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Archaeologists uncover the Lost Golden City of Aten near Luxor, Egypt—a 3,400-year-old urban center revealing daily life, industry, and royal power during the height of the New Kingdom.

Retirement dreams look very different depending on where you land. Using the latest CareScout 2026 retirement data, states were evaluated based on affordability, quality of life, and healthcare access. Some longtime favorites slipped, others surged—and the results may challenge assumptions about where retirement dollars stretch the furthest.

You’re on a short flight, maybe 1–2 hours. Seat belt on, knees cramped, and suddenly you press the recline button. Simple, right? Not quite. Turns out that tiny motion has become one of the most debated actions in modern travel.

If your personal property is damaged by another traveller, you may be out of luck, But there are still some actions you can take to minimize the cost and inconvenience.

Seat kicking is one of those universal flight annoyances almost everyone has experienced—you assume it’ll stop once the passenger realizes it. When it doesn’t, the frustration builds fast, especially when you’re stuck for hours with nowhere to go. And when the response is “just deal with it,” that frustration goes from annoying to infuriating.

Explore the world’s most outrageous eating contests in this fun, travel-magazine feature. From hot dog marathons and fiery chili challenges to bizarre global delicacies, discover 25 wild food competitions that turn travel into a true spectacle.