The pilot onboard Lion Air flight JT 610 tried to turn his plane around before it crashed. The Boeing 737 Max 8 was carrying 189 people from Jakarta to Bangka island on Monday morning and went down over the sea. Here’s what we know about those on board. All are feared to be dead. The …
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Humans are about to touch the deepest corners of the ocean for the first time — an endeavor as dangerous as landing on the moon
A submarine mission called “Five Deeps” is going to explore the bottom of each of the world’s oceans. First up: the depths of the Atlantic. The mission will launch from the coast of Puerto Rico in December. We may not know where the deepest point in the ocean really is. This team wants to find …
Check out the secret compartment where flight attendants sleep on the longest flight in the world
Singapore Airlines relaunched the longest flight in the world in October using the new Airbus A350-900 ULR. Ahead of the inaugural flight from Newark to Singapore, Business Insider got the chance to tour the plane. As part of the tour, we were given access to the cabin crew rest compartment. There are hidden areas where …
I visited Bónus, the Icelandic chain of discount stores with a cult following among tourists — here’s what I saw
Bónus is a chain of discount grocery stores based in Iceland. I took a trip to the land of the ice and snow last month and needed to grab a few incidentals here and there. The Icelanders that I spoke to all recommended shopping at Bónus for its low prices. Visiting an Icelandic chain of …
Take a look inside the UK’s first Japanese capsule hostel where you can sleep inside a pod for £25
Capsule hotels started in Japan in 1979 but are now popular across the world. This hostel in the UK has its guests sleep in one of 26 capsules with adjustable mood lighting and a special ventilation system. Each pod is available to rent from £25 per night with breakfast included. Watch the video above to …
Why you shouldn’t be afraid to fly, according to a pilot with over 20 years of experience
Flying can be scary for some people — as many as 30% of people will experience some fear of flying in their life. Virgin Atlantic pilot, Ian Worthington, has over 20 years of experience flying airplanes and he says people shouldn’t be afraid to fly. Watch the video above to see why flying is actually …
I asked 21 people for the best thing about living in the Bay Area — and their answers had some common themes
Bay Area locals love the variety of cultural events, the restaurants offering cuisines from around the world, and the diversity of the people who live here. The near-perfect weather year-round is a Bay Area favorite. Many people love the fact that you can easily escape the city and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of …
This new app gives access to hundreds of private members’ clubs around the world for $120 a month — but that’s not why people are joining
Quintessentially cofounder Luca Del Bono’s new platform ONDA gives members access to private clubs and coworking spaces around the world. It costs $120 (£90) a month, or $94 a month if you’re under 30. However, the priority for Del Bono — and for ONDA’s members — has nothing to do with the clubs. Instead, the …
How much a pint of beer costs around the world
The price of a pint of beer varies from city to city. Deutsche Bank analyzed the price of beer in 50 cities worldwide and found Dubai was the most expensive, with the average pint costing $12. New York City and San Francisco were close behind, while the least expensive beer can be found in Manila …
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I flew business class on Vietnam Airlines, the only carrier that flies non-stop from the UK to Vietnam – here’s what it was like
Vietnam Airlines, a Skytrax four-star-rated carrier, is currently the world’s sole airline with direct flights from the UK to Vietnam. There are daily flights from London Heathrow to major Vietnam hubs Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, and with each having a flight time of just under 13 hours, they are also Vietnam Airlines’ longest …
This simple trick can stop you from losing your passport, according to a flight attendant
A British Airways flight attendant shared a simple trick for never losing your passport. If you’re going to keep it in your hotel safe, leave the shoes you travel in in the safe, too. That way, you won’t leave the hotel room without checking the safe. Losing your passport is one of the most stressful …
Americans can get 2 types of passport, but one costs half the price and limits where they can go
If you are applying for a passport, you’ll need to consider whether to get a passport book or a passport card. A passport card is cheaper than a passport book, but can’t be used for air travel and is only valid in Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean. Passport cards cost $65 for first-time passport …
The 16 scariest real haunted houses in America
Forget about those hokey attractions at amusement parks. There are real haunted houses spread across America. We’re talking about the true-blue, creepy-as-can-be haunted houses. The houses where local residents claim they hear voices and where serial killers dumped their victims. The places that carry legends of entire families vanishing into thin air and serve as …
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My partner and I come from different cultures — here are the main barriers we face
Author Sarah Wells details the “moments of cultural confusion” that have arisen in her relationship with a partner from a different cultural background. Wells, a Vermont native, writes how she and her boyfriend, who grew up in southern China, differ on matters of language, food, and perception of societal pressures. My boyfriend and I were …
I asked 21 people for the best things about living in Los Angeles — here’s what they said
Every city has its pluses and minuses. From the weather to the food, there’s a lot to love about Los Angeles. Here, 21 people share their favorite things about LA. No matter where you live — whether it’s a big city or a small town — there are surely things you love and don’t love …
This iconic Las Vegas hotel’s $620 million renovation will transform it into a ‘modern art museum’ with pieces from Damien Hirst and Andy Warhol — take a look inside
High-profile gamblers rejoice! The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas is undergoing a $620 million renovation — the most expensive in the city’s history. In 2016, the resort was bought by billionaire art collectors and fight promoters Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta for $312.5 million, according to the New York Post. The pair have since poured …
5 ways to have a stress-free vacation
Vacations are supposed to bring us much-needed relaxation, but the truth is planning for one can be stressful. From figuring out your itinerary and not overpacking to making sure you’ll have access to a wireless service plan that works overseas, it’s a lot to manage. Unfortunately, the stress doesn’t always disappear once you arrive at …
The $500 million Museum of the Bible founded by Hobby Lobby’s controversial president has admitted it displayed fake Dead Sea Scrolls. Here’s what it’s like to visit.
