Readers will remember the original RMS Titanic, the British passenger ship that collided with an iceberg in 1912, taking less than three hours to sink beneath the waves. Meanwhile, those passengers who couldn’t reach a lifeboat did not survive the experience. Despite this, Clive Palmer, an Australian mining billionaire plans to build an exact replica of the fateful...
Season 28 of The Bachelor premiered on ABC on January 22 and fans are keen to find out who will win the heart of tennis instructor Joey Graziadei’s heart. They watch as the 32 contestants are gradually eliminated with the aim of only one remaining. However, the show isn’t just about love and romance as the beautiful filming locations are stars in their own right...
Travel has started heading in many directions, including the number of solo travelers. Among these is a new trend for female solo travelers aged 55 and up. However, traveling solo can have its problems, especially on a cruise as many are charged extra for a cabin with “single supplement” charges. Admittedly, some cruise lines now offer deals for solo cruisers, but it...
Lisbon is the cosmopolitan capital of Portugal and is a hilly, coastal city with many attractions. Here, visitors can explore the city’s streets with beautiful, pastel-colored buildings in its old quarter. History can also be explored in the city’s many museums while Lisbon’s modern side can be seen in the Ponte 25 de Abril suspension bridge. Moreover, the city is a...
As the weather warms for spring, many travelers are already planning their summer vacations in beautiful Marbella in Spain. Nestling on the Costa del Sol, the town and its surrounds feature many beach clubs. However, the following are considered the best of the beach clubs, already gearing up to welcome visitors in luxury and style. Best beach clubs in and near...
Fans of the 1997 movie, The Fifth Element, may have dreamed of having a flying car along the lines of Bruce Willis’ taxi in the film. Now, anyone dreaming of owning a flying vehicle could soon get their chance as a Space X-backed flying car is set to launch in 2025. However, understandably, it won’t exactly come cheap, but you can put a deposit down while looking...
Travel company Expedia has some tips on the most popular destinations to visit this Easter. Meanwhile, spring is already here, so you don’t have to wait for the holidays if you need a break. As the weather warms up and the spring flowers come out, Expedia has released its annual trending trips list – the Easter Travel Outlook. Read on to discover seven of the...
Local officials in Gion, the popular geisha district of Kyoto, are now banning tourists from the streets and alleys in the area. The reason is the lack of cultural awareness and the subsequent bad behavior by the tourists. It also forms part of the overtourism that has been affecting Japan since the end of the pandemic. Kyoto officials to ban tourists from...
Japan has joined many other iconic tourist attractions in its fight against overtourism. To protect the UNESCO World Heritage Site, new rules are being implemented to combat overtourism. To this end, the country is adding a tourist fee for those visiting the iconic Mount Fuji. Japan to fight overtourism at Mount Fuji CNN reports that Mount Fuji, a popular site for...
May is likely the most perfect month to travel as the weather is usually good no matter where in the world you go. Meanwhile, whether traveling to the Northern or Southern Hemisphere, the crowds are less than in summer when families and their kids are traveling. Moreover, with it being between spring break and summer vacation, May is the ideal time to take a trip...