A new study looked at safety, ease of entry, language, and traveler experience to find which cities make visitors feel most welcome. What makes a city feel welcoming when you first arrive? Feeling safe helps. So does being able to communicate, find your way around, and get help when you need it. Travel eSIM provider…
I was in Appleton when the weather flipped. Now Fox Cities groups need organized volunteers, donations, and patience—not disaster tourism. Unfortunately, my community has been hit by yet another natural disaster. Shiocton is my hometown, and it feels like we had barely begun recovering from the devastating flooding that affected communities across this part of…
Chicago ranked third on a new list of America’s most nature-starved cities, and I’m not entirely convinced it belongs there. The city is obviously not a wilderness destination. But with 26 miles of lakefront, beaches, sprawling parks, the Riverwalk, and trails along Lake Michigan, “nature-starved” feels like a stretch. The ranking makes more sense once…
Grace posted about the maintenance worker she wished she’d approached. Airport employees found him, and Cleveland Hopkins arranged their reunion. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport had a more interesting arrival than usual Sunday night. Simon, the aircraft maintenance technician who had spent the previous few days as the mystery man in a Reddit post, was waiting…
Fora’s latest booking data shows travelers choosing Chicago, Great Lakes escapes, national parks, and event-driven trips across the Midwest. Summer travel coverage tends to focus on Mediterranean beaches, coastal resorts, and the annual scramble for a reasonably priced European flight. But new booking data suggests plenty of travelers are looking closer to home, and the…
Her joyful The Odyssey press tour has inspired cerulean jokes, honest pregnancy confessions, and a rare wave of supportive comments. Celebrity comment sections are not exactly known for their kindness, particularly when the conversation turns to a woman’s body. That is what makes the response to Anne Hathaway’s recent The Odyssey press tour appearances feel…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have both given Cleveland a pop-culture moment. Here’s how to turn it into a weekend trip. Cleveland might not be the first city people associate with Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce, but that may be changing. Kelce, who grew up in nearby Cleveland Heights, recently joined the Cleveland Guardians ownership…
Airport security may be getting a little easier for some TSA PreCheck travelers, especially those already using Google Wallet. The Transportation Security Administration announced a new partnership with Google Wallet that allows eligible travelers to opt in to TSA PreCheck Touchless ID directly through the digital wallet. Google Wallet is the first digital wallet to…