's premiere tourism destinations, boasting rich history, archeological ruins, fine cuisine, numerous Med...

American Revolution began 249 years ago: Here are ...

National parks and battlefields tell the sweeping history of the American Revolution. But the full story of independence includes ...

Washington state travel guide: Breathtaking nation...

When traveling in Washington state, visitors can hike, whale watch and try fresh shellfish. But there is more to Washington than S...

Explore Virginia: What to do, tour and see on your...

Experience the best of Virginia, a state rich in history and filled with fun attractions for the whole family.

A travel guide to Wisconsin: Must-do activities an...

Wisconsin offers experiences for travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation. From cozy resorts to outdoor adventures, the sta...

Springtime travel: 5 flower gardens across 5 time ...

Here's a tour of five of the America's most spectacular springtime botanical gardens across five different time zones, from the Fl...

A look at South Dakota's top sightseeing destinati...

Mount Rushmore is far from South Dakota's only attraction — rich in sprawling grasslands and monuments to leaders of all stripes, ...

NASA seeks to reign in costs of Mars Sample Return...

NASA said it agrees with an independent review board that concluded the project could cost up to $11 billion without major changes...

Object that crashed through Florida home's roof wa...

NASA confirmed Monday that a mystery object that crashed through the roof of a Naples, Florida home last month​ was space junk fro...

Why see Wyoming? Here are some of the Cowboy State...

With the state being home to 10 national parks and a bevy of immaculately-preserved historic sites, a stop in Wyoming is a must on...

Final Delta 4 Heavy puts NRO spy satellite into sp...

It was a "bittersweet moment" as United Launch Alliance brought the Delta program to a close.

The best tourism spots in Texas for the whole fami...

Texas excels as a family-friendly tourist destination for all ages; its most popular attractions include Space Center Houston, San...

Hot travel trend has people seeking quiet escape a...

Instead of seeking thrills and wild scenes, the hottest travel trend is about one's own "quietude" and mindful meditation in hopes...

Ohio's Sherman House Museum displays humanity, art...

Gen. William T. Sherman, mythic figure in American history, was born in Lancaster, Ohio in 1820. His birthplace, the Sherman House...

How often do total solar eclipses happen?

How often do total solar eclipses, like the one on April 8, occur? It was the first in the U.S. since 2017, and the nation won't g...

Why do total solar eclipses happen? Learn what cau...

The moon will shroud parts of North America in darkness when the total solar eclipse happens today, April 8. Here's what causes th...

When is the next total solar eclipse in the U.S.?

The next solar eclipses where parts of North America will experience totality won't be until 2044 and 2045.

Solar eclipse brings together generations for rare...

Millions of Americans poured into the solar eclipse’s path of totality to watch in wonder. The excitement was shared across genera...

Tennessee travel guide: What to see and do in Nash...

Traveling to Tennessee, the state that brought us Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton? Enjoy this travel guide for your stay in Nashvil...

See the list of notable total solar eclipses in th...

Total solar eclipses, like the one expected on April 8, 2024, are rare. This list shows the history of the phenomenon in the Unite...

Baseball fans are drawn to NYC housing project bui...

The Polo Grounds was a fabled sports arena in Manhattan, most notably home of baseball's New York Giants. Its footprint in a NYC h...

Soyuz brings U.S. astronaut, 2 station crewmates, ...

Landing on the steppe of Kazakhstan completed the replacement of five long-duration space station fliers.

Martin Luther King Jr. assassination anniversary: ...

Martin Luther King Jr. was murdered 56 years ago today, on April 4, 1968. On the anniversary, his niece, Alveda King, highlighted ...

Arizona names Pluto as its official state planet

"We in Arizona haven't forgotten about you, Pluto," the state representative who introduced the bill said.

Best places to see the April 8 solar eclipse in th...

The total solar eclipse will be visible along a 2,500-mile path. Meteorologists are closely monitoring the latest models, but hist...

3 companies win NASA contracts to develop Artemis ...

After a year to perfect their designs, the companies will compete for a single contract to begin actual development of an unpressu...

Businesses in path of totality try to cash in on e...

People along the path of totality are gearing up for Monday's total solar eclipse, and local businesses are hoping to cash in on t...

What does the eclipse mean for your astrological s...