The Museum of the Bible admitted this week that it showcased fake Dead Sea Scrolls in its massive collection. The $500 million private Museum of the Bible opened last November, filled with artifacts and recreations of Biblical stories. Hobby Lobby’s president — who paid $3 million in a case involving smuggling artifacts in 2017 — …
Every country Americans need a visa to visit — and how hard it is to get one
Visa policies vary from country to country. Some countries require Americans to secure a visa in advance of their arrival, while others allow Americans to get a visa on arrival or don’t require visas at all. In the graphic below, see every country Americans need a visa to visit, and how difficult it is to …
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A photographer spent years exploring India’s apocalyptic ‘capital of coal’ and returned with unreal photos
Swedish photographer Sebastian Sardi has been photographing major mining sites all over the world for the last decade, having visited mines in China, Russia, Kazakhstan and India. In India, Sardi was introduced to Dhanbad, a city known as the “capital of coal” due to the vast number of coal fields and strip-mines. The mining has …
People are threatening to boycott Ryanair after the airline failed to remove a white man who shouted racist insults at an elderly black woman on one of its flights (RYAAY)
Ryanair is getting slammed for failing to remove a white man who hurled racist insults at an elderly black woman on board one of its flights. Video capturing the October 19th incident has gone viral with members of the public chastising the lack of reaction on the part of the airline. “We are aware of …
An Icelandair flight made an emergency landing from 35,000 feet after a crack was discovered in one of the cockpit windows
An Icelandair flight made an emergency landing on Friday night after “a crack” was discovered in one of the cockpit windows, according to multiple reports. Icelandair Flight 688 departed from Orlando International Airport at 7:12 p.m. Friday night, October 19, bound for Keflavik International Airport in Reykjavik, Iceland, but made an emergency landing in Bagotville, …
10 things about living in England as an American that I wasn’t prepared for
England and the US are generally presumed to be culturally similar. But aside from sharing English as a predominant language, England and the US have more cultural differences than author Jennifer Still expected before she packed her bags and moved across the pond. Here are 10 things about living in England as an American that …
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The best time to book flights to just about anywhere in the world
The best time to book a flight depends on where you’re traveling. CheapAir analyzed airfare trends and found how far in advance you should book flights to each region. For flights from the US to the Caribbean, you should book almost seven months in advance, while 66 days is enough time for flights to Canada. …
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This futuristic hotel is going to be built at the base of a glacier in remote, northern Norway — and it looks like it’s straight out of a sci-fi movie
Svart Hotel Norway is getting attention for its groundbreaking combination of design and environmentalism. The hotel is set to open in 2021 and will be the world’s first energy-positive hotel above the Arctic Circle, meaning it will generate more energy than it uses. Renderings show that the design is a complete circle, and it’s set …
A Palestinian-American billionaire built a $1.4 billion luxury city from scratch in the desert to be a ‘Marshall Plan’ for Palestine’s economy
Rawabi is the first planned city in the West Bank built by and for Palestinians. The $1.4 billion project is the brainchild of Bashar al-Masri, a Palestinian-American billionaire. Masri hopes the city can form the economic backbone of the nascent Palestinian state. I found the city to be beautifully constructed with the facilities one might …
I asked 21 people for the worst thing about living in the Bay Area — here’s what they said
Traffic is the top headache for the 21 Bay Area residents I spoke to. Many people also expressed dismay about the homeless. They were concerned and sad that more couldn’t be done to provide housing. Some people had a hard time coming up with even one thing they didn’t like about the Bay Area. When …