The American expat deported from Bali after tweeting about the island as an LGBTQ-friendly place to live maintains she did nothing illegalKristen Gray's tweets about expat life in Bali ultimately led to her deportation. The government claimed she violated her visa by writing an e-book, which she mentioned in a tweet. Gray spoke with Insider, sharing her version of events for the first… Feb 04 21February 04, 2021Article at Insider
Bali is deporting an American expat after she tweeted about the island as a cheap, LGBTQ-friendly place to liveKristen Gray's tweets about expat life in Bali are leading to her deportation, reports say. Many felt the American graphic designer's tweets were culturally insensitive and tone-deaf. The government claims Gray violated her visa by writing an e-book,… Jan 21 21January 21, 2021Article at Insider
What the COVID-19 vaccine could mean for the future of travelSummary List Placement When news of successful COVID-19 vaccine trials hit, the world, ravaged by the coronavirus pandemic, finally saw some light at the end of the tunnel. In fact, many travelers immediately started researching their next trips, as… Jan 13 21January 13, 2021Article at Insider
While it sounds easy enough to add identified individuals who participated in a domestic terrorist attack on the federal no-fly list, it actually isn'tSince the January 6 Capitol Hill riots, there has been much talk about adding rioters to the federal no-fly list. In a January 12 press conference, the FBI said it was considering the move. There's a difference between the federal no-fly lists and… Jan 13 21January 13, 2021Article at Insider
Over 100,000 people are vying for a spot on Royal Caribbean's mock cruise. 5 of them told us why they're ready to go out to sea again.Royal Caribbean plans on operating mock cruises as part of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) conditional sailing requirements. The company's mock cruises require volunteers to test its new health and safety measures. In exchange,… Dec 17 20December 17, 2020Article at Insider
Locals are furious about Istanbul's strict lockdown double standard that allows tourists to wander around freelyTurkey is seeing a massive surge in coronavirus cases and is tightening its lockdown. Turkey does not require tourists to quarantine or show negative test results, however. They can roam Istanbul, the country's largest city, freely. Insider spoke to… Dec 14 20December 14, 2020Article at Insider
Experts say that picking the window seat on a plane can lower your risk of getting sickThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is strongly urging Americans to stay home this Thanksgiving and celebrate with the people they live with. The CDC warns that "travel may increase your chance of getting and spreading COVID-19.… Nov 24 20November 24, 2020Article at Insider
Photos of abandoned, stripped cruise ships show how deeply the cruise industry is sinkingPhotos of unused cruise ships getting stripped for parts show how the cruise industry is struggling amid the coronavirus pandemic. Maintaining cruise ships that aren't in use is very expensive, so many cruise companies are selling part of their fleet… Nov 22 20November 22, 2020Article at Insider
There's a thriving black market for fake COVID-19 test results, but the travel industry is starting to crack downMany tourism-reliant countries have implemented strict requirements for visitors during the pandemic. However, some people are attempting to bypass these requirements by purchasing counterfeit coronavirus test results. New apps such as CommonPass and… Nov 16 20November 16, 2020Article at Insider
Summer travel won't be canceled this year, experts say — but they predict it will look very differentAccording to a May survey by The Points Guy, 31% of Americans are ready to travel this summer. Despite many international destinations easing out of lockdown and opening borders, experts say Americans will likely stick to domestic travel for the… May 28 20May 28, 2020Article at Insider
Life onboard the last cruise ship on the ocean, which was described as a 'virus-free bubble'The Costa Deliziosa left Venice, Italy, on January 5, 2020, pre-pandemic. It was meant to return to Venice on April 26 after a 113-day around-the-world voyage. Once the World Health Organization issued a pandemic alert, its itinerary was totally… May 01 20May 01, 2020Article at Insider
6 flight attendants working during the coronavirus pandemic reveal what it's like to fly right now: 'We're kind of being treated like vessels of disease'Insider spoke to six flight attendants working for one of the big three airlines in the US right now about what life in the air is like during the coronavirus pandemic. Many were worried about their income and feared for their health. They also all… Mar 28 20March 28, 2020Article at Insider
I toured the surprisingly small United Airlines catering facility where 33,000 in-flight meals are made entirely by hand every dayWe visited United Airlines' catering facility, Chelsea Food Services, near Newark International Airport in New Jersey, Nothing was automated: Everything was made by hand, and all the ingredients were fresh. The trick to airplane food is to only cook… Feb 04 20February 04, 2020Article at Insider
Around 400 flight attendants have bought the same $24 jumpsuit on Amazon, and claim it's the ultimate travel outfitFlight attendants are all wearing a $24 jumpsuit that can be purchased on Amazon. The jumpsuit made by PRETTYGARDEN first appeared in a private Facebook group for flight attendants in which they exchange tips, advice, and favorite products. Since… Nov 25 19November 25, 2019Article at Insider
I saw how airplane food gets made from start to finish — and I learned a shocking secret about food waste and delayed flightsSarah Jacobs Besides likening themselves to cattle shoved into an airborne metal tube, there's nothing airline passengers like to complain about more than how terrible airplane food is. But how and where those disappointing in-flight meals get made… Oct 24 15October 24, 2015Article at Business Insider
