Travel Stories
October 14, 2026
Hurricane Simon, Mexico Travel Update: What Visitors Need to Know
If you've got a Mexican beach holiday on the calendar, Hurricane Simon has probably been living rent-free in your head all week. Here's the calm, no-panic version: what the storm is doing right now, which areas are actually affected, and exactly what to do if your flight, hotel or excursion...
October 14, 2026
Club Brugge Stun Inter Milan 4–3 in Champions League Thriller as Nicolò Tresoldi Scores Hat-Trick
Club Brugge produced one of the most dramatic results of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League campaign, beating Inter Milan 4–3 at San Siro on Tuesday, 13 October. German-Italian forward Nicolò Tresoldi scored a stunning hat-trick to lead the Belgian side to victory in a seven-goal thrille...
October 13, 2026
F1 United States Grand Prix Austin: Your Fun 2026 Race Weekend Guide
Picture this. It's a warm October afternoon in Texas. You've got a breakfast taco in one hand and a cold drink in the other. Then 22 Formula 1 cars come screaming up the steepest hill you've ever seen at a racetrack. The crowd goes wild. The ground shakes a little. And you think, "O...
October 13, 2026
New Zealand Visitor Visa Update: What Travellers Need to Know About the Online Application Changes
Good news for anyone who has ever lost a fight with a printer: your New Zealand visitor visa application now happens almost entirely online. Immigration New Zealand (INZ) has spent 2026 retiring its old forms, and two big switches landed in the past few weeks. Here's what changed, who it affects...
October 13, 2026
Puerto Vallarta Airport Closure Extended: What Travelers Need to Know
Puerto Vallarta International Airport (PVR) will remain closed until 8 a.m. local time on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, after Hurricane Simon forced authorities to extend the shutdown for all airport operations. Travelers should not assume flights will automatically restart at that time; airlines and a...
October 13, 2026
Thai Vietjet Launches Kuala Lumpur–Bangkok Service: What Travelers Should Know
Thai Vietjet Air has launched a daily direct Kuala Lumpur–Bangkok service, giving Malaysia-based travellers a new low-cost option for reaching Thailand’s capital. The inaugural Kuala Lumpur–Bangkok flight arrived at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport on 9 October 2026, marking Thai Vietj...
October 13, 2026
The Art of Slow Travel: 9 Ways to Truly Feel a Place
Think about your last big trip. Now be honest. How much of it do you actually remember? If you're like most of us, you remember the photos more than the moments. You remember the long queue at the famous tower, the rush to catch a 6 a.m. bus, and the hotel breakfast you swallowed in five minu...
October 9, 2026
Phuket Vegetarian Festival 2026: Dates, Events & Travel Guide
What Is the Phuket Vegetarian Festival? The Phuket Vegetarian Festival, known locally as Jia Chai or Kin Je and often called the Nine Emperor Gods Festival, is a Taoist observance rooted in Phuket's Chinese community. Despite its English name, it is not primarily a food festival. It is a peri...