After Foster Huntington left his corporate job in Manhattan, he spent three years living in a van. He traveled the US, backpacking, surfing, and connecting with a nomadic community who’d left their own stationary lives behind for something different. In his fourth book, “Van Life: Your Home on the Road,” Huntington gathers photos from the …
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In English, the Swedish names of Ikea products mean everything from ‘squirrel’ to ‘chubby’ to ‘giggle’ — here are 11 of the quirkiest
If you’re not a native speaker of Swedish — and even if you are — you might be confused as you walk around an IKEA store. All the products are labeled with Swedish names that translate to words as diverse as “hoard” (Hopa) and “chubby” (Knubbig). Business Insider has previously reported that IKEA relies on …
An undercover investigation reveals air quality on a cruise ship deck could be worse than the world’s most polluted cities
Following is a transcript of the video. Thinking of going on a cruise for the fresh ocean air? Think again. A recent undercover investigation on P&O Cruises’ ship Oceana revealed ultra-fine particles in the air emitted from burning fuel. On deck, downwind of the smokestacks, the investigative team measured 84,000 particulates per cubic cm. Closer …
There’s a secret ‘Burger Joint’ inside this swanky NYC hotel
Burger Joint opened in Le Parker Meridien hotel in 2002. Since then, nine more locations have opened across the world. This one is the original, and it’s the only one that’s hidden. Following is the text of the video. Le Parker Meridien hotel is hiding something. Behind the red curtain, down a dark corridor, is …
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30 architectural masterpieces everyone should see in their lifetime
Buildings may be some of the most impressive works of art we have. After sinking untold sums of money into their construction, we can walk through the finished products and even live inside them. Here are some of the most ambitious projects from architects around the world, and whose works span thousands of years. Drake …
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A little-known Brooklyn neighborhood was named one of the world’s coolest places — here’s what it’s like
Sunset Park is having a moment. Earlier this year, Lonely Planet revealed its list of the coolest neighborhoods to visit in the world, and Sunset Park, a formerly industrial neighborhood in South Brooklyn, made the cut. Recent property developments in the neighborhood — including a $136 million city investment toward a Made In NY Campus, …
Inside a $185 million Switzerland mansion that has walls covered in 24-karat gold
This week, CNBC’s “Secret Lives of the Super Rich” went inside what anchor Robert Frank called “the most amazing home we have ever shot.” The seven-floor home, located at the St. Moritz ski resort in Switzerland, was “designed to make a billionaire’s jaw drop,” listing agent Senada Adzem of Douglas Elliman Real Estate told “Secret …
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We visited the ‘McDonald’s of Russia,’ which serves caviar and borsch for under $10 — here’s what it was like
In Russia, a chain serving traditional Russian fare dukes it out with the likes of McDonald’s and KFC — and now it’s trying to take over the US. In 1998, Mikhail Goncharov was inspired by the immense popularity of McDonald’s in his home country and decided to start a fast-food chain of his own: Teremok, …
We went inside the massive 367-room luxury hotel that wants to kill Airbnb
To compete with Airbnb, Ian Schrager’s PUBLIC Hotel in New York’s Lower East Side offers a modern luxury experience at rates as low as $150/night. To reduce costs, PUBLIC operates with less staff than most hotels and uses technology to replace amenities like standard room service. Following is a transcript of the video. The PUBLIC …
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11 cities around the world where crime is low, hospitals are plentiful, and families can feel safe
Big cities aren’t necessarily unsafe. In fact, some of the safest cities in the world are urban hubs that boast low crime rates and high levels of safety. The Economist’s 2017 safe cities index, sponsored by NEC, ranked 60 cities based on the factors of personal security, digital security, health security, and infrastructure security. Personal …
Pawhuska, Oklahoma, went from a ‘ghost town’ to a thriving tourist hub thanks to ‘The Pioneer Woman’ — here’s what it’s like to visit
A Food Network show is transforming a small town in Oklahoma. In 2011, the Food Network aired the first episode of “The Pioneer Woman,” starring Ree Drummond. The show, which was based on Drummond’s popular cooking blog, quickly turned Drummond into one of the most beloved personalities on the network. Now, a small town near …
The Las Vegas shooting was just the beginning of a nightmare for the Mandalay Bay hotel
A 21-year-old victim of the Las Vegas shooting has filed a lawsuit against the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino, where the deadliest shooting in modern US history took place. Legal experts say it’s almost certain that other victims of the Las Vegas shooting will attempt to hold the hotel liable in court. Even if the …
JetBlue will sell you select round-trip tickets for $62 for one day only
JetBlue is having an impressive sale. On Wednesday, JetBlue announced a special one day sale with one-way tickets for as low as $31. As a result, in some instances, travelers will be able to buy round-trip tickets for an astonishingly low price of $62. The tickets are targeted towards Halloween travel between October 27 and …
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Inside the lavish private club for New York City’s creative elite
