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Sylvia Loretta, a travel writer covering destinations, cultural experiences, sustainable tourism, and practical guides for modern explorers.
Travelers are facing increasingly sophisticated scams, including reservation hijacking and fake flight cancellation messages using stolen booking details to steal money and personal information.
Visitors to Washington’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool were surprised to see a bright blue coating during renovation work, prompting questions about the project, contractor selection and restoration plans.
A massive sinkhole opened on the Long Island Expressway in Melville, partially swallowing a vehicle and causing major traffic disruptions during rush hour.
A prolonged U.S. government shutdown is causing long TSA lines and airport delays as staffing shortages impact security checkpoints during peak travel.
United and American Airlines will expand service from State College Regional Airport in 2026, adding daily flights to major hubs.