— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission.Planning to get away? You’ll want to stock up on KN95 masks. With the Transportation Security Administration’s announcement that it has extended the mask mandate for airports and on planes, as well as on buses and trains and in other…
There was a moment of panic on my Amtrak ride toward San Diego Tuesday.A bumpy section of the track had me scrambling to grab my can of soda before it went flying across my work laptop, which was stationed on a small tray attached to the seat in front of mine.I grabbed the can in time, but other passengers…
Space can be ruthless and unforgiving, which is why Starfield’s adorable robot companion VASCO will make interplanetary travel less lonely. On Tuesday, Bethesda Game Studios released a behind-the-scenes trailer detailing VASCO, one of Starfield’s new companion characters. VASCO is an expeditionary robot that’ll aid you while traversing the stars. This tiny friend is “a utilitarian…
President Joe Biden will travel to Poland on Friday for a briefing on the humanitarian crisis sparked by the month-old war in Ukraine and to possibly meet with Ukrainian refugees displaced by the conflict.More than 2 million Ukrainians have fled to Poland since the start of Russia’s invasion of their country. In Brussels on Thursday,…
📝 What happened this week? Take the USA TODAY News Quiz to test your knowledge. NCAA Tournament continues Saturday after bracket-busting upsetsThe second round of the men’s NCAA Tournament begins Saturday, with the Sweet 16 finishing up on Sunday. Championship contenders like Gonzaga, Duke and Arizona got through their first games, while No. 15 seed Saint Peter’s…
Taylor Rebhan | Special to USA TODAYTraveling can have its triggers, but with the right preparation, it can be fulfilling.One counselor recommends working out codewords and agreements with your travel partner(s) when going out.Find a non-alcoholic beverage unique to your destination. Make it your go-to as you explore.The cobblestone streets of New Orleans. The neon-splashed vistas of…
Shayna Conde | Special to USA TODAYI planned a girls’ trip last year to Costa Rica for my birthday. Literally everyone that I invited bailed in the span of three weeks. This put me in a precarious situation: Do I postpone my trip for another time when someone can travel, or do I book my ticket…
The State Department is warning U.S. travelers to avoid Belarus due to its involvement in Russia’s attack on Ukraine. The department cites Russia’s military buildup within Belarus, its “arbitrary enforcement of laws,” the risk of detention and COVID-19 as reasons to stay out of the country. Belarus has been a staging area for Russian troops ahead of the invasion…
DURHAM, N.C. — Cameron Indoor Stadium has always been a destination for college basketball fans, but the success of one man over the last five decades has turned the 9,314-seat arena into a Mecca for those who worship a game as synonymous with the state of North Carolina as homemade biscuits and whole-hog BBQ.After 42…
TRAVEL CHAOS 0:31, 1 Mar 2022Updated: 0:31, 1 Mar 2022COMMUTERS in London are being advised to work from home due to severe disruption caused by another Tube strike. Around ten thousand members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) will walk out twice this week in a dispute over jobs, pensions and conditions. Transport…
The U.S. Embassy in Ukraine is urging Americans not to travel there and to “depart immediately” if they’re already in the country, amid Russia’s military invasion.Americans are being encouraged to use commercial or private ground transportation to leave the country since Ukraine’s government has closed airspace to commercial flights.Neighboring Moldova has also closed its airspace to commercial flights until March 4,…
Michelle Liu | Special to USA TODAYThere are many steps if you want to travel to China, the first being that you need to obtain permission to enter.You’ll need to prepare your physical application to mail to the consulate.Research feasible flights to China, considering your timeline and budget.With the persistence of COVID-19, China has continued to…
Marc Saltzman | Special to USA TODAYFollowing nearly two years of off-and-on again restrictions, lockdowns and fears of catching COVID-19, millions are back on the road again.Whether it’s jetting off on a business trip, flying with the fam for a beach getaway, or simply a road trip to visit family, the World Travel & Tourism…
ALL trains have been cancelled in Wales tomorrow as Brits brace Storm Eunice’s 100mph gale-force wrath and heavy snow blizzards. Brits have been told to NOT travel on Friday as forecasters predict this could be one of the worst storms in recent years. 7Overhead railway power line crushed by tree near Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, ScotlandCredit:…
Carissa Rawson | Special to USA TODAYWhile most Americans with service dogs can find relatively easy accommodations when touring the country, it’s a very different experience abroad.You’ll need your animal’s paperwork for airlines, hotels, rental cars – anywhere you want to bring your service dog.Although most countries have specific and detailed protections regarding service animals, they’re…