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Five ancient pilgrimage routes spanning thousands of kilometers now unite Italy as Europe's slow travel destination. The newly coordinated Antichi Cammini d'Italia brings together paths walked for over a thousand years.
Fox News' Steve Doocy is road-tripping along Route 66 to celebrate the iconic highway's 100th birthday, spotlighting the small towns and dreamers who keep America's "Mother Road" alive. His three-day journey from Tulsa to Missouri shows how this historic route still connects communities and hearts across the heartland.
America's most famous highway is celebrating its centennial, and travelers from around the world are breathing new life into once-forgotten towns. Small businesses along the 2,400-mile route are thriving again thanks to nostalgia-seekers hunting for classic diners, vintage motels, and authentic slices of Americana.
America's most legendary road trip is now fully drivable by electric vehicle, just in time for Route 66's centennial. After a decade of infrastructure expansion, the 2,500-mile Mother Road welcomes a new generation of eco-conscious travelers.
Dozens of volunteers grabbed trash bags and safety vests to spruce up Springfield's stretch of historic Route 66 ahead of the highway's 100th birthday celebration. The Mother Road Refresh shows how community pride can transform a landmark.
Thousands packed the streets of Springfield, Missouri, as the birthplace of Route 66 kicked off the iconic highway's centennial celebration with classic cars, community pride, and a tribute to American road trip history.
Volunteers across Springfield, Missouri are cleaning and beautifying their stretch of Route 66 ahead of the iconic highway's 100th birthday celebration. The community-wide effort shows how collective pride can transform a city.
Vietnam's airlines are launching more than 10 new international routes this summer, connecting travelers to destinations from Amsterdam to Japan. The expansion makes it easier than ever for tourists to discover Vietnam and for Vietnamese travelers to explore the world.
Mexico just opened 48 new flight routes in June alone, connecting more cities across the country and linking travelers to destinations from Madrid to Medellín. The expansion signals growing confidence in Mexico's tourism boom as it climbs toward becoming the world's fifth most-visited nation.
As Route 66 approaches its 100th birthday, Tulsa is bringing the iconic highway back to life with a brilliant solution: neon signs. Thanks to a grant program, 84 glowing signs now light up the city's 28-mile stretch, drawing tourists and giving struggling businesses a vibrant new future.
New Zealand is putting nearly $1 billion into drones and naval upgrades to secure vital shipping lanes that keep its economy running. The island nation is doubling defense spending as global disruptions remind everyone how vulnerable ocean trade routes can be.
A 66-year-old champion cyclist is attempting to bike Route 66's entire 2,448 miles in just nine days during the iconic highway's 100th birthday. Documentary filmmakers are capturing every pedal stroke of Joe Barr's historic journey from Santa Monica to Chicago.
America's most iconic highway celebrates its 100th birthday this year, and travelers are still flocking to experience its neon-lit nostalgia. From restored drive-in theaters to historic filling stations, the communities along Route 66 prove that slower roads can lead to richer journeys.
Tulsa shattered the world record for largest classic car parade Saturday with 3,596 vehicles cruising down historic Route 66, beating the previous record by over 1,100 cars. The celebration drew 100,000 spectators and car enthusiasts from 42 states and two countries.
America's most iconic highway celebrates its 100th birthday, and one Arizona town is proving the Mother Road leads to the stars. From meteor craters to Pluto's discovery, Route 66 runs straight through cosmic history.
Ultra-endurance cyclist Joe Barr is racing 2,440 miles along Route 66 in just 8 days, battling extreme heat while riding 300+ miles daily. The 66-year-old stopped in Joplin to inspire young fans before continuing his record-breaking journey to Chicago.
The infamous bus route 666 from Kraków to the Baltic town of Hel is back on the road after religious groups forced a name change in 2023. FlixBus revived the cult-favorite route, turning a quirky number into a tourism magnet.
After her pet died from lack of veterinary care in the 1990s, Gauri Maulekhi dedicated her life to animal welfare. Her work has now rescued thousands of suffering horses and mules from India's pilgrimage routes and trained 50,000 volunteers across the country.
After 11 years and more than 65,000 truck journeys, the UN is closing its emergency aid route into Syria because regular trade routes have reopened. The milestone marks a hopeful shift from crisis to stability in the war-torn region.
Singapore just received the first of six autonomous buses that will serve real passengers on public routes starting later this year. The three-year pilot could expand to 20 buses across the city if successful.
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