Alex Passa

2 weeks ago | thetravel.com | Alex Passa

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account This remains a contentious issue—the use of bear spray in national parks. California National Parks, such as Yosemite, have implemented a ban on bear spray, impacting visitors. That doesn't hold for other parks. The likes of Yellowstone recommend bear spray use on moose in certain instances. Banff National Park has also made its stance clear in a recent post. The beloved Canadian park just issued an advisory regarding bears in the...

3 weeks ago | thetravel.com | Alex Passa

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account NASA continues to make key discoveries thanks to its advanced technologies. Among its recent achievements is the identification of a structure that affects global timekeeping. NASA took a closer look at the profound impact of the Three Gorges Dam, potentially expanding a day by 0.06 microseconds. Additionally, NASA satellites have detected a concerning trend in the Colorado River Basin. The groundwater in the area continues to deplete...

3 weeks ago | thetravel.com | Alex Passa

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account We love hearing about airport hacks to save time, such as asking the TSA a secret question to skip the security line. But here's the question: Is there a hidden hack that DoorDashers are using to enter forbidden areas of the airport, such as the runway? Yes, we're well aware that this sounds completely ridiculous, but it just took place at Chicago's O'Hare airport. The incident was problematic for several reasons. Not only did the...

3 weeks ago | thetravel.com | Alex Passa

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account Carnival Cruise Line is making bold changes ahead of a busy summer. The cruise line got a standing ovation for a new ban. Well, not really, actually. Carnival did ban younger guests from one sail, and although the decision generated rave reviews, it isn't permanent. What is permanent is Carnival's guest newsletter sent to guests, updating its conduct policy. The new rules received a lot of praise from guests and are much-needed, given...

3 weeks ago | thetravel.com | Alex Passa

Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your TheTravel account Specific structures around the world have incredible power. NASA just confirmed the structure in China that is disrupting global timekeeping. Data show that the Three Gorges Dam may increase the length of a day by 0.06 microseconds, thereby altering the Earth's rotation. Although the Three Gorges Dam has had a significant global impact, it isn't the most noticeable structure from the International Space Station. Surprisingly, an...