Although the world is starting to open up again, from the Covid-19 pandemic, it can still be a bit of a dicey proposition: you never know when someone won't be "cooperating" with the efforts to quell the pandemic. And, there is always the chance that your flight will be surreptitiously cancelled.
Well, if you're still clamouring…
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The world is certainly not getting any smaller, that's for sure. And its capacity to hold us all is starting to become a strain on the planet. But, as ever, there are clever humans who have ideas.
The 15-minute city urban theory received the 2021 Obel Prize in recognition of the concept's value for creating sustainable…
As if encountering wafer-thin fashion models as they strut down Fifth Avenue in New York City isn't enough to discombobulate your sense of self, now the high-rise apartments are getting into the act.
New York has always been home to some of the world’s tallest towers, but in the last 10 years the city has seen…
We have to chuckle a bit at this article - the oldest buildings in Canada .
We lived in London where we almost rented a house that was built in the 1400's, so considering that one of the oldest places in Vancouver is from 1921, it's not much of a comparison.
But, fair is fair and Canada…
Virgin and adult? Yes, you heard that right. Make no mistake about it. It's the real deal. Step right up. This is far from your ordinary cruising experience. Virgin Voyages provides a sanctuary at sea with their superyacht-inspired vessels, modern take on staterooms, and array of exciting offerings. And our affiliate friends at Avoya have…
Here's another heart-warming story of people looking out for each other.
In the late 1970s, former Heritage board member Leroy Looper (1924-2011) and his wife Kathy turned the rundown Cadillac Hotel in the heart of the Tenderloin district in San Francisco into a national model for the potential of single-room occupancy hotels.
The Tenderloin Museum opened on…
In certain markets, airlines compete directly with train operating companies.
This is a common phenomenon in Europe, where countries like France and Germany have extensive high-speed rail networks.
However, in some instances, airlines choose not to compete for various reasons. easyJet (an affiliate friend of ours) is one such carrier, and Simple Flying recently learned why.
And while…
When visiting Colombia, it is a must to take a trip to Eje Cafetero Colombiano, a colorful destination that boasts marvelous nature views and is all about coffee. Moreover, the people there are hospitable and friendly, and always smiling.
There is no doubt that people visiting the Eje Cafetero will feel at home.
The department of Quindío…
Residents of Okinawa are some of the world’s healthiest and happiest. Strong social networks and good food may be why.
The island unlocked the secret to long life—and knows how to get through tough times.
Read more here courtesy of NationalGeographic.com
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Dubai has turned breaking world records into something of an art form over the years, and the emirate now has yet another to add to its list. The world's first and highest 360-degree infinity pool has just opened at the Palm Tower, a hotel and residential building from developer Nakheel that offers showstopping views…
If you have been to Madrid and have not visited the Prado Museum, then shame on you / you're really missing out.
Without question, in the top five museums in the world, Prado has the ability to overwhelm you with the depth, breadth and sheer quality of its holdings. Give yourself at least two full days…
... you will sleep here, tonight.
All jokes aside, we're assuming that this fabulous new hotel in Copenhagen, from our affiliate friends Marriott Bonvoy says socialist, it can only mean sociable.
You could be a bit confused when you first see the stark design of the exterior, but the interior is another thing entirely.
In any case, we're…
In most of the world, inhaling radon for pain relief sounds like a bizarre idea.
In some places, though, it's so accepted that it's prescribed by doctors and covered by health insurance. And I have no idea how to talk about it. Thanks to the team at the Radonstollen in Bad Kreuznach:
Watch the video courtesy of…
The future is sphere. Have a look at these specifications for Las Vegas's new OTT spectacle. The MSG Sphere at The Venetian is a sphere-shaped music and entertainment arena being built in Paradise, Nevada, near the Las Vegas Strip and east of the Venetian resort. The 17,500-seat auditorium was initially scheduled to open in 2021…
Advertisers have begun invading our sleep in an attempt to place their products in our dreams. This is neither metaphor nor fiction; it’s a fact. The night before Super Bowl LV, the beverage company Molson Coors ran what they called the ‘world’s largest dream study’. They explicitly aimed to place images of Coors beer, along…
We don't know about you, but we started crying like babies when we saw James Bond's Aston Martin DB5 being trashed in No Time to Die. They don't make them like that anymore.. That's like adding glitter to the Mona Lisa.
But, like little childen, we were soon distracted by the mesmerising, almost, surreal beauty of…
Elvis Presley was a lot of things, but never boring. Whether it's his Army hip-shaking' days, to his Qaalude and banana sandwiches legend, The King will never disappear from the world stage.
If you want to learn more, Peter Guralnick's two-volume work is currently considered the definitive Presley biography. His Last Train to Memphis: The Rise…
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Japan is a wonderous place of so many contrasts. Surgically-focused mega-corporations. Almost unreal scenery. Respectful and warm humans.
And a Hello Kitty bullet train. Never again will your commute be mundane. You can even be the engineer - sort of.
Enjoy the video below and experience it yourself. Bullet trains in Japan are just…
If ever there was a venerable institution (especially in the USA) it would be The National Geographic (affiliate friends of ours.) Decades old, the organisation has always been known for its global approach: it makes no distinctions nor proffers favouritism in its activities. In the past, it has opened doors to worlds that many people…
Some music lasts forever, even if their creators don't. Country singer Patsy Cline is one of those artists. Even if you're not from the USA and a country music fan, her outputs will still likely linger in your head. Like far too many musicians, Patsy Cline's life was cut short by a plane crash in…