Now, here is a good start to environmentally sound travel options - liquefied natural gas (LNG). This technology promises a cleaner and more environmentally sustainable fuel for cruise ships - and perhaps other modes of transportation.
The introduction of LNG to power cruise ships is a major development that supports Carnival Corporation’s decarbonization pathway. In the…
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A mathematician, a philosopher and a gambler walk into a bar. As the barman pulls each of them a beer, he decides to stir up a bit of trouble. He pulls a die from his pocket and rolls it ostentatiously on the bar counter: it comes up with a 1. The mathematician says: ‘The probability…
Ibiza in Spain is famous for its nightclubs, but what you probably did not know is that it is home to the largest nightclub in the world. This is Privilege , which with a main hall the size of an aircraft hangar, a 25-meter high ceiling and a swimming pool, has a capacity of 10,000…
In case you've been hiding in a cave for several decades, here is a reminder about the always-hilarious and never predictable annual Edinburgh Fringe festival in Scotland. The founding principle at the heart of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe is to be an open access festival that accommodates anyone with a desire to perform and a…
A visit to one of Ireland’s many stunning castle hotels is at the top of many travelers’ lists. A stay at a castle hotel is an ornate trip back to the glory and decadence of times gone by. Within a stony castle hotel in Ireland, you’ll find a warm Irish welcome, surrounded by idyllic Irish…
One of the biggest pleasures of traveling Europe is the food. Every country has traditional and unique dishes to try, giving us the inspiration to spice up our own home cooking. While we can't get out to Europe's food markets to pick up culinary ideas and souvenirs, let us help you to taste your destination…
If you're a traveler, you've likely taken at least one cruise in your life. And, chances are good that you may have boarded a Viking Cruise ship: they are some of the best and most forward-thinking cruise lines in the world. But, Viking goes beyond by also informing and entertaining us with their ongoing Viking.tv…
Sometimes, traveling on aircraft for long periods of time makes you give up hope. Aircraft can be so uncomfortable, and the seats unforgiving.
Those in business or first-class often never encounter the same aches and pains of us hoi poloi, but the struggle is real.
Now, Airbus comes to the rescue with their new Airspace interior designs,…
Well, that Elon Musk is always doing something. Whether it's the reading the entire Encyclopaedia Britannica at nine years old, selling his first company for $307 million, founding PayPal and creating Tesla automobiles and starting SpaceX to send humanity to infinity and beyond. One of his passions is transportation, and his Hyperloop system is well…
Europe is often looked upon as a model of efficiency. With nearly 750 million people living in a relatively tight space, they need to be. But, Europe has also been the mother of invention there. Spain created the spacesuit. Iceland created the power transformer. Ireland created the submarine . . . and more. One modern…
You can dance if you want to . . . In December Alaska Airlines introduced The Safety Dance, taking the Men Without Hats’ classic and applying it to air travel during the Covid-19 pandemic. To celebrate joining the global OneWorld alliance , Alaska Airlines has released a new version of their Safety Dance featuring cameos…
Like so many worthy things, the game of chess continuously phases in and out of our collective consciousness. It certainly has its allure, and once you're couched in the skills that you need, it is always there for you. And, in many ways, it's an international language. But did you know that there is a…
Nostalgia is a strong sentiment. Even if we weren't alive at that point, many of us still yearn for years gone by. Whether it's clothing, food, pastimes or even our childhood, we wish that we could go back. Well, thank goodness for the electric interwebs. We can find almost anything now - valuable or not.…
With extreme temperatures and landscapes, extreme living, and some extremely wrong perceptions from outsiders, Mongolia is one of the most complex places—and Mongols one of the most misunderstood people—in the world. Conversations about the weather, the great expanse of the country, and the traditional nomadic lifestyle dominate talk of Mongolia, and it’s understandable. Temperature…
There's something about being in the western United States that brings out the crazy in people. Between Area 51, Las Vegas, Nevada you will never fail to be amazed at what some business models look like. And yet, they prevail. And now, may we introduce The Clown Motel. It all started in 1985 when Leona and…
If you're a regular reader of our site, you'll notice that we feature content about Richard Branson and his Virgin empire. He never sits still - his latest venture is a Mach 3 airliner. And he always tries to instill a feeling of fun in all that he does. With that in mind, did you…
Many of us approach dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant as almost a religious sabbatical. Our best trousers and dresses, shoes shined, hair recently coiffed, we cross the hallowed threshold into a world of inconceivable bliss. And, the next thing you know, the entire month's paycheck is accounted for. Well, it's time to wake up. It…
This looks grueling. Put on your best pink tutu, peacock feathers or Viking hat and get ready to run – and drink! Held on 11 September in 2021– just in time for wine harvest – the annual Marathon du Médoc brings contestants to more than 30 vineyards in the wine region of Médoc in France,…
This is worth taking a special trip, especially if you love retro mid-century-modern design like we do. MCR and MORSE Development have reignited the magic of Eero Saarinen’s landmark 1962 TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport, restoring and reimagining it as a first-class hotel. At the center of the hotel is Eero Saarinen’s iconic TWA Flight Center, where restaurants, bars and…
Ask a few Texans, and chances are you won’t find a strict consensus about what counts as the region of West Texas. Some draw a line from Wichita Falls down to Abilene and then Del Rio to mark the west-east boundary of the state. Others go by a map of where oak tree growth stops…