What I discovered about Herzl’s room in Basel
When we celebrate Independence Day, it is easy to forget that the idea of the Jewish State was not born in the desert or in the Middle East, but in Basel, on the cool banks of the Rhine River.
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Hotels as targets: Dubai faces a new narrative test
Amid regional conflict, Dubai’s tourism industry grapples with shaken confidence, as travelers reconsider their vacation plans in the Gulf.
Canadian tourist accused of torturing Las Vegas Strip flamingo Peachy
Surveillance footage shows the tourist entering the enclosure around five in the morning, seizing Peachy by the neck and legs, wrapping the bird in a shirt, and taking it to a 14th floor hotel room,
Gravity-defying coffee bar teeters above a sheer drop
Built onto the cliff face about 70 meters above sea level, the platform requires reservations and non-negotiable staff supervision.
Celebrities rush to exit Gulf states on $200K jet flights
Among the most closely watched movements is the reported departure of Georgina Rodríguez and Cristiano Ronaldo from Saudi Arabia to Madrid with their five children with their private jet.
National carrier to spread Montenegro’s ‘next EU member’ message across Europe
Montenegro has taken its European Union campaign to the skies, unveiling an Air Montenegro jet with the slogan “28by28".
Barcelona doubles tourism tax, charging visitors up to €15 a night
A couple spending two nights in a four-star hotel — nearly half of Barcelona’s hotel stock — could see the bill rise by €45.60.
Possible bullet hole found on American Airlines jet after Colombia flight
American Airlines removed a Boeing 737 MAX 8 from service after a post-flight inspection revealed damage consistent with a bullet hole on the wing.
Underwear-in-hotel-coffeemaker uproar: Influencer says she is not being sued
Posted in November 2025 and viral again in February 2026, the clip drew disgust and spawned false claims of a $1 million lawsuit.
Lion Air Group opens probe after full three-seat row unbolts during flight
Carrier suspects installation defect with missing pins or rivets and opens probe.
Supermarket tourism: Gen Z travelers skip landmarks for local aisles
Can you mix cost-cutting and cultural immersion? Why not says a new generation of travelers
