New Volvo Museum in Sweden Showcases Rare Cars by Renowned Automaker
Posted on 04/02/2024, 7:45 AM
Last week Volvo, which is aiming to go fully electric by 2030, produced its last-ever diesel-powered passenger vehicle and promptly donated the car—an XC90 SUV—to a museum. That would be the company's own World of Volvo, set to open Sunday, April 14, in the automaker's hometown of Gothenburg, Sweden. Replacing the now-closed Volvo Museum in a different location in the city, World of Volvo feature...
U.S. Airlines with Free Wi-Fi: Sorry, American, but the Grand Total Is Still at 1
Posted on 03/29/2024, 7:00 AM
U.S. airlines always seem to be in perfect sync when it comes to raising fees, but when a carrier introduces a service passengers might actually like, competitors are awfully slow to follow. A case in point: JetBlue remains the only U.S. airline that offers free high-speed Wi-Fi at every seat on every plane. As you might have seen around the internet, American Airlines recently put out a news r...
When Will Barcelona's Sagrada Família Be Finished? We Finally Have an Answer (Kind Of)
Posted on 03/27/2024, 8:30 PM
And you thought your contractor was taking forever. La Sagrada Família, the eye-catching basilica designed by Antoni Gaudí, has been under construction in Barcelona, Spain, since 1882. Wars, funding problems, Franco's multidecade dictatorship, the loss of the original blueprints, and other crises have delayed the completion of the church time and again. Progress was especially poky during the u...
The Cost of Going Cashless at U.S. National Parks As Many Switch to Plastic-Only
Posted on 03/27/2024, 2:00 PM
Increasingly, U.S. national parks are switching to cashless payment for entrance fees and other charges. Critics say that hurts equal access to public lands.
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Uber and Lyft Cleaning Fee Scams: Beware Nauseating Vomit Fraud
Posted on 03/15/2024, 7:00 AM
Uber and Lyft cleaning fee scams can add up to $150 to the price of a ride. Don't lose money if you didn't lose your lunch.
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Asheville History: New Black Heritage Trail Honors a Rich Legacy
Posted on 03/14/2024, 7:00 AM
In travel journalism, Asheville, North Carolina, is often praised—and rightly so—for its Blue Ridge Mountains scenery, artsy sensibility, numerous craft breweries, and architectural wonders such as the gargantuan Biltmore Estate. But a new walking trail aims to preserve and pay tribute to a vital part of the city that has, organizers say, often gone "unsung" and "underrecognized": Asheville's Blac...
California State Parks That Would Be National Parks Anywhere Else
Posted on 03/11/2024, 3:30 PM
In California, even the state parks are awe-inspiring. From redwood forests to unspoiled beaches and otherworldly deserts, here are eight spots that would be national parks anywhere else.
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Most Reliable Airlines? The U.S. Carriers with Fewest Cancellations and Delays
Posted on 03/06/2024, 5:30 PM
The 10 largest U.S. airlines canceled just 1.29% of flights last year, according to final figures for 2023 released by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The government notes the number was significantly lower than 2022's cancellation rate of 2.71%—and, in fact, 2023's number of flight cancellations was the "lowest in over a decade," per the Transportation Department's announcement. On-time ...
Countries That Drive on the Left Side of the Road: The Complete List
Posted on 03/04/2024, 7:00 AM
All the countries and territories in Europe, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa, and the South Pacific where you'll need to drive on the left side of the road
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Planning a European Road Trip? The Safest and Most Dangerous Countries for Driving
Posted on 03/01/2024, 7:00 AM
The ease and affordability of train travel in Europe make a strong case for riding the rails to get around the continent as a tourist rather than renting a car. Plus, trains are better for the environment and don't require passengers to learn foreign traffic laws, find parking, calculate gasoline prices by the liter, or, horror of horrors, negotiate a roundabout. But if you have your heart set o...
