Antarctica May Get World’s Largest Marine Protected Areas After Meetings This Week
Scientists and politicians will meet this week to debate two marine protected areas off Antarctica. Each would be the world’s largest.
TSA Joins Instagram To Show Off Confiscated Weaponry
TSA has a new Instagram account and it's guaranteed to shock you with guns, knives and the odd grenade.
Asiana Airlines Crash At San Francisco Airport: Four Important Takeaways
The crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 at San Francisco’s airport teaches us that airline accidents are survivable.
10 Cities In Asia You’ve Never Heard Of (But Will Want To Visit)
Grab your pen and start a new bucket list. Here are 10 Asian cities you've probably never heard of that you'll want to visit.
Text From Historic Schooner Nina Reignites Hope For 6 Americans, 1 Brit Lost At Sea Off New Zealand
Historic schooner Nina has been lost at sea for a month, but a newly discovered text message offers fresh hope of finding survivors.
Sochi 2014 Olympics Unsafe For LGBT Community Under Russia’s Anti-Gay Law, Activists Warn
Will gay athletes and spectators at the Sochi 2014 Olympics be safe following Russia's draconian new anti-gay law?
Takeru Kobayashi, Joey Chestnut And The Rift In Competitive Hot Dog-Eating
Takeru Kobayashi and Joey Chestnut are unrivaled in hot dog-eating, but they no longer compete together. Here's why.
4th Of July As Celebrated By Expats: Independence Day For Independent Americans
What do the 6.3 million Americans who live abroad do each year on the 4th of July? Turns out, quite a bit.
Open Letter To Caribbean Airline LIAT Is A Lesson In How To Complain
The next time you want to write up a complaint, take a tip from Arthur Hicks' open letter to Caribbean Airline LIAT.
World’s Largest Building, New Century Global Center, Opens In Chengdu, China
The New Century Global Center in Chengdu, in western China, opened last week as the world's largest freestanding building.
Croatia’s European Union Membership Could Boost Vital Tourism Industry
Tourism is one of the few bright spots in Croatia's recesssion-hit economy and could grow under the European Union.
US-EU Spying Scandal Threatens Transatlantic Passenger Data Sharing
A report alleging the NSA spied on the EU could affect data-sharing for the new Passenger Name Record program.
Ayers Rock: The Multimillion-Dollar Plan To Put More Indigenous Faces At An Australian Icon Where Aboriginal People Have Been Absent
It's the sacred heart of indigenous Australia, but, for years, visitors to Ayers Rock, or Uluru, have been shocked by a scarcity of Aboriginals.
20 Tourists Drifting On Canadian Ice Floe Are Back On Solid Ground
Major-General Pierre St-Amand said it was “one of the largest Arctic rescues the Royal Canadian Air Force has been involved in.”
Historic Schooner Nina Lost At Sea With 6 Americans, 1 Brit
Six Americans and one Brit crossing the Tasman Sea on the historic racing schooner Nina have not been heard from since June 4.
California Gay Marriage Ban Overturned As State Prepares For Tourism Boost
California's gay marriage ban was overturned Wednesday when the Supreme Court dismissed Prop 8, paving the way for a tourism boom.
Air New Zealand, Air Pacific, Korean Air And Other Asian Airlines Join Ban On Shark Fin Cargo
Several airlines in Asia Pacific have heeded conservationists' call this week to end the transport of shark fins and other shark parts.
How US Airlines Stack Up On In-Flight Wi-Fi
A new survey from Routehappy.com shows which U.S. airlines lead the way in terms of in-flight Wi-Fi capability.
National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest 2013: A Sneak Peek At The Editors’ Favorites
National Geographic Traveler offered IBTimes a sneak peek at some of the editors’ favorites for its 2013 photo contest.
Fourth Of July 2013 Travel Forecast: Less Americans On The Road, More In The Sky
Fewer Americans will travel for the 2013 Fourth of July holiday, and they will have to spend more money for gas, flights and hotels.
Nanga Parbat Attack Prompts Pakistan To Suspend Mountain Expeditions
Pakistani officials have suspended mountaineering expeditions to Nanga Parbat after 10 foreign tourists were murdered by the Taliban.
Unesco Adds 19 World Heritage Sites Including Mount Etna, Mount Fuji And North Korea’s Kaesong
Unesco added 19 new sites to its prestigious World Heritage List in 2013, including Mount Etna, Mount Fuji and North Korea's Kaesong.
How Nik Wallenda’s Tightrope Walk Benefits Navajo Nation, Angers Hopi
Nik Wallenda's tightrope walk across a gorge at Little Colorado River Navajo Tribal Park could bring more visitors to Navajo Nation.
Nanga Parbat Attack Could Hurt Pakistan’s Struggling Tourism Industry
Ten foreign tourists attempting to climb Pakistan’s Nanga Parbat were murdered Sunday in a Taliban-linked attack at base camp.
‘Best Jobs In The World’ Winner’s Long Road To The Title
It’s supposed to be the best job in the world, and it may just alter the course of Canadian Greg Snell's life.
Dubai’s Holy Quran Theme Park To Appease Regional Tourists
The Dubai Municipality announced plans this week to build Holy Quran Park, a themed destination designed "from an Islamic perspective."
Paris Launches Etiquette Campaign And Stereotypes Its Visitors In The Process
Some 30,000 hospitality workers in Paris are now armed with a six-page etiquette guide on how to be less rude to visitors.
America’s Most Endangered Historic Places In 2013: Houston Astrodome, Worldport Terminal And More
These are the U.S.' most endangered historic places in 2013, according to the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Worst Plane Crashes In History And Their Aftermath
These 10 plane crashes -- the worst in commercial aviation history -- have altered the way we travel by air.
Americans’ Satisfaction With Airline Industry Just Above That Of Cable TV Providers
Customer satisfaction with the airline industry is up, though it remains one of America's most reviled industries.
