Tag: travel
Body percussion a sign of cultural heritage in recovering Aceh province in Indonesia
As Aceh recovers from the devastating 2004 tsunami and earthquake, the Indonesian province is turning to its unique cultural heritage, rooted in its brand of Islam, to build from....
Turkey's only all-Armenian village a lens to the past
Turkey's Vakifli Koyu is the only place in Turkey with a population that is only Armenian. The population is dwindling, but tourism and innovative agriculture have the residents hoping they can hang on just a little bit longer....
Tourists flocking to tsunami-scarred Indonesian communities
As Indonesia recovers from the devastating 2004 earthquake and tsunami, many tourists are coming to the country because of the disaster. They want to see the recovery and especially the iconic location photographed after the tsunami....
Israeli government rolling out red carpet for Christian tourists
In Israel, there's a concerted effort to get more Christian tourists to visit the Holy Land and visit the churches, and shrines that dot Israel and the West Bank. There's a financial incentive, as each tourist typically spends about $1,700 but also a political motivation. They're hoping to make each tourist a sort of ambassador of Israel....
Tourists, residents tangle over access to iconic Hollywood sign
The Hollywood sign in Los Angles is a magnet for tourists, but for years it was hard to actually get up to. No more. The introduction of GPS has hundreds of people flocking to the sign and that's sending neighbors over the edge....
Thrill seekers hit volcano's slopes at high speed in new extreme sport
At Cerro Negro, extreme sports junkies have a new adventure: volcano boarding. Traveling at nearly 60 mph, they careen down the mountain on plywood boards the size of snow sleds....
American Airlines parent files for bankruptcy protection
AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, announced Tuesday morning that the company had filed bankruptcy in New York. American is the last major legacy U.S. carrier to seek the help of the courts to reduce costs. The airline said operations will continue normally through the process....
VIDEO: More Americans traveling for Thanksgiving; most are hitting the road
A new study from triple AAA found that 4 percent more Americans will be traveling for the Thanksgiving holiday, and the vast majority will be driving....
Montenegrin town a beautiful melting pot with a surprising history
Ulcinj was once a home to slavery and pirates. Now it's a somewhat diverse community that celebrates where people came from....
Feds open investigation into Jet Blue tarmac delay over the weekend (with video)
The Department of Transportation will investigate Jet Blue's tarmac delays from this weekend, which left some passengers stuck on the tarmac of an airport in Connecticut....
