Seeing a panther in the wild is one of the most-coveted experiences an adventurer in South Florida can pursue.It's also one of the least likely to occur.The Florida panther is among the most endangered species in the United States, found…
Defending world champion Joey Chestnut broke his own world record Sunday, devouring 76 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes during Nathan's Famous International Hot Dog Eating Contest.It was the 14th time the top-ranked hot dog eater in the world…
Homesickness is a tricky thing.First you're paying $12 for a box of Rice Krispies and before you know it you've decorated your entire apartment in red, white and blue.Growing up in the United States, I never really thought about what…
At the western edge of Europe lie two little islands with a complex past.Ireland and Britain are just 12 miles apart at the Irish Sea's narrowest point, but waters run deep here -- in every sense.For the past century, Ireland's…
Imagine traveling across the country to visit one of the most stunning national parks in the United States only to find it's too crowded to get inside.That's what happened to Elise Brandenburg of Greenville, South Carolina, when she and her…
It's one of Europe's most beautiful countries with an immense amount of heritage: world famous cities, spectacular landscapes and a top notch railway system to get around.Italy is already a dream destination -- but now there are plans to make…
What awaits American visitors to Europe this summer is a byzantine and constantly-changing array of Covid-related restrictions and registration requirements. It's sort of like shifting mask mandates in the US, just with lots of paperwork and foreign languages thrown in.…
Forget superyachts, a new residential vessel is on the way that's so huge, it's being referred to as a "yacht liner."Measuring an impressive 728 feet, Somnio is to be the largest yacht in the world "by both length and volume"…
As the tourists head back to Italy, one of the cities that has suffered most at the hands of tourism is fighting back.In a bid to avoid overcrowding during the pandemic, authorities in Florence have announced that people will be…
Breathtaking images of a lavender field lit up by the Milky Way, a panorama of Iceland's Northern Lights over a frozen estuary, and a hazy sunrise in Shanghai are among those shortlisted for this year's 2021's Astronomy Photographer of the…
Business was already booming for the vacation rental market before the pandemic, but interest has skyrocketed in the past year.The global vacation rental market size is expected to reach $113.9 billion by 2027, according to a report by Grand View…
Princes William and Harry put aside their differences to appear together Thursday to unveil a statue honoring their mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, in the Sunken Garden of Kensington Palace.The statue -- which was originally commissioned in 2017 on the…
For the first time, travelers in Tibet can enjoy the area's mountainous views at high-speed.A 435-kilometer (250-mile) rail line connecting Tibetan capital Lhasa with the city of Nyingchi entered into service on June 25, giving all 31 provincial-level regions of…
As countries around the Asia-Pacific region tighten restrictions once again to curb potential breakouts of the Delta coronavirus variant, Singapore has laid out a new vision for life to return to normal.The roadmap, proposed by three members of Singapore's Covid-19…
A car given to Princess Diana by Prince Charles as an engagement present has sold for more than £52,000 ($72,000) at auction.The 1981 Ford Escort Ghia sold for about $30,000 more than the lower range of the expected price.The auctioneer's…
A "forgotten" painting kept in the same family for generations has sold for 7.68 million euros ($9.1 million) at auction after experts discovered it was the work of French painter Jean-Honoré Fragonard."A philosopher reading" by Fragonard was spotted by Antoine…
A man is facing a federal charge of interfering with a flight crew after attempting to breach a cockpit and jumping out of a departing airplane at the Los Angeles International Airport on Friday, officials said.It's the latest in a…
After a pandemic-induced hiatus last year, many places in the United States known for their Fourth of July celebrations will be back in action for 2021.And the highlight of many of those celebrations? An awe-inspiring display of fireworks, of course.…
Fred and Wilma get to keep their house, and all of their dinosaurs, too.Florence Fang, the owner of the colorful, dome-shaped "Flintstone House" in Hillsborough, California, can keep her garden collection of dinosaurs and eye-catching "Flintstones" sculptures after settling a…
The usual embarkation day boarding rush didn't happen. There are no lines at the buffet. The casino's slot machines are on, but few passengers are playing them. During dinner service, the bottom floor of a multistory restaurant sits empty, save…
