I took a gap year to travel the world between high school and college. Time abroad helped me be more prepared for college life.

I traveled to Africa and South America after high school. The gap year taught me more about adulthood than college ever did.

U.S, Canada issue travel warnings after Mexico cartel leader's killing

The United States urged Americans in several Mexican tourist destinations to shelter in place Monday after cartel leader "El ...
YouTube on MSN

100 hours deep in the Amazon rainforest

Experience an immersive exploration deep in the Amazon Rainforest in Ecuador for 100 hours. This video showcases the diverse ecosystems, wildlife encounters, and stunning landscapes encountered along ...

Blanca Quiñonez left home at 13 to play basketball. Now she's thriving at UConn

UConn guard Blanca Quinonez, left, is guarded by Villanova forward Kylee Watson, right, in the second half of an NCAA college ...

Tourists stranded in Mexico cartel war: Westerners plead for help as violence explodes

Following the death of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, also known as El Mencho, gunmen ...
Emporia Gazette

Emporia Family Safe in Mexico as Cartel Violence Disrupts Travel Plans

An Emporia family vacationing in Mexico says they are safe but navigating an unexpected disruption after cartel-related ...

I’ve stayed in over 70 Airbnbs solo, here’s what you need to know

I’ve stayed in over 70 Airbnbs solo, here’s how to find the perfect stay - Having used the rental platform for 18 years, solo travel expert Lydia Swinscoe shares nine invaluable tips for choosing the ...

Love Island's Lauren Wood reveals she's in lockdown at Mexican resort with no power but is 'safe'

The reality star's holiday in Tulum has been thrown into chaos, after the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes on Sunday ...

N. Korea's Kim reelected as general secretary of ruling party for reinforcing nuclear power

North Korea's ruling party reelected Kim Jong-un as its general secretary at the ongoing party congress, touting the rapid ...

Gunmen in military uniforms storm a rural Ecuador property, killing at least 7, police say

Gunmen in military uniforms storm a rural Ecuador property, killing at least 7, police say - Police in Ecuador say attackers dressed as soldiers stormed a rural seaside property in western Ecuador, ki ...

DMCC names Randee Warren February ‘Volunteer of the Month’

Del Mar Community Connections (DMCC) recently announced Randee Warren as Volunteer of the Month because she is a veritable hero at DMCC’s large community gatherings. Warren is a member of ...