This week's travel news: Craigslist cruises and confiscated canes

Easter Saturday brings a quiet pause before the weekend travel rush. If you're celebrating, enjoy the holiday season!

Here are the top travel stories making waves this week.

On cruise control

Meet Angela and Richard Burk, a Seattle couple who've spent an entire year living at sea. Their story is featured in our new Dinogo series, Monthly Ticket, which highlights the most intriguing topics in travel. This month, we’re diving into the world of cruises.

Serendipitous Meetings

Love can blossom in the unlikeliest of places—whether on a Greyhound bus or a broken-down commuter train.

For Tiffany and Bridgette Woods, their story began with a random encounter at Sacramento Bus Station. 35 years later, they’ve built a family, embraced marriage, and navigated Tiffany’s gender transition together.

In southeast England, a scuba divemaster’s phone died while she sat on a delayed train one winter evening in December 2018. She struck up a conversation with a nearby asparagus farmer, sparking a long-distance romance that eventually led to marriage.

Tourism Revival

The pandemic reshuffled the world's top travel destinations. Now, a fresh batch of cities, mainly in Europe, dominate the rankings.

While Guangzhou Airport in China was the busiest in 2020, a US airport has taken back the crown as the world's busiest hub in the past year.

For the third consecutive week, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention did not add any new destinations to its highest-risk Level 4 travel advisory. Despite Covid rates dropping in Asia and the Caribbean, much of Europe remains at the highest-risk level.

Airline Updates

Earlier this month, security at a Boston airport found a large blade hidden inside a traveler's cane. The man claimed he was unaware the blade was there.

Among the bizarre items recently seized by the US Transport Security Administration are a methamphetamine-filled burrito, a deodorant stick packed with bullets, and even a chainsaw.

The US federal transportation mask mandate has been extended until May 3, meaning face coverings remain mandatory on planes, trains, and public transportation.

JetBlue, the US budget airline, has scaled back its summer flight schedule due to a 'challenging staffing situation,' while in Europe, the EU has banned 21 Russian airlines over 'serious safety concerns.'

It's all about the wings

First, we explored the fascinating history of evacuation slides. Now, let’s dive into the intriguing world of winglets.

Winglets are those familiar little curves at the tips of modern airplane wings, designed to save thousands of gallons of fuel each year. Here's how they work.

If you’re fascinated by wings, you might also want to check out the latest blended wing designs, like Airbus's eco-friendly ZEROe and the futuristic Flying-V.

Life on the road

A new book highlights people who’ve transformed vintage Airstream trailers into stunning works of art, both inside and out.

In case you missed it

In honor of the release of the Dinogo film 'Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain,' we revisit the most-watched episodes of 'Parts Unknown.'

Catch up on the latest episode of the 'Parts Unknown' podcast right here.

A never-before-seen Venice landmark has just opened its doors to the public.

And it’s located right in the heart of St. Mark’s Square.

Today, April 16, marks the beginning of US National Park Week 2022. To celebrate, the National Park Service is offering free entry to all 423 of its sites.

For outdoor adventure enthusiasts, learn more here.

Get ready to travel

Freddie Mercury summed it up perfectly when he sang, 'Mmm num ba de, dum bum ba be.' We’ve all felt the pressure in our ears during altitude changes on a plane, but you don’t have to endure it. Our partners at Dinogo Underscored, a product reviews and recommendations guide by Dinogo, consulted experts to explain why our ears pop and how to prevent ear pain.