Austrian Airlines, together with Vienna Airport and energy company OMV, has begun a pilot program to convert used plastic cups collected on flights into fuels and new plastic materials. Cabin crew will separate and collect the disposable cups during flights. After landing, Vienna Airport transfers the collected cups to a waste-handling facility where they are … Read more

TAIPEI IS A BEEHIVE OF ACTIVITY, as you would expect of a city with a population comparable to Chicago, but those are not bumblebees you hear at every intersection. They’re motorized scooters — the preferred mode of transport for many young Taipei residents. Compact, agile and a little edgy, these two-wheelers match Taipei’s energy perfectly. … Read more

On the shore of West Kauai, Waimea Plantation Cottages has introduced its Premier Cottage Collection, a curated group of four distinctive homes drawn from the resort’s 59 vintage cottages. Situated on 43 oceanfront acres, the cottages range from one to five bedrooms and blend historic charm with comfortable, island-style living. Kruse Cottage © Waimea Plantation … Read more

In February, Kansas City International Airport unveiled a new $1.5 billion terminal, the airport’s first major modernization since opening in 1972. The single, streamlined building opens with 40 domestic and international gates and room to expand to 50 gates in the future, replacing the previous three-terminal complex. The terminal is designed for passenger convenience and … Read more

Croatia draws visitors for many reasons. Fans of Game of Thrones recognize familiar filming locations such as King’s Landing; history enthusiasts admire its well-preserved architecture; wine lovers find extensive vineyards and excellent local vintages; and beachgoers are spoiled by some of the Mediterranean’s most picturesque islands and coastlines. With more than 1,000 islands and islets … Read more

India is a land of contrasts. Anyone who has plunged into the frenetic streets of Mumbai or New Delhi will recognize how extremes sit side by side: great wealth and desperate poverty, modern life and ancient traditions intersecting at every turn. Many visitors, overwhelmed by sensory overload, look for a calmer, more relaxed side of … Read more

I recently played the Forest Course at Fiddler’s Elbow Country Club with a few golf buddies and wanted to share the experience. The club, located in New Jersey’s Upper Raritan Watershed just off Route 78, has an interesting past: it began as a peach orchard in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, later became … Read more

InterContinental Hotels Group has opened Hotel Indigo Tel Aviv – Diamond District, marking the first Hotel Indigo property in Israel. Situated in the Diamond Exchange District, the hotel sits close to many of Tel Aviv’s main attractions and cultural sites, offering convenient access for both leisure and business travelers. The 91-room boutique hotel includes a … Read more

Once labeled the “End of the World” or the “Untouchable Continent,” Antarctica welcomed 51,707 passengers between 2017 and 2018, reflecting how travel to this remote region has moved steadily into the spotlight. That shift owes much to one pioneer whose vision was to bring curious, education-minded travelers to remote places aboard small expedition ships. In … Read more