Travel

An interview with legendary travel writer Rick Steves about his new book, On the Hippie Trail. The book offers a glimpse into the memories and misadventures of his formative 1978 trek from Istanbul to Kathmandu.

A new report has been released that some officials hope will serve as a road map for how to prepare for and respond to future pandemics.

Thanksgiving means turkey, football and family gatherings, and it also means the start of the holiday travel season!

The Gem State has a large number of abandoned towns, many of which have a very spooky history.

This summer many U.S. citizens are planning trips aboard. In fact, more people are set to travel overseas in 2024 than any previous year.

The Federal Railroad Administration conducted a recent study to determine next steps for restoring intercity passenger rail service that could go through Boise. The federal agency has proposed routes that would serve multiple cities in the West, one from Seattle to Denver would go through Boise and Pocatello and on to Salt Lake City. The second would go from Los Angeles to Denver through Salt Lake.

AAA says this year’s total number of travelers is a 4% increase from 2023 and is coming close to matching 2005’s record of 44 million Memorial Day travelers.

Next week, a new exhibit will be coming to Idaho, sharing images and stories from around the world in an effort to connect communities and encourage cultural exchanges among our future leaders.

With Christmas just a few days away, lots of folks are traveling near and far, so its important to have a plan of action just in case you get sick.

With the holiday season in full swing more and more people are traveling, which can mean a higher risk of getting sick.