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Researchers at the ancient Greek city of Ephesus finally identified remains long believed to be those of Cleopatra’s sister.

Researchers finally established the identity of the remains found in the ancient Greek city of Ephesus.
January 16, 2026 Marlon Wright
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Americans fled to Costa Rica en masse, but here's why they're coming back.

Costa Rica often appears as a permanent escape from high costs and daily stress. Once the glow of the sun-soaked beaches and friendly communities fades, long-term residents encounter challenges rarely mentioned in relocation stories.
January 15, 2026 Marlon Wright
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Archaeologists in Egypt uncovered a cache of 225 ancient figurines with inscriptions that solved the mystery of an anonymous pharaoh's tomb.

Egyptian tombs usually announce their owners loudly. This one stayed silent for 86 years. Then, excavators found an army of ceramic servants arranged in stars, each one carrying the name nobody could find anywhere else.
January 16, 2026 Miles Brucker

The Latest Data Ranks The Best And Worst States To Retire In For 2026

Retirement dreams look very different depending on where you land. Using the latest CareScout 2026 retirement data, states were evaluated based on affordability, quality of life, and healthcare access. Some longtime favorites slipped, others surged—and the results may challenge assumptions about where retirement dollars stretch the furthest.
January 15, 2026 Jesse Singer

I reclined my seat on a short flight and the person behind me got furious. Who’s actually in the wrong here?

You’re on a short flight, maybe 1–2 hours. Seat belt on, knees cramped, and suddenly you press the recline button. Simple, right? Not quite. Turns out that tiny motion has become one of the most debated actions in modern travel.
January 15, 2026 Jesse Singer
Tanis, Egypt

New evidence from the Tanis tombs suggests a pharaoh was buried in another king’s tomb, revealing a royal cover‑up.

Tanis, once a powerful Delta capital, has long fascinated archaeologists. Its royal necropolis yielded treasures nearly as famous as those from the Valley of the Kings, but a new discovery has flipped ancient burial customs on their head—and possibly revealed a royal cover-up.
January 14, 2026 Penelope Singh

My seatmate spilled his sugary drink all over my laptop. Now all the keys are stuck and the airline did nothing to help. What can I do?

If your personal property is damaged by another traveller, you may be out of luck, But there are still some actions you can take to minimize the cost and inconvenience.
January 15, 2026 Sammy Tran
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One archaeologist has spent decades searching for Cleopatra's lost tomb where no one else was looking.

Cleopatra VII remains one of history’s most powerful and misunderstood rulers. While her life has been endlessly debated, her death left behind a mystery that still endures. Somewhere beneath Egypt, her tomb remains hidden, defying centuries of explorers.
January 15, 2026 Marlon Wright
Ancient city of Aten

In 2021, archaeologists uncovered a remarkably well-preserved 3,400-year-old city where homes, tools, and workshops were left exactly as they were.

Archaeologists uncover the Lost Golden City of Aten near Luxor, Egypt—a 3,400-year-old urban center revealing daily life, industry, and royal power during the height of the New Kingdom.
January 15, 2026 Allison Robertson

The person behind me kept kicking my seat the whole flight—and a flight attendant actually told me to “just deal with it.” What can I do?

Seat kicking is one of those universal flight annoyances almost everyone has experienced—you assume it’ll stop once the passenger realizes it. When it doesn’t, the frustration builds fast, especially when you’re stuck for hours with nowhere to go. And when the response is “just deal with it,” that frustration goes from annoying to infuriating.
January 14, 2026 Jesse Singer
Gettyimages - 2230470527, EGYPT-ARCHAEOLOGY Divers celebrate as a crane pulls an artifact from the waters at Abu Qir bay in Alexandria on August 21, 2025, as part of an event organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities to recover sunken antiquities.

Underwater archaeologists found statues, coins, and ship timbers from Abu Qir Bay near Alexandria, strengthening evidence of sunken Ptolemaic ports.

Abu Qir Bay is now known as one of the richest underwater archaeological zones in the world, hiding the remains of entire ancient cities. Recent underwater excavations have brought statues, coins, pottery, and ship timbers back into the light, reinforcing long-held theories that major Ptolemaic ports once thrived here before being swallowed by the sea.
January 13, 2026 Quinn Mercer

The World’s Wildest Eating Contests Are Not For The Faint Of Stomach

Explore the world’s most outrageous eating contests in this fun, travel-magazine feature. From hot dog marathons and fiery chili challenges to bizarre global delicacies, discover 25 wild food competitions that turn travel into a true spectacle.
January 14, 2026 Jack Hawkins