United Airline's explanation for booting mom and baby off flight

Jenna Longoria claimed she was ejected from her flight to Austin over a pronoun blunder, however United have now cast doubt on her version of events.

Frasco’s gastronomy dream

Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco is determined to put the Philippines on the global gastronomy destination map following her joint effort with the United Nations Tourism this week in hosting the First Regional Gastronomy Tourism for Asia and the Pacific Forum in her home province of Cebu, with almost 600 delegates attending from 43 countries including member countries from as far away as Afghanistan, Argentina, Cameroon, Chile, Fiji,...

The most beautiful castles in Germany

Introducing Gothenburg, Europe's greenest city

Often associated first with IKEA and ABBA, Sweden has spent a long time in the shadow of its southern European counterparts. But as the world becomes increasingly concerned with global warming and protecting the environment, the Scandinavian country is garnering more and more attention for its sustainbility efforts. And it's not all about Greta Thunberg either. There seems to be a consensus throughout the country that the time has come to stop ignoring climate change and make real changes. Check out this gallery to learn all about Gothenburg, the Swedish city that has been declared the greenest in Europe.

UK beach with unique cliffs landscape and WW2 shipwreck

The lines of different colours within the cliff face tell the story of the beach's ancient history

Dedicated businessman lays on train carriage floor to catch up on work

Hannah Kulmatycki had boarded the LNER service at Edinburgh Waverley station at 9.30am to make the four-and-a-half-hour journey to London King's Cross on Friday, June 21.

Qantas and Jetstar announce flights to a new international route

Qantas and its low-cost stablemate Jetstar have added another route to the Pacific Islands just months after a rival airline collapsed.

Historic stones restored to original position

The stones, part of a double stone row on Dartmoor, gives visitors "a glimpse into the past".

Turkish Airlines named Best Airline in Europe at Skytrax Awards

TURKISH Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, is named Best Airline in Europe by Skytrax on the prestigious 2024 World Airline Awards, also known as the Oscars of the aviation industry. Held in London at the iconic Fairmont Windsor Park on June 24, 2024, the World Airline Awards saw several accolades being presented to the successful flag carrier. In addition to being recognized as the "Best Airline in Europe,"...

Major travel company cancels all bookings up to and including 26 July

Youtravel said it had taken the "difficult" decision to extend cancellations - UK travellers will be told in coming days if their holiday is impacted

'I'm renting until I go on tour with Coldplay': Meet the people making the most of London's co-living boom

'I'm renting until I go on tour with Coldplay': Meet the people making the most of London's co-living boom - Convenience, co-habiting with strangers and compact rooms — is co-living the answer to the capital’s spiralling rental crisis?

Racks, Tenya now serve bites before flights

TRAVEL days can be so stressful, thankfully, you have one less thing to worry about — what to eat on the day of your flight. Head to the Food Hall of NAIA Terminal 3, where Racks and Tenya have recently opened and order their signature staples. If you are in the mood for classic American fare, family-style ribs with all the trimmings, then head over to Racks. It's the perfect place to have one more bonding moment with your loved ones before...

The best (and worst) airports in the world in 2024

While business class offers high-ranking services and amenities in the skies, airports themselves can be daunting environments. Managed by various entities and catering to a diverse clientele, these travel hubs very often prioritize functionality over comfort. To shed light on airport experiences, BusinessFinancing.co.uk conducted a comprehensive study of the best and worst airports around the world based on business travelers' reviews. Spoiler alert: the majority of the most poorly ranked airports are located in the US and the UK! Curious? Click on to discover the best and worst airports in the world.

Europe's prettiest hilltop towns and villages

Europe is blessed with numerous picture-perfect hilltop towns and villages. Most are centuries old, having been established during the Middle Ages as strategic hubs during times of conflict and turmoil. As rural centers for horticulture, these destinations were celebrated for their cultivation of olives, wine, and other produce. Today, many of these places serve as popular tourist destinations, blessed as they are with outstanding architecture and a tangible sense of tradition. In fact, if you're planning to explore the continent, make sure to include some of these scenic highlights in your travel itinerary. Already packed? Click through and find out where to go and what to see.

Helpful travel tips for senior tourists

Traveling is a wonderful experience for people of all ages, including the elderly. However, if you're part of the group of senior travelers, there are some things you must be careful with that can help you enjoy your trip even more. Click here to see some valuable traveling tips for elder tourists.

11 Luxury Hotels Built in Manila in 1976: What Happened to Them?

The Sofitel Philippine Plaza, which is scheduled to cease operations on June 30, is just one of a dozen hotels built for a high-profile international financial summit that the Philippines hosted in 1976. What happened to the others?

