How trains linked rival port cities along the US East Coast into a cultural and economic megalopolis
Love it or hate it, the ‘Acela Corridor’ has developed a widely recognized identity thanks to the trains that link it together.
April 24, 2024 • ~9 min
It's time to limit how often we can travel abroad – 'carbon passports' may be the answer
The clock could be ticking for the travel industry unless action is taken to change our travel habits.
Nov. 3, 2023 • ~8 min
US national parks are crowded – and so are many national forests, wildlife refuges, battlefields and seashores
Crowding is increasingly affecting all kinds of public lands. Adjoining communities need to find ways to manage it, or risk harm to the attractions that make them a destination.
June 20, 2023 • ~9 min
New passport rankings show that the world is opening up – but not for everyone
A passport from the United Arab Emirates will get you into far more destinations than one from Afghanistan. Gaps like this have big implications for people’s ability to travel, reside and work.
Jan. 24, 2023 • ~10 min
What is the FAA's NOTAM? An aviation expert explains how the critical safety system works
The Notices to Air Mission system failed on Jan. 10, 2023, leading to thousands of canceled flights. The system is where all important safety information for pilots and dispatchers gets posted.
Jan. 12, 2023 • ~5 min
Coastal gentrification in Puerto Rico is displacing people and damaging mangroves and wetlands
Puerto Rico’s tourism industry is booming as nations lift COVID-19 travel restrictions, but development is displacing people who have lived along its coastlines for years.
June 16, 2022 • ~10 min
Should you wear a mask on a plane, bus or train when there's no mandate? 4 essential reads to help you decide
Despite the halt to the federal mask mandate for mass transit, people may still choose to protect themselves. For those who do, the type of mask and how well it fits matter.
April 20, 2022 • ~8 min
We transformed a London borough into a game to get fewer people travelling by car -- here's what happened
New research suggests gamifying neighbourhoods could encourage people to travel more actively.
Nov. 15, 2021 • ~7 min
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