There are few things more rewarding in life than waking up in the middle of the night, rolling out of a bed, slapping on some hiking boots, and trekking up a mountain for a sunrise. At least, I think so. My girlfriend, not so much. She thinks it’s more rewarding to skip the hike, sleep …
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The 19 coolest, most overlooked places for a summer holiday in Europe
Globetrotters are always looking for new, under-the-radar travel destinations that provide a chance to escape the crowds and sea of selfie sticks. As summer kicks off, Business Insider asked friends, colleagues, and some of the world’s top travel experts for their favourite — and most overlooked — European destinations that can be seen in a …
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We tried to book a last-minute vacation with Airbnb and Hotel Tonight — and one was much easier to use than the other
Airbnb and Hotel Tonight both allow users to book last-minute homes or hotels at low or discounted prices. The apps have been growing more and more similar, with Hotel Tonight starting to allow users to book farther in advance, and Airbnb rolling out a loyalty program and allowing boutique hotels to list rooms on the …
A JetBlue plane was forced to make an emergency landing after colliding with a bird (JBLU)
JetBlue Flight 2216 made an emergency landing in Buffalo, New York after colliding with a bird shortly after takeoff. The Embraer 190 airliner was en route from Buffalo to Boston Thursday morning when the incident occurred. One of the plane’s engines reportedly ingested a seagull. However, the claim cannot be immediately confirmed. No injuries have …
These are the 10 most hated people on a plane
AirlineRatings.com recently surveyed its readers to find out which types of passengers people find most annoying on a plane. Of the more than 5,300 people who responded to the survey, 78% found people who smell bad to be the worst passengers to be around. Other types of passengers to make the top 10 include out …
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The world’s largest glasshouse has just reopened in London and it holds some of the rarest plants on earth
The Temperate House at Kew Gardens has reopened after a five-year restoration. Built in 1863, the Temperate House contains 10,000 plants, some of which are extinct in the wild. During the restoration process, 15,000 panes of glass were replaced. Kew Gardens has just reopened its Temperate House after a five-year restoration. The project cost £41m …
Here’s why booking cheap flights is better than collecting air miles, according to a deals expert
The 30-year-old founder of cheap flight newsletter Jack’s Flight Club alerts subscribers to the lowest flight prices on the internet. A self-confessed “geek” and “numbers guy,” he tracks and monitors prices multiple times a day to look for fluctuations. His advice for spending less money in the long run is to opt for the cheapest …
The nastiest feud in the airline industry isn’t over just yet
The Trump administration and the government of the United Arab Emirates came to an agreement that looks to have ended a long-standing feud between US airlines and their counterparts from the Persian Gulf. The US coalition led by American, Delta, and United claimed victory over Emirates and Etihad on several key points, but the text …
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China’s social credit system has blocked people from taking 11 million flights and 4 million train trips
The social credit system in China has blocked people from taking more than 11 million flights and 4 million train trips. The social credit system is used to punish citizens for bad behaviour with numerous blacklists preventing them from travelling, getting loans or jobs, staying in hotels, and even limiting internet access. China intends to …
I went to a sleepaway ‘dating’ camp for adults — and it was a nonstop frat party for 3 days
Let’s face it. Dating in New York City isn’t easy. So when I got an email from the dating app Coffee Meets Bagel inviting me to their very first sleepaway camp for singles, I was intrigued. Instead of conventional dates with forced smiles and small talk, I could be singing along and roasting s’mores on …
What summer vacation looks like in 19 countries around the world
Popular travel destinations differ from country to country. In the United Kingdom, France, and Canada, people tend to prefer warmer climates or a trip to the beach, whereas people in India might prefer chilly mountain towns. Here’s what summer vacation looks like around the world. Even people from the most stunning places in the world …
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Why so many fast food logos are red
McDonald’s. Arby’s. Wendy’s. Burger King. Jack in the Box. In-N-Out and more all use the color red heavily in their logos, why? The answer goes back thousands of years. Following is a transcript of the video. Hmmmm… These companies have something in common. Can you spot it? Well, besides all being fast food chains… They’re …
Southwest is selling discount one-way tickets for as low as $49 until Friday (LUV)
Southwest Airlines is holding major fare sale from now until midnight on Friday, May 18. The sale covers non-stop domestic tickets for travel between June 5 and October 31, 2018. Discount tickets are available for as low as $49 one-way or $98 roundtrip. The sale includes several dozen of Southwest’s most popular destinations around the …
Take a tour of Chicago’s most expensive neighborhood, which is home to a 120-year-old restaurant and a street full of diamond shops
Chicago boasts some of America’s best restaurants, theaters, and public art. The city’s downtown financial district is known as The Loop, and includes one of the most expensive real estate markets in the city. The Loop’s zipcode 60603 had an average home sale price of $577,500 in 2017. Chicago’s financial district in the downtown area …