The pros and cons of living abroad

Living abroad is very romanticized, but it can be a really tough task to settle into a new place, find friends, learn a language, start a new job, as well as everything else. On the other hand, it can be one of the most rewarding things that a person can do, without a doubt. People discover new friendships, meet the love of their life, find their passion, and much more. It begs the question: is it better to stay or go? It's obviously impossible to answer because it's personal to every person. One individual may have everything they need where they were born, and more power to them. Others may not be as lucky. However, there are certainly some pros and cons to living abroad that people can agree on. To discover them, click through this gallery.

Vienna 'most liveable' city, Tel Aviv's rating falls

Vienna is still the world's most liveable city for a third year in a row, while the rating of Tel Aviv in Israel slumped, according to a new survey published Thursday. Vienna was already the world's most liveable city between 2018-20 and again since 2022. jza/jj

The house of god that's been dubbed 'Britain's most haunted home'

Famed for its numerous, mysterious ghostly sightings, this home near Colchester is reputedly one of the most haunted spots in England and if the reports are true, for good reason

Marilyn Monroe’s former LA home declared historic cultural monument, stopping demolition

The former home of Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe was declared a historic cultural monument Wednesday by the Los Angeles City Council, preventing it from being torn down by its current owners.

I doubled my salary by becoming a travel nurse. You can't just wait around for a raise — you need to take bold actions.

Louie Chan switched to travel nursing and doubled her salary, grew her career, and renewed her passion for the job.

WestJet Airlines begins 'cancelling flights and parking aircraft' as strike looms

This is the second round of cancellations within days due to a potential strike by maintenance engineers calling for better pay and work conditions.

Best places for whale watching in the US

Although whale watching is destined to be a hit-or-miss experience, since you can't guarantee you will see these majestic creatures in the wild, some things can help. One of the biggest factors is knowing where and when to look for them. Check this gallery for the spots you’re most likely to see whales in the US.

I quit teaching to become a luxury-travel advisor. Since making the transition, I've learned a lot and grown professionally.

Kaylee Stith, a former teacher, became a travel agent last year. She spoke with BI about her journey and lessons learned in the travel industry.

The beautiful seaside town with an award-winning beach that music stars flock to

The best-selling female country pop artist of all time will headline the festival this summer, with support from Rag'n'Bone Man

The oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world

There are many ancient cities, but not all of them have been continuously inhabited ever since the first settlements. Several cities, however, have been populated for millennia, and it seems like they're not going anywhere anytime soon. Most of them are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, but some are sadly at risk of disappearing. In this gallery, we bring you some of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. Click on to learn all about them.

Canine commuters chase dog travel season tickets

Ravenglass and Eskdale Railway and the Ullswater Steamers introduce annual "Rover" dog tickets.

Rainbow Family is ordered to leave San Francisco forest or risk jail

The National Forest System ordered the more than 500 members of the Rainbow Family of Living Light to pack up their bags on Wednesday or face up to $5,000 in fines or up to six months in jail.

TfL data reveals Off-Peak Fridays had 'negligible' impact on journeys

The TfL scheme between March 8 and May 31 reduced travel costs for passengers using contactless and Oyster cards in the Greater London area on Fridays.

Turn up summer fun with the coolest vacation at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort

THE long-awaited school break is finally here, and it is time for nonstop summer fun, cool moments, and exciting adventures with friends at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. From June 22 to September 1, dive into the summer season at the resort with favorite characters such as Mickey and Friends, Stitch and Angel, Disney Princesses and Queens, Pixar Pals, and Duffy and Friends. Together you can cool off with water parties, go on thrilling adventures,...

The Explorers: shining a light on the diverse men and women forgotten by history

At the top of the world the colour line thawed and melted away. In 1909 Robert Peary, a white naval officer, and Matthew Henson, an African American son of sharecroppers, survived ice storms, back-breaking marches and sheer exhaustion to plant the Stars and Stripes at the north pole. But once the pair set foot back on American soil, the gravity of Jim Crow segregation reasserted itself. Leary was hailed as a hero by the press. Henson went mostly...

Unbelievable discoveries in the most bizarre places

Many fascinating discoveries have been made over the years in the realms of science, archaeology, and zoology, but some were more confounding than others, especially when they turned up in unexpected places. Explore this gallery and uncover some truly bizarre objects discovered in the most improbable of locations.

9/11 as seen from space and other out of this world photographs

The outstanding photographs taken in space by orbiting Space Shuttle astronauts and those aboard the International Space Station show our planet in a new light. Countries and continents are captured in hi-res clarity, with cities and natural wonders brought into sharp focus. Weather and atmospheric phenomena appear in extraordinary and sometimes alarming detail. And beyond our world, the sun and the moon are revealed in magnificent close-up. Click through the gallery to launch a spectacular collection of photographs taken out of this world. (Photo by NASA on Unsplash)

LOOK: Burial jar lid repatriated to Philippines from Iowa, USA

MANILA, Philippines — A burial jar lid from Iowa, United States of America was repatriated to the Philippines earlier this month, the National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) said. According to the NMP’s Facebook post on Wednesday, the burial lid, which was returned to the country last June 7, was from Brooke’s Point in Palawan, where it was acquired by American donor Donald Thomas in the 1960s. READ: DBM OKs creation of 89 plantilla positions...

