International travel may rank high on your list of aspirations, whether it involves embarking on a gap year adventure or exploring different countries with friends. In addition to packing your bags, it is crucial to have all the necessary travel documents in order, such as your ID, passport, and visa. However, if you plan on …
Traveling by plane involves several important steps, such as packing essentials like compression socks and ensuring your passport is up to date for international flights. However, many travelers overlook a crucial action item – calculating their carbon emissions. Regardless of your efforts to reduce your environmental impact while traveling, flying still contributes to significant carbon …
Jose A. Bernat Bacete | Moment | Getty Images If you’re discouraged by the skyrocketing airfare to Europe this summer, there’s still hope for affordable travel. By planning your trip for the fall “shoulder season” (September and October), you can save an average of $500 per round-trip ticket, according to Hopper, a travel app. Europe …
Air travel is known for its speed and convenience, allowing you to cover long distances in just a few hours. However, the experience of being confined in a metal tube for extended periods can be uncomfortable. From cramped seats to circulation issues and germs, there are a few less-than-ideal factors to contend with. One particularly …
Earlier this year, a TikTok user called FindingFiona gained significant attention with a travel video that received over 2 million views and 1,000 comments. In the video, she highlighted the importance of wearing sunscreen on flights, noting that people can experience more sun damage at higher altitudes, even when inside the aircraft. Dermatologists confirm that …
Green Desk: Unions Struggle with Biden’s Electric Vehicle Agenda The Democratic Party’s alliance with the United Auto Workers (UAW) is being threatened due to an alignment between the UAW and former President Trump over electric vehicles (EVs), according to Axios’ Nathan Bomey. The UAW has not endorsed Biden’s 2024 campaign and a significant number of …
A staggering number of 43.2 million individuals are projected to embark on car journeys this upcoming July 4th holiday, as reported by AAA, an esteemed organization specializing in motoring and leisure travel. The good news for these drivers is the decline in gas prices across the nation compared to last year. According to AAA, the …
The CEO of United Airlines received a lesson in poor optics this week. Amid thousands of stranded customers due to cancellations, Scott Kirby opted to travel on a private plane from New Jersey to Denver on Wednesday, as reported by CNN. Interestingly, the majority of the airline’s 3,000 cancellations this week occurred in New …
The Unfair Burden on Motorists Driving on New York highways and city streets can often feel like navigating the treacherous terrain of the moon. The condition of the roads is abysmal and filled with potholes, as Michael Goodwin pointed out in his article “Another Pothole on the Road to Ruin.” Motorists already bear the burden …
Travelers faced significant delays at airports across the United States on Tuesday, signaling potential trouble ahead for the busy July 4 holiday weekend. Airlines are struggling to handle the increasing number of passengers, with some delays lasting several hours due to thunderstorms in the Northeast. Flights bound for LaGuardia Airport in New York and …