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New Hostel in Chernobyl Exclusion Zone

By Zac Thompson

Posted on 06/14/2017, 12:00 AM

You can now stay at a hostel in one of the most radioactive places on earth. Backed by the Ukrainian government and housed in a former Soviet dormitory, the 50-bed accommodation is located in the Chernobyl exclusion zone, a 1,000-square-mile area contaminated in the 1986 nuclear power-plant disaster. Access to the region remains restricted to this day—visitors have to be on organized tour...

Oldest Structure on National Mall in Washington Being Restored

By Zac Thompson

Posted on 06/13/2017, 12:00 AM

In 2018, the newest attraction on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., will also be the oldest. The Lockkeeper's House, which was built in 1835—before any of its more famous neighbors—at what is now 17th St. and Constitution Ave. NW, is being restored and moved back a bit from the street. If all goes as planned, it will soon be accessible to the public for the first time in decades. ...

Proposals to Privatize Air Traffic Control Are Based on Ideology, Not Practicality

By Arthur Frommer

Posted on 06/11/2017, 8:00 PM

The Trump Administration wants to put air traffic control in the hands of a private corporation. Should that worry you?...

Hotel News: A Mid-Priced Trump Chain and the First West Elm Hotel Location

By Zac Thompson

Posted on 06/09/2017, 12:00 AM

Two widely known brands have recently made announcements that could have a big impact on the American hotel industry. First, the Trump Organization is launching a new chain of three-star hotels that will have much more affordable rates than those of the luxury properties the company has previously offered. Called American Idea, the chain is expected to feature patriotic decor and bric-a-br...

JetBlue Testing Facial-Recognition Boarding in Boston

By Zac Thompson

Posted on 06/07/2017, 12:00 AM

Starting this month, it will be possible to use your face as a boarding pass at Logan International Airport in Boston. JetBlue Airways is testing a facial-recognition system on its Boston-Aruba route, making it the first airline to try out the futuristic technology—a sci-fi staple—in real life. Here's how it will work for passengers: Instead of checking in with a boarding pass, you'll hav...

USA to Barcelona for $150 on a New Budget Airline

By Jason Cochran

Posted on 06/05/2017, 10:15 AM

Last week, without much fanfare, a new airline began shuttling passengers between Barcelona, Spain, and the West Coast of the United States. It's called Level, a joint British-Spanish venture, and it was encouraged by the success of Norwegian and WOW, which sell no-frills seats across the Atlantic with prices as low as $99 with extreme advance purchase. It flies between Barcelona and Los An...

No Laptop Ban on Flights from Europe to U.S.—For Now

By Zac Thompson

Posted on 06/01/2017, 12:00 AM

For the time being, a ban on in-cabin laptops will not be extended to flights from Europe to the United States, according to the Department of Homeland Security. However, a spokesperson for DHS secretary John Kelly said that the option is "still on the table." The announcement was made on Tuesday following a discussion between Kelly and European officials. For security reasons, carry-on...

A Second Airport for Seattle?

By Zac Thompson

Posted on 05/31/2017, 12:00 AM

The Seattle area could soon get a second commercial airport. Alaska Airlines, which is based in the city, would like to begin offering flights from Paine Field in Everett, Washington, located about 25 miles north of Seattle. At present, that facility is used primarily by Boeing, whose biggest jet-making assembly plant is nearby. But by fall 2018, Alaska Airlines could be flying in and o...

10 Best U.S. Beaches in 2017, According to Dr. Beach

By Zac Thompson

Posted on 05/30/2017, 12:00 AM

Siesta Beach in Sarasota, Florida, is the best beach in the United States, according to this year's rankings compiled by sand and surf expert Dr. Beach. The good doctor knows what he's talking about. His real name is Stephen P. Leatherman, and he's the director of the Laboratory for Coastal Research at Florida International University in Miami. He rates beaches according to how soft the sand ...

New Virtual Gallery Lets You Explore Underwater Marvels from Dry Land

By Zac Thompson

Posted on 05/26/2017, 12:00 AM

The underwater wonders just off America's coasts can't be seen firsthand—to state the obvious—except by divers and snorkelers. But a project launched this month by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) gives you the next best thing, and you don't even have to wear a wetsuit. The Virtual Dive Gallery features beautiful, 360-degree images of five of the country's national...

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