There's a statistic that caught me off guard last year: 58% of travelers now say they'd rather bring their dog on a long trip than a human friend. At first, I laughed.
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View AllAirlines Win Right to Hide Extra Fees from Flyers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Airlines can once again obscure baggage fees during initial flight searches after the Department of Transportation restored its pre-2024 disclosure framework.
By Bob Vidra
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WestJet Crew Strike Vote Threatens Canada Travel
TORONTO, Canada - Nearly 4,400 WestJet flight attendants voted overwhelmingly to authorize strike action over unpaid ground work and wages, setting up potential disruption for summer travelers if talks fail.
By Bob Vidra
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Morocco Eases Visa Rules as Tourism Surges in 2026
RABAT, Morocco - Morocco updates its visa and e-visa system on July 18, 2026, making entry smoother for international travelers as tourism numbers climb past 8.8 million visitors.
By Mariana Torres
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Jordan Tourism Plummets 90% Amid Booking Crisis
AMMAN, Jordan - Petra, Wadi Rum, and the capital confront a tourism emergency as cancellations approach 90 percent and flight connectivity collapses by 70 percent.
By Andy Wang
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Kuwait Airport Chaos Strands Travelers Worldwide
Kuwait City, Kuwait - Dozens of delays and a handful of cancellations snarled operations at Kuwait International Airport, affecting travel across the Gulf, Europe, and South Asia.
By Bob Vidra
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Massive Flight Chaos Hits Four States With 3000 Delays
UNITED STATES - Summer flight chaos intensifies as four states record 141 cancellations and 3,195 delays, disrupting Southwest, JetBlue, and Delta operations.
By Bob Vidra
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Travel Accessories
The Travel Watches I Actually Wear: Stylish, Useful, and Not Worth Getting Mugged Over
I love watches. I love nice watches. I also love not turning myself into a walking insurance claim the second I step out of an airport.A good travel watch has a very specific job. It needs to tell the
Travel Accessories
The Travel Bags I Actually Use: From Carry-On Minimalism to Full Expedition Chaos
The Travel Bags I Actually Use: From Carry-On Minimalism to Full Expedition ChaosI have very little patience for travel bags that only look good in a product photo.A good bag earns its place the hard
Photography
The 100MP Camera That Made Me Leave the Big Kit Behind
I have owned, tested, broken, carried, and cursed at more camera gear than any normal person should. I have shot everything from expeditions in Mongolia, ships in Antarctica to luxury hotels, wildlife