Europe
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“Turbulence Tests” Have Become a Romantic Travel Trend
Would you go on vacation with someone you just met? A recent Booking.com survey discovered that nearly 37% of people are willing to go on multi-day vacations with potential partners to test their compatibility, with an additional 32% saying that they are open to the idea. These vacations have been dubbed “turbulence tests” by the…
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New Zealand Tourist Fined After Diving into Rome’s Trevi Fountain
A tourist visiting Trevi Fountain is drawing backlash after a viral TikTok video showed him diving into the iconic landmark while crowds watched on in disbelief. According to a report from The Telegraph, the man was identified as a 30-year-old tourist from New Zealand. A video on TikTok, which has been viewed more than 12.2…
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U.S. Travel Spending Expected to Top $1.4 Trillion as Industry Growth Continues
Domestic travel is expected to keep the U.S. tourism industry on a stable footing through 2030, even as inflation and global uncertainty continue to weigh on the broader economy. New projections are showing that travel spending growth is remaining modest but will be positive through 2028, with stronger gains anticipated later in the decade. According…
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Hiker Finds Ancient Gold Sword in Norway in Scene Straight Out of Excalibur
A man on a hike in Austrått, Norway, accidentally made a discovery straight out of a King Arthur legend. The Norwegian hiker, who has preferred to remain anonymous, said he noticed a tree felled by a recent storm, and began skimming and probing the ground around the fallen tree. “I like to explore and get…
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Ancient Roman Burials Found Under Popular Tourist Town
A new discovery in an Adriatic city gives us a new perspective on what life in ancient Rome might’ve looked like. Archaeologists have just uncovered ancient Roman graves in Croatia, a popular tourist destination on the coast of the Adriatic Sea. The city of Zadar in Croatia is already well-known for its Roman ruins, but…
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The Best Countries Ranking of 2026
U.S. News & World Report, one of the trusted leaders in country, college, grad school, and car rankings around the world, has released its 2026 rankings for the best countries in the world. How Countries are Scored These annual rankings from U.S. News & World Report are regarded for their meticulous grading. Each country is…
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The Best Worldwide Destinations for Thrill-seekers
The countries of the world have been put to the test. Here are the Top Five greatest destinations for thrill-seekers around the globe. A list of the world’s must-visit countries for thrill-seekers, has been shared by Travel & Leisure. This list was compiled after carefully examining the number of hiking and off-road trails, mountain bike…