Lonely Planet’s LGBTQ Guide Arrives Just in Time for Pride
The author of “The LGBTQ+ Travel Guide” on the reasons the travel publishing giant chose a coffee-table book and how she picked the people and places to feature. Source link
Trump Administration Ends ‘Quiet Skies’ Traveler Surveillance Program
The program had briefly ensnared Tulsi Gabbard, the former Democratic congresswoman and now President Trump’s director of national intelligence, who has vocally criticized it as politicized. Source link
An Airline Lost My Mom’s Wheelchair and Won’t Pay Up. Help!
Workers said the transport chair was sent to baggage claim. An AirTag later showed it miles away. Who’s at fault when checked items vanish from the carousel? Source link
Trump Travel Order Bans People From 12 Countries From Entering U.S.
The travel ban revives an effort from President Trump’s first term that led to chaos and court battles. Source link
A Guide to Madrid’s Maritime Treasures
The capital of Spain may not be on the coast, but that doesn’t keep it from celebrating its ties to the sea with museums, fountains, the occasional massive anchor and even the city’s favorite sandwich. Source link
How to Research and Plan a Vacation, Right on Your Phone
Google Maps and Apple’s Maps app offer location-based directories and other tools for finding new places to explore, before or after you hit the road. Source link
Where to Go in Sydney, Australia, According to Nicole Kidman
When the Oscar-winning actress needs to recharge, she looks to her hometown, where she finds “comfort and ease” in gardens, art and harbor pools. Source link
Capital One to Curb Lounge Access for Some Cardholders
The bank is the latest airport lounge operator to erode perks that were once a given. Guests and additional card users will no longer routinely get in for free. Source link
Canadian National Parks Offer Alternatives to U.S. Parks
Travelers worried about the effects of budget and staffing cuts at U.S. parks can find alternatives to the north. Here are five of the best. Source link
Mount Etna Erupts in Sicily, Sending Hikers Scrambling for Cover
Videos circulating on social media showed visitors rushing to descend the mountain as volcanic plumes rose overhead. Source link