The Camino de Santiago in Spain, or The Way of St. James, is one of the world’s most famous long-distance pilgrimages. Beginning during the 9th century, this route now sees many thousands of modern-day believers traversing the country, with many taking a month or more to complete their journey. All that walking will make you…
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Recently, there has been recent discussion about aircraft engine failures. While recent stories have involved a single engine on an aircraft, what would happen if all the engines on a passenger jet failed? It’s highly unusual for all engines on a plane to fail while in operation, but what would happen if the unexpected happens?…
The p-factor is the dark matter of psychiatry: an invisible, unifying force that might lie behind a multitude of mental disorders. The voices told him that he was God, and Oliver believed them. Only 17 years old, he was special, chosen, a higher being whose wisdom and intelligence were beyond compare. Psychiatrists, however, labelled these…
We fly on airplanes and think we understand how they work. But, do we really? Most of us take for granted the fact that airplanes just fly when we get on them. We often completely overlook the technicalities involved in achieving flight. And one of the key areas that few of us consider is the…
The IATA Travel Pass is a mobile application under development allowing travelers to simply and securely store and manage certifications for COVID-19 tests or vaccines. The information through the IATA Travel Pass can be shared with border authorities requiring testing or proof of vaccination as a condition of international travel during and after the COVID-19…
Every country has names for people who may not be the smartest, or the brightest. Some of these are in jest - some are not. One such name is "pea brain" which is hopefully self-descriptive. This article is somewhat related, but more intelligent. It's about pea-sized brain organoids, and what they reveal about consciousness, the…
A traveler's dream is to find an honest, unspoiled and inexpensive place to go. As the world gets smaller, this remit gets harder to fill. But, read below about Namibia. You might be delighted.
"Arguably Namibia’s main attraction is nature—it’s a country of spectacular scenery and plentiful wildlife, from camping amidst the stunning orange dunes of…
Chances are good that you've heard of the National Geographic Society. It is an American pay television network and flagship channel owned by National Geographic Partners, a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and the National Geographic Society. The operational management is handled by Walt Disney Television. Their programs are known around the world.…
Here is a place that might be new for you - Lamu, Kenya. Almost forgotten in time, Lamu Island is a port, city, and island just off the shore of Kenya in the Indian Ocean approximately 150 miles from Mombasa. It is a part of the East African country of Kenya. Lamu was founded in…
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…
The modern-day relationship between Canada and the United States has always been a good one. Nearly always peaceful, the two countries share many similarities: language, laws, trade and more.
Cross-border travel is another. The width of Canada and the USA are immense, 7069 kilometres from the west to the east, to be exact. Getting around can…
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…
A few months back, we published an article about some of Europe's low-cost airlines, such as EasyJet and Ryanair. They offer some super deals to jet your way across the continent and are worth checking out. It was somewhat cumbersome to book them if you were outside of the EU. But, now it's easy peasy…
At the time of this writing, the world is starting to look forward to a Covid-free future. Governments are - mostly - doing their jobs and protecting their citizens. It will come as no surprise that many of those citizens want to travel, once more. The pent-up demand will help to save not only cash-strapped…
There are few things worse than a four-hour layover at the airport while you're salivating to get to your destination. How many times can you walk past the magazine stand? In some countries, such as the UK, there are people known as "anoraks" who pace up and down the long - and usually crowded -…
We like to feature our affiliate friends when we can, as we choose them for their broad range of offerings, as well as their often innovative approaches. Some are small, and some are large, but we value them equally and are happy and proud to be associated with them. But, here we'd like to tell…
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,…
How do we find out what really matters in life? One way might be to ask those who are dying. They might occupy a perspective that allows them to see better what’s trivial and what’s truly significant. The prospect of imminent death might carry them above petty squabbles and the pursuit of money and status,…
Digital platforms provide a variety of technology-enabled tools that enhance market transparency, such as real-time monitoring, ratings of buyers and sellers, and low-cost complaint channels. How do these innovations affect moral hazard and service quality? We investigate this problem by comparing driver routing choices and efficiency on a large digital platform, Uber, with traditional taxis.…
Traveling by car and staying in hotels and bed & breakfasts is a great way to go, but when you really want to get to know a place, renting a motorhome in Europe is tough to beat. These days, lots of travelers are foregoing staying in hotels for vacationing by motorhome, and there are plenty…