A Pilgrim Route in Norway: Berries, Bogs and a Viking King
Following one of the nine St. Olav Ways, a photographer trudged with soggy feet through tundras, forests and wetlands. Here’s what she saw. Source link
Why Are More Retirees Going Back to College?
At Arizona State University, residents pay about $500,000 in entrance fees to live on campus and take classes alongside undergraduates. Source link
5 Great Road Trips to Take in the Western U.S. This Fall
Whether they’re on the Pacific Coast or in the Rockies, these short drives offer plenty to see and do — so much, in fact, that you might want to take it slow. Source link
Marie Kondo, Tidying Expert, Shares Her Travel and Packing Tips
The tidying expert has just published a new book about travel’s impact on her life. She shares tips for how to encounter the world, and, maybe, leave it a little better after your visit. Source link
At Yosemite, BASE Jumpers and Drones Are Emboldened by Shutdown
Emboldened by the lapse in government funding and employee furloughs, some visitors are brazenly betting that they won’t get caught for breaking the law. Source link
Plane Lands After Pilots Fear Someone Is Trying to Enter Cockpit
A problem with an intercom led to uncertainty. No one was hurt. Source link
I Went on a ‘Dark Retreat’ and Spent Three Days in Total Darkness
The author spent days in a room with no light. Who would he be when he emerged? Source link
Airlines Told to Disregard Gender- Neutral ‘X’ on U.S. Passports and Add ‘M’ or ‘F’
Although passports with an “X” marker remain valid, a new federal rule requires airlines on their internal information system to mark passengers with an “M” or an “F.” Source link
Mother of Girl Who Fell Overboard on Disney Cruise Will Not Face Charges
The incident, in which a girl fell from a Disney cruise ship and her father jumped in to save her, was captured on video and shared widely on social media. A prosecutor said the mother had a lapse in “proper judgment.” Source link
What to Do if You Damage Something at an Airbnb
Sometimes rugs stain and mirrors break despite your best efforts to be careful. Here’s how to protect yourself and enjoy the rest of your trip. Source link