From Italy’s €1 homes to Chile’s startup grants, countries and towns have spent real money to attract newcomers. The results were mixed: some places gained residents and businesses, while others ran into housing shortages, delays, and rules many applicants did not expect.

From sinking cities to storm-battered ruins, some of the world’s best-known historic places are under growing pressure from climate change, erosion, conflict, and overtourism. Officials and conservation groups say the window to see several of them in their current form is getting shorter.

Health officials continue to warn travelers about hantavirus exposure in rodent-prone cabins, campgrounds, and backcountry shelters across the US. From Yosemite to the Four Corners, experts say simple cleaning and food-storage steps can sharply cut the risk before summer trips begin.

A rare but potentially deadly tick-borne virus is prompting fresh warnings in parks, campgrounds, and hiking areas across the Northeast and Upper Midwest. Health officials say Powassan remains uncommon, but its severe risks are reviving public health conversations many people hoped were over.

Long layovers are looking very different at some of the world’s biggest airports, where private suites, indoor gardens, high-end spas and even swimming pools are now part of the travel experience. These eight hubs stand out for offering amenities that go far beyond the usual terminal basics.

Some of North America’s most famous road trips are drawing bigger crowds, heavier traffic and more restrictions as social media exposure reshapes how people travel. Park agencies, local officials and tourism groups say the surge has made several once-laid-back drives harder to enjoy.