A Trip With My Son to National Parks Taught Me About Boyhood, and Manhood
A trip to the Badlands with my 8-year old offered lessons in boyhood — and manhood. Source link
Lithium Battery Fire Aboard Air China Flight Forces Emergency Landing
The battery spontaneously combusted while stored in a luggage in the overhead bin. The airline said there were no injuries. Source link
Southwest Airlines Debuts Boeing 737 Max 8 With New Cabin Design
The redesign features German-made seats, space for premium customers and USB charging ports. The move is part of the company’s plan to offer more upscale options. Source link
Delta and United Are Leaving Other Airlines Behind
Delta Air Lines and United Airlines have accounted for most of the industry’s profits since 2022. Their appeal to wealthy travelers could become a liability if the economy weakens. Source link
40 Years After ‘The Goonies,’ Fans Still Flock to Astoria, Oregon
Astoria, Ore., the setting of the classic 1985 teen movie, invites fans to follow their inner adventurer and explore a scenic corner of the Northwest. Source link
A 4-Day Motorcycle Tour on Vietnam’s Ha Giang Loop
The roughly 230-mile Ha Giang Loop, six hours north of Hanoi, thrills riders with breathtaking views, cultural wonders, and plenty of twists and turns. Source link
Airports Refuse to Show Video of Kristi Noem Blaming Democrats for Shutdown
More than a dozen airports aren’t displaying the Homeland Security secretary’s roughly 30-second clip. Some said it violates policies against partisan political messaging. Source link
7 Hotels Haunted by Ghosts and Dark Histories
Travelers looking for a taste of dark drama can stay in accommodations built in former prisons, cult compounds and defunct military installations. Source link
What Travelers Need to Know for the EU’s New Biometric Border Checks
A system that began on Sunday requires the collection of biometric information from visitors crossing borders. It will eventually replace the stamps in your passport. Source link
Looking for a Day Trip From Paris? Try Lens.
The city, once a mining center, has an outpost of the Louvre that claims “the architectural creativity of the Guggenheim and a collection worthy of the Met.” It’s an easy train ride from Paris. Source link