Why travel demand to visit China is low, but interest in Japan is high

Why travel demand to visit China is low, but interest in Japan is high

With a plum position atop many “Best Places to Travel” lists, Japan is on track to welcome a record-breaking number of travelers in 2024. But China faces a different reality: a far slower return of international visitors. Both countries dropped Covid-related border restrictions relatively late — Japan in October 2022, and China in January 2023 … Read more

How a ‘seriously delinquent tax debt’ could get your passport revoked

How a ‘seriously delinquent tax debt’ could get your passport revoked

Grace Cary | Moment | Getty Images Travelers, be warned: The federal government may revoke your passport if you ignore a big tax bill. Such punishments have become more frequent in recent years, experts said. Federal law requires the IRS and Treasury Department to notify the State Department if an American has a “seriously delinquent … Read more

I’m travel obsessed and my favourite Antler overnight bag is reduced

I’m travel obsessed and my favourite Antler overnight bag is reduced

If you’re on the lookout for a stylish and practical overnight bag, now might be the perfect time to grab one, thanks to an exclusive 25% discount on Antler’s ‘spacious’ Chelsea Overnight Bag. With the code ‘SUMMER25’, this chic bag can be yours for £105, down from £140.  This deal isn’t just limited to the … Read more

NSW Police address misunderstood keep left unless overtaking road rule

NSW Police address misunderstood keep left unless overtaking road rule

Motorists in NSW are being warned about a misunderstood road rule that could see people whacked with a $410 fine. As part of Road Rule Awareness Week, NSW Police claimed a lack of drivers were adhering to the rules surrounding keep left unless overtaking signage. While it is clear it is an offence to drive … Read more

As a Teenager in Europe, I Went to Nudist Beaches All the Time. 30 Years Later, Would the Experience Be the Same?

As a Teenager in Europe, I Went to Nudist Beaches All the Time. 30 Years Later, Would the Experience Be the Same?

In July 2017, I wrote an article about toplessness for Vogue Italia. The director, actor, and political activist Lina Esco had emerged from the world of show business to question public nudity laws in the United States with 2014’s Free the Nipple. Her film took on a life of its own and, thanks to the … Read more

Will the ‘Car-Free’ Los Angeles Olympics Work?

Will the ‘Car-Free’ Los Angeles Olympics Work?

What’s undisputed is that, starting in the mid-1940s, powerful social forces transformed Los Angeles so that commuters had only two choices: drive or take a public bus. As a result, LA became so choked with traffic that it often took hours to cross the city. In 1990, the Los Angeles Times reported that people were … Read more

The former pilot converting old aeroplanes into cool Airbnb accommodation in Alaska

The former pilot converting old aeroplanes into cool Airbnb accommodation in Alaska

Wasilla, south central Alaska — home to bears, lakes, mountains and a flight school that’s fast becoming a private aviation wonderland. At FLY8MA Pilot Lodge, you can opt for a scenic flight tour with glacier views, take the controls for a flying lesson, or go all-in and get your pilot training. When night falls over … Read more