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G Adventures, based here in Vancouver, Canada has a long history of showing intrepid, curious travelers the world, but with a conscience. This is something that we all need. Learn more. Here is their story.... Changing the world through travel: that’s been our goal since 1990. Sure, call us dreamers (wouldn’t be the first time),…
He founded Holiday Inns, and he made sure everyone knew that when they visited his gravesite. In 1996, Memphis businessman Kemmons Wilson published his autobiography, called Half Luck and Half Brains. But he was just being modest. It took an awful lot of brainpower to accomplish all that he did. He got his start in the…
Have you ever wondered where the cabin crew goes when they need some shut-eye?
See the secret crew rest space where pilots and flight attendants sleep during long international flights.
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A normal tourist map, "but everything is negative" 'Critical Tourist Map of Oslo' offers uniquely dark perspective on Norway's capital.
Your standard tourist map is irrepressibly positive about its location—but not this one. Norwegian activist/artist Markus Moestue reveals the dark and shameful sides of Oslo. He hopes his 'Critical Tourist Map' will inspire others…
Fifteen places in the US that feel like a completely different country. In the 1960s, the people of Leavenworth transformed their city into a Bavarian-style village to promote tourism. Almost 60 years later, that vision is still alive and well. With Alpine architecture, a mountain backdrop, and plenty of sauerkraut and bratwurst, it’s surprisingly easy…
Absinthe is historically described as a distilled, highly alcoholic beverage. It is an anise-flavoured spirit derived from botanicals, including the flowers and leaves of Artemisia absinthium, together with green anise, sweet fennel, and other medicinal and culinary herbs. In Paris, during the 1920's, it became the favourite beverage of choice for artists, musicians, debutantes and…
Matouring is pleased to join up with travel experts GetYourGuide. As the name implies, they specialise in finding ideal activities for you when travelling. Look for their offers and advertisements throughout the site.
"We’re on a journey to transform ordinary trips into extraordinary ones. We are your guide, bringing you personal experiences. Wherever your travels take…
The Wuppertaler Schwebebahn (Wuppertal Suspension Railway) is a suspension railway in Wuppertal, Germany. Its original name is Einschienige Hängebahn System Eugen Langen. It is the oldest electric elevated railway with hanging cars in the world and is a unique system in Germany. Designed by Eugen Langen and offered first to the cities of Berlin, Breslau and Munich who all turned it down,[2] the installation with elevated stations was built…
With almost 20 million visitors per year, Amsterdam is a city people never get tired of, and rightly so. Despite being a compact metropolis, it has a lot of personality, with something new around every corner. We’re here to make sure you pack in all the good bits in a short amount of time, so…
Known as the "El Marco" bridge, it links the Spanish municipality of La Codosera with the Portuguese Arronches.
With beautiful, natural scenery, you might want to further explore La Codosera and its surroundings.
Funded by the European Union, the tiny wooden piece of infrastructure was built in the first decade of the 21st century by labourers from…
Are you already baked by just sitting inside? Well, now is the time to start planning! Every week, we update our Deals pages. From flights, to experiences, to fine dining, you can find rather attractive specials that may compel you to get off of the couch again.
You think you're busy? Spaniard Michael Ferreri gained the record for the most consecutive overhead juggling catches with seven objects. He managed 71 juggling catches after spending four months perfecting the speed.
With that dizzying task in mind, here are the 2021 Guinness Book of World Records winners.
Read more courtesy of inews.co.uk
Game of Thrones took the world by storm. If you’re a fan of the show and planning a trip to Europe, you’ll already know that the many of the Seven Kingdoms are actually influenced by real destinations over there. Here’s how to get to some of the most famous Game of Thrones filming locations in…
A new cruise ship set to launch in February 2021 will feature the world's first ever roller coaster at sea.
The Mardi Gras ship from Carnival Cruise Line comes equipped with an area called the Ultimate Playground - which features the unique roller coaster BOLT.
What makes the roller coaster even more unusual, other…
Barcelona’s squares (plaças in Catalan, plazas in Spanish) are the beating heart of the Catalonian capital – beloved to residents and tourists alike. Breaking the monotony of the city’s gridded streets, these open outdoor areas percolate with the comings and goings of al fresco diners, makeshift football matches and all iterations of art and commerce.
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Ted Florence is ready for his family trip to Botswana. He has looked up his hotel on Google Maps and downloaded a digital map of the country to his phone. He has also packed a large paper map. “I travel all over the world,” says Florence, the president of the international board of the International…
Car-sharing services in Japan, apparently, are witnessing an increasingly common trend: Many of their customers return rental cars with zero miles driven. Mind you, the cars are used during the rental period—they just don’t go anywhere. “I rented a car to eat a boxed meal because I could not find anywhere else to eat lunch.”…
Who doesn't love the Studio Ghibli films? Still made by hand, the creative pulse is strong in every creation. With attention to detail, fantastical yet loving storylines, they appeal to everyone who adores their one-of-a-kind style. Why not take it one step further and visit the Studio Ghibli museum in Japan via our partner Klook?…
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