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The 20 most peaceful countries in the world, ranked
Amid military tensions overseas, international peace has gained new importance for those looking to travel or move abroad.
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European Soccer Fans Marvel at the Splendor of America’s Suburbs
Dutch fans in Missouri see a nation that is risky and expensive, but vast and bountiful: ‘Everything is three times the size’
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My friends and I take a 14-hour Amtrak trip together every year. It's the cheapest way to spend time together.
Each year, my friends and I travel from Utah to Colorado on an Amtrak train. The long ride is cheap and the perfect place for us to catch up.
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I took a 32-hour Amtrak trip up the West Coast. It was great, but I wouldn't recommend it for routine travel.
I rode the Amtrak Coast Starlight for 32 hours up the West Coast. I loved my personal roomette, but I don't think it's affordable for routine travel.
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The 10 Safest Countries In The World, Per 2026 Global Peace Index
As global tensions rise, the new Global Peace Index reveals the world’s safest countries to visit in 2026—western and central Europe countries ranked high.
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Freezing in Boca Raton, Florida
On astronauts, cold metal, and Florida Man. - Katherine Dee
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The TSA wants foreign World Cup travelers to stop packing ranch dressing in their carry-ons
World Cup fans are developing a taste for ranch dressing — and the TSA wants to make sure they pack it correctly.
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5 Cities Remote Workers Are Choosing Over Lisbon And Bali In 2026
Remote workers are looking beyond Lisbon and Bali. Here are five cities offering affordability, flexibility and a better quality of life in 2026
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Rescue diver dies during search for bodies of Italians who drowned in Maldives caves
Staff Sgt Mohamed Mahdhee died while diving in the search-and-rescue operation, the Maldives government tells the BBC.
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Mount Everest, a climber known only as ‘Green Boots’, and the mission to solve a 30-year mystery
In 1996, a blizzard in Everest’s notorious ‘death zone’ killed ‘Green Boots’. Now, a fresh expedition plans to retrieve his body, and establish his identity
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Coachella campers are turning tents fancy - and not all Brits are happy
Campers are being judged for over-the-top tent set ups at this year's festival in California.
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Foreign tourists are falling out of love with Goa - here's why
Foreign visitors to Goa have nearly halved from their pre-Covid peak even as domestic tourism is booming.
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Mexico nightclub’s $300 cover charge for US citizens captures popular mood
Owner of Japan nightclub says ‘This is a response to a year of insults directed at us – as a country – by the United States’
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A Grizzly Encounter, Recorded in Its Entirety, Shows a Close Call
A woman in Alberta, Canada, recorded the bear as it circled her and her dog near a campsite and lodge.
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My week at a Bali surf camp showed me what Gen Z wants from solo travel: adventure and social connection
Solo travel is booming among Gen Z. They're trading traditional group trips for active experiences with built-in community, like a Bali surf camp.
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‘Wasn’t even good’: US tourist says she was charged €44 for two ice creams in Rome
Post on Facebook received more than 900 comments, with one Italian writing that they were ‘ashamed’
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German tourist dies after being bitten at snake show on family holiday in Egypt
Man, 57, was watching snake-charming show when reptile crawled into his trousers, say German police
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Mount Everest climber recounts moment he lost guide who survived alone for six days
Chris Thrall speaks about his last sighting of Dawa Sherpa, who was spotted alive by a cleaning crew as he slid slowly down the world's tallest mountain.
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Miracle on Everest: Guide believed dead spotted crawling down ice
Cleaners found Dawa Sherpa crawling towards Base Camp six days after he went missing at a higher altitude.
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‘The end of the road’: the man on a mission to take Barcelona back from overtourism
José Antonio Donaire is not against tourists but wants to return the city to its residents – and he is starting with its most iconic market
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How hotels are stopping the 'dawn dash' for sunbeds after man wins payout
Some resorts enforce allocation rules from check-in to prevent people reserving loungers with towels in the "sunbed wars".
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Budget Travel Is Up Over 1000% This Year, Per Expedia Data
The latest search trends coming out of the travel booking platforms indicates that travelers are becoming more strategic in how they search for and book travel.
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‘Of course we will give it back’: Bayeux tapestry set for secret journey across Channel
Operation will use specially built container to protect fragile 11th-century embroidery
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Oscar goes missing after Academy Award winner is blocked from taking it on flight
The airline said it regrets the situation and was doing an urgent "comprehensive internal search" for the award.
