What Got My Attention This Week in Travel...
The outbreak appears limited to one expedition cruise, but it’s a reminder that remote and adventurous also means more opportunities for things to go sideways.
This is one of those small travel habits that sounds paranoid until you think about where your suitcase has actually been.
I like this because it pushes back against the lazy ‘Africa is dangerous’ narrative that still floats around travel media. The continent is massive and safety varies.
Nobody’s inventing mobile-first here. The interesting part is travel companies betting people will book directly from the same app they scroll for inspiration.
Refreshing to see a Europe guide that doesn’t assume everyone wants to visit six countries while sleeping four hours a night.
Sometimes a destination is incredible culturally and still exhausting logistically.
Travel News + Trends
- Which Budget Airline Should You Fly Now That Spirit Is Dead? [Fodor's]
- How Concerned Should Travelers Be About Hantavirus? [AFAR]
- 2026 summer travel trends revealed [Airbnb]
- The 7 travel tech trends that will matter in 2026 [The Data Appeal]
- Why Visa Requirements Are Catching Travelers Off Guard in 2026 [SmarterTravel]
- You’re going to pay more to fly: Fares soar 27% as fuel costs spike (See our booking tips) [The Points Guy]
...And Things Around the Edges of Travel
- Hotel Pays Tourist $1,200 After He Couldn’t Get a Pool Chair [Fodor's]
- There’s a 747-fuselage suspended between 2 Seattle high rises [The Points Guy]
- It’s Only May, but We’re Pretty Sure This Is the Worst Tourist of 2026 [Fodor’s]
- The tiny Pacific microstate of Nauru votes to change its name [Wanderlust]
- Why travel still matters in times of uncertainty [Intrepid Travel]