Travel

The Eiffel Tower may be one of the most recognizable monuments in the world, but there’s more to it than meets the eye. Beyond its magnificent beauty, this popular tourist attraction holds something invisible to the naked eye: a secret apartment. Anyone who has visited the Eiffel Tower can testify to its breathtaking views overlooking...

The airline losing your luggage is pretty much a nightmare. I mean sure, you can pack the things you really need in your carry-on, but there’s just something about not having your things that can make you feel so much more lost, and stressed, especially if you’re away from home. Most of the time, though,...

Whether you’re packing for a trip or trying to come home, losing your passport is supremely stressful, and getting it replaced is neither convenient or easy. But there are steps you can take to get another one relatively quickly. Once you’ve turned your home or hotel room upside down only to determine your passport’s gone...

Deep in a zinc mine in New Jersey, you can find rocks that glow… Or at least, that fluoresce. You’ll also find a museum holding a fascinating collection of these special stones. When an overhead black light is turned on, the flat, dull-seeming rocks turn into glowing, fluorescent objects of orange, pink and green, streaked...

There are circumstances when a person can legally bring an animal on a flight. Some airlines allow you to fly with your pet, either in the cabin or as checked baggage. All airlines are required to allow service animals to fly with their disabled humans. But in all circumstances, there are specific rules that apply,...

Where do you plan on traveling in 2020? Somewhere overseas, or maybe you plan to keep it domestic? Either way, the new list of “transformative travels” from National Geographic will definitely get you thinking about where you might want to explore next year. George Stone, executive editor of travel at National Geographic, says, “Best Trips is our...

Ever step off a plane and feel like you could fall asleep at baggage claim for an hour or eight? That exhausted, drained feeling after flying for an extended amount of time is the dreaded jet lag. It’s miserable, but there are ways to make yourself feel better. According to the National Sleep Foundation, “jet...

The National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH) has revealed at a press conference that ancient traps containing the remains of 14 woolly mammoths were uncovered in Mexico. At least 15,000 years old, the traps were discovered in Tultepec, a city approximately 25 miles north of Mexico City. Named “Tultepec II,” the site has been...