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Psychedelic retreats are seeing spikes in interest these days. As substances like MDMA, ketamine and psilocybin (“magic mushrooms”) become a more mainstream form of therapy for many people, one Vancouver, Canada-based psilocybin retreat is reporting an uptick in public awareness — noting a 183% spike in bookings year over year. The Journeymen Collective retreat is run by Canadian natives Gary …

Oakland officials have voted in favor of changing the name of the city’s airport to San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport, despite San Francisco threatening a lawsuit over what it says is a trademark violation. The Board of Commissioners for the Port of Oakland voted unanimously Thursday to move forward with the name-change and scheduled a second vote for final …

The Vessel, a climbable sculpture that drew hordes of tourists to the Hudson Yards megadevelopment on Manhattan’s west side before a string of suicides forced its closure in 2021, will reopen to the public later this year with added safety measures. The towering honeycomb-like attraction will feature new steel mesh barriers on several of its twisting stairways and platforms, according …

As the second-largest state in America, with a rich cultural and historical legacy, Texas has long been a popular tourist destination for family vacations. From rugged mountains and plains in the west, to a lengthy coastline with famed beaches along the Gulf of Mexico, Texas has something that everyone in the family can enjoy. It also boasts some of the …

The Oakland International Airport may add “San Francisco” to it’s name to attract more passengers, but its neighbors across the Bay have slammed the possible rebrand. The Board of Commissioners for the Port of Oakland will take up the question at its meeting on Thursday. Oakland airport officials say travelers unfamiliar with the region fly into San Francisco’s airport even …

The hottest trend in travel today is not hitting the busiest city or looking for the coolest nightlife. Rather, it’s the opposite: It’s about looking for peace and quiet. People reportedly want to escape the busyness of their everyday lives and spend their vacations in a more relaxed setting, allowing time for silence, thoughtfulness and introspection. Whether travelers are looking …

Ready for an amazing restaurant experience that’ll take your taste buds on a wild ride as you move from one incredible room to the next? Sounds like an amusement park experience, right? If you thought that, you wouldn’t be too far off. This unique restaurant is called Eatrenalin, and it’s built around some pretty cool Floating Chair innovation. CLICK TO …

RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — Brazil’s government extended exemptions to tourist visa requirements for citizens of the U.S., Australia and Canada until April 2025, extending a program aimed at boosting tourism that had been scheduled to end Wednesday. The decision, issued by Brazilian presidency and the Ministry of Foreign Relations late Tuesday, marks the third time Brazil has delayed the …

Gen. William Tecumseh Sherman lives on as a larger-than-life figure in the oft-told annals of American military history. The most intimate and unknown details of the man behind the legend are uncovered at the Sherman House Museum in Lancaster, Ohio. It opens for the season today, Wednesday, April 10. RAISE 500-POUND PUMPKINS IN YOUR BACKYARD: 5 TIPS FROM AMERICA’S WORLD-RECORD …

Germany is one of the most visited countries in the world, attracting travelers from far and wide with its thousands of years of history, rich culture and picturesque landscapes. More than 183 million tourists visited the European country in 2023, according to the Statista Research Department. From the natural beauty of Bavaria to the urban streets of Berlin, Germany offers …