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Viajar con autismo: consejos y tácticas
Para Johan Konst, de 34 años, el ruido, el estrés de llegar a sus vuelos de conexión y la sensación de temor que experimentaba al aterrizar de noche en una ciudad desconocida solían hacer que quisiera evitar volar por completo. Al igual que millones de estadounidenses, Konst tiene autismo, una condición permanente que afecta la forma en que las personas se comunican, aprenden y se comportan.
Traveling With Autism: Tips and Tactics
(Travel 101) For Johan Konst, 34, the noise, the stress of making connections and the feeling of dread he experienced when he was landing at night in an unfamiliar city used to make him want to avoid flying altogether. Like millions of Americans, Konst has autism, a lifelong condition that affects how people communicate, learn and behave. People with autism range from those who need significant help in their daily lives to those who live independently and need little help.
Viajar con autismo: consejos y tácticas
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Para Johan Konst, de 34 años, el ruido, el estrés de llegar a sus vuelos de conexión y la sensación de temor que experimentaba al aterrizar de noche en una ciudad desconocida solían hacer que quisiera evitar volar por completo.
Traveling With Autism: Tips and Tactics
1 hour ago Q. My son’s father and I separated eight months ago and it’s taken a while for us to get adjusted. One thing I have noticed is that my son is very unorganized around the house, and his teacher recently told me he is very unorganized at school. I have trouble getting him to settle down and do his …
Traveling With Autism: Tips and Tactics
For Johan Konst, 34, the noise, the stress of making connections and the feeling of dread he experienced when he was landing at night in an unfamiliar city used to make him want to avoid flying altogether. Like millions of Americans, Mr. Konst has autism, a lifelong condition that affects how people communicate, learn and behave. People with autism range from those who need significant help in their daily lives to those who live independently and need little help.
Welcome to the Airport Lounge. Please Don’t Make Yourself at Home.
Airport lounges, once the province of the elite, have become victims of their own success. At peak times, flyers with access fidget anxiously in line at the frosted glass doors for the chance to elbow their way to the buffet, score a free cocktail and, hopefully, grab a cushy chair where they can enjoy it all. kAm#6DA@?5:?8 E@ E96 @G6CH96=>:?8 56>2?5[ >2;@C =@F?86 @A6C2E@CD :?4=F5:?8 &?:E65 p:C=:?6D[ s6=E2 p:C {:?6D[ p>6C:42? p:C=:?6D 2?5 p>6C:42? tIAC6DD 92G6 4=2>A65 5@H? @? 2446DD] %96J 92G6 368F?
Welcome to the Airport Lounge. Please Don't Make Yourself at Home.
Airport lounges, once the province of the elite, have become victims of their own success. At peak times, flyers with access fidget anxiously in line at the frosted glass doors for the chance to elbow their way to the buffet, score a free cocktail and, hopefully, grab a cushy chair where they can enjoy it all. Responding to the overwhelming demand, major lounge operators including United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and American Express have clamped down on access.
Welcome to the Airport Lounge. Please Don’t Make Yourself at Home.
Welcome to the Airport Lounge. Please Don’t Make Yourself at Home. New premium pit stops are giving fliers a place for a quick bite and drink without having to line up for increasingly crowded traditional lounges.
Welcome to the Airport Lounge. Please Don’t Make Yourself at Home.
9 hours ago Several people were injured after a Lufthansa aircraft experienced a nose gear collapse while parked at a gate at Frankfurt Airport on Thursday, June 4. A Lufthansa spokesperson said the Boe…
You don’t have to be filthy rich to enjoy an airport shower
It’s a classic travel conundrum: You arrive bleary-eyed after an overnight international flight, desperate for a shower, a decent snack, maybe a catnap, but you can’t check into the hotel for hours. Many travellers simply choose to begin exploring the city right away, fighting brain fog and still wearing yesterday’s outfit. Some try to score an early check-in. There is a third option: a pit stop in an arrivals lounge.
