Tagged: war

The World's Safest and Most Dangerous Countries in 2026

The state of global peace in 2026 is pretty grim, according to an annual report. And according to your own eyes if you've followed the news lately. Each year, the Institute for…

Cruisers, How Much More $$ Should You Budget for Added Fuel Charges?

You knew it would happen. Travel industry experts have warned that extra charges for fuel are coming. Cruises are not immune from the political mess that's strangling oil shipping in…

Checked Luggage Fees Have Gone Up Again. Here's What You'll Pay, Airline by Airline

The war in Iran has sent jet fuel prices soaring, and you can bet the airlines will pass along as big a share of those costs as possible to the consumer. That means higher airfares…

When Should You Book Plane Tickets in 2026? The Iran War Is Changing Those Calculations

Timing matters when it comes to airfare.We discussed that just a little over a week ago in an article about how buying trends from 2021 through 2025 could serve as a road map for…

Dangerous Travel Destinations—and Where Risks Are Lower

As you plan international travel in 2025, it's wise to take into account the unusually high degree of volatility around the world right now. In addition to ongoing crime, armed…

Disruptions to Airplane GPS Systems Are on the Rise—What Passengers Should Know

If there’s one thing most of us take for granted in boarding a commercial aircraft, it’s that the plane is headed where we expect it to go. If you’re flying from New York to Miami, it…

Visiting This New Art Museum in Korea’s DMZ Requires a Military Escort

And you thought mask-wearing was a strict entry rule. To visit a new Korean art museum, gallery-goers require a military escort. That's because the museum, dubbed Unimaru after the…