News You Can Use – September 5, 2018

Last Updated on January 31, 2024

 

‘Overtourism’ Worries Europe

Over the summer, my wife and I traveled with our two young kids on a two-week vacation through Europe. It wasn’t as highfalutin as it sounds. In London, our Airbnb had ample skylights — which rendered the place all but uninhabitable during Europe’s heat wave…The New York Times

Keeping Families Together On the Plane Without Going Broke

Little has changed in the two years since Congress prodded airlines to seat children 13 and younger next to an adult family member at no extra cost.The reason: The Trump administration has declined to draft new rules detailing how airlines should apply the new law…Chicago Tribune

How to Protect Your Cellphone (and Your Data) When You Travel

Many travelers consider their cellphones essential when they’re on the road and rely on it for taking pictures and texting to using it to find their way around. So what do you do if your phone gets lost, stolen or breaks when you’re abroad? How can you prevent it from happening in the first place…The New York Times

Airport Security Plastic Trays Carry ‘Highest Level of Viruses’

Plastic trays used at security checkpoints carry the highest levels of viruses at airports, pandemic experts warn. Evidence of viruses was found on 10% of the surfaces tested and most commonly on plastic trays that are circulated along the passenger queue at the hand luggage X-ray checkpoints…Travel Weekly

How to Pack Lighter, Smarter, and Faster

No matter the length of the trip — be it a weekend beach getaway or a three-week Himalayan trek — you’ll need to pack a bag, and you’ll want to pack it right. There’s a lot to consider when determining what to bring: the type and length of your trip, your itinerary, the weather, the size of your luggage, and…Travel + Leisure