Mount Maunganui’s beloved surf haven faces grief, cordons and climate questions after the deadly Mauao landslide, as locals balance rāhui, safety and a sensitive call for visitors to support recovery.
Met Office yellow warnings for rain and ice signal a soggy, delay‑prone start to February across Britain, with tourists urged to pack waterproofs, plan flexibly and monitor local travel updates.
After a multimillion yen street robbery near Ueno Station, China’s stark new Japan travel warnings are reshaping 2026 Lunar New Year plans and raising fresh doubts about Tokyo’s famed safety.
A candid Amsterdam review that weighs canals, crowds, costs, cannabis policy, museums and bike culture to reveal when this overtouristed city is truly worth visiting and how to avoid its biggest frustrations.
Discover how to see Luxembourg City’s cliffside fortresses, UNESCO old town and modern Kirchberg in just a couple of days, with smart tips on what to prioritize and skip.
Florida invites travelers to explore 175 state parks free all February, turning winter into peak season for budget friendly beaches, springs, trails and historic sites while boosting local gateway economies.
Iran’s tentative tourism rebound is unraveling as harsher Western travel advisories, shrinking insurance coverage and sweeping internet shutdowns in early 2026 choke bookings and threaten thousands of Iranian travel jobs.
U.S. expands 2026 Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisories to eight African countries, reshaping trip planning with heightened terrorism risks, limited consular support, and potential insurance voids for American travelers.
UK issues stark new Ethiopia travel warning, urging all Brits to avoid Tigray as violence surges, flights are suspended and insurance and consular help become severely restricted across key regions.
Nor’easter slams Virginia bridges with 50 to 60 mile per hour gusts, high wind warnings and freezing wind chills, forcing delays for high profile vehicles across the Northern Neck and Hampton Roads.
TSA now charges U.S. travelers 45 dollars for ConfirmID checks at airport security starting February 1, 2026, creating a costly new penalty for flying without REAL ID compliant identification.
Voted a top‑five global rail journey for 2025, Britain’s Northern Belle pairs Art Deco luxury and royal‑inspired dining with easy day trips to stately homes, coastlines and cathedral cities.
