Why don't aircraft divert to the nearest airport in an emergency?
We hope this never happens to you, but it's good to know what exactly is the procedure if your aircraft diverts to the nearest airport in an emergency. One thing you can be sure of is that the pilots and surrounding…
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. . .Howe now? This is one of those "have your coffee or glass of wine at hand" posts. If you really wish to see something genuinly new, this is certainly a candidate in the running. This is truly down under, so if it's exclusivity or bragging rights that you're looking for,…
Recent reports indicate that Pakistan International Airlines stewardesses are disappearing during layovers in Canada, with at least ten incidents in two years. Clues left behind hint at voluntary departures, adding to the airline’s financial and reputation woes. This trend continues as the mysteries around these vanishings persist.
Pishpek, or Bishkek? It’s all up to you. Two cities in one. You’re the winner.
Keep on Chuuk’n baby. Sun, fun and quiet. Ahhh.
Hardly! And, so, here's another post for those with palpable wanderlust. Are you the type? Do you long to see everywhere on the planet before you shuffle off this mortal coil? Do you have no problems with wandering through the weeds or the woods to find yourself in nowhere, so to speak?…
We read the other day of a former Russian submarine commander accused by Ukraine of deadly strikes on its territory has been shot dead while jogging in the southern Russian city of Krasnodar. It's possible that, after reading about that, people might shy away from Krasnodar. Political maneuvers will never cease, even as the "masters" of…
Here's another delightful bubbling under find (for most of us.) We scour the globe every day to find little known destinations for you. It was only recently when we discovered the Perhentian Islands. A visit to the Perhentian Islands is taking a step into a rare, exotic paradise, and the perfect place to…
A topic we often highlight - billionaires - is high on everyone's list nowadays , especially if you live inside TicTok. Achieving that amount of money was only a dream for most entrepreneurs even ten years ago. But, thanks to the connected world of the internet coupled with the sheer creativity of those…
It it occurred to us recently that there is one place in the world that we have missed, and that’s Appalachia.
Here's another travel test. How many of you know where Bandipur is? Probably only a handful of people. And that might be a bit sad, as it probably won't be as many people as it should: the world is like that: so big with so much to explore. Let's…
Europe’s first trains to use batteries as a main source of power have arrived. The future is now.
Those of you who know where Ulaanbaatar is, raise your hands and congratulations on being a world-aware citizen. For those who don't know, Ulaanbaatar is in Mongolia. When the name Mongolia comes up, what do you think Mongolia might be like? If you picture yaks and onagers, you're partially right. Do…
We love sharing the planet with our readers and friends. So much to see and do, and so little time, especially when you’re in our age bracket, And sometimes getting around to see these places are, sadly, a non-starter. So what can you do, but simply see the world vicariously.
Are you one of those "been there, done that" kind of people? That's excellent if you are. The world is so big, we humans are so small and life is so short. So why not grab life by the horns and really go for it? How about a place that is…
You’ll need to be hardy to visit here, but the bragging rights are undeniable.
Oooh . . . a little chance for us to write a post about two things that we love: German cars, and the people who love them. And why, perchance, would this be interesting in the slightest to you, especially if you don't like classic cars? Well, number one, it's about history (and…
Those of us who visit sites like ours (and so many others) sometimes take our travel trips for granted. Many of us are fortunate to be able to explore locations that may not be "standard issue" destinations. There are many poor countries around the globe, with kind, wonderful people and, when we can,…
Hands up: who's heard of Mompox? We're willing to bet that not many have. When the star of your country is a place like Bogota, it's hard to step out of that shadow. But, as ever, Mompox is yet another city that you truly must make an effort to see. Mompox,…
As of 2021, there were 7.888 billion human beings on the planet. Keeping with the recent statics, similarly, there are 195 countries in the world today. This total comprises 193 countries that are member states of the United Nations and 2 countries that are non-member observer states: the Holy See and the State of Palestine. In short, the numbers are…