When it comes to international travel, some destinations are firmly off-limits for Americans right now. The US State ...

The Mercator projection, a centuries-old map style from the age of sail, still prevails in the internet age. Here’s what the African Union wants to use instead ...

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Some New York state towns can feel pretentious and overwhelming. While other communities seem to embrace visitors with open arms. Some spots it is certain that life is slower, faces are more familiar ...

A man has made travel an unpredictable adventure by throwing a dart at a map of the world while blindfolded — and visiting whichever country his darts happen to hit. Sorin Mihailovici, 48, a small ...

HOUSTON — As the search for victims continues in the wake of catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country, more names are emerging of those from the Houston area who lost their lives. At least 120 ...

BEING RICH is not just about earning more. Prices differ between countries, and a modest salary can go further where things are cheaper. Working hours vary too: some places manage to generate high ...

Left: The U.S. and European Union flags are displayed ahead of a European Council meeting at the EU headquarters in Brussels on March 24, 2022. (Nicolas Maeterlinck/Belga Mag/AFP via Getty Images) ...

Countries don’t always go by the names we commonly use. When we think of country names, we often picture short, familiar ones like France, Brazil, or Japan. But beyond these common names lie the full, ...

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Despite a flurry of positive reports in the travel press, U.S. officials say Americans should avoid Nicaragua because it’s an authoritarian regime. By Frances Robles Reporting from Florida The U.S.

The Finger Lakes are known for its magnificent lakes, hiking trails amidst unique landscapes, vineyards and countless small towns that dot the region. It's also a spot where many seniors land in ...