PRUDES: look away now. Inspiration comes from the most unusual places. You can never predict what an artist will do to make a statement or grab your attention. Art comes in all styles, from the Romans to the Renaissance the Impressionists and beyond. And so much of it has been saved for us by museums, collectors and, now, electronic media.…
As if going slightly insane trying to find the best flights, you sometimes have the same struggles when it comes to choosing your seats without going bankrupt. It almost feels like there is a Cray supercomputer playing chess with you. Well, here are some tips, courtesy of Entrepreneur.com that might lower your blood pressure. Finding the best flight is also…
If you’re a music fan, then you certainly must know of the Buena Vista Social Club, 1999 documentary film directed by Wim Wenders. The film follows renowned guitarist Ry Cooder and his son, Joachim, as they travel to Cuba and assemble a group of the country’s finest musicians to record an album. But, even if you know the film, you may…
Sometimes, you wonder where peoples’ minds are. The USA’s TSA (Transportation Security Administration) Blogger Bob Burns once shared funny, but serious, messages with the public. Now, Lisa Farbstein and the team on duty now are doing a great job of keeping the public informed with light but serious messages about what can and cannot go through airport security checkpoints. Read…
Tripadvisor fans (like us) get around. They every corner of the globe to discover the newest, the wildest, the most obscure and the, well, just plain fun. It’s almost impossible to travel without eating something. And if your budget permits, the lure of “best of” restaurants is just too strong to resist. Here, here to that, we say. So, may…
You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers – especially to ones that you probably thought you’d never find yourself asking. Unless you’re bored, doing research or are an anorak. This particular peculiarity focuses on the urgent need to understand why airline captains sit on the left-hand side of the plane? You’ll find out here, but if you have any other ideas,…
Who doesn’t love Italy? We bet that only a few will raise their hands. Italy, for tourists, seems to bring out all that’s good in traveling. But, sadly, Italy’s official airline, Alitalia has had its troubles in the past and up until now, and, as a result, will be shutting its doors for good. Happily, out of the ashes comes…
Sometimes, we don’t realise how lucky we are. If you’re not familiar with this story, prepare to be amazed. Kowloon Walled City was an ungoverned and densely populated de jure Chinese enclave within the boundaries of Kowloon City, British Hong Kong. Originally a Chinese military fort, the walled city became an enclave after the New Territories were leased to the…
The vast majority of Airbnb rentals go smoothly, but do you know what to do when they don’t? What happens if your host cancels your booking two days before you arrive, or the spacious bedroom shown in a listing turns out to be the size of a closet? Read more courtesy of SmarterTravel.com. As you might guess, we have other…
Although the world is still very far away from inclusiveness, humans are making strides – and that includes new thinking in facilities for the disabled. Technology, of course, is leading the way, especially with new materials and ways of manufacturing. But, you will also find humans and companies really thinking hard about to make those who are less-abled feel freer.…
Do you fully recognise that “they are among us?” Do you fashion yourself as an extraterrestrial hunter? Do you have the knowledge, desire and hardware to search for them? The US Pentagon says there’s no explanation for “unidentified aerial phenomenon” detected by pilots over the years. But scientists use tools such as the SETI Allen Telescope to research the possibility…
The electric interwebs are full of articles and videos about failed attempts on a grand scale. We know that there was thought and planning put into these – there had to be. But, in the cases here, the dreams crumbled in a number of different ways. Rather than ridcule, let’s be glad that we’re able to learn from these examples.…
Ireland is one of the more hip, inclusive, free and charming places in Europe. When you meet an Irish human, you will inevitably strike up a natural and amiable conversation, no matter the situation. The Irish – the same as the Australians – are simply like that. Everyone tends to gravitate to Dublin and Belfast – naturally – but when…
This is a simple, but very important request. For those of us who are fortunate enough to travel, this should almost be mandatory. UNESCO has created the Sustainable Tourism Pledge. The pledge takes an industry-first approach to environmental and cultural protection, requiring hotel operators to introduce firm measures to eliminate single-use plastics and promote local culture. The intention is to…
“If looks could thrill it would have been us instead of him” All the children sing. These looks will thrill – at Reserva Alecrim EcoSuite & Glamping in Portugal. The properties, the views, the surroundings, the location – wow! And the bungalows look more like dwellings on the moon. Set by a lake in the Alentejo countryside, Eco Suites Resort offers…
Those with tin foil hats, look away now. People are people and, therefore, unpredictable. Sometimes that’s fine (and fun) but when it comes to wrangling millions of us at a time, that can be . . not fun. In the UK, Transport for London is using aggregated and anonymised data from its wi-fi network to provide real-time data on how…
Either by design, or by bad planning, or if you’re simply a glutton for punishment, here is something to dread, or spend months preparing for. What are the world’s longest non-stop routes between July and December this year (2021)? The aviation world has changed greatly and we wanted to offer an updated list of these ultra-long-haul journeys. Read more courtesy…
No, this is not about drugs. But it is about sensory experiences that you can enjoy no matter your mood. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is featuring a collection of four autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) videos that show off the acoustic ambience from the all parts of the city. Custom-made to arouse the viewer’s perceptions and arouse a…
India is a wonderful place full of wonderful people and lots of surprises. Here’s one. Jatayu Earth Center, also known as Jatayu Nature Park or Jatayu Rock, is a park and tourism centre at Chadayamangalam in Kollam district of Kerala. It stands at an altitude of 350m above the mean sea level. Jatayu Nature Park holds the distinction of having…
How often does one get the chance to sleep in the same halls as royalty? Not often for most of us. But, you can at the Ciragan Palace Hotel Kempinski in Istanbul directly on the Bosphorus. A former home to Ottoman royalty, you will find yourself bathed in history, glamourous surroundings, sumptous spas and world-class restaurants. And, of course, you…
