If you're a YouTube fan, and especially a car aficionado, then have we got a channel for you: Ed's Auto Reviews
Ed (last name unknown) is from the Netherlands and boasts the sense of humour that typically inhabits the people of that most liberal country.
Being from the Netherlands, Ed mostly features European automobiles. But he saves…
Technology
Ah, governments are silly old things, aren't they? Their covert missions, surveillance, collusion and hidden agendas. And their dismissal of the intelligence of the people.
But here is a story that beggars belief -- the BT Tower in London. The story of how, for over a quarter of a century, everyone had to pretend the BT…
Traveling on highways and having to struggle with toll booths is certainly one of the joys of driving - NOT.
If you drive across the USA - especially when you're a visitor - you will inevitably come upon a highway with toll booths. But, if you have purchased a toll pass when you rented your car,…
As if going slightly insane trying to find the best flights, you sometimes have the same struggles when it comes to choosing your seats without going bankrupt. It almost feels like there is a Cray supercomputer playing chess with you. Well, here are some tips, courtesy of Entrepreneur.com that might lower your blood pressure.
Finding…
Your flight tickets will be $550. Your suitcase will be another $212.
Give this man, Bruno, a medal.
Overpacked and no room in my carry on, this is the outcome of that predicament - the travel coat: a couple meters of nylon from the Flea Market in two perfect tones of forest green, 29 carefully…
Sometimes, you wonder where peoples' minds are. The USA's TSA (Transportation Security Administration) Blogger Bob Burns once shared funny, but serious, messages with the public. Now, Lisa Farbstein and the team on duty now are doing a great job of keeping the public informed with light but serious messages about what can and cannot go…
You've got questions? We've got answers - especially to ones that you probably thought you'd never find yourself asking. Unless you're bored, doing research or are an anorak. This particular peculiarity focuses on the urgent need to understand why airline captains sit on the left-hand side of the plane? You'll find out here, but if…
The vast majority of Airbnb rentals go smoothly, but do you know what to do when they don’t? What happens if your host cancels your booking two days before you arrive, or the spacious bedroom shown in a listing turns out to be the size of a closet? Read more courtesy of SmarterTravel.com.
As you…
Do you fully recognise that "they are among us?" Do you fashion yourself as an extraterrestrial hunter? Do you have the knowledge, desire and hardware to search for them? The US Pentagon says there’s no explanation for “unidentified aerial phenomenon” detected by pilots over the years. But scientists use tools such as the SETI Allen…
"If looks could thrill it would have been us instead of him" All the children sing. These looks will thrill - at Reserva Alecrim EcoSuite & Glamping in Portugal. The properties, the views, the surroundings, the location - wow! And the bungalows look more like dwellings on the moon. Set by a lake in the Alentejo…
Whether we want to admit it or not, almost all of us feel a little tingle when we think of Disney parks. The company knows how to push our buttons, and even lead us to new places. But, one of those places - Epcot - in Florida is a bit of an enigma to many. …
Nature provides, if we respect her. And respect is something that seems to be in short supply nowadays. Automobiles still (mostly) run on 1900's technology, we still pump fuel out of the ground, which has untold repercussions. The worst thing is that we know better and have the technologies, and yet, we as humans, are…
Either by design, or by bad planning, or if you're simply a glutton for punishment, here is something to dread, or spend months preparing for. What are the world’s longest non-stop routes between July and December this year (2021)? The aviation world has changed greatly and we wanted to offer an updated list of these…
No, this is not about drugs. But it is about sensory experiences that you can enjoy no matter your mood. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is featuring a collection of four autonomous sensory meridian response (ASMR) videos that show off the acoustic ambience from the all parts of the city. Custom-made to arouse the…
This post may be somewhat specific - it's about Saab automobiles, so look away if you have no interest in that. But there is a reason why we're writing this.
However, if you do have an affection for the brand, your love of Saab is probably a long, happy and sad story. Created and manufactured in…
Mother earth is heating up - dangerously - but so is the race to enable humans and animals to live in a world that will not burn to a crisp, like it seems now. We have the brains and the technology, but our will needs a kick in the pants. Fortunately, more and more evidence…
Europeans - and we include the UK here - generally tend to be ahead of the curve when it comes to things like healthcare, social security, immigration . . . and the environment. The UK has published its Transport Decarbonisation Plan. The intent to decarbonise all modes of domestic transport by 2050. Is that too…
This sounds like fun, but, most importantly, has a very good intent at its heart. You can win two seats on one of the first Virgin Galactic flights to space. Sir Richard Branson is putting his money and his spaceship where his mouth is. Here's what's you can look forward to: Make history as you…
The world is opening up again from the Covid 19 pandemic. We are slowly tip-toeing out into the light, but still with our minds on safety. One great option is to rent a camper and travel where you want to go. It will just be you, your family and maybe some friends, in your own…
If you've spent any time reading about The Netherlands, you'll know that the geniuses there have done amazing things in order for the country to keep its head above water. And that hasn't been completely recent activity: they've been at it for centuries, and they've learned a lot in the process. The video below goes…