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View AllHow to Dodge Bed Bugs on Your Next Trip
Bed bug infestations pose a universal travel risk across all accommodation types, with bites appearing as clustered red bumps that require simple but consistent care.
By Jennifer Wilmington
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Busiest Airport Shuts as Mideast Airstrikes Strand Travelers
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Military strikes on Iran prompt the world's busiest airport to shut down, leaving passengers stranded as airlines cancel hundreds of flights amid air defense concerns.
By Jeff Colhoun
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Tampa Pajama Ban Sparks Real or Hoax Debate
TAMPA, Fla. — Tampa International Airport's social media team struck again with a fake pajamas ban that fooled millions and sparked a debate about airport fashion.
By Bob Vidra
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Airlines Prioritize Pets Over Parents and Children
ROME, Italy — ITA Airways becomes Europe's first carrier to permit large dogs in cabin without carriers, as Italy enforces strict family seating protections.
By Jennifer Wilmington
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Airports May Deny Travelers Over Passport Issue
GLOBAL — A viral TikTok alert warns passport holders that airports could deny boarding if they fail to meet pre-travel passport validity requirements enforced by dozens of countries worldwide.
By Jeff Colhoun
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Giant Pythons Swim Through Bali's Flooded Streets
DENPASAR, Indonesia — Viral videos capture six-foot pythons navigating flooded Bali streets as historic rainfall transforms tourist hubs into waterways, displacing hundreds.
By Wilson Montgomery
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My favorite products to take on intrepid travels
Whether I'm on the lookout for jungle wildlife or the Northern lights, these are the hero products I never fail to bring on my trips around the world. Tried and tested, they have saved the day on coun
Travel Accessories
Best Travel Gear of 2026: 26 Expert-Tested Essentials
I took a whopping total of 81 flights in 2025. That officially makes me a travel professional, and I have it down to a science. I am always on the hunt for the tools to make trips as painless as possi
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Ocean Reef Aria QR+
An innovative snorkeling mask that offers a panoramic view of the underwater world
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