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The 30 Most Walkable Cities In The World—According To A 2026 GuruWalk Report
A new GuruWalk report reveals the most walkable cities in the world for 2026, with Rome taking the top spot and destinations across Asia and Latin America on the rise.
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Molly the border collie rescued after a week waiting for injured owner in New Zealand’s remote backcountry
A rescue mission involving volunteer helicopter crew and public donations ended in joy after Molly was located and brought home
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Canadian prime minister heads west to ancestral homeland
Mark Carney will meet his cousins on Sunday in Aughagower - the village his grandparents, Robert and Nora Moran, left when they emigrated to Canada in 1925.
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'Airline left us on a freezing island for days'
Jon Shipman says it was "ridiculous" that passengers were left in Newfoundland for two days.
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'Croatia, but cheaper': The quirky holiday spots on trend for 2026
Montenegro and Albania are among the places rising in popularity for Britons seeking a holiday away from tourist traps.
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Italians bemused by Milan bull mosaic restoration
Italians wondered what had happened to the animal's "lucky-charm" testicles.
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‘Athens cannot operate as a giant hotel’: mayor vows to rescue capital from overtourism
Haris Doukas warns that with 700,000 residents and 8 million tourists, people are being pushed out of their neighbourhoods
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Air passengers ‘risking lives by grabbing bags and filming in emergencies’
Fines might be needed to deter travellers from retrieving hand luggage, says official from airlines body Iata
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The coolest building in every US state, from historic landmarks to modern marvels
From futuristic-looking skyscrapers to kitsch roadside attractions, the architecture across all 50 states is as diverse as its population and history.
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Hotel owners expected a World Cup boom - so far it hasn't happened
An industry body survey found hotels in World Cup host cities see the tournament as a "non-event".
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Milan restores bull mosaic’s testicles worn down by pirouetting tourists
The artwork in a 19th-century shopping arcade has been damaged by visitors honouring an unusual tradition
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‘What happened to the testicles?’: mockery in Milan over bull mosaic’s restoration
Rampant Bull needed a makeover after wear and tear from tourists, but refurbishment ‘castrated’ it, critics say
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Record 274 climbers summit Everest from Nepalese side in single day
Climbers take advantage of clear weather after threat of ice fall on normal route delayed start of spring season
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Canada’s National Parks Are Free To Enter, But Read The Fine Print First
Free park admission is not the same as a free trip. Parking, lodging and provincial jurisdictions could add to the cost of your visits.
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How To Breeze Through Europe's New EES Border System This Summer
The EU’s Entry/Exit system (EES) went fully live on April 10, 2026 and the first days saw long queues at airports, with some travelers missing flights.
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Why Videos of World Cup Tourists Loving Ranch Dressing and Waffle House Are So Moving
From Walmart and Buc-ee’s, visiting fans are posting the kinder, simpler side of the U.S. in an exceedingly complicated time
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Ten observations after attending a World Cup match in the US
With the World Cup getting into full swing, Al Jazeera offers some tips for fans looking to attend a game in the US.
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Italy restores lucky testicles on bull mosaic worn down by tourists
The artwork is the centre of a tradition that involves visitors performing three spins on it for good fortune.
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Tourist dies in Dominican Republic luxury resort fire
Nearly 1,700 people were evacuated from the huge blaze at Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach in Bayahibe, a popular resort town on the Caribbean coast.
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'Even the Coke is big' - Foreign World Cup fans take in American culture
Large portion sizes, tasty food, and a basketball championship welcome international World Cup fans to the US.
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Bodies of Italian divers did not have optimal equipment, says rescuer
Images from a cave where the four Italians were found reveal the difficulty that rescuers had in recovering their bodies.
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German tourist awarded €1,000 after losing out on sunloungers at Greek hotel
Court in Hanover says man entitled to payout after he and his family had to lie on concrete
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‘I didn’t lose hope’: how Cook Islands fisher survived eight days lost in the Pacific Ocean
After the engine on his small aluminium boat died, Junior Apiuta Apiuta battled loneliness, huge waves and bitter cold – but he never gave up
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Cuba gets trickle of intrepid tourists as Trump’s oil blockade continues
Island’s tourism industry been hit hard by severe US pressure – but some say foreigners should still visit
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Forbes Travel Guide’s Best Hotel Bars For 2026
From Miami to Monaco, these 37 innovative watering holes are shaking up stellar cocktails with a splash of outstanding service.
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World Cup fans frustrated by 'confusing and expensive' tipping culture in US
International fans visiting the US for the World Cup have become frustrated by the culture of having to tip servers, telling the BBC that tipping fatigue has set in.
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