Uber is raising prices on its Jump dockless electric bikes in several cities. An hourlong ride on a Jump bike In Providence, Rhode Island, used to cost $4.10. Under the new pricing structure, it costs $18. Visit the Business Insider homepage for more stories. It’s going to cost more money to use Uber’s dockless electric …
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The US government is cautioning Americans that if they visit Peru they could be at risk of violent crime and ‘organized criminal groups’
The US Department of State reissued a travel advisory cautioning against travel to Peru on July 18. The reissue comes ahead of the Pan American Games and Para pan American Games, which will be hosted in Peru. Certain areas are wholesale banned for US government personnel to travel to, including the Colombian-Peruvian border region. The …
What the Tour de France riders are eating for dinner
The cyclists in the Tour de France will require a ridiculous number of calories to make it all the way from Brussels down to the Pyrenees and back up to Paris via the Alps. They’ll pedal 2,162 miles, or 3,480 kilometers, over three weeks. Because the riders have to consume so much food, eating can …
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Heads of the 3 main US airlines met with the White House to accuse Middle Eastern airlines of competing unfairly — but not everyone agrees
The CEOs of major US airlines reportedly met with President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence Thursday afternoon at the White House. According to Reuters, the subject of the meeting was the Open Skies treaty. The airlines have repeatedly accused the three major Middle Eastern airlines — Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar — of receiving …
6 tips that could save your life if you get lost in the wilderness
The top three ways people die in the wilderness are by falling, drowning, and heart attack. Having a survival plan could save your life. Whether in the woods, in the mountains, or on a deserted island, there are a few essential steps survivalists say to follow. Avoiding injury, getting clean water, and finding a way …
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I’ve been traveling around the world for 2 years with just a carry-on — here are my best tips for packing light
I’ve been traveling and working abroad for two years with nothing more than a carry-on backpack. Through trial and error, I’ve perfected a system that leaves me with as little luggage as possible whenever I move to a new destination. Here are 11 of my best tips for packing light that you can use on …
United Airlines’ strong financial performance demonstrates how US airlines are overcoming issues caused by severe weather and the 737 Max grounding (UAL)
United announced its best-ever second-quarter revenue during an earnings call on Wednesday, and increased projections for the rest of the year. The growth came in spite of several challenges the airline has faced this year, including severe weather, suspended routes, and the grounding of its 737 Max fleet. Increased demand has given the airline more …
An arbitrator awarded over $10 million to a former employee of a Royal Caribbean subsidiary who said he suffered a ‘catastrophic’ spinal injury
An arbitrator awarded former Celebrity Cruises employee Slobodan Despot $10.3 million on June 6. The award came four years after Despot suffered what his attorneys described as a “catastrophic” spinal injury on Celebrity‘s Eclipse ship. But Celebrity filed a petition on July 12 to cancel the award. Celebrity’s attorneys alleged that the arbitrator was biased …
I used credit card points to stay at $1,000-a-night luxury hotel for free. Here’s exactly how I did it.
The Miraval Arizona Resort & Spa offers everything you could want in a high-priced yoga/meditation retreat, plus a ton of spa amenities. A vacation here is expensive: Each night could cost over $1,000, or a whopping 65,000 Hyatt points. But this is not out of reach. You can amass the necessary points by signing up …
Towing capability is the one thing Ford F-150 customers want more than anything else, according to the head of marketing for the best-selling truck in the US
People who buy Ford‘s F-150 pickup trucks care about towing capability more than anything else, Brian Bell, the marketing manager for the F-150 and Ranger, told Business Insider. Seventy-seven percent of Ford‘s F-150 customers use their vehicles to tow a trailer, Bell said, though many don’t do it on a regular basis, which can make …
Customs and border officials at JFK airport check 1,000 bags an hour for narcotics and illicit food. Here’s where the contraband goes.
At New York City’s John F. Kennedy airport, Customs and Border Patrol officials check 1,000 bags an hour for illegal goods. Officers and specialists stop narcotics from entering the United States, as well as illicit food that could spread foreign pests or diseases. Once confiscated, illegal items are incinerated or destroyed. Officers get some help …
I quit my LA office job to live, work, and travel in a converted cargo van — see the incredible photos of how I live
Author Olivia Young and her partner, Matt, are former office workers who now live in a converted cargo van. Their life on wheels allows them to travel more, live simpler, and spend less money. They’ve traveled through much of the US and Canada in their 2006 GMC Savana named Birdie. Check out incredible photos of …
Roadside tourist attractions around the US that are actually worth the detour
Road trips can provide endless opportunities for spontaneity, but it’s not always easy to ensure that each detour will be worth the stop. So how can you know which of America’s many roadside attractions are worth seeing? We pulled the top-rated roadside attractions from travel site Roadside America and found the best of the best …
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How to survive an alligator attack
Alligator attacks don’t happen often, but when they do, they can be fatal. According to the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission, there have been 23 fatal alligator attacks since 1973. So, what should you do if you find yourself face-to-face with one of these apex predators? We talked to wildlife expert Corbin Maxey, who owns …
What it’s like visiting one of the world’s greatest treasures, the 2,000 year-old mountaintop fortress Masada
Israel’s ancient fortress Masada is an incredible place to visit, on a mountaintop plateau above the Dead Sea. Masada is a UNESCO World Heritage site that’s been remarkably preserved for thousands of years, and you can visit it. I climbed up to Masada last summer, and I can’t suggest it enough. Here’s why! Visit Business …
Foreigners are snapping up real estate on a tiny Mediterranean island to get EU citizenship, and it highlights the significance of 2nd passports as status symbols among the wealthy
Malta has one of the strongest real-estate markets in the world, The Wall Street Journal reported. The draws of Malta are plenty: great weather, government incentives for businesses, and the possibility of EU citizenship. Foreigners can take advantage of Malta’s citizenship-by-investment (CIP) program and become citizens by buying real estate. Malta isn’t the only country …
Airlines are cancelling thousands of flights as Boeing 737 Max delays stretch on. Now the upcoming holiday travel season is starting to look bleak.
