The 4th of Julu marks America's Independence day, and buildup to it can last months; the federal holiday takes over most of the country, and is an all around big deal. Here's a run-down of the most important things to know.
France's capital is planning to limit access for tourist buses amid fears the city could become blighted by overtourism issues that are already affecting other major destinations.
A total solar eclipse stretched across South America on Tuesday. Just after 4:30 p.m. ET, viewers of a livestream and in parts of Chile and Argentina witnessed a stunning transformation of the sky as day turned to night and the moon progressively blocked the sun.
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Flight attendants call their pill-popping passengers "Ambien zombies," who are unaware of the embarrassing things they do. Hear tales from the sometimes unfortunate mix of sleeping pills and planes.
China's far-reaching security network is targeting tourists, with border guards secretly installing a surveillance app onto the phones of visitors to Xinjiang, according to a joint report by several major international media organizations.
Ari Aster, director of "Midsommar," talks about pagan folk horror: Swedish cults, Viking executions and why he doesn't mind including spoilers in his own film.
On Tuesday, a total solar eclipse stretched across South America. The path of totality, where the moon visibly blocks the sun, spanned parts of Chile and Argentina. Outside the path of totality, a partial solar eclipse was visible.
Mussels cook to death along the shores of Northern California. Roads buckle in South Dakota. These are just a couple of the dramatic effects from heatwaves gripping the United States.
A new Google Maps feature predicts how crowded a bus, train or subway is likely to be in more than 200 global cities. But which transit lines are the most crowded of them all?
Destinations from Barcelona to Bali are overwhelmed by visitors. Find out how some places are putting the brakes on overtourism -- without driving away too many travelers.