Astrology dates back centuries and astrologers who study the stars say that if you feel a little different during an eclipse, ther...

American Airlines relaxes pet, carry-on luggage po...

American Airlines is scrapping rules limiting the size of carry-on bags brought into plane cabins with passengers' pets, absent th...

Russia launches one-man, two-woman crew to space s...

NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson, making her third flight, will spend six months aboard the station, replacing astronaut Loral O'Hara.

How to see the penumbral lunar eclipse, March's fu...

As March's full Worm Moon rises late Sunday into early Monday, it will travel through the Earth's penumbra — the faint outer part ...

Earth was just slammed with a "severe" geomagnetic...

NOAA said people as far south as Alabama may have seen the northern lights and that the sun could expel the strongest type of sola...

Soyuz crew docks at space station after 2-day rend...

NASA astronaut Tracy Dyson is replacing Loral O'Hara, who's wrapping up a six-month stay aboard the space station.

New image reveals "twisted" magnetic fields around...

Supermassive black holes are believed to have emerged very early in the universe but their creation remains a mystery.

South Atlantic island known for Napoleon's exile h...

The island of St. Helena is looking to boost its tourism industry. Known as the location of Napoleon's exile and death, it is one ...

Why NASA is connecting baby stars with margarita i...

Chemical ingredients identified around protostars, known as IRAS 2A and IRAS 23385, are tied to familiar parts of life on Earth: m...

Commercial Japanese rocket on unique mission is bl...

Japanese company Space One is probing what went wrong after it was forced to explode a rocket shortly after liftoff on a mission m...

4 station crew members safely return to Earth afte...

Splashdown in the Gulf of Mexico closed out a 199-day mission spanning 3,184 orbits and 84.4 million miles.

SpaceX mega rocket launches on third test flight

Today's test flight of the SpaceX Super Heavy-Starship rocket follows two launches last year that were only partially successful.

SpaceX test launch of massive Starship rocket a pa...

SpaceX's Super Heavy Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, blasted off Thursday morning in Texas. It was SpaceX's third t...

SpaceX launches 76 satellites in back-to-back laun...

SpaceX launched three Falcon 9 rockets within 20 hours, including two Monday just one hour and 50 minutes apart.

Webb telescope "unlocks secrets" of far-away galax...

Two teams of researchers studying a galaxy through NASA's James Webb Space Telescope spotted the most distant active supermassive ...

Crew Dragon brings four long-duration crew members...

The arrival of Crew 8 sets the stage for four other Crew Dragon fliers to return to Earth next week to wrap up a nearly 200-day fl...

NASA welcomes 10 new astronauts

NASA is welcoming its newest class of astronauts, as six men and four women are newly eligible for spaceflight.

Jupiter's moon Europa generates 1,000 tons of oxyg...

A new study suggests there is less oxygen on the icy surface of Jupiter's moon Europa than scientists previously thought.

Austin TSA agents recover 4 fully loaded guns from...

TSA reported that on Jan. 21, four, fully loaded, firearms were found at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport TSA checkpoint...

Video shows moments after boy, 10, attacked by sha...

Video shows the terrifying moments after a 10-year-old Maryland boy was bitten by a shark during a dive tank experience in the Bah...

Carnival cruise ship hosting music festival at sea...

A Carnival cruise ship spent more time in Jamaica than planned this week after weather caused damage to one of its sides. Passenge...

The James Webb Space Telescope's continued gifts

In the two years since the telescope was blasted into orbit, it has performed like a champ, capturing phenomenal images of the hea...

When and where to see the Cold Moon, the longest a...

December's full moon, also known as the Cold Moon and Long Night Moon, will reach peak illumination on Tuesday.

When and where to see the Ursids, last meteor show...

NASA described the Ursids as "a meteor shower for diehards only." It is set to peak Thursday night into Friday morning.

"Christmas tree cluster" found glowing green in sp...

The dazzling green tree with seemingly sparkling blue and white lights was found in the Milky Way and is a formation of young star...

Blue Origin resumes New Shepard flights after 2022...

The launch was Blue Origin's first since an engine nozzle failed in September 2022, triggering a dramatic in-flight abort.

NASA rover unravels history of massive, 22-mile wi...

Perseverance, which landed on Mars​ in 2021, has been exploring the planet for signs of ancient life.

