Larry Habegger

Crocodile attacks on humans are relatively rare, but a recent one in Indonesia claimed the life of a Russian tourist.

Tourist mauled by crocodile, Zika in Fiji

August 23, 2019 at 6:52 p.m.

Indonesia: A Russian tourist was killed late last month by a crocodile in the Raja Ampat islands of West Papua after he ventured out on a solo snorkeling trip. According...

April marks the tail end of Scandinavia's brisk spring, making it one of the cheapest places in the world to go in April. With the reopening of Tivoli Gardens, one of Europe's oldest amusement parks, it's a good time to visit.

Cuba struggles to accommodate tourist influx

August 23, 2019 at 6:50 p.m.

Cuba: Travelers hoping to visit the previously forbidden island nation should be prepared for shortages of services. The sudden influx of tourists has already created a strain on retailers, hotels...

First responders stand next to blown-out windows at Brussels Airport on Wednesday.

Bombings in Brussels, Turkey part of unsettling trend

August 23, 2019 at 6:49 p.m.

Belgium: The terrorist bombings that took place March 22 in Brussels at the airport and on a subway car are likely to constrain travel in and around the city and...

Haitian police officers break apart burning tires placed by supporters of presidential candidate Jovenel Moise of the PHTK political party during a protest in Port-au-Prince in March.

Tourists warned about political unrest in Haiti

August 23, 2019 at 6:48 p.m.

Haiti: The coming months may bring escalated tension throughout the country as national elections have been rescheduled for April 24. The U.S. State Department urges travelers to exercise extreme caution...

Machu Picchu is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Peru.

Nude photos land two Machu Picchu tourists in trouble

August 23, 2019 at 6:47 p.m.

Peru: Tourists have once again been misbehaving at the ancient site of Machu Picchu — a British and a French traveler were detained after guards said they took nude photos...

British ambassador to Vietnam Giles Lever crosses a makeshift bridge Feb. 27 as he tours the site where three British tourists were killed in an accident near a waterfall on the outskirts of the central highland town of Dalat.

Deaths of British tourists prompt closure of Vietnam waterfall

August 23, 2019 at 6:44 p.m.

Vietnam: The deaths of three British tourists have prompted authorities to temporarily close Datanla Falls in Da Lat while an investigation is conducted. Safety equipment is also being inspected. The...

Beachgoers visit Barcelona, where the number of visitors is expected to climb higher after a spate of terror attacks elsewhere.

Terror attacks elsewhere expected to drive traffic to Spain

August 23, 2019 at 6:43 p.m.

Spain: Tourists hoping to visit the country's sunny beaches this spring and fall should plan far in advance, as terror attacks in Turkey, Egypt and Tunisia have caused thousands to...

A tourist couple looks at the Taj Mahal in Agra, India, where a newly founded organization, Paryatan Mitra, was created to assist tourists visiting certain parts of the country.

New help for tourists in India; China to restrict glacier visits

August 23, 2019 at 6:41 p.m.

India: A newly founded organization, Paryatan Mitra, was created to offer support to tourists visiting Agra, Varanasi and Lucknow. A group of doctors, engineers, activists, tourism members and students who...

An Egyptian man rides a camel in front of one of the Giza pyramids, where a tourist was caught climbing the Great Pyramid — and subsequently was banned from Egypt for life.

Tourist banned from Egypt after climbing pyramid

August 23, 2019 at 6:39 p.m.

Egypt: A tourist was recently banned from entering the country again after he was caught climbing to the top of the Great Pyramid of Giza. Climbing the ancient pyramids is...

The Geysir, a geyser 81 miles south of of the Icelandic capital, Reykjavik, spouts 65 yards into the air.

Tourist burned by Icelandic geyser

August 23, 2019 at 6:35 p.m.

Iceland: A tourist was badly burned during a visit to popular Geysir, or The Big Geysir, in the southwestern region of the country when he accidentally stepped into one of...

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