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Woman sells home to travel full-time in truck after dad’s unexpected death: ‘Life is for living’
A Wisconsin woman sold her home to travel the world in a truck after her father’s unexpected death made her realize that “life is for living.” Ashley Kay, 36, lost her dad, Tom Kay, 57, in Dec. 2015, according to an SWNS report. After her loss,...

How state agents target journalists while governments claim to protect them – stark warnings from Mexico and Honduras
Humberto Padgett was reporting on the effects of drought in Cuitzeo, a rural area of central Mexico, when his car was intercepted by armed men on September 13 2024. They threatened him and stole the car, his identity papers and work equipment,...
Airborne unit reunites after 40 years to share memories and support
Sometimes the nature of a brotherhood is better than any treatment provided to veterans. “I had no contact with any of these guys, you know, throughout the entire 40 years,” said Joe Amerling, who served as platoon sergeant in the Army’s Bravo...

Woman sells home to travel full-time in truck after dad's unexpected death
Ashley Kay sold her home, bought a truck and embarked on an adventure across North and South America following her father's unexpected death. A Wisconsin woman sold her home to travel the world in a truck after her father's unexpected death made...

Honduran President Calls for Urgent Summit After Colombia's Threat to Trump Backfires
Honduran President Xiomara Castro has called for an urgent meeting with the presidents and heads of state from Latin American and Caribbean nations following a dramatic (and embarrassing for Colombia) escalation in tensions triggered by a threat...

Charted: Tourists Visiting the U.S. by Country of Origin (2004 vs. 2024)
Visualized: Top Countries Sending Tourists to the U.S. This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Over the last two...

Cruise ship brawl sparks as 24 passengers banned from travelling with company
Elizabeta Ranxburgaj, Michael D. Carroll and Michael Carroll 23:00, 30 Apr 2025 A massive melee involving dozens erupted on a Carnival Cruise ship, resulting in more than 20 passengers being slapped with a "Do Not Sail" order following the ghastly...

Vacation planning? Here are all the nonstop overseas flights out of New Orleans in 2025.
The first month of the year is drawing to a close and New Orleans residents have plenty of time to plan their vacations in 2025, and snow isn't likely to cancel any more flights. The Crescent City has plenty to keep residents busy at the start of...

From Two Hours to Ten Minutes: Faster Border Crossing Delights Travelers at El Amatillo.
As part of El Salvador’s ongoing efforts to support citizens abroad, the country’s diplomatic and consular offices in Honduras continued their work during the holiday season to ensure efficient movement at border crossings. In this context, the...

Honduras President Xiomara Castro Calls Emergency CELAC Meeting to Address U.S. Deportation Policies Under Trump Administration
By Gloria Ogbonna In a significant geopolitical move, far-left President of Honduras, Xiomara Castro, announced on Sunday an emergency meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC). The meeting, set for Thursday, January...

Honduras Calls Emergency Leftist Meeting to Address Trump Deportations
Far-left President of Honduras Xiomara Castro on Sunday called for an emergency meeting of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) later this week to discuss President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal migrants in the United...

iCOAST: A boost for nature through sustainable tourism
Less than five years after the pandemic brought global tourism to a grinding halt, the sector has roared back to health. While this resurgence has been a boon for the economies of destination countries, it has brought with it renewed environmental...

Saudi nationals can soon enjoy visa-free travel to Europe
Saudi Arabia is on track to join countries like Canada, the US, Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, the UK, UAE, and Singapore in enjoying visa-free travel to the Schengen Zone, a move set to enhance tourism and streamline travel between the Gulf and...
Video shows cruise passengers fighting at Galveston terminal, 24 travelers banned
Nearly 30 people are banned from sailing with Carnival Cruise Line after getting into a fight while disembarking a cruise over the weekend. Video footage of the April 26 incident appears to show a group of passengers shoving past barriers inside a...

El Salvador’s Semana Santa Sees Tourism Records, with Strong U.S. and Guatemala Presence.
Over 139,000 international tourists visited El Salvador during Holy Week, surpassing initial projections, Minister of Tourism Morena Valdez confirmed on Monday. The Ministry had anticipated just over 135,000 visitors during the holiday break....

RAW TRAVEL DEBUTS YOUTUBE ORIGINAL ON EL SALVADOR ON APRIL 22
Raw Travel's "El Salvador: Paradise or Prison" Unpacks Security in the Bukele Era NEW YORK, April 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- AIM Tell-A-Vision® Group (AIM TV), producers of the nation's most watched travel show, Raw Travel, announced that their...

I caught COVID days before a 5-week work trip to Central America. It turned out to be the best thing for my travel photography career
In late 2020, during the depths of the pandemic, I began working on an epic two-part documentary series about the Ancient Maya Civilisation. I spent four months alone during the grim winter lockdown, planning a five-week shoot across Maya sites in...

Asheville sees Easter weekend boost as tourists return, fueling business revival
ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Asheville merchants and restaurant managers are witnessing encouraging signs of business revival this Easter weekend as tourists flock to the city, eager to spend and explore. Kimberly Florence, who recently moved to...

Easter Worship, Sunrise Services: A special holiday calendar
Published 2:30 am Sunday, April 20, 2025 First off, Happy Easter everyone! For those who observe the holiday, it’s a time to gather in worship and celebration. To help with that, here’s a look at sunrise services and Easter celebrations happening...