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'Sharp contrasts': Tourism sees international 'headwinds', domestic travel resilience
Is the glass half-full or half-empty for travel and tourism this year? International travel to the U.S. faces some “sentimental headwinds” with Canadians, Europeans and other travelers having negative views of President Donald Trump and his...

Weather doesn't dampen Greenland's spirit
By BRENDA MOSELEY [email protected] GREENLAND — Some towns might delay a parade when rain looms in the forecast, but Greenland isn’t one of them. Nestled in the forests of Ontonagon County, it’s part of a region known for its enduring “sisu”...
Experience Greenland’s Inuit and Viking sheep farms on this stunning trail
Explore South Greenland’s unique twist on hut-to-hut hiking, where trails connect scenic sheep farms and offer a blend of rugged landscapes and cultural traditions. Photograph by Peter Essick, Nat Geo Image CollectionMost visitors rarely...

Hampton Beach July 4 weekend: Police arrest 85, including 10 in fight
Hampton police made 85 arrests over the Fourth of July weekend, including 10 for a brawl near the Seashell Stage. Social media rumors of gunfire and stabbings at the brawl were false. A high-speed chase ended in the arrest of Jason J. Wagg after...

Surfer Hospitalized After Shark Attack at New Smyrna Beach
The species of shark involved in the attack is unknown at this time. Photo: Unsplash A Florida man has been bitten by a shark in the “Shark Attack Capital of the World.” The Winter Park man was surfing in New Smyrna Beach, Florida, a location that...

Trump's threat over Greenland isn't 'over and done' yet, warns Danish foreign minister
Donald Trump's expansionist threat over Greenland is not "over and done" yet, even if the prospect of a military intervention remains improbable, says Lars Løkke Rasmussen, Denmark's foreign affairs minister, as he reaffirms his offer to deepen...
Metal heads, TikTokers, shiny new airports: Greenland, but not as you think you know it
An outdoor wall mural is seen in Nuuk, Greenland, featuring an Inuit woman petting a polar bear.NUUK, Greenland − Musicians Pani and Sebastian Enequist sport once-suppressed Inuit face tattoos, hunt seals for food in remote fjords and honor nature...

Greenland-US situation is ‘not solved’, Danish foreign minister says
Greenland’s small population could leave it vulnerable to outside influence, Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen said as Denmark took over the EU Council presidency. “We do not consider a military annexation as anything which likely could...

To See The Next Total Solar Eclipse, Book Now — Here’s Why
Chilean man in traditional hat watching total solar eclipse, Vicuña Chilegetty The last total solar eclipse was 456 days ago in North America, and the next one is in 400 days in Europe. On Aug. 12, 2026, a short totality will darken the day as...

Greenland amps up tourism drive
Tourists on a whale watching boat tour take photos at sea near Nuuk, Greenland, on June 17. The Associated Press NUUK, Greenland — Greenland has a message for the rest of the world: We’re waiting for you. “Come visit Greenland,” said Nukartaa...
As Trump eyes Greenland, Inuit culture finds…
For thousands of years, Greenland's Inuit people survived the world’s harshest conditions while living off whales, seals, polar bears, fish and caribou. Greenland's isolated indigenous culture, long dominated by ruling Denmark, finds itself...
Greenland eager to welcome tourists
NUUK, Greenland July 2: Greenland has a message for the rest of the world: We're waiting for you. "Come visit Greenland," said Nukartaa Andreassen, who works for a water taxi company in the capital city, Nuuk. "Learn about it, learn about us. We...

U.S. Military Annexation of Greenland Is Unlikely: Danish FM Rasmussen
Danish military drills in Greenland, June 2025. x/ @OJoelsen July 4, 2025 Hour: 1:02 pm On Friday, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said he does not believe the United States is likely to militarily annex Greenland but acknowledged his...

Antarctica Just Lost a Greenland’s Worth of Ice — And That’s Not the Scariest Part
A salty surge in the Southern Ocean is melting Antarctic sea ice from below — and causing dramatic changes scientists didn’t see coming. Credit: Shutterstock A major shift is unfolding in the waters around Antarctica. Scientists have discovered...

Sensational travel ideas and luxury island stays for 2025
Planning your next getaway? Whether you’re seeking serenity in the Castilian hills, diving into coral-rich waters or encountering wildlife aboard a boutique Arctic expedition ship, these travel ideas will thoroughly elevate your year ahead. Sip...

Greenland wants to welcome new tourists. Just maybe not Trump
Greenland is extending an open invitation to the world, urging visitors to discover its unique culture and breathtaking landscapes. The mineral-rich Arctic island is actively promoting tourism, eager to share its distinct identity beyond recent...

Greenland has a message for the rest of the world: Come visit
NUUK – Greenland has a message for the rest of the world: We’re waiting for you. “Come visit Greenland,” said Nukartaa Andreassen, who works for a water taxi company in the capital city, Nuuk. “Learn about it, learn about us. We love to have you....

One of world's most beautiful countries is begging tourists to come
One of the world's most striking and least visited countries is bucking the anti-tourism trend. Greenland is extending an open invitation to globetrotters and sharing a warm message with eager adventurers across the globe: We're all set for your...

Philippine Embassy brings consular services to Filipino community in Greenland
The Philippine Embassy in Denmark, in collaboration with the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in London and the local Filipino community, conducted a consular outreach program in Nuuk, Greenland, on Saturday 28 June 2025. Held at Krist Konge Kirke in...

Greenland, Once a Distant Destination, Gets a Little Closer to the U.S.
NUUK, Greenland — Greenland, the sparsely populated island coveted by President Donald Trump, is less than 1,500 miles from the northern tip of Maine. Yet getting here has never been easy, and few Americans have made the trip. But that is...