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NYC subway to use gender-neutral terms during announcements

NEW YORK – When it comes to the New York City subways, there’s no such thing as ladies and gentlemen. Conductors on subway trains have been told to stop addressing passengers as “...

Brexit benefit: Lower pound boosts tourism to Britain

LONDON – Many British businesses have become cautious as they try to gauge the impact of the country’s 2019 departure from the European Union. But there’s one industry that has so far clearl...

In time for the holidays, a seasonal primer on luggage etiquette

It’s the season of the squeeze. That should require absolutely no explanation, but just in case: Picture thousands of stressed-out holiday travelers in airport terminals, train st...

Managing overtourism an increasing feature of global travel

LONDON – Venice is planning to divert massive cruise liners. Barcelona has cracked down on apartment rentals. Both are at the forefront of efforts to get a grip on “overtourism,” ...

Paella – main dish of Valencia – is no joking matter

Paella is the main dish of Valencia. Even though it is served elsewhere in Spain, it originated here. The rice produced in Valencia is a wonderful short-grain rice that is flavor...

Travel books to inspire your next trips or to give as gifts

Fuel your dreams, soak in a good story or get practical tips

Minnesota loses bid for 1st world’s fair in U.S. since 1984

PARIS – The state of Minnesota lost its bid to host what would have been the first world’s fair on U.S. soil in almost 40 years when the organization that oversees the events voted Wednesday...

Minnesota, Poland and Argentina compete to host World’s Fair

MINNEAPOLIS – Minnesota is hoping to host the first World’s Fair on U.S. soil in nearly 40 years, but it will have to overcome bids by Poland’s third-largest city, Lodz, and the Argentine ca...

Exploring New Zealand by bike

Two wheels, 9 friends and nearly 600 miles

Extra fees increase airline revenue – and consumers’ ire

A recent U.S. Government Accountability Office report revealed that domestic air carriers collected $7.1 billion in revenue from checked-bag and changed-reservations fees last year. The extr...

Hong Kong is the world’s top city for international visits

Asia Pacific region is drawing more of world’s travelers

Oscar is a cat of the world but he didn’t like flying

Oscar is a cat of the world but he didn’t like flying