Geminid meteor showers peak tonight: When and wher...

The Geminids, one of the best and most reliable meteor showers of the year, is peaking tonight. Here's when and where stargazers c...

SpaceX delays Falcon Heavy launch to put military ...

SpaceX tentatively plans to make another attempt to launch a Falcon Heavy rocket and a less-powerful Falcon 9 on Tuesday.

Geminids meteor shower to peak this week

Stargazers can head outside at night to see the Geminids, one of the best and most reliable meteor showers of the year.

New solar system with rare, perfectly in-sync plan...

Astronomers have discovered six planets orbiting a bright, nearby star in perfect synchrony like a grand cosmic orchestra.

First tomato ever grown in space, lost 8 months ag...

Astronauts in the International Space Station said they found the rogue fruit, dispelling claims that astronaut Frank Rubio ate it...

Bright star will vanish in one-of-a-kind eclipse. ...

Betelgeuse, one of the biggest and brightest stars in the night sky, will momentarily vanish as an asteroid passes in front of it ...

Russian cargo ship docks at International Space St...

A guidance system problem during final approach prompted two space station cosmonauts to take over by remote control.

NASA "unlikely" to launch Artemis moon landing fli...

NASA is facing challenges with SpaceX's moon lander and the new Axiom spacesuits for moonwalkers.

How to Renew Your Child’s U.S. Passport in Nigeria...

Traveling abroad can be an exciting and memorable experience for both adults and children. However, before embarking on any journ...

Best Time to Visit Hawaii

Hawaii, the tropical paradise located in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, is a dream destination for many travelers. From its stu...

Top 10 Things to Do in New York City

New York City is one of the most iconic and vibrant cities in the world, with a wealth of culture, entertainment, history, and cu...

How to Pack for a Road Trip: Essential Tips and Tr...

Are you planning a road trip soon? Packing for a road trip can be a daunting task, especially if you’re traveling with a group or...

Visa Requirements for Thailand

Thailand is a popular travel destination for tourists, digital nomads, and expatriates. With its stunning beaches, vibrant nightl...

FAA investigating nearly 5K pilots accused of hidi...

The Federal Aviation Administration said nearly 5,000 pilots are under investigation for allegedly falsifying their medical record...

Making camping fun for everyone with s'mores, game...

Sleeping under the stars and cooking over an open fire doesn't always appeal to everyone. Here are ways to add an extra level of f...

Airline passenger says he wanted to slap man who r...

A man asked if he was in the wrong to ask a fellow airline passenger to switch seats with him so he could sit by his wife. The man...

German Lufthansa IT outage strands thousands of pa...

An IT outage caused by work on a rail line forced Lufthansa Airlines to cancel and delay hundreds of flights Tuesday, stranding th...

Walt Disney World announces opening date for newes...

Walt Disney World announced Wednesday its newest rollercoaster, TRON Lightcycle/Run, will be opening this Spring in the Magic King...

TURKISH AIRLINES DISMISSES PILOT FOR OPPOSING 'PRA...

A pilot with the Turkish Airlines (THY), has been dismissed for opposing the company's new regulation on praying in the cockpit. 

10 FACTS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT MALAWI

10 FACTS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT MALAWI

ZAMBIA’S VISAS: VISITING THE REPUBLIC OF ZAMBIA AS...

Visiting the Republic of Zambia as a Nigerian, shouldn't be a burden and problem for you anymore!

2023: SEE THE TOP 10 PASSPORTS IN THE WORLD (IN TE...

All sovereign states issue passports to their citizens, which are documents essential to travel to other countries.

LUXEMBOURG, THE RICHEST TINY EUROPEAN COUNTRY OFFE...

Luxembourg is a small landlocked country in Western Europe that borders Belgium to the west and north, Germany to the east, and Fr...

AMAZING INFRASTRUCTURE: THE LARGEST AQUARIUM IN TH...

Can you imagine standing under the ocean and viewing live water animals without ever getting wet? That is what the experience is l...

JUANCHO YRAUSQUIN AIRPORT, THE SMALLEST IN THE WOR...

The airport, named after the Aruban Minister Juancho Irausquin is flanked on one side by high hills, with cliffs that drop into th...

SEE PHOTOS OF THE HOTEL CALLED "HOTEL HELL"

Behold The place called the HOTEL HELL.

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