Archaeologists uncover ancient 'city of the dead' in Italy: 'Perfectly preserved'
Archaeologists recently discovered an ancient "city of the dead" in Italy, dating back nearly 3,000 years. The Italian province of Trentino said in a news release that a "monumental necropolis" from the Iron Age was found in the city of Trento. It dates back to the 9th century B.C. and was used through the 6th century B.C. Trento sits on the Adige River in northern Italy, near the Italian Alps. The necropolis was developed at a time when "a wide bed of the Fersina stream [basin] crossed by a network of torrential canals that intertwined with each other, separated by temporary sandy or gravelly bars," the release, translated from Italian to English, described.
Flight passenger says 'bold seat thief' refused to budge after rightful seat owner approached her
One passenger is calling out a seat squatter as a flight out of Houston sparked a discussion on social media. In the "r/unitedairlines" forum on Reddit, a user titled a post, "First bold seat thief." "I have had my first interaction with a seat stealer," the post reads. The flyer said he was on a regional flight in a 1-2 configuration and witnessed a woman trying to sit in a different passenger’s seat."She gathers up her three personal items and moves back 4 row to the A exit row across from me. After about 30 secs she turns to me and asks if I think she can stay there," the user wrote.
Crews rescue teen from 50-foot-deep California mineshaft
A teenager was rescued from a California mineshaft after he and his friends decided to explore the cave using household rope, officials said. The Placer County Fire Department said crews, with the help of the Auburn City Fire Department, responded to a medical rescue on Feb. 10, for a 16-year-old boy who was stuck in a vertical mine shaft nearly 50 feet deep. When crews arrived, they were led into the cave by the victim’s friends and learned that he and his friends had entered the shaft to explore, after hiking about 180 feet through a horizontal shaft into the side of a mountain.
‘White Lotus’ is expected to lure more tourists to Thailand. These are the locations featured on season 3 of the hit show
In recent years, no TV series has gotten viewers excited about luxury travel quite like “The White Lotus.” It’s easy to understand why. It’s got murder. Sexy scandals. Gorgeous beaches. And, perhaps most importantly, wealthy travelers behaving terribly. Seasons one and two of the satirical dark comedy-drama, written and directed by Mike White, were set in luxury hotels in two stunning places — Hawaii and Sicily, respectively. In both seasons, guests and employees experience a transformative week as the truths behind the characters’ seemingly idyllic lives are exposed.
Woman uses 'micro-retirements' for travel, changes her life in the process
A young woman who has taken 30 "micro-retirements" to travel all over the world said these experiences have transformed her from a shy, retiring teenager into a confident, self-assured woman. Lauren Kirby, 21, a childcare worker, said she's saved over $12,500 to travel to 30 countries since she started working at age 18, news agency SNWS reported. So far, she’s visited Portugal, Mexico, Estonia and the U.S., among other countries, and she even lived for six months in Australia, she said.These "micro-retirements" have made her better at her job, the British woman said, because she’s been able to pick up childcare techniques from different cultures, such as taking children out for walks during all seasons throughout the year. Micro-retirements have become a trend on TikTok, SWNS noted, with Gen Z workers taking periodic breaks from their careers to pursue other interests.
Animal collection across 3 states to offer unique science, travel opportunities
Travelers across the U.S. will be able to see portions of a unique collection after the museum where they had been exhibited was forced to close. The Delbridge Museum of Natural History at the Great Plains Zoo in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, closed in August 2023. It was found that "potentially hazardous" levels of arsenic were present in 80% of the specimens at the museum's Brockhouse Collection of taxidermied animals. "Out of an abundance of caution, leaders from the City of Sioux Falls and Great Plains Zoo have agreed to close the museum, while a decision can be made about the future of the animals," the Delbridge Museum of Natural History said in an earlier statement about the museum's closure.
Flight passenger's awkward seat assignment has travelers sounding off
An air traveler was assigned a less-than-ideal seat on a recent flight, prompting him to share the experience online. On the "r/delta" forum, the passenger posted, "My seat put me halfway into the aisle," along with a photo. In the photo, the traveler shows half of his seat stationed outside the cabin row.
Robotic exoskeletons help Chinese tourists climb the country’s most punishing mountain
A towering 5,000 feet high, with more than 7,000 steps, Mount Tai, in the eastern Chinese province of Shandong, is known for turning legs to jelly for anyone game for scaling to the top. Videos all over Chinese social media, such as TikTok’s sister app Douyin, show even the fittest hikers shaking, collapsing or trying to climb downhill on all fours. Some visitors hire “climbing buddies” to help them make the summit. But tourism officials in Shandong have come up with another idea: robotic legs.
Two strangers met on the Eiffel Tower 35 years ago. Here’s how they ended up married
It wasn’t an obvious day to climb the Eiffel Tower. It was the end of November, 1989. Overcast and cold, with clouds obscuring the city.Anita Hansen, then in her early 20s, was studying French at college in Denmark. The university had arranged for Anita and her fellow students to spend a couple of days in Paris. It was definitely “not tourist season… dreary and cold and everything,” but Anita was unperturbed by the gray weather. She wanted to make the most of her time in Paris. “The time that we had off — I felt the need to go out and explore,” she tells CNN Travel today.
‘The Love Boat’: How a TV show transformed the cruise industry
From steam-powered ships, to mega-liners, the cruise industry has been through quite a transformation over the years. And the market has skyrocketed. Back in 1970, an estimated 500,000 people went on a cruise holiday. That figure had jumped to five million by 1997. So what brought about this sudden surge in interest? According to industry experts, it was mainly down to a certain TV show with a catchy theme tune. “Come aboard, we’re expecting you!”