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A day in the life of a Deutsche Bank managing director, who wakes up at 5:00 a.m., spends 10 days of the month traveling, and works out twice a day even while on business trips
A New York-based managing director at Deutsche Bank spends up to 10 days out of the month traveling for work. Piers Constable described his daily routine to Business Insider — and exercise is a huge part of it. On a recent trip to Cote d’Ivoire, he woke up at 5:00 a.m. to exercise, met with …
I went to one of Bill Clinton’s favorite restaurants in Arkansas, which was once described as a ‘vegetarian’s hell,’ to see if the food lived up to the hype — here’s the verdict
Former President Bill Clinton has had a reputation for unhealthy eating habits, particularly before and during the early years of his presidency. Doe’s Eat Place, a regional restaurant chain with a location in Little Rock, Arkansas, is perhaps the most famous of the dining establishments Clinton frequented before becoming president. During a trip to Little …
The 15 worst airports in America: RANKED
The Points Guy, recently released a ranking of the 15 worst airports in America. By looking at amenities, accessibility, and timeliness, the travel website was able to compile a report that ranked airports based on aspects that are most important to travelers. The rankings focused on specific factors such as the timeliness of arrivals and …
18 stunning photos from the night the Berlin Wall came down 29 years ago
The Berlin Wall was built in 1961 and separated East and West Berlin. The wall divided families and took away basic human rights. On November 9, 1989, people gathered at the wall to begin tearing it down after it was announced by the East German Communist Party that citizens of the German Democratic Republic could …
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How to get a free Priority Pass membership — which includes access to over 1,200 airport lounges around the world
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. Airport lounges are comfortable, exclusive places within airport terminals where you can relax and enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks, plenty of seating, fast Wi-Fi, and more, all separate from the main part …
The US government has ordered airlines to instruct pilots flying Boeing’s 737 MAX on how to handle the potentially deadly flaw that may have caused the Lion Air crash
The US Government has issued an emergency airworthiness directive for airlines operating the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and Boeing 737 MAX 9 airliners. The FAA directive comes one day after Boeing issued a safety bulletin alerting airlines that erroneous readings from one of the plane’s sensors can cause the aircraft to enter into a sudden …
A luxury travel company says these are the 10 most extravagant requests it’s had from its super-rich customers
The wealthiest people in the world can afford to be incredibly picky with where they stay on holiday. Luxury property social network Stay One Degree has revealed the most extravagant vacation demands from its super-rich members. From having a shark tank installed in a property to ensuring all windows are made of bullet-proof glass, nothing …
Michelin just announced its 2019 New York City restaurant list — and 16 restaurants made the list for the first time
Michelin just released its 2019 New York City restaurant list. In total, it features 76 starred NYC restaurants. Sixteen of those are on the list for the first time. Only five restaurants in New York City have the coveted three-star status. Keep reading for a look at the full list. Michelin just released its 2019 …
Luxury hotels around the world have private rooms that are so elite they’re not even listed online — and some of them are only available via email booking
Some luxury hotels avoid posting their most expensive and exclusive rooms online. Many of the rooms are only available for well-connected clientele who have heard of the rooms via word of mouth — and have the funds to pay for them. Hotels keep their rooms unlisted for a variety of reasons, including to protect their …
10 of the coldest places on Earth
For those inhabiting areas prone to snow and intense wind chill, it’s hard to imagine frostier or less favorable conditions. But they exist. Some locations have been abandoned by humans altogether, while residents of other places make do with ice-coated eyelashes. Here are 10 of the world’s most frigid spots. SEE ALSO: Amazing pictures from …
Overwhelmed passengers abandoned an Indonesian flight crammed with 2 tons of a notoriously smelly tropical fruit
An Indonesian passenger plane was momentarily grounded after a spontaneous passenger uprising, Antara reports. The pungency of the notorious tropical fruit durian is to blame, with passengers refusing to share the flight to Jakarta with some two tons of the fruit squeezed into the cargo hold. Indonesia’s crisis prone aviation industry suffered a decidedly minor …
The airline most famous for $55 flights from the US to Europe has been purchased by its greatest rival
Icelandair has agreed to acquire ultra-low-cost carrier WOW Air. WOW Air shareholders are set to receive to 5.4% of Icelandair value at $18 million to $25 million. The deal is still subject to approval from Icelandair Group’s investors, Icelandic antitrust authorities, and due diligence. Since its founding in 2011, WOW Air has fought Icelandair, the …
How to book virtually free flights and hotels for an epic Hawaiian vacation with just 2 rewards credit cards
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider may receive a commission from The Points Guy Affiliate Network. Combine the Hawaiian Airlines World Elite Mastercard and Hilton Honors American Express Ascend Card for a mostly-free trip to a Hawaiian island of your choosing. Each of these cards offers a huge …