You don’t have to be filthy rich to enjoy an airport shower
It’s a classic travel conundrum: You arrive bleary-eyed after an overnight international flight, desperate for a shower, a decent snack, maybe a catnap, but you can’t check into the hotel for hours. Many travellers simply choose to begin exploring the city right away, fighting brain fog and still wearing yesterday’s outfit. Some try to score an early check-in. There is a third option: a pit stop in an arrivals lounge.
You Don't Have to Be Filthy Rich to Enjoy an Airport Shower
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You Don’t Have to Be Filthy Rich to Enjoy an Airport Shower
Woman Refuses To Move Her Hair On Plane, Dad Figures Out How To Make Her Super Uncomfortable Airline etiquette is the kind of topic most people agree on, yet every flight there are a few people out there who seem to think they are at home on …
You Don’t Have to Be Filthy Rich to Enjoy an Airport Shower
It’s a classic travel conundrum: You arrive bleary-eyed after an overnight international flight, desperate for a shower, a decent snack, maybe a catnap, but you can’t check into the hotel for hours. Many travelers simply choose to begin exploring the city right away, fighting brain fog and still wearing yesterday’s outfit. Some try to score an early check-in. But there’s a third option: a pit stop in an arrivals lounge.
These travel influencers don’t want freebies. They’re AI
Radhika’s thick black hair falls in artfully imperfect waves below her shoulders, the misty hills of northeastern India providing the backdrop to her series of Instagram posts. The young influencer, whose skin looks impossibly flawless, perches at a wooden table at a café showing off her lunch, a bowl of saffron-colored noodles, to her nearly 7,500 followers. She rhapsodizes about the fiery chutneys, spices and bamboo handicrafts of the region.
These travel influencers don’t want freebies. They’re AI.
Radhika’s thick black hair falls in artfully imperfect waves below her shoulders, the misty hills of northeastern India providing the backdrop to her series of Instagram posts. The young influencer, whose skin looks impossibly flawless, perches at a wooden table at a cafe showing off her lunch, a bowl of saffron-colored noodles, to her nearly 7,500 followers. She rhapsodises about the fiery chutneys, spices and bamboo handicrafts of the region.
These Travel Influencers Don't Want Freebies. They're AI.
There is a measure of comfort to be taken in the fact that Sunday's terrorist attack at a Hanukkah event at Sydney's Bondi Beach, which left a…
These travel influencers don't want freebies. They're AI.
Julie Weed Radhika's thick black hair falls in artfully imperfect waves below her shoulders, the misty hills of northeastern India providing the backdrop to her series of Instagram posts. The young influencer, whose skin looks impossibly flawless, perches at a wooden table at a cafe showing off her lunch, a bowl of saffron-colored noodles, to her nearly 7,500 followers. She rhapsodizes about the fiery chutneys, spices and bamboo handicrafts of the region.
These Travel Influencers Don't Want Freebies. They're AI.
If Germany were invaded, just 38% of its citizens would be willing to fight for their country, according to a recent poll. Fifty-nine percent …
These Travel Influencers Don’t Want Freebies. They’re A.I.
Social media posts by A.I.-created travel avatars cost far less to produce, yet look and sound real. Human influencers worry they’re being elbowed out. Radhika’s thick black hair falls in artfully imperfect waves below her shoulders, the misty hills of northeastern India providing the backdrop to …
These Travel Influencers Don’t Want Freebies. They’re A.I.
SKIP ADVERTISEMENT You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. Radhika’s thick black hair falls in artfully imperfect waves below her shoulders, the misty hills of northeastern India providing the backdrop to her series of Instagram posts.
