Belgium: Land of Missing Street Signs
Finding your way in Belgium can be tricky: A national survey indicates that half the nation's street signs are missing or illegible.
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World's largest plane flies, but not for you
With a huge wingspan and six 747 engines, Stratolaunch is designed to launch satellites.
California moves to ban those tiny shampoos
A bill moving through the assembly would ban mini bottles to cut down on plastic waste. Hotels would be required to use larger bottles or bulk dispensers.
Coast-to-Coast bike and hike trail planned
The Rails to Trails Alliance is projecting a bike and hike trail running from coast to coast.
Iceland adds Arctic Coast Way
Iceland adds a new road trip route along its Arctic Coast
Monet's guesthouse now on Airbnb
A second home in Giverny, used by Monet as a guest house and vegetable garden, can now be rented.
Swiss say coffee 'not essential for life'
Swiss food reserve authorities are ready to give coffee the boot from national stockpiles.
Brussels Central goes big for Brueghel
New exhibits in Brussels Central rail station and nearby museums highlight the 450th anniversary of the death of Flemish painter Pieter Brueghel the Elder.
End of the line for France's Auto/Train
SNCF is ending a once-popular service that allowed travelers to ship their cars ahead; it's no longer a profitable business.
Before the fire: Notre Dame statues flew to rehab
Sixteen bronze statues from the Notre Dame spire had been removed for cleaning and repair, escaping the fire that destroyed the spire.
U.S. airlines scramble for new Tokyo slots
Four U.S. airlines are competing for 12 new slot pairs at Tokyo's close-in airport.
Delta takes pity on your knees
Delta will limit seatback recline on some flights to give passengers behind a break.
Now Dublin's port plans to increase cruise calls
Dublin's Port Company has partially reversed course on its plan to shrink the cruise business in the Irish capital.
American Queen heads for south, north
A long-time U.S. river cruiser is branching out in several directions, including South America and Alaska.
JetBlue sets its date for London flights
JetBlue's long-rumored London service is official, with service to start by 2021.