Day: September 18, 2022

Venezuelan migrants stand outside St. Andrew’s Church in Edgartown, Massachusetts on September 14. | Ray Ewing/Vineyard Gazette/Reuters via CNN EDGARTOWN, Massachusetts (AP) — The chief executive of Martha’s Vineyard Community Services was wrapping up work when she looked outside to see 48 strangers at her office with luggage, backpacks and red folders that included brochures for her organization. The Venezuelan migrants who were flown to the wealthy Massachusetts island from San Antonio on Wednesday by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said they were told they were going to Boston. DeSantis took…

Monday, September 19, will be the day the world says goodbye to Queen Elizabeth II. Eleven days after her death, world leaders and citizens will accompany the late monarch on her last journey, known as the Long Walk. On Monday morning and after the state funeral, Queen Elizabeth II’s coffin will travel in procession from Westminster Abbey to Wellington Arch. This arch is a large monument erected to honor the Duke of Wellington’s victory over Napoleon’s troops at Waterloo in 1815. Also see: A brief history of the Long Walk…

The Kingdom of Bhutan is reopening to tourists on Friday with a hefty hike to its daily tourist tax. Before the country closed its borders in March 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, travelers to Bhutan were required to pay a minimum daily package rate of $200-$250 — depending on the time of year. The rate often included hotel, food, transportation and tour guide costs as well as a mandatory $65 Sustainable Development Fee. But in late June, Bhutan passed a Tourism Levy Bill that eliminated the minimum daily…

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Members of ‘Her ALS Story,’ a support group for women diagnosed with ALS, traveled from around the country to gather together here in Madison. Those involved in the group cultivate relationships with one another by talking about their journey’s, challenging stereotypes about ALS and raising money to support those facing the incurable disease. Erin Vierstra, a member of the group who coordinated this week’s retreat, said it is critical for those with ALS to find a community that knows what each other is going through. “It’s…

Sep 18, 2022 6:00 PM EDT What should be in a first aid kit? Your travel tips and packing essentials When you are on the road, there is nothing more important than a First Aid Kit. Here’s what should be in a First Aid Kit, a luggage essential. By Clara Danneberg, Evan Williams Going out into the great unknown (i.e. outside your house) can be an adventure, but you could find yourself in a tricky situation. It’s always good to be prepared, and with this guide to first aid kit essentials, you…

Story Links HUSKY INVITATIONAL LIVE SCORING HUSKY INDIVIDUAL LIVE SCORING BREMERTON, Wash. – Duke men’s golf travels to the West Coast this week for the 2022 Husky Invitational, which begins Monday at the Gold Mountain Golf Club in Bremerton, Wash. The event will be a homecoming for both Ian Siebers and Ethan Evans, as the two Blue Devils hail from the state of Washington. Siebers, a junior from Bellevue, Wash. will be joined by Evans,…

When it comes to fall vacation destinations, New England seems to get all of the glory. While there is nothing wrong with this classic and charming leaf-peeping locale, it’s not exactly groundbreaking. That’s why TravelAwaits turned to our writers to find out about their favorite fall vacation destinations. From Mississippi to Zambia (you’ll see), here are the best places to go this autumn, according to our travel experts — whether you’re after fall foliage or beachy vibes. The fall salmon run at Brewery Park at Tumwater Falls Photo credit: Peggy…

Share The Article Last Updated 1 min ago Effective September 17th2022, the Dutch Government has made the decision to get rid of all Covid-19 travel restrictions and requirements. This decision applies to all travelers, including those traveling into the Netherlands from outside the EU/Schengen area. The Netherlands kept their Covid protocols for travelers in place much longer than the majority of European countries. However, as of September 17ththe country has officially taken its name off the list of the last European countries that still have entry requirements. Currently, Spain is…

Hot Tub Time Machine is currently top ten on HBO Max. By Douglas Helm | Published 6 mins ago If you’re in the mood for a time-traveling comedy, HBO Max has you covered. The underrated 2010 cult classic Hot Tub Time Machine is on the platform right now and subscribers are loving it. Currently, it’s in HBO Max’s top ten of the week. Hot Tub Time Machine is a solid comedy with a goofy sci-fi premise and an extremely likable cast. The movie follows a man, his friends, and his…

What if there was no range anxiety with electric cars? Would EVs see more adoption? What if your EV could glide on a surface that suspended it a few inches off the ground similar to a maglev train? In China, floating cars elevated by magnets may already be a reality based on this video. How far and fast did the maglev EV go? Maglev technology on EV | via Twitter Chinese state news agency Xinhua, along with Southwest Jiaotong University researchers in Chengdu, Sichuan province, have already done it. Or…