As insanely expensive as they are, eventually commercial airliners are put out to pasture, even after they have spent time in a number of different airlines. Boeing's 747 was certainly one of the most glamourous and desirable planes to fly on, for the past several decades. But, alas, the old girl's time is coming to…
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Literally meaning "muddy river confluence" in Malay, Kuala Lumpur has grown from a small sleepy Chinese tin-mining village to a bustling metropolis of 7 million (city-proper population- 1.8 million) in just 150 years. A cultural melting pot with some of the world's cheapest 5-star hotels, great shopping, even better food and some of nature's wonders…
Our town, Vancouver, has many things: many shops, many sights, many people and . . . many restaurants, some of which come and go. But, one mainstay - and for good reason - is The Templeton. Situated on Vancouver's slightly crazy Granville Street, The Templeton diner has been here for decades, serving absolutely delicious diner…
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It happens to all of us: we just get sick and tired of it. We see no escape. We feel boxed in, with no hope. And it feels like there are no options. Is all of the world like this? Cities are all the same, are they not? Dirty, gritty, chaotic and grim. Maybe yes,…
Here's an interesting new concept - London's BeRightBack.travel Built to help you always have travel in your calendar. BRB is the world’s first travel subscription company. Focused on Europe, the execution is pretty straightforward: Choose your trip types Build your bucketlist Select your preferred airports Create your trips Unlike a gym, you can cancel at…
No, the cat did not step on my keyboard. This is actually the name of a place in Wales, in the UK. Llanfairpwllgwyngyll or Llanfair Pwllgwyngyll is a large village and local government community on the island of Anglesey, Wales, on the Menai Strait next to the Britannia Bridge and across the strait from Bangor.…
Demand for last minute travel searches for same day and next day overnight hotel stays have increased compared to last year, according to our affiliate friends ,global digital travel platform Agoda.com, as it unveils its GoLocal Tonight product across Asia Pacific. Travelers looking for spontaneous last-minute travel, can benefit from even greater savings from Agoda’s…
Most countries have had their ups and downs with the Covid-19 pandemic, much of based on the behaviour of its citizens. Europe has more complex factors to consider, especially since it is comprised of 27 separate countries, with almost as many languages and - even more - 27 potential cultural ways of approaching critical situations…
Isn't it good? Norway is known for its rugged and breathtakingly beautiful earth. The fjords in the west of the country are long narrow inlets, flanked on either side by tall mountains where the sea penetrates far inland. By far the major part of the land is a rocky wilderness, and thus Norway has large,…
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Nevis is one of the most unspoilt and relaxing islands in the Caribbean. It is the smaller of the two islands that make up the small Caribbean island nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis. A former British colony, the islands became independent in 1983. One thing that makes Nevis so special is that it is…
Sometimes, places that are not necessarily on your radar are often the ones that you might fall in love with.. Take Cyprus, for example. In the distant past, there were problems between the country and Greek Cypriots. But, those tensions have subsided and Cyprus has become an intoxicating and inexpensive destination to enjoy endless sun,…
Spring, winter, summer or fall, British Columbia, Canada, is always a relaxing and sometimes awe-inspiring destination. From the mountains to the oceans to the cities, BC will keep you busy with things to do. While you're there, try the Josie Hotel in Rossland. Located slopeside at RED Mountain Resort, The Josie Hotel unearths Rossland ’s…
Have you ever been to Trelawny? Chances are good that you may not have even heard of it. It's in Jamaica, and it's just one of the destinations offered by our new affiliate friends, AmstarDMC. AmstarDMC provides world-class destination services. From handpicked destination experiences to private VIP itineraries, plus a wide range of transportation options,…
Granville Island is a de rigueur activity when you visit Vancouver. There are dozens of boutique shops, selling things like bespoke art, vodka and ... brooms.
The main draw - and in many ways you will draw deep breaths - is the Market. There are dozens of food stalls, but the main attraction is the…
The term "Mole People" conjures up a lot of urban legend style ideas — but it shouldn’t! Underneath the brightly lit Las Vegas Strip, there’s a not so secret society that’s existed for decades. And according to journalist Matthew O’Brien, who researched the area for 12 years, the tunnels “can be quiet and almost boring…
Bond is back! But not as Bond . . . James Bond star Pierce Brosnan is in a new film. It’s the result of Tourism Ireland teaming up with the Irish Film and Television Academy to create a series of short videos to showcase Ireland. Pierce speaks of his love for his native land, while the…
Via Vittorio Emanuele is the public wash known as "medieval wash" at the late-Renaissance palace Martino in Italy. In 1514 it was demolished and rebuilt on a more back from the city walls and the river that (legend has it that it was created by the tears of a mourning nymph) flowed under the open…
Unless you've had your head in the sand, you will most certainly know about the immense and exciting GEM museum in Cairo. GEM stands for Grand Egyptian Museum and it will be a stunning building even separate of its incredible jewels, artefacts and mummies. When it is completed, the Grand Egyptian Museum just outside of…