An elaborate scheme centered on helicopter rescues from Everest and nearby peaks has defrauded millions of dollars from insurance companies.
Tag: Travel and Vacations
Heads Up: Pittsburgh Embraces a Renegade Filmmaker
Steel City already has two famous artistic sons, Andy Warhol and August Wilson, who attract tourists. Will Pittsburgh’s celebration of the horror movie director George A. Romero do the same?
A Tourist Family’s Bad Behavior Has New Zealand Rethinking Its Welcome Mat
A British family’s bad behavior was documented on social media and followed by local news outlets, alarming a country that has struggled with an influx of tourists.
Frugal Traveler: On the Road to Uruguay’s Barely Known and Beautiful Beaches
This progressive country has long been off the radar for North Americans. But it has some of the best beaches in South America and discounts for foreign travelers.
Mexico Dispatch: Amid Border Strife, Mexico Beach Town Asks: Where Have All the Tourists Gone?
Rosarito, Mexico, is usually bustling with throngs of young Americans. But on a recent visit, the town south of Tijuana was desolate, with locals blaming turmoil at the border — and a migrant caravan.
Statue of a Friendly, Selfie-Taking Devil Divides a Town
A Catholic association said that installing the statue in Segovia, Spain, would be “glorifying evil.” The artist says his work has nothing to do with religion.
Letter 89: 52 Places to Go: How Perth and Northern Rivers Made the List
This week’s Australia Letter wants to get away from it all, but will settle for explaining The New York Times’s annual travel guide.
Los Cabos, a Spring Break Hub, Gets a High-End Infusion
Stylish venues have emerged to cater to a crowd that appreciates modern design, farm-to-table meals, and sipping drinks as opposed to drinking shots.
Hello. Does Poland Have Vampires? My Date Wants to Know My Blood Type.
The British Foreign Office released a list of the oddest phone calls it received this year from Britons abroad.
‘The Criminals Are Winning’: Londoners on the Police Response to Minor Crimes
The London police make an arrest in 4 percent of domestic burglaries in the city. Victims and witnesses speak up about their experiences.