Buckle up, wanderlusts! This week’s travel news has something for everyone, from aviation safety updates to food controversies and hidden gems around the globe.
Plane Safety:
- Listen Up! Recent incidents highlight the importance of paying attention to flight attendants, even during those repetitive safety briefings.
- Back in the Sky? The FAA approves inspection criteria for grounded 737 Max 9 planes after the “door plug” incident. Learn how this affects passengers and why airlines plug emergency exits in the first place.
- Decompression Demystified: Dive into the rare but real dangers of explosive decompression and what happens when an airplane suddenly loses pressure.
- Travel Safe: Protect your luggage with CNN Underscored’s top 13 TSA-approved locks, chosen by travel experts.
Food Follies:
- Toothpick Trend? South Korea grapples with the viral trend of deep-fried toothpicks, while India heats up over who truly invented butter chicken.
- Saudi Sips: The kingdom eyes its first liquor store for non-Muslim diplomats, signaling a potential shift in alcohol rules.
- Tea Tempest: A US scientist sparks outrage by suggesting adding a shocking ingredient to British tea, prompting embassy intervention.
- Pineapple Provocation: Italy goes ballistic when a pizzaiolo dares to add pineapple to his menu – a topping as controversial as bad Wi-Fi in most travelers’ books.
Destination Dreams:
- Hokuriku Hideaway: Japan’s new bullet train route opens up the unexplored Hokuriku region, brimming with hot springs and succulent king crab.
- Angolan Adventure: Discover Lubango, Angola’s second-largest city, a green oasis boasting breathtaking landscapes and pleasant temperatures.
- Island Isolation: Craving total seclusion? Explore our handpicked list of Europe’s best islands for escaping the crowds – from Dutch sand dunes to Greek whitewashed paradise.
Wildlife Wisdom:
- Facing a Lion: Ever wondered how to survive a wild lion encounter? Learn how to avoid attracting attention and read the warning signs of an impending attack.
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