WTE Miami 2025 unites travel industry for growth, connections

Hosted by Miami International Airport and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), WTE Miami 2025 brought together nearly 300 exhibitors from four continents and more than 3,000 travel professionals — including over 100 hosted...

Probus Club guests enjoy talk on Namaqualand’s flowers

Seasoned traveller Laurence Newman was the guest speaker at the Probus Club of Bedfordview’s open meeting on October 7, held at St George’s Village. Newman’s presentation, titled ‘Namaqualand – Nature’s Vibrant Tapestry’, took the audience on a...

World CNN An activist’s murder rocked Honduras. Now her daughter is in the hot seat

Bertha Zúñiga is no stranger to threats. She remembers the day years ago when she and her colleagues were chased by machete-wielding attackers in western Honduras. A vehicle blocked their car, and its passengers stepped out with their weapons,...

An activist’s murder rocked Honduras. Now her daughter is in the hot seat

Follow Bertha Zúñiga is no stranger to threats. She remembers the day years ago when she and her colleagues were chased by machete-wielding attackers in western Honduras. A vehicle blocked their car, and its passengers stepped out with their...

Amid ICE fears in Chicago, Honduran immigrant’s citizenship passage called a ‘beacon of light’

Tears collected in Maryori Urbina-Contreras’ eyes as she stood outside Chicago’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services building, an American flag grasped tightly in her hand. The 24-year-old blotted her eyes before turning to enter the...

Teen loses leg after horror double shark attack during dream scuba diving holiday

A teenager who lost a leg in a shark attack during a scuba diving trip has described the moment she realised she had been bitten. Annabelle Carlson, from Aspen, Colorado, was visiting Belize with her family when the incident happened in August...

Utah nonprofit uses quiltmaking to support Honduran women, families

SALT LAKE CITY — The 'One Common Thread' nonprofit, partially based in Utah, is using quilting squares to connect local communities to support women in Honduras through quilt-making. “[Quilting] gives them self-esteem, gives them a purpose,” said...

President of Honduras meets with Pope Leo XIV

This is the third time during her term (which will end in January 2026) that the first female head of state in this Central American country has traveled to the small state nestled in Rome, the capital of Italy, following her audience with Pope...

Visa-free destinations for South Africans in 2025

Visas can be pesky little things when it comes to travelling. They often cause frustration because of all the required applications and costs to enter a specific country. However, there are visa-free destinations for South Africans. Let’s take a...

The 13 best things to do in Guatemala

Guatemala deserves your attention. More than just great selfies, marvelous museums, fiery volcanoes and lazy beaches, Guatemala's top attractions encourage travelers to forge their own connections with the land and the people. Walk through ancient...

El Salvador Prepares for Record Cruise Season and Expanding Port Operations.

El Salvador is gearing up for its largest cruise season in history, with 20 ships scheduled to dock at the ports of Acajutla and La Unión, announced Federico Anliker, president of the Autonomous Port Executive Commission (CEPA). “This will be the...

This Beach Was Named Most Relaxing in the World—and It Has Clear Turquoise Waters

Sometimes, you just need a little moment of bliss. A second to yourself. A moment of solitude, peace, and quiet. And the relaxation pros at SpaSeekers.com know exactly where you should go to find it. In September 2024, the team revealed its new...

We've Found the Best Wildlife Cams For October

Watching animals go through their daily routines, even when there’s not a lot happening, is a good way to relax — hence the popularity of live wildlife cams. These cameras are often seasonal, as migrations or weather bring different species into...

Asylum judge rebukes barrister whose AI created fictitious cases

A barrister has been scolded in court for relying on artificial intelligence that produced “entirely fictitious” case citations in a claim involving two asylum seekers. Chowdhury Rahman, an immigration law specialist, was representing two Honduran...

Viva Stoltzfus Lugbill

Viva Stoltzfus Lugbill, formerly of Estes Park, passed away in Boulder Colorado on July 22nd, 2025, at age 94. She enjoyed a week with her children just days before suffering a stroke, leaving our world peacefully at home, with family, and under...

Carnival Cruise Line's New Routes Leave Guests Conflicted Over Destinations That Didn't Make The Cut

It has been a busy last couple of weeks for Carnival Cruise Line. They recently signed a "first-ever" type deal, reaching an agreement with three food banks in Mexico, Honduras and the Dominican Republic. With the deals, Carnival will now get 19...

Feeding the Beast: MS13 in Nashville

In early 2017, Hansy Sanchez was selling drugs at Bola 8, a dingy Latino pool hall and bar in a crumbling strip mall in southeast Nashville. His path to becoming a drug dealer had been swift. When he was four years old, Sanchez was taken from...

World Cup 2026: The 28 qualified teams and those fighting for places

Qatar’s 2-1 win over the UAE on Tuesday night earned them a place at next summer’s World Cup in North America and left the national team’s own hopes of reaching the finals in the balance. After this latest round of international fixtures, we now...

‘Sinigang’ and struggle

‘We shall mull over these concerns as we ward off the flu virus with “sinigang” and congratulate Mara and the Exploding Galaxies Press for bringing back ‘Sarap’ and food essays.’ DOREEN Fernandez was correct in saying that ‘sinigang’ is our...

Here Are ‘The Worst Of The Worst’ Arrested By ICE During The Dem Government Shutdown

Despite an ongoing government shutdown, the Trump administration continues to arrest illegal aliens convicted of violent crimes from coast to coast. Over the weekend and into Columbus Day, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents picked up...