This man quit his corporate job to travel the world photographing dogs. He says he’s happier than ever
A lifelong dog lover, John Fabiano, originally from Buffalo, New York, was always fascinated by the relationship between dogs and humans. But he hadn’t imagined that he could actually turn this into a career. However, after realizing that he loved photographing pooches, Fabiano, who was feeling unfulfilled while working in the corporate world, began hatching an escape plan. In 2022, he quit his job to travel the world documenting the varying bonds between dogs and people.
Snow joke: Chinese attraction apologizes for winter wonderland made of cotton and bedsheets
A local tourist attraction in southwestern China billing itself as a winter wonderland has landed in hot water after visitors seeking the perfect selfie discovered the promised “snow” was actually made of cotton wool and foamy water. The Chengdu Snow Village project in Sichuan province—famous for spicy food and pandas—had sought to lure in tourists over the Lunar New Year holiday with promotional photos featuring thick layers of snow blanketing the roofs of log cabins.
SS United States finally leaves Philadelphia to begin its last chapter
After months of multiple delays, the SS United States finally left its longtime home of Philadelphia just before 1 p.m. ET Wednesday. The storied ocean liner’s next stop is Mobile, Alabama, where it will be prepared for its final mission — to become an artificial reef off the coast of the Florida Panhandle. The American maritime icon, nearly as large as the Chrysler Building, was launched in 1951 and set the transatlantic speed record in 1952.
Costco expands travel benefit by rolling out use of artificial intelligence
Costco is rolling out new ways to deliver perks to its customers while tapping into the travel industry's knowledge and insight. In collaboration with Travelport, a global technology company that connects travel suppliers, Costco Travel has introduced some new features. The partnership will expand the flight options that are available to consumers. It will introduce artificial intelligence through Travelport+ with the goal of making trip searches faster and more convenient — ultimately benefiting members. Costco Travel provides travel services throughout the U.S., Canada and the U.K.
Crushed Titanic chandelier that hung in first-class smoking lounge heads to museum
One special item is on display at "Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition" at the Liberty Science Center in Jersey City, New Jersey, and is capturing the attention of guests. A chandelier that hung in a smoking lounge for first-class passengers will be on display after sitting at the bottom of the Atlantic for decades, NJ.com reported. It will be included in an exhibit that has nearly 250 artifacts by RMS Titanic, Inc.Guests will get a glimpse into what it must have been like to be a Titanic passenger in 1912. The chandelier weighs 20 pounds. "It was there the night of the sinking. It spent decades on the ocean floor. And it still has its beautiful gold patina and covering," Tomasina Ray, president and collections director of RMS Titanic Inc., told NJ.com.
Toronto plane crash survivors seen taking luggage amid emergency exit; travel experts weigh in
A Delta Air Lines flight from Minneapolis crashed and overturned while landing at Toronto Pearson Airport on Monday afternoon, leaving the plane belly-up. The Federal Aviation Administration said all 80 people on board were evacuated, with 19 treated for injuries, and three of them were taken to local hospitals with critical injuries, Fox News Digital reported. Crash landing survivor Pete Koukov joined "America’s Newsroom" to discuss the harrowing ordeal.
US tourists can’t visit North Korea. This American spent six figures on a second passport so he could travel there
For most of the world, the dark days of Covid-19 feel like a distant memory. But not in North Korea, said Justin Martell, who just became the first known American to step foot inside the secretive nation since the onset of the pandemic more than five years ago. Strict health measures, such as mask-wearing and temperature checks, are still routine, and popular tourist sites, including local markets, remain off-limits due to lingering fears of virus transmission.
Mysterious 'doomsday fish' shocks beachgoers as it approaches shallow waters
A group of beachgoers encountered an interesting-looking fish as it surfaced in shallow waters on a beach in Mexico. The silvery, iridescent oarfish was captured on video washing onto the shores of Playa El Quemado in Baja California Sur, making a rare appearance in broad daylight. "The fish swam straight at us, lifting its head above the water about two inches," Robert Hayes, the beachgoer who recorded the fish, told Storyful. The flat-bodied fish laid itself out on the beach, outside the water, before people approached the creature. Another man in the video who identified the deep-sea species attempted to return the "flailing fish" back into the ocean before it swam right back up to shore.
Rare police cases from 1904 found in thrift shop reveal crimes like drunk horseback riding
It is said to not judge a book by its cover and staff at a thrift shop in Casper, Wyoming, can attest to that saying. While rummaging through donations, staff at the Rescued Treasures Thrift Store with the Wyoming Rescue Mission came across a 315-page, red leather-bound book. Upon opening the book, the staff at the realized it was a police docket dating back to 1904.The police docket documented different crimes in Casper, noting the different fines after court costs.Some of the crimes, which were committed a century ago, mentioned an assailant keeping a house of prostitution — punishable with a $100 fine — a crime that today would be punishable by up to one year in prison and or up to a $1,000 fine in New York, for example. Riding a horse while intoxicated on horseback resulted in a fine of $4.10. Others include disturbing the peace and carrying a deadly weapon.
The people swapping their homes with strangers instead of using hotels or Airbnbs
Lauren Shaw loves to travel. But putting her own place up for rent? No way. “I’ve never felt comfortable listing our apartment on a rental platform,” she says. “I’ve had friends who have had horrible experiences with guests and little to no support from the booking platform support team.” Then there’s the cost. Shaw, from New York, loves to ski, a notoriously pricey pursuit and one which has seen accommodation costs skyrocket with the boom in short-term rentals over the past decade.