Because that’s exactly what archaeologists have been doing in the sun-drenched, falafel-scented port city of Alexandria, Egypt: hauling colossal stone chunks of a long-dead celebrity back into the limelight. No, not Cleopatra (though honestly, stay tuned on that one). We’re talking about the Beyoncé of buildings. The Drake of ancient engineering. The Leonardo DiCaprio of limestone.

Yes. The Lighthouse of Alexandria is back, baby.

If you thought last year’s 4th of July travel was hectic, buckle your seatbelt (literally, please—AAA is watching). Because in 2025, America’s Independence Day celebration is going full red-white-and-blue supernova. According to AAA, a jaw-dropping 72.2 million people will be traveling 50 miles or more from home between Saturday, June 28 to Sunday, July 6.

As of January 2026, Cannes is doing something big, bold, and honestly très chic: banning cruise ships carrying more than 1,000 passengers from entering its harbor. That’s right—le cruise control is ON.

If you're the kind of traveler who thinks Bali is "too basic," the Amalfi Coast "too Instagrammed," and Cancun "way too Cancun," boy, do I have a vacation spot for you. Pack your bags, hide your Instagram stories, and brace yourself because North Korea—yes, that North Korea—is finally opening its much-hyped coastal tourist zone: Wonsan-Kalma.

If you've ever wished you could dodge a Demogorgon in Hawkins, battle the Front Man in Squid Game, or snack on gourmet bites inspired by Emily in Paris—all in the same day—Netflix has one thing to say to you: pack your bags. Because starting late 2025, the streaming giant is rolling out the red carpet and flinging open the doors to its newest blockbuster project: Netflix House.