A question I get from time to time is: How do I get started writing about travel ? Well, to begin you might Google “breaking into travel writing“. Rather quickly we see plenty of information for doing just, written by Read More …
According to a recent Forbes report, airlines collected a staggering $33 billion from baggage fees in 2023. U.S. carriers alone amassed $6.7 billion in checked baggage charges—a 26% increase from the previous year. With Southwest Airlines recently announcing the end Read More …
Starting April 2, 2025, the UK will implement its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system for European visitors, requiring a £10 fee, which will rise to £16 by April 9. This digital authorization, similar to the U.S. ESTA, aims to modernize Read More …
The United States, traditionally a top global tourist destination, is facing a potential decline in international visitors, reversing previous growth trends. Projections now indicate a 20% drop in international arrivals for 2025, a significant shift from earlier forecasts of a Read More …
With attacks ranging from passport restrictions and arts censorship to healthcare limitations, LGBTQ+ communities no longer experience the same level of safety when traveling through the U.S. Enter misterb&b Queer Safety Index (QSI), a yearly listing created by misterb&b, the Read More …
A new analysis by Nationwide Waste Service, a leading provider of portable sanitary solutions, reveals that despite drawing millions of visitors annually, many of America’s most iconic tourist hotspots are struggling to meet a basic need—public restroom access. According to this Read More …
France has joined a growing list of European nations, including Germany, the UK, Finland, Denmark, and Canada, in issuing travel warnings to their citizens planning to visit the United States. These warnings stem from stricter entry rules implemented under the Read More …
The U.S. tourism industry is facing a severe crisis due to increasingly stringent and opaque border control measures, leading to prolonged detentions of European and other international tourists with valid travel documents. These detentions, often lacking clear justification, are creating Read More …
Today we have another reason to come to your embarkation port a a few days before sailing and/or linger a while after the cruise is over: massive travel disruptions. Starting Monday, Europe’s travel network faces significant disruptions as EasyJet pilots Read More …