North Korea will open its border to foreign tourists for the first time in five years

North Korea will open its border to foreign tourists for the first time in five years

North Korea will open its border to foreign tourists in December after almost five years, according to tour operators. Koryo Tours, which is based in Beijing and has operated tours in North Korea for decades, released a notice stating tourism in the city of Samjiyon, near the China-North Korea border, and potentially the rest of … Read more

Passenger sneaks onto 2 flights in 2 days without tickets across Europe – here’s how he did it

Passenger sneaks onto 2 flights in 2 days without tickets across Europe - here's how he did it

German authorities are investigating how a Norwegian managed to board two fights in two days without tickets, traveling 800 miles to Sweden. The 39-year-old passenger cleared security at Munich Airport in August. 4 despite having no travel documents authorizing him to fly. The Norwegian national managed to get through security without proper travel documents. Ying … Read more

This airport has a forest growing inside it – plus cute ‘therapeutic’ animals

This airport has a forest growing inside it - plus cute 'therapeutic' animals

Forests, llamas and alpacas – oh my! These aren’t your typical airport finds, but renovations at a US airport terminal are bringing the beauty of the outdoors inside. Portland International Airport (PDX) officially reopened its main terminal on Wednesday — and the $2.15 billion renovation is far from standard. Portland International Airport (PDX) reopened its … Read more

Experts warn: ‘One of the most dangerous trends’, a crude flight’

Experts warn: 'One of the most dangerous trends', a crude flight'

Having a “raw” dog in this viral war can be deadly. The social media influencer’s followers are “lively,” no-fun, in groups, making the oddball the summer’s buzziest travel trend. No music, no streaming, no sleep – just look at the map on the seat screen, or nothing, in silence. But experts warn that it can … Read more

This NYC-area airport leads the country in complaints

This NYC-area airport leads the country in complaints

New Jersey has some terminal complaints. Newark Liberty International Airport leads the nation in the most complaints related to the Transportation Security Administration, according to a report. Among the 44 largest U.S. airports, Newark topped the list by a wide margin between 2015 and 2023, according to TSA data analyzed by Upgraded Points, a travel … Read more

Debated plane etiquette: Which do you agree with?

Debated plane etiquette: Which do you agree with?

These opinions on airline etiquette are really taking off. As stories of passenger meltdowns and in-flight brawls continue to mount, a recent study by research and analytics group YouGov revealed which behaviors American travelers agree are acceptable — and which aren’t. As stories of passenger meltdowns and in-flight fights continue to mount, a study has … Read more

Big Disney influencers shamed by radio hosts: ‘People forget we’re just normal people’

Big Disney influencers shamed by radio hosts: 'People forget we're just normal people'

The magic was lost. A group of Massachusetts-based Disney theme park influencers were mercilessly teased about their weight by a Boston sports radio show, where calling them “fatos” was one of the weaker insults. The giggly hosts even joked about going dumpster diving for food one day at the park and wildly suggested the group … Read more