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Canada is calling. This week, The New York Times named Canada the number-one place to visit in 2017. One reason: the Canadian government has made it free to visit any of the country’s more than 200 national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas for all of 2017, in honor of its 150th anniversary of …
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Mott Haven, Port Morris, the Piano District, or the South Bronx. No matter what you call it, the area is now a great place to visit from all over, according to The New York Times. The southernmost tip of New York City’s northern borough has been named 51st in a list of 52 “places to …
Although no one knows the exact amount of carbon that China emits each year, it’s a well-known fact that the country has some of the most polluted air in the world. This Wednesday, Beijing went under a “red alert” for smog — the highest of four tiers — and a “yellow alert” for fog. In …
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For many, the arrival of snow means it’s time to hit the slopes. And now that winter is undoubtedly underway, we’re rounding up the best places to celebrate the season. Wanderbat, a travel data site by Graphiq, compiled a list of the 20 best ski resorts in America. To determine the ranking, Wanderbat used a …
Some areas of China are experiencing some of the worst levels of pollution. As of Wednesday, Beijing was under a “red alert” for smog — the highest of four levels — and a “yellow alert” for fog. Other areas, particularly in northern China were still under red alert as of Wednesday for both fog and …
New York City’s Waldorf Astoria is one of the most legendary hotels in the world. Its suites have hosted every US president since Herbert Hoover, and Hollywood legends Sophia Loren, Elizabeth Taylor, and Frank Sinatra have all at different times called the residential towers home. Countless lavish social events were held in its ballrooms, and …
Gabriel Cubbage, the former CEO of Adblock, is leaving the ad blocking company to start a new venture selling tours of the Kingdom of Bhutan in Asia. US-based Adblock — not to be mistaken with the Germany-based Adblock Plus — is the popular free ad blocking tool that was created in 2009, initially as an …
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On New Year’s Day, China opened up its 31-mile-long floating walkway, located in Luodian County of southwest China’s Guizhou Province. The walkway is twice as long as the city of Manhattan and has already received tens of thousands of tourists. Follow Tech Insider: On Facebook Join the conversation about this story » read more >>> …
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As an Etihad passenger relaxing in the airline’s lounge at JFK before takeoff, you may not even notice the other lounge hidden behind a secret door. This lounge within the lounge that is reserved for their highest-paying customers, the “Residence” ticket holders. Follow BI Video: On Twitter Join the conversation about this story » read …
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Aileen Adalid entered the corporate world at age 19 after graduating from De La Salle University in Manila, Philippines, with a degree in business management. But the trilingual Philippines native quickly grew envious of the flexible lifestyles of “digital nomads” she met while freelancing on the side in Manila. At 21, Adalid quit her entry-level …
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On Saturday, the Captain of Sunwing Airlines Flight 595 was found unconscious in the cockpit of his Boeing 737-800. The Captain — 37 year-old Miroslav Gronych — was escorted off the plane and taken into police custody. The aircraft, bound for Cancun, Mexico, was parked at Calgary International Airport when gate agents and members of …
Reaching financial independence before typical retirement age is an increasingly popular trend. For Jason and Julie Buckley, retiring last year at age 43 meant relinquishing the stress of the corporate world and jumping into a life of full-time travel. Shepherded by meticulous spreadsheet estimates and years of tracking their pennies, the British couple retired with …
Temperatures around the Hokou Waterfall in China recently dropped well below freezing, creating a spectacular view of icicles all around the water’s edge. The waterfall is part of the Yellow River, and even colder temperatures are expected — which means more icicles could form soon. Follow Tech Insider: On Facebook Join the conversation about this …
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Eddie Contento belongs on the road. The 24-year-old graphic designer realized it while traveling around the US with his then-girlfriend, bouncing from state to state every month. She eventually wanted to settle down and stay in one place for a while, but he had already fallen in love with his nomadic lifestyle. He set his …
Like paintings and sculptures, buildings can be beautiful works of art. We asked architects to tell us the one building that’s a game-changer for building design, inspired them to become architects, or that they simply find stunning. Here are 22 of the most breathtaking buildings in the world, according to people who build them for …
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Reuters and its award-winning photographers are on almost every country on the globe. 2016 was a year of political upheaval, and Reuters was there to capture it. But they also made sure not to forget the more quotidian aspects of life. These 142 photos — one for almost every country Reuters covered this year — …
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New Year’s Eve in Times Square is a massive spectacle that requires tons of planning. Part of that planning includes testing the confetti to make sure it will look amazing while slowly floating to the ground — no matter what the weather might be. Here’s the 2016 test, where the confetti had to prove it …
Between Broadway shows, towering department stores, and $200-a-head tasting menus, New York City has no shortage of ways to blow all your cash. But, luckily, the city is also home to plenty of affordable activities that make it possible to live here without going bankrupt. So when my friend Kelly came up from Philadelphia for …
Heather Stoltz knows how to sell a home in San Francisco’s hot real-estate market. When she put this micro apartment up for sale, she instantly had people lining up to view the space. It seemed that the prospective buyers had no problem with the price tag or the size: $425,000 for 232 square feet. It …
This story was delivered to BI Intelligence “E-Commerce Briefing” subscribers. To learn more and subscribe, please click here. Popular home-sharing site Airbnb is eating away at hotel chains’ market share, and the company is even stealing their core customers by converting loyalty program members to Airbnb users, reports Quartz. This is yet another sign of …
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The INSIDER Summary: • Reddit user Ihaveanotheridentity held an AMA about what it’s like to work at a Disney park.• He revealed that there are cast member cliques and secret tunnels beneath the parks.• There are also strict rules of conduct for the people playing your favorite characters. Reddit user Ihaveanotheridentity warned those who wanted …
The right glass of wine can make a huge difference on a meal. It can salvage a subpar meal or even make a good meal great. That’s especially important when it comes to meals on a plane at 40,000 feet where the low air pressure and dry atmosphere can wreak havoc on your taste buds. …
Coldwell Banker recently released its annual Home Listing Report, which ranks the most expensive places to purchase homes in America. Though California dominated the overall rankings, expensive homes dot the entire country. Business Insider pulled the top ranking city in each state from the report, which range from average listing prices of over $1 million …
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