It will com as no surprise that Hong Kong is big - nearly 8 million people call it home. And, as a central hub for global business, it needs to be world class (which it is) and have the facilities to be a part of the crème de la crème of world leaders, which it…
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If you are one of those "I've seen it before and I've done it before" tourists, we may have something for you, especially if you find the Cold War alluring.
Ukrainian travel consultant Yulia Kulyk would like to tell you a little bit more about the Soviet era in modern Ukraine. Ukraine today is an…
Having created the artwork for all of Ill Considered’s previous albums, the Dutch artist Vincent de Boer took on a unique project to invert the role of music and images in his collaborations with the London-based improvisational jazz ensemble. First, Boer hand-drew thousands of images to create an abstract animation, with the visuals giving the…
Now, here's something exciting. If you visit this site often, you'll know that we have a thing for flying - of any type.
Well, XOJets have selected us to offer their private jet service! They've been featured on CNN, Robb Report, Travel & Leisure and more.
XO’s group-owned fleet of 130 aircraft and the XO Alliance Fleet…
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…
Here, our intelligent and inquisitive readers, is a short piece that will not tax your brain. And, hopefully you'll enjoy it. In January 2021, a video of a particularly amusing flight announcement began circulating. The recording, captured at Munich Airport, has an automated airport voice announcing that passengers on flight LH 2222 to Toulouse should…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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.…
Meet The New Concorde - Virgin Galactic Mach 3.0 Supersonic Jet. Richard Branson is always pushing the envelope and, in this case, that means literally. He has already embarked on his edge of space efforts, his land-based Hyperloop and his resorts and cruises are legend. But, now he is heading into the next frontier with…
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…
The long-accepted queen of the skies, the Airbus A380 is on its way to retirement. And if you want to fly in one, you may want to book your tickets, soon. The same goes for the Boeing 747 The A380 is a modern icon that has flown over 500,000 revenue flights carrying over 190 million…
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…
...you could be flying from New York to London. The Concorde was a dream come true for those who were able to afford it. New York to London in four hours. An incredible machine - aspirational and an overall success. But what if you need to get to London in faster - say one hour. …
As insanely expensive as they are, eventually commercial airliners are put out to pasture, even after they have spent time in a number of different airlines. Boeing's 747 was certainly one of the most glamourous and desirable planes to fly on, for the past several decades. But, alas, the old girl's time is coming to…
When you think about it - especially if you travel often - it feels like the process of boarding an airplane is rarely seamless and rarely enjoyable. To be fair, it is a complex process when you consider the logistics that the airlines need to factor in. And, of course, there is always the "performance…
Now, this is something! A new concept widebody aircraft has been unveiled by an Alabama startup. SE Aeronautics (the SE standing for Super Efficient) have reworked the entire concept of an airliner, and revealed an innovative tri-wing aircraft that they say will have an 80% lower carbon footprint than similar traditional planes. This Super-Efficient subsonic…