Wednesday, April 24, 2019

A New Museum Explores 2,000 Years of Jewish Life in Italy

The new Museum of Italian Judaism and the Shoah in Ferrara explores the long and complex relationship between Italians and Jews.

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TRENDING: Taking Your Dog on a Plane Just Got Harder

These days, fewer airlines are willing to accept certain breeds, and getting your pet from one part of the world to another can be pricey.

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Tuesday, April 23, 2019

On Everest, a Trail of Old and Faulty Oxygen Equipment

Illicitly recycled gear has fueled profits for some expedition companies for years. But after some harrowing failures, Nepal is taking action as Everest climbing season begins.

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The 52 Places Traveler: In Uzbekistan, Encounters With a Dead Goat. But in a Good Way.

Traveling along the fabled Silk Road to Tashkent and beyond, the 52 Places Traveler joined the festivities.

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Travel Tips: How to Take Better Travel Photos, Without a New Camera

These tips can help you take better vacation images, and maybe save you from spending big on a new camera.

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Monday, April 22, 2019

United Airlines Employee Charged With Using Racial Slurs Toward Customer

After originally being given a citation, the employee has since been charged in Texas with a misdemeanor.

from NYT > Travel https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/22/travel/united-airlines-racism-black-woman.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Traveling to Cuba May Get Harder for Americans

The Trump administration said it would crack down on ‘veiled tourism’ to Cuba. Here’s what that could mean for U.S. travelers.

from NYT > Travel https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/22/travel/cuba-travel-trump-rules.html?partner=rss&emc=rss