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Countries Issue Travel Alert To Thailand

As the Royal Thai Army took to the streets with machine guns to impose martial law in Thailand on May 20, Australia, India, United Kingdom, United States and other countries issued travel alerts to travelers on Tuesday.

Sweet’s Adventure Ends

It was an adventure for six years, but Sweet, the eco-lesbian travel company, is calling it quits on its “do-goodery” vacations.

Women Tech Out

Women are geeking out putting their own touch of style on technology at Women 2.0 and Lesbians Who Tech Summit, two technology conferences geared just for the girls in San Francisco this month.

Antarctica Rescue Ships Abandon Rescue

The Chinese icebreaker ship Snow Dragon, translated from Xue Long, and the on its way to rescue the MV Akademik Shokalskiy, has been forced to turn around just six nautical miles away from the stranded vessel, announced the Australian Maritime Safety Authority on Dec. 28.

Surcharge Smack Down for Brazilian Overseas Shoppers

Brazilians traveling abroad aren’t going to be too happy with their credit card statements as of Saturday.

Sea-Tac Minimum Wage Does Not Apply to Seattle Airport Workers

King County Superior Court Judge Andrea Darvas ruled that the city of SeaTac does not have the authority to set workplace rules within Seattle-Tacoma International Airport because the aviation hub is owned by the Port of Seattle, a separate government entity.

Tenerife Hotel Bar Explosion Injures Three Female Tourists

Three female British tourists – two women and one girl – were among five injured after an explosion at a hotel pool bar at a popular Spanish holiday island, Tenerife, Spain, on Dec. 27.

Philippines Look Toward Self-Discovery Through Travel to Rebuild

The Philippine Department of Tourism is encouraging Filipinos to discover their own country through travel with the launch of Bagon Tours.

Amtrak Rides the Rainbow Rails

American railways just became more diverse reflecting the diversity of the U.S. at least on Amtrak’s website with the launch of three microsites that chronicles the stories of its Black, bilingual English-Spanish speaking, and gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender riders.

History-Making Transgender Opera, ‘Lili Elbe,’ Stars Lucia Lucas

Pink Rickshaws: Women-Owned Vehicles To Hit The Streets Of Some Indian Cities Soon

JetBlue Taps Woman In A Historic First To Lead A Major US Airline

7 Tips To Make Your Holiday Travels Joyeous and Merry