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 …
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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 …
Only about 30% of the world’s population drives on the left side of the road
It’s important to know for travelers which side of the road each country drives on. There are 163 countries and territories that drive on the right and 76 that drive on the left. Knowing which side of the road people drive on is important for anyone who’s thinking about using a vehicle in a foreign …
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The worst things about living in New York City, according to 15 millennials
Living in New York City has its advantages and disadvantages, but there are certain things that New Yorkers have particular trouble putting up with. Author Audrey Noble spoke to 15 NYC residents for this list of the worst things about the city. As much as I love living in New York City, I have to …
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Check out the special $317 million Airbus jet that Singapore Airlines uses on the longest flight in the world
Singapore Airlines relaunched the longest flight in the world last week connecting its home base at Changi Airport with Newark Liberty International Airport just outside of New York City. The flight covers 10,000 miles and can last more than 18 hours. Singapore Airlines uses a brand new variant of the Airbus A350-900 for the flight …
These are the 25 best cities to find a job right now
The best cities in the US for finding a job in 2018 aren’t where you would expect. According to Glassdoor, the four best cities for finding a job are in the Midwest. Pittsburgh topped the charts, followed by St. Louis and Indianapolis. Glassdoor released its top 25 cities for finding a job this year — …
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I traveled the world for 6 months, and here’s the single best piece of advice I can give you for any trip you take
In March, I left New York to travel around the world as Business Insider’s international correspondent. Over the course of more than six months, I have so far visited 12 countries. Spending all this time traveling has hammered home one truth for me: Forget about FOMO (i.e. fear of missing out). If there’s an attraction, …
I traveled the world for 6 months, and here’s the single best app I couldn’t live without
As Business Insider’s international correspondent, I’ve spent the past six months traveling through Hong Kong, China, Singapore, Greece, Israel, and Russia, among other places. I use a ton of different apps to make travel as efficient and seamless as possible, but, by far the most essential is Google Translate. Google Translate has a number of …
The 20 best countries around the world to live as an expat, ranked
HSBC Expat released its annual expat survey to find the best countries for expats to live based on economics, quality of life, and a slew of other factors. The top countries include Singapore, New Zealand, Germany, Canada, and Bahrain. Switzerland is the best country to live abroad if you want to make more money — …
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