There are few things more exclusive than a private club. After years of working within the members-only club scene in London, Alan Linn saw a space in the market for a club that catered specifically to New York City’s abundant creative community. In 2007 he came to the US and opened Norwood, a now-bustling five-story …
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Virgin America is going away, here’s when it will become Alaska Air (ALK)
Virgin America will soon be gone. According to an internal memo obtained by Flight Global, Virgin America will cease to exist on April 25, 2018. In December 2016, Alaska Airlines completed the acquisition of the boutique carrier for $2.6 billion. However, it is believed the total value of the deal, including Virgin’s debt and aircraft-leasing …
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An enormous ranch that’s bigger than New York City just hit the market for $100 million
For the first time in three decades, Cross Mountain Ranch has hit the market. With an asking price of $100 million, the ranch is a whopping 224,050 acres — larger than New York City. Located in northwest Colorado, Cross Mountain is one of the biggest ranches in the US. Its previous owner was the late …
Southwest will sell you round-trip tickets for less than $100 for the next 72 hours (LUV)
From now until Thursday, October 12, Southwest Airlines will sell you tickets for as low as $49 one-way. As a result, travelers can even get their hands on round-trip tickets for less than $100. The $49 tickets are for the airline’s shorter non-stop domestic routes such as Baltimore to Detroit. While longer domestic routes could …
Inside an abandoned Hawaii hotel that’s sitting on a $260 million piece of real estate
When travel photographer Sherry Ott was exploring all the Hawaii Islands in 2015, she left the island of Molokai for last. “I knew Molokai was very special. Unlike the other Hawaiian Islands, there is very little tourism on it. It’s for people who want to slow down and experience the old Hawaii and its culture,” …
10 affordable getaways to celebrate New Year’s 2018
It’s common for New York City to come to mind when you think of New Year’s Eve celebrations. It’s the most popular city for travelers to ring in the New Year, according to travel price comparison site Expedia, and the longtime host of one of the biggest New Year countdown parties in America, right in …
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6 airline industry secrets that will help you fly like a pro
Airline workers have a lot of tricks up their sleeves that could help you book a better, cheaper flight, avoid sitting next to babies, and more! Following is a transcript of the video. Airline workers reveal 6 industry secrets to fly like a pro. 1. The best time to book your ticket: 2:30 p.m. E.T. …
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People are ditching the Hamptons for this weekend destination nearby — and fall is the best time to visit
Once there starts to be a chill in the air, it’s time to ditch the Hamptons in search of something more quaint and cozy. The North Fork of Long Island, New York, just across the Peconic Bay from the more glitzy Hamptons, offers wineries, pumpkin patches, and decadent restaurants for friends and families to enjoy. …
Tech billionaire Vinod Khosla has finally opened the gates to this California beach following a years-long court battle — and locals are thrilled
Nine years after he bought an 89-acre parcel near Martins Beach in San Mateo County, California, Silicon Valley venture capitalist Vinod Khosla appears to have given up on his battle to block public access to the shore. Khosla was found to be in violation of the California Coastal Act when, in 2009, he began locking …
The Las Vegas shooting could completely change how hotels think about security
Gunman Stephen Paddock carried out the deadliest shooting in modern US history from a broken window at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino. Hotel staff did not pick up on potential red flags that Paddock, who stockpiled weapons at the hotel for three days, was planning an attack. Legal experts say hotels will tighten security …
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Tony Robbins takes us on a private tour of his massive beachfront mansion in Fiji
While on a recent trip to Fiji, Tony Robbins took us on a private tour of his massive beachfront mansion. Robbins recently hosted the winners of the Shopify Build a Bigger Business competition at his Fiji resort, Namale, where he invited Business Insider senior strategy reporter Richard Feloni for an inside look at the 525-acre …
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Here’s why Las Vegas hotels don’t have metal detectors
Las Vegas hotels are increasing security measures after the deadliest shooting in modern US History was carried out from the Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino. Mandalay Bay and other MGM Resorts, including the Bellagio, Monte Carlo, and the MGM Grand, have increased security levels, according to a spokesperson from the company. The Wynn Resort in …
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‘The room disappears’: Experts say the hotel where the Las Vegas gunman committed the deadly mass shooting will likely take drastic measures to erase the event
Last Thursday, Stephen Paddock checked into a $500 suite at the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas. Now, Mandalay Bay is irrevocably linked to the deadliest mass shooting in modern US history, after Paddock opened fire on a crowd of 22,000 people from the window of his hotel room. He killed 58 people …
Now is the best time to book your holiday travel
Fall may have just arrived, but it’s already time to start planning for the winter holidays. If you want to save money on airfare, that is. Flights can cost up to 75% more at the end of the year than during non-holiday times, so booking travel before winter arrives can save you hundreds of dollars. …
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