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The best restaurants in the world have been revealed — and some serious bucket list-worthy eateries are on the list. The winners of the annual World’s 50 Best Restaurants 2018 awards were announced at a glamorous ceremony in Bilbao, Spain on Tuesday, June 19. The ranking is based on the opinions and experiences of over …
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To find the best places to visit in December 2018, Business Insider looked at climate data, cultural calendars, and peak travel times. December offers all kinds of travel experiences, from unforgettable Christmas and New Year’s celebrations to relaxing getaways on tropical islands. The best places to visit in December include the “Hamptons of South America,” …
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HSBC Expat released its annual expat survey to find the countries where expats earn the highest income and have the most job opportunities. There are countries from all over the world, including the US, China, Singapore, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. Switzerland is the best country to live abroad if you want to make more money …
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The Great Wall of China became one of the 7 New Wonders of the World when it was chosen in 2007 by a vote of 100 million people. The Great Wall may be one of the most iconic man-made structures in the world and is a must-see for most travelers. There are many places to …
Taos Ski Valley, New Mexico, is one of the top trending ski destinations in 2018. That’s according to Kayak’s 2018 Holiday Travel Guide. Other top trending ski destinations include Banff, Canada and Quebec City, Canada. When you think of the desert, chances are, your thoughts gravitate towards a hot, arid, and sunny climate. But the …
Hooters, the restaurant chain known for its hot wings and tank top-wearing servers, operated an airline in the early 2000s. You might not have known about it because it didn’t last long — about three years in fact. Here’s how Hooters Air became a successful airline before turning into a $40 million failure. You might …
This past 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. While I’ve had some epic adventures, not everything lived up to the hype. Some bucket-list attractions were overpriced, uninspiring, overcrowded, or just plain …
On Thursday, Singapore Airlines will relaunch its non-stop flight between Singapore Changi Airport and Newark Liberty International Airport outside of New York City. It will be the longest flight in the world covering a distance of 10,357 miles over nearly 19 hours of flying. Ultra-long-haul flying is back with a vengeance thanks to a new …
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The best bars in the world have been announced once again — and you might want to update your bucket list. The winner of The World’s Best Bar Award was announced at the iconic Roundhouse in London Wednesday night. This year, the title went to Dandelyan, which is the bar of the Mondrian Hotel in …
On National Taco Day, I like to think back to the times when I lived in Los Angeles and could drop by my favorite taco truck and eat tacos the right way. The right way to eat tacos is from a truck in a parking lot. Ideally, you can get your tacos for less than …
New Zealand has passed a law giving customs officials new powers to search travelers’ phones. Border agents are allowed to issue fines of up to 5,000 New Zealand dollars ($3,200) to anyone who refuses to hand over the information. Rights groups say the new Customs and Excise Act 2018 is an invasion of privacy. New …
Southwest Airlines launched a three-day fare sale on Tuesday. The Dallas-based airline is offering one-way tickets starting at $49 with round-trips available for as low as $98. Standout deals include $49 flights from Las Vegas to San Francisco and Los Angeles as well as $79 fares between New York and Dallas. However, the sale fares …
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The Michelin Guide for Great Britain and Ireland 2019 was revealed at a live event in London on Monday. Six restaurants were given stars for the first time, while five lost their place on the list entirely. Scroll down to see the newcomers — and the full list of London’s Michelin-starred restaurants. The Michelin Guide …
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Low-cost carrier Primera Air is declaring bankruptcy and ceasing all flight operations. In a leaked e-mail that surfaced Monday, Primera’s director of operations informed crew that operations would cease on October 2 — while he stated that accommodations would be made for stranded crew. It is unclear what provisions will be made for stranded travelers. …
J.D. Power released the 2018 edition of its annual North American Airport Satisfaction Study last week. Overall passenger satisfaction with airports is at a 13-year high. Travelers surveyed by J.D. Power reported improvement in the check-in process, security lines, dining/retail, and overall airport facilities. Americans may find flying daunting, but their satisfaction with the country’s …
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To find the best places to visit in November 2018, Business Insider looked at climate data, cultural calendars, and peak travel times. November is outside peak tourism season for most destinations, meaning you can save a bundle on airfare and hotels and won’t have to battle throngs of tourists. The best places to visit in …
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A rainforest is thriving in one of the most unlikely places: Amazon’s campus in downtown Seattle. It’s called the Spheres, and it’s a trio of massive glass domes that sit amid Amazon’s business center. The Spheres are intended to serve as a space for Amazon employees to work and collaborate with their colleagues, all while …
On a recent trip to Sri Lanka, I had the opportunity to take in the country’s stunning national parks. While it doesn’t boast Africa’s famous Big Five, Sri Lanka’s Big Four (leopards, elephants, sloth bears, and blue whales) are becoming an increasing draw for nature tourists from around the world. In the last year alone, …
No matter where in the world you live, it’s easy to assume that Michelin-starred dining should be reserved for splurge-worthy special occasions only — and that even then, it may drain your savings. However, this is no longer the case, and there are actually some affordable options if you know where and when to go. …
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Mandie Stevenson, 29, accidentally labelled herself as a terrorist on an online travel authorisation form. This meant postponing her bucket list trip to New York City. Stevenson was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer in 2015. She said US authorities did not seem sympathetic and told her she would have to re-book her trip, costing her …
United Airlines has apologized after a flight attendant told a passenger that her baby was not allowed to cry for more than five minutes on a flight. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday, September 24, on UA Flight 870. Krupa Patel Bala documented the incident on her Facebook page, writing that the flight attendant took …
It’s a classic trope, a bull will always run at flapping cape of red fabric. That’s why bullfighters always use red capes right? At least, that’s what cartoons taught us. But maybe the reason bulls charge has nothing to do with the color of the cape, and the red has a much more violent purpose. …
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. Most countries these days have homegrown apps that are specifically tailored to the needs of the people who live there. Knowing which apps are most used when visiting a country can …
Brunei is a tiny country in Southeast Asia that’s home to one of the most interesting communities in the world — Kampung Ayer, or “Water Village.” Nearly half of the capital city’s population lives in Kampung Ayer, where thousands of houses stand on stilts, as do schools, mosques, restaurants, and police stations. The village stands …
More than 100 reports of needles hidden in fruit rocked Australia during September. Now the problem has gone international as a man found a thin piece of wire in strawberries in Mahota, Singapore, and needles were found in strawberries in Auckland, New Zealand. Singapore’s largest supermarket FairPrice stopped importing Australian strawberries on Monday. The Australian …
Mastercard has released its annual Global Destination Cities Index, which measures the rise and fall of travel to and within 162 cities around the world. The ranking measures visitor volume and spend to forecast the growth in visits to those cities in 2018. This year saw Bangkok retain the top spot from last year, which …
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New York-based photographer Frédéric Lagrange has visited Mongolia 13 times over the last 17 years, traversing the country in every season to capture stunning photographs of the people and the landscape. In Mongolia, Lagrange has experienced extreme weather, had his life saved thanks to the Mongolian army, and seen the country evolve and develop tremendously. …