One statistic shows why passengers share the blame for uncomfortable flights
Flying in America has become less comfortable over the past few years with fewer frills. That’s because airlines have been pressured by the need to lower prices. An MSN poll found 51% of American say the price is their top priority when selecting an airline. America’s airlines have become experts at earning money in recent …
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Inside one of the only American resorts Trump has stayed at as president that he doesn’t own
For one night in August 2017, President Donald Trump broke his streak of staying exclusively at hotels he owns, and stayed at Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia. The AAA Four Diamond Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona was one of only two non-Trump properties he has stayed at in the United States while in office, …
What happens to your body when it’s struck by lightning
Getting stuck by lightning is rough. It can burn hotter than the sun, scar your body, and even blow off your clothes. Even worse, it kills about 47 Americans per year. Although 90% of those struck survive, it’s still worth knowing how to avoid getting a heavy dose of sky electricity. Following is a transcript …
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This luxury afternoon tea takes 3 days to prepare and costs £42 per person — here’s what it’s like
This afternoon tea follows the path of a seed growing. It’s served at Dominique Ansel Bakery in London. Savory bites are served at the bottom, sweet ones are at the top. The afternoon tea starts from £42 ($56) per person. The afternoon tea at Dominique Ansel Bakery in London has a botanical theme. The cakes …
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry may add a meaningful stop to their royal honeymoon, according to a travel expert
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will honeymoon in Namibia, reportedly. But the royal couple’s honeymoon could include another African country: Botswana. Botswana is meaningful to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle — they celebrated Markle’s birthday there, and the center stone of her engagement ring is also from Botswana. It’s been reported that Prince Harry and …
How to avoid the worst seat on the plane
The middle seat is the worst seat on the plane. It’s cramped and inconvenient. You can avoid the middle seat by booking your flight early or avoiding basic economy tickets. You also decrease the likelihood of getting a middle seat by carefully selecting the type of aircraft you fly. The middle seat — especially in …
16 simple tricks people around the world use to avoid gaining weight
The American diet has changed dramatically since the 1970s. The portion sizes of everything from a muffin to a slice of pizza have grown as much as 138% bigger. Americans now eat far more chicken than they did in 1975, but less beef. And in 2014, people started spending more money eating out than they …
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A sommelier with almost 20 years’ experience says millennials’ rosé obsession won’t die anytime soon
Rosé wine has exploded in popularity in the past five years. Master sommelier and multi-restaurant owner Alpana Singh attributes Instagram and millennials to the wine’s success. She told us during the James Beard Leadership Awards that the trend isn’t dying out anytime soon. Master sommelier Alpana Singh knows good wine. A multi-restaurant owner and past …
Here’s what it’s like to visit Luxembourg — which is the richest country on the planet and smaller than Rhode Island
Here’s a test. Get a map and try to point to the tiny European nation of Luxembourg. Chances are — unless you’re from one of its neighbouring states, or are just really good at geography — you won’t manage it. That’s because Luxembourg is one of the smallest countries in the world, occupying just 998 …
Google added three cool new features to its ‘Lens’ tool: Here’s what they do (GOOG, GOOGL)
Google Lens, a visual search tool that uses a phone’s camera to identify real world objects, can now perform a few new tricks. Google unveiled three new improvements to Lens at its annual I/O conference on Tuesday. Among them is the ability to identify your surroundings in real time. Among the slew of new products …
These eerie photos of deserted golf courses reveal a new normal in America
Once a community staple in suburbs across America, the golf course is now a slowly dying breed. According to data from Foursquare, the location intelligence company, foot traffic to golf courses has gone down in the last year. While overall visits to golf courses were up 8% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2017, the …
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Take a tour of the closest Chinese city to North Korea — the nearest thing to the outside world most North Koreans will ever see
The Chinese city of Dandong is located less than a mile away from the North Korean settlement of Sinuiju — but the two cities could hardly be more different. The two cities — divided only by the narrow Yalu River — are so close that people can easily see over the border, and into each …
This woman went from running a $45 million company to buying a private island in Finland open only to women
Two years ago, SuperShe founder Kristina Roth was running a multi-million-dollar consulting business. She’s since sold it and launched a women’s community called SuperShe devoted to empowering its members. In September, she purchased a private island in Finland, open only to women, for her and her fellow SuperShes to congregate for restorative retreats. Off the …