Ashley J. DiMella

TRAVEL 17 hours ago

Rome could charge entry to historic landmark in latest attempt to tackle overtourism

Officials in Rome are drafting a plan to tackle overtourism at the Trevi Fountain by implementing allocated time slots to limit waves of guests while collecting a fee.

LIFESTYLE 1 day ago

Rare US coin from 130 years ago worth millions, expert confirms only 9 could be out there

The 1894-S Barber dime, coveted by collectors, is worth millions, but a coin expert in Louisiana says it's because of its history and rarity with only 24 being made.

LIFESTYLE 1 day ago

'Airport tray aesthetic' goes viral as some travelers halt security checkpoints for photo ops

A viral trend, "airport tray aesthetic," shows travelers taking out items and strategically placing them in plastic TSA security bins before taking photos and videos for TikTok.

TRAVEL 2 days ago

Fall leaf-peeping New England travel has Americans eyeing 6 states and dates

With the first day of fall right around the corner, check out the peak weeks to visit New England states to catch the best fall leaves on your next trip to the Northeast.

LIFESTYLE 3 days ago

Dangerous travel for the 'added thrill' is on the rise as visitors flock to high-risk countries

Tourists are taking their travels to a new extreme by visiting countries that have a "do not travel" warning — such as Afghanistan or Iran. Travel experts shared cautions and insights.

LIFESTYLE 3 days ago

Lost statue from Titanic's first-class lounge rediscovered by researchers

The team behind RMS Titanic, Inc. has released new photos of the shipwreck after the goddess statue, "Diana of Versailles," was rediscovered. Decay of the shipwreck was also captured.

LIFESTYLE August 31

Overdue book is returned to Virginia library after a stunning 50 years

A library book checked out in 1974 was returned to the Hopewell Branch of the Appomattox Regional Library in Hopewell, Virginia after a woman found the book cleaning out her sister's home.

LIFESTYLE August 30

Giant panda celebrates her 20th birthday in Taiwan: 'Funny and cute'

Yuanyaun, a giant panda, has turned 20 years old after first arriving at the Taipei Zoo in 2008. Zookeepers shared a special cake as visitors celebrated the female panda's birthday.

LIFESTYLE August 30

California officials ticket the 'Bubble Pirate,’ an artist and Navy veteran, for 'fluid littering'

A Navy veteran who dubs himself the "Bubble Pirate" was given a ticket for "liquid littering" after a performance in La Jolla, California, and is ordered to appear in court.

LIFESTYLE August 29

Wealthy are purchasing doomsday ‘luxury bomb shelters’ amid social unrest, says founder

Ultra-wealthy are purchasing "luxury bomb shelter" bunkers across the United States with Atlas Survival Shelters, based in Dallas, Texas, saying many clients are worried about civil unrest.