Quinn Mercer articles

AI-generated image of an archaeologist standing in front of Mayan ruins.

After Being Hidden Beneath Dense Jungle For 1,000 Years, An Ancient Maya City Is Finally Revealing Its Secrets

For more than a thousand years, a thriving Maya city sat quietly beneath one of the world's densest jungles. Now, researchers have uncovered that lost city.
July 15, 2026 Quinn Mercer
Man in yellow jacket taking a selfie, Crater Lake National Park

25 Most Underrated National Parks In America—Ranked By Travelers

Discover America's most underrated national parks, ranked by travelers. From North Cascades to Big Bend, explore breathtaking hidden gems, fewer crowds, scenic hikes, and unforgettable outdoor adventures.
July 8, 2026 Quinn Mercer
Man with white hair, holding broken phone in airport

I relied on digital tickets abroad, and I got stranded when I broke my phone. What should I have done in that situation?

Learn what to do if your phone breaks while traveling and your digital tickets become inaccessible. Discover essential travel backup strategies, mobile boarding pass tips, and ways to avoid getting stranded abroad.
June 26, 2026 Quinn Mercer
Dutch artists Adrie Kennis (L) and Alfons Kennis, who made the reconstruction of a mummy of an iceman named Otzi, discovered on 1991 in the Italian Schnal Valley glacier, pose near the statue displayed at the Archaeological Museum of Bolzano on February 2

Scientists Found Living Yeast On The Remains Of A 5,000-Year-Old Mummy—And They Used It To Make Sourdough

The mummy of Ötzi the iceman has delivered another surprise: scientists found living ancient yeasts on him and used some to make sourdough bread.
June 24, 2026 Quinn Mercer
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I booked a flight with my service dog, but at check-in the airline said my documentation wasn’t sufficient and denied boarding. What can I do?

Few travel experiences are more frustrating than arriving at the airport with your service dog only to be told you can't board.
June 24, 2026 Quinn Mercer
AI-generated image of a man being turned away from a campsite because his RV is too old.

I’ve been staying at the same campground for years, but now management says my RV is too old and has to be removed. Are they right?

For many RV owners, a seasonal campsite becomes a second home. Some people spend years, or even decades, returning to the same campground. That's why it can be so shocking to suddenly receive notice that your RV is considered too old and must be removed.
June 22, 2026 Quinn Mercer
AI-generated image of woman worried about hotel payments made via a booking site.

I used a travel booking site, and now multiple hotels say they never received payment. What do I do?

Few travel problems are more stressful than arriving at a hotel and being told your room was never paid for. The good news is that this problem is usually fixable, but you need to document everything and push the right company for answers.
June 16, 2026 Quinn Mercer
AI-generated image of an archaeologist at Augusta Raurica.

A Swiss excavation has revealed a lost piece of a Roman city—and a chilling glimpse of life in the ancient world.

New finds at Augusta Raurica are proving the ancient city still has secrets left to reveal.
June 16, 2026 Quinn Mercer