Surfing, Not Shots: Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties Go Outdoors
Everything Taylor Swift Has Said About Her Wedding to Travis Kelce (Including Who Already Scored an Invite!) Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are gearing up to say "I do!" The "Opalite" singer and the Kansas City Chiefs athlete announced their engagement in August 2025, and they've already shared some insight into their future wedding plans. Although Swift and Kelce have kept tight-lipped about specific …
Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties That Put Adventure Over Alcohol
You have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load. More brides and grooms are trading the traditional carousing and overindulgence for adventure and wellness getaways with loved ones. Credit...Adrián A. Astorgano Oct. 1, 2025, 5:01 a.m. ET You don’t have to be able to quote every line of “The Hangover” to know that bachelor parties can get out of hand.
Beyond The Hype: What It Takes To Win In Cannabis This Year
cannabis, marijuana in America has just slowly been legalized and used for medicinal and medical ... More purposes getty Despite continuing federal roadblocks, 2025 is still an exciting time to be a cannabis entrepreneur. Half of all U.S. states now allow recreational cannabis use and nearly all states allow medical cannabis use. But the industry is complicated, with each state rolling out different rules, regulations, and tax structures.
Apps you’ll want to take on vacation: A digital packing list
Think of your device as a second carry-on, with its own packing list of apps for entertainment, getting around, safety and more. Here are some apps to download before you go. Safety and Security Public Wi-Fi networks may not be secure, so it’s good to encrypt activity with virtual private networks like NordVPN or ExpressVPN. Both charge about $13 for a monthly plan, and about half that for a yearly plan. Another VPN provider, Mullvad, charges about $5.50 per month.
Apps you’ll want to take on vacation: A digital packing list
So you can whip together a weekend bag or fit a fortnight’s worth of outfits into a rolling suitcase, but does your status as “packing guru” extend to your phone or tablet? Think of your device as a second carry-on, with its own packing list of apps that are essential for entertainment, getting around, safety and more.
Aplicaciones para hacer más fáciles y seguras tus vacaciones
Piensa en tu teléfono como un segundo equipaje de mano, con su propia lista de aplicaciones esenciales que deberías tener descargadas antes de viajar. Así que eres capaz de preparar una mochila de fin de semana o meter ropa para quince días en una maleta con ruedas, pero ¿tu condición de "gurú del equipaje" se extiende a tu teléfono o tableta?
Apps You’ll Want to Take on Vacation: A Digital Packing List
Now Thousands say they've been permanently banned from dating apps — and it's affecting their love lives. When Mimi*, 22, was in college, she created a fake profile on the dating app Hinge to report another phony account. Someone was impersonating her then-boyfriend on the app, and the couple wanted to …
A Packing List of Apps to Download Before You Travel Original
Your bags may be ready to go, but do you really have everything you need? Here are some apps that can make your travels smoother, safer and more fun. So you can whip together a weekend bag or fit a fortnight's worth of outfits into a rolling suitcase, but does your status as "packing guru" extend to your phone or tablet? Think of your device as a second carry-on, with its own packing list of apps that are essential for entertainment, getting around, safety and more.
See Spot Spa: Hotels Are Ready to Pamper Your Pup
The first time Benji, a 5-year-old Maltese mix, checked into the NH Collection New York Madison Avenue with her owner, something seemed a bit off: The metal food and water bowls just would not do. So the staff scrambled, offering the little dog 10 different options until she found a porcelain one she liked. And now that she’s a frequent guest, they store that bowl for her next visit.
See spot spa: Hotels are ready to pamper your pup
By Julie Weed The first time Benji, a 5-year-old Maltese mix, checked into the NH Collection New York Madison Avenue with her owner, something seemed a bit off: The metal food and water bowls just would not do. So the staff scrambled, offering the little dog 10 different options until she found a porcelain one she liked. And now that she’s a frequent guest, they store that bowl for her next visit.
Los hoteles ya están preparados para mimar perros
Julie Weed The New York Times / 15.03.2025 03:19:27 La primera vez que Benji, una cruza de maltés de cinco años, se registró en el hotel NH Collection New York Madison Avenue con su dueña, algo le pareció un poco raro: el comedero y el bebedero metálicos no eran los adecuados. Así que el personal puso manos a la obra y le ofreció a la perrita 10 opciones distintas hasta que encontró uno de porcelana que le gustó. Ahora que es una clienta frecuente, guardan ese traste para su próxima visita.
