Ashley J. DiMella

Travel 6 hours ago

Flight passengers debate ‘seat switches’ on planes as one refuses to swap with older woman

Flight passenger shares "seat switch" story on Reddit when an older woman asks to take the aisle seat, claiming she has mobility issues. The user refused sparking a debate in the comment section.

Travel 17 hours ago

Flight passengers ask if travelers can get whole cans of soda vs. just a cup: 'Annoying'

On Reddit, a social media user asked whether passengers can ask for a can of soda as opposed to just a cup of the bubbly beverage. Users weighed in with their thoughts.

Travel 1 day ago

Da Vinci's 'Last Supper' painted in late 1400s is viewed by 460,000 visitors each year

Leonardo da Vinci's the "Last Supper" is visited by over 460,000 tourists each year, making it one of the top 10 most visited attractions in all of Italy. Here's why.

Lifestyle 1 day ago

Faith a strong force in Jimmy Carter's life, say leaders: 'Heart of a servant'

For former President Jimmy Carter, faith was a strong force, said pastors and other faith leaders after the news Carter died on Dec. 29. 2024, at age 100. He also taught Sunday school for years.

Food 1 day ago

Why President Jimmy Carter was famous for peanuts

President Jimmy Carter was long associated with peanuts. Carter grew up on his family's peanut farm, eventually expanding it into a profitable business and even campaigning with peanuts.

Travel 2 days ago

'Gate lice' and 'seat squatters' among 2024's most viral travel trends

As the year of 2024 wraps up, here's a list of travel trends in America that consumed folks on social media, including "gate lice," "seat squatters" and "sleep divorce."

Travel 3 days ago

Hot travel trend has people prioritizing wellness, physical activities: 'Keeps me mentally sharp'

Younger generations are participating in "glowbirding," with the latest travel trend all about warm destinations and wellness-oriented trips with physical activity.

Travel 3 days ago

Travelers may face yet another 'tourist tax' when visiting certain cities

Liverpool, England, in the United Kingdom, may impose a new tax of $3 dollars per tourist per night on visitors for public upkeep while other European travel destination implement tourist taxes.

Lifestyle 3 days ago

Flight passenger calls out fellow flyers for bad habit, shares fix for problem

A Reddit user posted a tip for getting airline flight passengers to throw away their trash rather than leave it in a seatback's pocket as other users also commented. A travel expert weighed in.

Travel 4 days ago

Pope Francis kicks off Holy Year at Vatican with over 32 million visitors expected

Pope Francis kicked off the Jubilee this week, marking the start of the Holy Year in Italy as 32 million pilgrims are expected to travel to Rome this year.