It is increasingly likely that the global grounding of the Boeing 737 Max aircraft will stretch into 2020. If that happens, the major airlines will be forced to try and manage the holiday travel season without an important segment of their fleets, likely leading to cancellations and major logistical challenges. American Airlines is the latest …
I visited Russia’s most iconic department store, a 126-year-old building in the heart of Moscow. It was a far cry from most American shopping centers I’ve been to.
GUM is the most iconic department store in Russia. It opened in the heart of Red Square in Moscow in 1893 and today includes luxury shops such as Louis Vuitton and Prada, as well as a beloved 1950s-style shop selling gourmet food items, wine, chocolate, and classic Soviet products. On a recent trip to Moscow, …
An inside look at every golf course Donald Trump currently owns, from Ireland to Dubai
President Donald Trump owns 16 golf courses around the world, not including three that are still under construction. President Trump’s golf courses are known for hosting major competitions including the 2017 US Women’s Open. He has played golf with famous players and celebrities including Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning. His 16 golf courses are spread …
Firefighters in Canada saved nearly 300 people from a stranded cruise ship in a harrowing overnight rescue operation
Edmonton Fire Rescue Services rescued nearly 300 people from the Edmonton Riverboat on Saturday after the boat became stuck due to a strong current, the department confirmed to Business Insider. The ship, which was sailing in the North Saskatchewan River, was unable to return to its dock in Alberta due to swift currents moving toward …
India calls off the launch of its $146 million lunar mission due to a ‘technical snag’
India’s space agency called off its lunar mission on Monday after it observed a “technical snag” just one hour before its scheduled launch time. The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) said in a tweet on Monday that Chandrayaan 2 was called off “as a measure of abundant precaution,” and said it would be announcing a …
I’m spending $50,000 on travel in 2019 and I have zero regrets so far
I’ve budgeted $50,000 for travel in 2019, and I’m not the least bit sorry. My husband and I are free of consumer debt, which helps us afford more travel each year. We even paid our home mortgage off a few years ago. It’s a lot easier to live life on your own terms when you …
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Delta’s focus on passenger experience and loyalty has its profits and its stock soaring (DAL)
During its second-quarter earnings call, Delta announced record-breaking numbers on profits, passengers, and performance. Notably, premium-cabin sales, combined with loyalty and direct-booking, contributed to the success. So did luck — unlike competitors American Airlines and United Airlines, Delta doesn’t have any 737 Max aircraft in its fleet. The report represents a return-on-investment for Delta’s emphasis …
The 10 best large cruise ships for people who love food (RCL)
Royal Caribbean Cruises has better food than any other company that operates large cruise ships, according to the cruise website CruiseCritic. The website ranks cruise ships in a number of categories based on reviews from its users. For the “best dining” category, Royal Caribbean International and Celebrity Cruises — which are both owned by Royal …
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Inside the beautiful mountain lodge where the biggest names in tech and media are staying for the annual ‘summer camp for billionaires’ and rooms start at $450 a night
Every July, the biggest names in Silicon Valley and media gather at Sun Valley Lodge in Idaho for an exclusive conference hosted by investment bank Allen & Co. The lodge is home to a full-service spa, cozy fireplaces, and stunning mountain views. The event is often called “summer camp for billionaires.” Visit Business Insider’s homepage …
Boeing just announced a major leadership shuffle for its troubled 737 Max team, and the head of the program is out (BA)
The head of Boeing’s 737 program is retiring, according to a report from Bloomberg. Eric Lindblad has been in the position for about a year, and has been at Boeing for 34 years. Boeing told employees that Lindblad’s retirement is unrelated to the ongoing 737 Max crisis. The head of Boeing’s 737 program, Eric Lindblad, …
The risk of traveling to every country in Asia, according to the US State Department
Before touring around Asia, it’s worth making sure every place on your list of destinations is safe or, at least, worth the risk. The US State Department ranks countries as levels 1 through 4, from least dangerous to most dangerous. Twenty-four countries in Asia are designated Level 1 (least dangerous), 14 are at Level 2, …