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Travel Safety September 18

Your discarded luggage tags are worth money to scammers

Airport workers report surge in fake lost luggage claims as scammers retrieve discarded baggage tags containing passenger names and travel information.

Travel September 17

Major cruise line suspends Caribbean destination visits amid kidnappings, safety concerns

Royal Caribbean cancels all cruise stops at Labadee, Haiti, through April 2026 due to safety concerns after the U.S. issued a "do not travel" advisory.

Travel September 8

Flight passenger gets too comfortable on plane, sparking etiquette debate

An airplane passenger's choice to go barefoot draws criticism on social media, as an expert warns about germs and hygiene issues on dirty plane floors.

Travel September 4

Locals call out 'excessive tourism' after tram crash leaves at least 15 dead and 18 injured

Lisbon's Glória Funicular derailment killed at least 15 people and injured 18 as residents blame "excessive tourism" for the tragic incident affecting the popular tram.

Travel August 26

Major Midwest city tops bedbug infestation list for fifth consecutive year

Chicago leads Orkin's annual bedbug cities list for 2025, based on commercial and residential treatment data from metro areas across the United States.

Crime August 25

American tourist stabbed in face by Syrian after defending women on German tram: report

John Rudat suffered facial wounds from a six-inch blade after intervening to help women being attacked by Syrian men on a tram in Dresden, Germany.

Travel Safety August 22

US warns American travelers about terrorism, crime, kidnapping in popular vacation destination

A security expert advises Mexico travelers to stay on resort grounds and exercise situational awareness following updated State Department travel advisory

Travel August 21

Woman goes blind after drinking tainted cocktail, warns tourists that 'a shot can kill you'

Travelers have been warned to avoid unsealed drinks abroad after methanol poisoning cases allegedly cause blindness and death, with just a shot's worth potentially fatal to humans.

Travel August 16

Beach visitors risk 'arrest' for swimming without lifeguard following tragic incident

A fatal drowning at the Seaside Heights beach in New Jersey has led to stricter ocean access rules as rip current deaths reach 52 nationwide this year, according to the National Weather Service.

Travel August 13

Taliban marks four years in power by luring young female influencers to boost tourism

Taliban-run Afghanistan welcomes travelers with female tour guides leading groups as critics say tourism promotion masks ongoing human rights violations against women.

Travel August 13

American teen pilot detained in Antarctica while raising money for cancer on solo trip

Teenager Ethan Guo's record-breaking solo flight around the world was halted in Antarctica, where he faces charges for landing without authorization from Chilean officials.