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Aeroflot Takes Two Top Honors at Inaugural Velana Aviation Awards
MOSCOW, Feb 17 – Aeroflot has secured a double victory at the first-ever Velana Awards, an aviation prize established by Malé's Velana International A...
Fuel Shortage in Cuba Prompts Russian Tourists to Find Their Own Way Home
MEXICO CITY, Feb 17 – Russian tourists in Cuba are arranging their own departures via third countries as fuel shortages complicate travel, according t...
Forget Tokyo: Russia's Own Cherry Blossom Season is Weeks Away
Moscow, February 17 – Travel experts are reminding Russians that a springtime ritual often associated with Japan can be experienced much closer to hom...
Fuel Crisis Cuts Cuban Holidays Short for Russian Tourists
HAVANA, Feb 17 – The departure hall at José Martí International Airport held an unusual scene this Monday: a single, crowded check-in counter for Ross...
Sunshine and Sticker Shock: A Blogger's Sochi Reality Check
A popular Russian travel blogger recently spent five days in Sochi, the country's premier resort city, and her report offers a clear-eyed counterpoint...
New York's Next Door Escape: Our Editors Pick Their Ideal City Staycations
Even in a city that never sleeps, New Yorkers can find themselves stuck in a familiar loop. The commute, the local bodega, the same few blocks—it’s a...
A Chemical Romance: Valentine's Roses Carry High Pesticide Load, Tests Reveal
A bouquet of red roses, the classic Valentine's symbol, may come with an unwelcome addition: a cocktail of potentially harmful pesticides. New laborat...
Italy's Beloved 'Lover's Arch' Crumbles on Valentine's Night
A symbol of romance and a major tourist draw for Italy's Puglia region is gone. The iconic natural sea arch known as the 'Lover's Arch,' near the town...
Slovakia Signals Readiness for Direct Flights to Russia, Pending Sanctions
A notable shift is emerging within the European Union as several member states begin to publicly discuss re-engagement with Russia. The latest signal...
Airbnb Quietly Tests AI Search for a Select Few
Airbnb is placing a major bet on artificial intelligence to reshape how people find and book stays. In a recent earnings discussion, CEO Brian Chesky...
The Aurora's Allure: Chasing the Northern Lights in 2026
For many across the UK, the sudden appearance of the Northern Lights has shifted from a distant dream to a tangible, breathtaking spectacle. The shimm...
Dutch Blogger Finds Freedom in the Arctic Tundra: 'Here, They Don't Survive, They Live'
Mahil Snejp, a Dutchman living in Russia, recently traded city life for a journey to a remote Nenets reindeer herders' camp. He returned with a transf...