Los hoteles están preparados para mimar a tu perrito
La primera vez que Benji, una cruza de maltés de 5 años, se registró en el hotel NH Collection New York Madison Avenue con su dueña, algo le pareció un poco raro: el comedero y el bebedero metálicos no eran los adecuados. Así que el personal puso manos a la obra y le ofreció a la perrita 10 opciones distintas hasta que encontró una de porcelana que le gustó. Y ahora que es una clienta frecuente, guardan ese traste para su próxima visita.
Los hoteles están preparados para mimar a tu perrito
La primera vez que Benji, una cruza de maltés de 5 años, se registró en el hotel NH Collection New York Madison Avenue con su dueña, algo le pareció un poco raro: el comedero y el bebedero metálicos no eran los adecuados. Así que el personal puso manos a la obra y le ofreció a la perrita 10 opciones distintas hasta que encontró una de porcelana que le gustó. Y ahora que es una clienta frecuente, guardan ese traste para su próxima visita.
See Spot Spa: Hotels Are Ready to Pamper Your Pup
See Spot Spa: Hotels Are Ready to Pamper Your Pup A growing number of Americans are traveling with pets, and many are staying in places that offer their dogs amenities like robes, fresh meals and wilderness hikes. The first time Benji, a 5-year-old Maltese mix, checked into the NH Collection New York Madison Avenue with her owner, something seemed …
These Pet-Friendly Hotels Offer Dog Amenities Like Robes and Fresh Meals Original
The first time Benji, a 5-year-old Maltese mix, checked into the NH Collection New York Madison Avenue with her owner, something seemed a bit off: The metal food and water bowls just would not do. So the staff scrambled, offering the little dog 10 different options until she found a porcelain one she liked. And now that she's a frequent guest, they store that bowl for her next visit.
Group 'Friend-Finding' Trips Are Catching On Original
Rich Harrington had always wanted to visit Europe, but planning a trip with others felt daunting. "It's hard enough coordinating dinner out with friends," he said. Then Mr. Harrington, a 41-year-old animator from Middletown, Conn., discovered group trips that cater to solo travelers, and in 2023, he traveled with the tour operator Exoticca to Italy, where he said he appreciated being able to focus on the experiences and to share them with others in the group.
Sorry, Mom. I’m Skipping Your Turkey Dinner for a Solo Vacation.
Last Thanksgiving, Dennis Friedrichsen, a 43-year-old tech worker from Minnesota, found himself dining on the banks of the Nile, sharing a feast of kebabs and chickpea stew with 11 strangers from three continents. Then he spent Christmas in Tanzania. Like a growing number of travelers, Friedrichsen saw the holidays as the perfect time for a solo adventure. Spending the holidays away from friends or family has long carried a stigma of loneliness.
Sorry, mom. I’m skipping your turkey dinner for a solo vacation.
By Julie Weed Last Thanksgiving, Dennis Friedrichsen, a 43-year-old tech worker from Minnesota, found himself dining on the banks of the Nile, sharing a feast of kebabs and chickpea stew with 11 strangers from three continents. Then he spent Christmas in Tanzania. Like a growing number of travelers, Friedrichsen saw the holidays as the perfect time for a solo adventure. Spending the holidays away from friends or family has long carried a stigma of loneliness.
A Growing Thanksgiving Tradition Original
Last Thanksgiving, Dennis Friedrichsen, a 43-year-old tech worker from Minnesota, found himself dining on the banks of the Nile, sharing a feast of kebabs and chickpea stew with 11 strangers from three continents. Then he spent Christmas in Tanzania. Like a growing number of travelers, Mr. Friedrichsen saw the holidays as the perfect time for a solo adventure. Spending the holidays away from friends or family has long carried a stigma of loneliness.
