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…
Europeans love to camp. There are literally thousands of them dotted around the continent. Not only are they plentiful, they are usually in beautiful, if not stunning, locations and are a very cost effective way to holiday. You can enjoy all of the traditional ways of camping, including tents and resorts, but hiring a fuel-efficient…
If you're into technology, or even futuristic films, you will no doubt be longing for the day when we can all have flying cars (I guess to go along with our floating apartments.) There have been many attempts at this kind of tech, but they never seem to go anywhere, pun intended. As you can…
Geysers. Hot springs. Wildlife. A few words probably come to mind when you think about Yellowstone National Park. But there’s one word that might come as a surprise: supervolcano. Because, if you didn’t know it already, the land that makes up Yellowstone National Park is actually one of the world’s largest active (yes, we said…
New York, New York. It might be the city that never sleeps, but it is also the city that never gets boring, either. It is like a living organism that seems to regenerate at every turn. But, there are some perennial things that never change, such as the thrill of looking down from the Empire…
...and pink champagne on ice? We are all just prisoners here . . . oh wait, wrong references. Being one of the oldest civilisations on Earth, Europeans have a lot to show for it. Even beyond the splendors of Rome or Athens, there were generations and generations of forbearers who walked - and as it…
We're talkin' about Nyoo Yawk, here, so listen up. Most people have heard about Long Island, New York. Just a short train ride from Manhattan, it is a world unto itself. It was once - and in many ways, still is - the essence of Bohemian. But, the ocean-side mansions also are there, so that's…
When you think of the Balkans, Montenegro doesn't often spring to mind for many people. In fact, most would struggle to even identify it on a map. And that's a shame, as it has as many mind-blowing features as some of its cousins (Split, Belgrade, etc) and deserves your attention. One approach is to hire…
If you've been to Spain (and if you haven't, get going!) you'll likely recognise the name Mercadona. It is one of the country's largest grocery chains.
As you probably know, many companies (like us, for example) assemble their names by concatenating one or more words together into something recognisable, but not a "real" word.
Some have wondered…
The Covid-19 pandemic has made a disaster of much of the world's economies. With no-one buying - even if they want to - businesses have either hung on by a shoestring or have gone out of business entirely.
One of the most effected has been travel. In some cases, sales for some of these companies have…
Gibraltar, colloquially known as The Rock, (or simply 'Gib'), is an overseas territory of the United Kingdom sitting at the entrance to the Mediterranean Sea. It is bordered by Spain to the north and the people of Gibraltar are ferociously loyal British citizens despite being bilingual in English and Spanish. When you step inside, you'll feel like you're on…
Are you tired of the same old holiday? That is, sitting on the beach, looking at statues, ziplining, etc?
Do you fancy yourself as a cowboy? If so, then we have some ideas for you.
There are places around the world where you can stay at a ranch, rustle cows and wear a hat. But, if that…
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…
When will we ever learn? During World War 1, Belgium was confident that its Fort de Loncin was impregnable, as it used a new method of construction - concrete instead of the typical masonry. But, the concrete was unreinforced. This led to tragic problems. The weak concrete made the fort vulnerable to enemy artillery, while…
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…
Regular readers of this site will know that we are history freaks: the older, the better - and the more amazing. In every corner of the world, historical delights can be found around every corner. But, some locations in the world specialise in history: their efforts to delight and inform visitors range from the basic…
If you yawn because you think you've seen every kind tourist haunt, here's a place that's really smoking!
There is nothing remotely Elysian about the Phlegræan Fields; nothing sylvan, nothing green. The Fields, which lie on the north shore of the Bay of Naples in Italy, are part of the caldera of a volcano that is…
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…
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…