The Cautious Traveller’s Guide to the Wastelands by Sarah Brooks review – a wild journey

In a Victorian era that never was, the Wastelands are a vast expanse stretching between China and Russia; a zone of hallucinations and terrors that nevertheless sticks obediently to its boundaries, marked by huge walls of stone. Biologically rich, the Wastelands are empty of humankind, traversed only by a gigantic steam train sealed against possible incursion and staffed by the daring or desperate. Passengers travelling from Beijing to Moscow or...

EasyJet launches new routes from City of Derry

The new flights to Liverpool and Edinburgh will operate twice a week from the City of Derry airport.

Seventeen named UNESCO’s first goodwill ambassadors for youth

K-pop megastars Seventeen are honored to be named UNESCO goodwill ambassadors on Wednesday, June 26. “We are humbled and overwhelmed to stand before you for the first time as UNESCO’s goodwill ambassadors for youth,” said Seventeen member Joshua Hong at the Paris headquarters of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. “It is a great honor to be representing today’s young people which is a priority group for UNESCO,” he said,...

An Eater’s Guide to New Orleans

Thorough, highly opinionated dining guidance for visitors to the Crescent City

The richest fictional characters of all time

Mansions, private jets, and vacations on exotic islands–the ultra-rich certainly seem to have it all! But while the celebrities and tech giants of the real world have been amassing their millions and billions in ways we can somewhat grasp, there are other, less real characters that have impressive fortunes of their own. These fictional characters may not be real, but their bank accounts will make you believe they belong among the glittering crowd of the mega rich. Curious? Click through this gallery to see which characters are worth their weight in gold! All amounts in USD.

New Jersey golf course offering $17.76 greens fees for the Fourth of July because 'Merica

As nice as it is to get some golf in on a holiday, it also has its drawbacks, namely, a packed golf course and a hiked-up greens fee. One New Jersey golf course has fixed the latter issue for the Fourth of July next week in a big way, with one small catch. RELATED: Senior pro has hilarious exchange with golf 'fan' ahead of U.S. Senior Open The Grea...

Canada's amazing swimming holes

While Canada wasn't blessed with year-round tropical weather, it does host astonishingly beautiful quarries, lakes, grottos, and hot-springs—the most breathtaking of which are tucked away in forests and along shores, just waiting for you to find them! Check out this gallery to see the most gorgeous natural swimming holes in the country.

What Does 'Raw-Dogging' a Flight Mean? All About the Viral Travel Trend

Plane passengers are boasting about going without any form of entertainment in the air

Catch a dose of Beatlemania: time traveling to London in the Swinging Sixties

The Swinging Sixties took place in the United Kingdom during the mid-to-late 1960s. Swinging London was the epicenter of this exciting era, which emphasized modernity and fun-loving hedonism, and reconfigured the music, fashion, photography, movies, and art of youth culture. But London in the 1960s didn't always swing so smoothly. The capital also had its fair share of crime, and witnessed political unrest and anti-establishment revolt. Click through the following gallery and take a nostalgic look at Swinging London.

I sat in the front and back of economy for a round-trip, long-haul flight. I'm still partial to the back.

Business Insider's author sat at the front and back of economy class on recent 10-hour flights. Ultimately, she still prefers the back.

Luxury-travel advisors are in demand as Gen Z and millennials splurge on stress-free, meaningful vacations

Luxury-travel advisors are seeing a growth in demand as Gen Z and millennial travelers look to enjoy convenient planning for fun travel experiences.

Traveling for the Fourth of July? Save Money by Borrowing an AirTag

Don't buy a new AirTag for your trip, just borrow one from a friend or family member.

Are these London's most sustainable hotels?

Are these London's most sustainable hotels? - From Aldwych to Aldgate, the city’s top stays have never been more green, says climate conscious expert Juliet Kinsman

Tourism

I AM happy new hotels of significance are being built and planned, and that the President and tourism secretary are pushing this as a major employer and growth opportunity. Also happy to read the Department of Tourism is planning at least initially to build 20 rest stops as it sure beats having to stop and pee by the side of the street, and the lack of choice for women is more problematic. Readers of this column and viewers of my television...

Caap issues notices as caution for flights scheduled on Saturday

MANILA, Philippines — The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap) on Thursday issued two Notices to Airmen (NOTAM). The notices were prompted the “special operations” involving the “aerospace flight activities conducted by China.” Caap did not give details. A NOTAM provides information about changes or hazards like unburned debris that can affect flight operations. READ: Illegal drones can’t be flown within NAIA’s 10-km radius, says...

EasyJet cancels flights as hundreds of Brit tourists have summer holidays axed

easyJet has cancelled flights from Edinburgh and Glasgow Airports with little notice for travellers who turned up to check-in before being sent home