Sorry, Mom. I’m Skipping Your Turkey Dinner for a Solo Vacation.
“Made Me Have A Panic Attack”: Woman’s Wedding Goes Downhill When MIL Tries To Take Over Your wedding day should be all about you and your partner. In front of your closest friends and most beloved family members, you get to profess your …
5 irresistible fall train trips
By Julie Weed For The New York Times The air is crisp, and the leaves are bursting into vivid hues. Maybe you’re planning a road trip to admire the beauty. But getting your fill of fall foliage from behind the wheel can turn into an awkward juggle between admiring the vistas and navigating traffic. If you hop on a train, you can give the scenery your full attention and view some sights you just can’t see from the highway.
5 irresistible fall train trips
The air is crisp, and the leaves are bursting into vivid hues. Maybe you’re planning a road trip to admire the beauty. But getting your fill of fall foliage from behind the wheel can turn into an awkward juggle between admiring the vistas and navigating traffic. If you hop on a train, you can give the scenery your full attention and view some sights you just can’t see from the highway. Here are five great American train rides that offer day trips for peak-autumn panoramas.
Seasonal rails: Take in the colorful foliage on five irresistible fall train trips
The air is crisp, and the leaves are bursting into vivid hues. Maybe you’re planning a road trip to admire the beauty. But getting your fill of fall foliage from behind the wheel can turn into an awkward juggle between admiring the vistas and navigating traffic. If you hop on a train, you can give the scenery your full attention and view some sights you just can’t see from the highway. Here are five great American train rides that offer day trips for peak-autumn panoramas.
5 Irresistible Fall Train Trips
The air is crisp, and the leaves are bursting into vivid hues. Maybe you’re planning a road trip to admire the beauty. But getting your fill of fall foliage from behind the wheel can turn into an awkward juggle between admiring the vistas and navigating traffic. If you hop on a train, you can give the scenery your full attention and view some sights you just can’t see from the highway. Here are five great American train rides that offer day trips for peak-autumn panoramas.
Por qué hacer viajes de aventura con tus abuelos
[Estamos en WhatsApp. Empieza a seguirnos ahora] Rick Rhoads, de 80 años, estuvo "entrenando como loco" la primavera pasada, caminaba 9,6 kilómetros diarios (en "todo tipo de colinas") a fin de estar listo para sus vacaciones de verano. Rhoads, de Orcas Island, Washington, y Lucy Erent, su nieta de 15 años, que vive en Praga, planeaban recorrer en ocho días 136 kilómetros del sendero West Highland Way en Escocia.
Nieta y abuelo caminan 136 kilómetros en sus vacaciones
Rick Rhoads, de 80 años, estuvo “entrenando como loco” la primavera pasada, caminaba 9.6 kilómetros diarios (en “todo tipo de colinas”) a fin de estar listo para sus vacaciones de verano. Rhoads, de Orcas Island, Washington, y Lucy Erent, su nieta de 15 años, que vive en Praga, planeaban recorrer en ocho días 136 kilómetros del sendero West Highland Way en Escocia.
Caminé 136 kilómetros con mi abuelo y buceé con mi abuela
Rick Rhoads, de 80 años, estuvo "entrenando como loco" la primavera pasada, caminaba 9,6 kilómetros diarios (en "todo tipo de colinas") a fin de estar listo para sus vacaciones de verano. Rhoads, de Orcas Island, Washington, y Lucy Erent, su nieta de 15 años, que vive en Praga, planeaban recorrer en ocho días 136 kilómetros del sendero West Highland Way en Escocia.
Trekking 85 Miles With Grandpa, Scuba Diving With Grandma Original
Rick Rhoads, 80, was "training like crazy" last spring, walking six miles a day - "all hills" - to get ready for his summer vacation. Mr. Rhoads, of Orcas Island, Wash., and Lucy Erent, his 15-year-old granddaughter, who lives in Prague, were planning to trek 85 miles in eight days along Scotland's West Highland Way.
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