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What to know about Real ID requirements as TSA set to enforce new fee

People traveling within the United States will soon face a new $45 fee if they don't have proper identification, such as REAL ID, at airport security checkpoints.Some airports have continued to acc...

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How a TV interior designer is helping revive a remote Scottish island

On Ulva, in the Inner Hebrides, Banjo Beale and his husband are transforming a rundown mansion into their dream hotel, while another adventurous couple have created a charming bothy for hardier fol...

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FAA picks firms to replace 612 outdated radar systems air traffic controllers rely on

The federal government has picked two companies to replace 612 radar systems nationwide that date back to the 1980s as part of a multibillion-dollar overhaul of the nation’s air traffic control sys...

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I ran 1,400 miles around Ireland

On a running pilgrimage in the land of my forebears I was blown away by the scenery – and even more so by the warmth of the people As a long-distance runner, I had always wanted to use running as a...

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American tourists stranded across the Caribbean after airspace closed for Maduro capture

"You have a lot of people who are anxious," one stranded traveler said.Despite the Federal Aviation Administration reopening the Eastern Caribbean airspace following the dramatic capture of Venezue...

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What visitors should about national parks in 2026: More free days, digital passes

What visitors should about national parks in 2026: More free days, digital passesMatt Grandbois/Adobe StockVisiting a U.S. national park will look a little different in 2026.From new pricing and di...

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10 of the best learning holidays in Europe for 2026

From rock climbing in the Peak District to honing your creative writing skills in Crete, why not take a break with like minds and fellow learners this year?Even complete beginners will soon be scal...

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‘It’s bigger than Hogmanay’: Shetland’s Up Helly Aa Viking fire festival

The raucous celebration of the new year and the islands’ Nordic heritage culminates in the ritual burning of a longship – and much drinkingBeyond a misty veil, dawn breaks above Shetland – sort of....

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REAL ID requirements, plane crashes and more were top transportation stories in 2025

2025 was a turbulent year for aviation, with deadly crashes and fiery incidents, yet Americans took to the skies as air travel soared to record-breaking levels.Here's a recap of some of the biggest...

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‘A watery gold sunrise lights the turbulent water’: the wild beauty of the Suffolk coast

Coastal erosion may threaten the area around Southwold, but a new ‘movable’ cabin makes a great base for exploring its windswept beaches, remote marshes and welcoming innsThe crumbling cliff edge i...

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Noodles taste better at 12,000 feet

(Salwan Georges/The Washington Post)Your reward for climbing Mount Fuji? A steaming bowl of udon and an unforgettable sunrise.December 25, 2025 at 5:00 a.m. ESTJust nowMOUNT FUJI, Japan —The climb ...

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Federal judge upholds Hawaii's new climate change tax on cruise passengers

A federal judge's ruling allows Hawaii's new tourist tax, which includes a levy on cruise ship passengers, to take effect in 2026HONOLULU -- A federal judge’s ruling clears the way for Hawaii to in...

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Judge upholds Hawaii's new climate change tax on cruise passengers

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‘It’s a social hub more than a pub’: Scottish community reopens its local inn just in time for Christmas

As pubs nationwide buckle under soaring costs, one Argyll village spent three years buying and restoring theirs – and has ambitious plans for the futureIt’s opening night at Scotland’s newest commu...

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The 8 Best Airbnb Experiences in Tokyo

Tokyo is one of those cities that feels endlessly deep. You can visit a dozen times and still discover new food stalls, hidden shrines, late-night bars, quirky subcultures, and neighborhoods that f...

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Stargazing in the Lake District: a new forest observatory opens in Grizedale

There’s no shortage of stunning scenery and daytime activities in the Lakes. Now, an observatory is offering stellar nocturnal events tooA tawny owl screeches nearby in the dark and her mate replie...

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Flight rules make ‘Home Alone 2’ plot less plausible today

Panic erupts in the McCallister household as soon as the day begins. The parents' alarm clock never rings, bags and coats spill across the floor, and the family barrels out the door to catch a flig...

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I took my kids to Lapland on the Santa Claus Express – but would the big man deliver?

If meeting Santa is on your family wishlist, this trip on a festive sleeper train from Helsinki to Rovaniemi, with reindeer and huskies thrown in, is Christmas with jingle bells onChristmas was onl...

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Holiday travel: Storms, wind and fire danger slam US coast to coast

Friday is expected to be one of the busiest days for holiday travel.Traveling for the holidays Friday may be turbulent, as gusts and widespread rain move into the Northeast, fire warnings persist i...

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Why west Cornwall is the perfect place to mark the winter solstice

With ancient standing stones and modern midwinter festivals, the West Penwith peninsula is a land of magic and mysteryThe light is fading fast as I stand inside Tregeseal stone circle near St Just....

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A winter tour of Luxembourg’s fairytale chateaux – on the country’s free bus network

This tiny country is awash with atmospheric castles, many of which you can stay in, making for a magical wintry break. And it won’t cost you a cent to travel between themThe top of the tower had di...

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