Wayne Hall is a travel journalist for The Traveler, specializing in travel news, aviation updates, and destination impacts.
Greece’s Hellenic Train is rolling out record investments in new electric trains, safety systems and digital services, promising faster Athens Thessaloniki trips and opening underexplored mainland destinations to international tourists.
Winter Storm Fern turned a peak U.S. travel weekend into nationwide gridlock, with thousands of flights canceled, airports from Boston to Florida crippled, and experts warning disruptions will ripple on for days.
European travelers face sharply higher on‑the‑spot traffic fines in Turkey from January 1, 2026, as Germany and other EU states warn holidaymakers about strict new seat belt and speed enforcement.
International visitors flying into Hong Kong in 2026 can ride free cross border coaches to Macao, turning the airport into a no cost launchpad for twin city Greater Bay Area itineraries.
Winter Storm Fern is forcing last minute cruise delays, shortened itineraries, and port cancellations from Galveston to New York as lines juggle safety, logistics, and compensation for affected passengers.
Deadly M/V Trisha Kerstin 3 ferry sinking between Zamboanga and Jolo leaves up to 18 dead and dozens missing as rescuers scour Sulu Sea, raising urgent questions about Philippine maritime safety.
Winter Storm Fern has paralyzed U.S. air travel with more than 16,000 flight disruptions, stranding passengers nationwide and exposing how vulnerable major hubs remain to multi day extreme winter weather.
From January 1, 2026, American tourists can visit Uzbekistan’s Silk Road cities visa free for up to 30 days, cutting red tape and boosting last minute and business travel options.
Uber’s 2025 ride data crowns Edinburgh and Glasgow as the UK’s nightlife leaders, spurring airlines from Ryanair to Emirates to boost Scottish routes for late night city break travelers.
Cyclone Harry strands Silversea’s Silver Muse in Valletta, turning a weather diversion and canceled Tunisia and Sardinia calls into an unexpected deep-dive into Malta’s winter culture, port operations and cruise risk planning.
Winter Storm Fern has paralyzed travel across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, with sweeping road, rail, and air restrictions as blizzard conditions and life-threatening cold grip the Northeast.
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