The Tower of London was lit up with 10,000 torches to honor those who died in World War I, and the photos are incredible
The moat outside the Tower of London was lit up with 10,000 torches Sunday night, in a dazzling display to honor those killed in World War I. The moving ceremony will continue every night through November 11, which marks Remembrance Day in the UK — the anniversary of the end of the Great War. This …
Staggering photos show what daily life is really like in Dhaka, the most crowded city in the world
More than 19.5 million people live in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh. It is the most densely populated city in the country spanning 300 kilometers — about 186 miles. That’s more than 23,234 people per square kilometer, just over half a square mile. It is reported that 2,000 people move to Dhaka every day. Out …
Fascinating photos show what it’s like to be a truck driver in different parts of the world — from driving pandas to the airport to spending $10,000 on truck art
Truck drivers around the world have more in common than you might think. They all deal with traffic, long stretches of time away from home, strikes, and more. But other parts of their lives are fascinatingly different, as shown in the photographs below. Truck transportation is a $1.45 trillion industry worldwide. That’s more than air, …
We flew on the longest flight in the world in both business class and premium economy to see how they compare — here’s what we discovered
Singapore Airlines recently relaunched its non-stop service between New York and Singapore. The 10,000-mile flight that can last as long as 19 hours is the longest in the world. Singapore Airlines is using a fleet of brand new Airbus A350-900 ULR airliner to make the flight. The new fleet is fitted out with 161 seats …
A photographer spent 7 years exploring the barren expanse of America’s highways and returned with stark photos documenting the difficult realities of life in the US
Atlanta, Georgia-based photographer Josh Dudley Greer has spent the last seven years taking road-trips across America and photographing along the 46,876 mile-long Interstate Highway system. Greer felt that exploring the Interstate Highway system, which he calls “a physical manifestation of our national character,” would give him the best understanding of what America is today. Along …
Only 10 guests can eat at this Michelin-starred restaurant per night, where a meal costs $600 and the dining room is transformed by high-tech lights, sounds, and scents throughout the evening
A restaurant in China only accepts 10 guests per night and offers a multi-sensory, high-tech dining experience through a combination of lighting, projections, sounds, scents, and of course, food. The 20-course meal at Ultraviolet in Shanghai will cost you between about $600 and $860. It’s notoriously difficult to get a reservation at the restaurant, which …
I flew on the world’s longest flight in premium economy — here’s what the 17-hour voyage was like
Singapore Airlines relaunched the longest flight in the world between Newark Liberty International Airport and Changi Airport. The trip between New York and Singapore covers 10,000 miles and can take up to 19 hours. Business Insider took the inaugural flight to Singapore in business class. Then we made the flight back in premium economy. In …
The one thing I regret not doing in college
Fewer than 2% of undergraduate students take advantage of the study abroad programs at their colleges. Studying internationally is proven to enhance global awareness, help develop leadership skills, foster personal growth, and advance students’ comprehension of foreign languages. Olivia Young graduated in 2013 without having studied abroad and regretted it so much that she quit …
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How to find the cheapest flights online, in 9 steps
We compiled nine tips to help you book your next flight online. They’ll help you find the cheapest airfare, set yourself up for upgrades, and ensure a comfortable flight. Booking your flight is often a stressful experience. But it doesn’t have to be. We compiled nine tips to help you through every step of the …
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On the flight before it crashed, the Lion Air plane was climbing and falling so wildly that people on board threw up
Passengers who flew on the last Lion Air flight before it crashed told Indonesian media it was “like a rollercoaster.” The journey made passengers “vomit” and “panic.” Lion Air acknowledged a fault with the plane, but say they believe they fixed it before flight JT 610, which crashed into the sea with 189 on board. …
The Lion Air Flight 610 crash is the worst airliner accident of 2018
Lion Air Flight 610 crashed into the Java Sea shortly after taking off from Jakarta, Indonesia Monday morning. All 189 passengers and crew on board the flight are feared dead. Flight 610 is the deadliest crash involving a civilian airliner so far in 2018. It is also the first fatal crash of a Boeing 737 …
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I stumbled across a Mediterranean island few Americans seem to know about, and I’m convinced it will be the next vacation hot spot
Traveling to most Mediterranean destinations can be expensive, busy, and crowded. When looking for a cheap vacation in the Mediterranean this past summer, I stumbled upon the island of Cyprus. Even during the peak of summer, I was able to get a cheap flight and reasonable hotel with little notice. The island nation has the …
The most expensive cities in the world for 2 people to dine out, ranked
Zurich, Switzerland, is the city where a basic dinner for two costs the most, according to Deutsche Bank. The cheapest dinners can be found in Manila, Philippines. A basic pub dinner for two will run you more than $72 in Zurich. Want to save money on meals while you’re traveling abroad? Then you should avoid …
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