Beginning on Valentine’s Day of 1989, the Booker Prize winning author Salman Rushdie had a sword hanging over his head. For a period of time, threats of death followed him everywhere. The bloody culmination of his life spent alternately on the run and in public — with near-lethal consequences — is captured in “Knife: The … Read more
It’s the little things many of us often take for granted. The long-awaited World Cup, which is back on U.S. soil for the first time in 32 years, is underway, bringing thousands of tourists here — some for the very first time. As a slew of foreign visitors experience culture shock this summer, one Japanese … Read more
Things aren’t all sunshine and slow-motion rescues on the set of the new “Baywatch” reboot, shining a bright light on some the dangers brought on by SoCal’s homeless population. Hassie Harrison and the “Baywatch” cast were on set filming a scene in Venice Tuesday that included a homeless man approaching Harrison’s character, Nat, with a … Read more
The British are coming … to apologize. With the World Cup taking over towns all across the nation, travelers from the UK are getting a taste of the Red, White and Blue. And tons are offering up apologies along the way. Many Brits have acknowledged on social media that their assumptions about the US were … Read more
NY Post staffer Jeanette Settembre’s new novel, “Little Red Flags,” is based on a dark romance. Settembre’s summer fling in the Hamptons turned dark when her lover killed two in a drunk driving crash. She secretly visited him in prison, struggled with his control, then broke free to heal. The summer I turned 25, I … Read more
Americans are being warned to rethink travel to a sunny Caribbean destination as crime and concerns about terrorism rise. The US Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago announced Thursday that the US Department of State had updated its travel advisory regarding American tourists. The advisory cautions that Americans should “reconsider travel to Trinidad and Tobago due to crime,” citing … Read more
Thailand has no time for e-cigs and no mercy for tourists who break the country’s vape ban. Two English holidaymakers were vaping on a bucolic beach in the popular destination when authorities approached to tell them their habit was not just bad for their health and ‘uncool ‘by teenage standards, but illegal. “‘It was a … Read more
For American travelers, tipping may feel second nature, but in Europe, that instinct can backfire. While navigating new currencies and customs, small gestures like leaving loose change on a table may not translate well, travel expert Rick Steves warned. “You’re just raising the bar and messing up the local balance,” Steves wrote in a blog post. “And it’s … Read more
DEAR ABBY: Yesterday, my wife and I went out to the cemetery to lay some flowers for her brother and father, who passed away many years ago. After we were finished and on our way out, I stopped for a few minutes to check on my first wife’s crypt before returning to the car. When … Read more
Walt Disney World and the word “budget” are rarely ever in the same sentence. The family vacation spot has become so expensive that Disney lovers are on a quest to find creative ways to save a dollar or two without compromising their fun experience — like borrowing helpful items from others. Amid rising ticket prices … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My father and stepmother have a vacation home in another state, and they invite us to visit every year. The problem is, the sofa bed in the guest room is so uncomfortable that it’s impossible to sleep. However, they think that the bed is great because other guests have told them that. I … Read more
Put that camera away. Whether it’s at a concert or an amusement park — nowadays it seems that all people want to do is have their phones out to film whatever is going on in front of them. One frustrated vacationer took to the r/WaltDisneyWorld forum on Reddit to vent about an obnoxious Disney World … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My daughter was living in my garage apartment but then got married and moved away. Her sister is in law school in another state, and her brother is even farther away in graduate school. I moved close enough to see them when they come to visit their hometown and their mother. My ex-wife … Read more
Haley Joel Osment explained why he visited Mammoth Lakes, Calif., just a few days before he was arrested on alcohol and drug-related charges. During an appearance on “The Three Questions with Andy Richter” podcast, the “Sixth Sense” actor, 37, said he decided to visit the ski resort town to give his younger sister Emily Osment, … Read more
Traveling to another country for even a few days can reveal a lot about another culture — and how different it may be from what a person is used to. A controversial Reddit conversation started when an innocent user asked, “Travelers of Reddit, what shocked you the most when visiting another country?” The thread’s comment … Read more
Prince Harry is searching for a UK property as his friends are refusing to visit him in the US over their “rifts” with Meghan Markle, according to a report. The Duke of Sussex, 39, is reportedly keen to have a London base he could keep returning to instead of checking into hotels — something he’s … Read more
They got a shocking “View” of a famous face in the audience. “The View” hosts, including Whoopi Goldberg, 68, were surprised looking out at the audience for the Monday episode. Ryan Reynolds, 47, was there in the crowd – not as a planned guest on the show, but just as a regular member of the … Read more
What sounds like a bizarre dream was a frightening reality for one confused Brit. An English mom-of-two named Zoe Coles, 36, said one morning she woke up with a Welsh accent despite never visiting the country. Coles, who acquired her new accent in June of 2023, was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) a year … Read more
The postpartum period often involves a whirlwind of emotions and sensitivities for new moms. And one woman got to experience this first-hand after she visited her friend who had recently given birth — and unintentionally upset her with her outfit choice. Taking to Reddit, the anonymous woman explained the situation, saying she was excited to meet her friend’s new … Read more
Prince William has been spotted leaving the hospital where his wife, Kate Middleton, is continuing to recover following her planned abdominal surgery. News of the Princess of Wales’s medical procedure came to light Wednesday in an official statement from Kensington Palace. While the surgery was “successful,” she will remain at The London Clinic for 10 … Read more