american travelers

Discover 25 people who took the plunge over Niagara Falls, one of the most impressive waterfalls in the world. Find out who these people were, and how they ended up over the edge. From barrels, to kayaks, not everyone did it on purpose, and some of them survived to tell the tale.

Discover 40 alleged UFO sightings in the United States. From descriptive observations, genuine photographs, and claims of physical alien interactions, find out how many notable extraterrestrial stories are circulating America dating back from the 1800s to as recent as 2023.

On January 29, 2025, an American jetliner with 64 people onboard collided mid-air with an army helicopter over the Potomac River near Washington, D.C.—and the outcome was catastrophic.

For decades, Americans could hop on a plane to the United Kingdom with just a valid passport and show up ready for adventure. No pre-travel approvals. No online forms. No extra steps. Passport in hand—that was enough. But that era is officially over.

Americans think Europe should work like the U.S.—Europeans strongly disagree. Here’s what Americans wish were normal abroad, and why Europe says no.

If you’ve spent any time in European train stations or hostels, you’ve probably seen it: an American accent, a U.S. passport…and a big Canadian flag patch sewn onto the backpack. It’s not a fashion statement—and it’s definitely not accidental. It’s one of the oldest unspoken travel traditions in the book, and it’s way more interesting than people think.