The 10 shortest international flights in the world: Ranked

International air travel doesn’t necessarily mean flying for thousands of miles. There are international flights that cover as little as 10 miles. Here are the 10 shortest such flights, according to OAG. When we think international flying, the most common image that pops into one’s mind is that of a 12-hour marathon crammed on board …

A typical day in the life of a person living in Moscow — from what they eat for breakfast to how they spend their free time

For tourists, Moscow is known for sites like the Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, and the Kremlin. But what is it like for people who actually live in Moscow? For the 12 million or so people who live in Russia’s capital, the average day is filled with work, local cuisine, and lots of traffic. Read …

Emirates’ business class lounge in Dubai has showers, beds, and a full bar — take a look inside

Emirates operates three business class lounges in Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3. The three lounges can accommodate more than 4,600 passengers at one time. The lounges are all equipped with marble floors, bars, dining rooms, gold-plated Rolex clocks, as well as places to rest and work. There are varying schools of thought when it comes …

A major South African city is about to run out of water, and officials say it will be the worst disaster since 9/11

Cape Town, a coastal South African city of 4 million people, is about to run out of fresh water. After three years of persistent drought, the government is warning that “Day Zero” — when they will be forced to turn off the faucets — will be April 16, 2018. That’s when reservoirs and water sources …

Airlines have had it with fake emotional support animals — here are some of the strangest animals people have tried to bring on planes

A woman tried (unsuccessfully) to bring a peacock onto a United flight recently, reportedly claiming that it was an emotional support animal, which would allow the animal to fly for free. But if you thought this was the strangest animal someone has tried to bring on board an airplane, you might be wrong. United would …

Airlines hate ‘hidden city ticketing’ — but it’s still one of the best ways to save a ton on your flights if you know how to do it

Hidden city ticketing can help you save a ton on your flights, but it could be a little risky. By booking a flight and getting off at the layover as opposed to the ticketed destination, you can save big money. Airlines could penalize fliers who use this method, though, so it’s important to know the …

The 10 longest flights in the world, ranked

Ultra-long-haul flying is back with a vengeance thanks to new planes and cheap oil. Qatar Airways, Qantas, and United have all recently launched new ultra-long-haul flights. After the financial crisis all but wiped out ultra-long haul flying, the ultra-long-haul flying isn’t just back, it’s back with a vengeance. The resurgence in these 8,000 to 9,000-mile …

13 of the best places to visit if you’re planning a vacation in April

Savvy travelers are gearing up for vacations in April. Business Insider looked at airfare trends, climate data, and peak travel times to find the best places to visit in April 2018. The destinations include natural wonders, food meccas, and cities that make a spectacle of flower-blooming season. April is one of the best months for …

Ferrari World is like Disneyland for car lovers — here’s what it was like (RACE)

Ferrari World is located on Abu Dhabi’s Yas Island in the United Arab Emirates. The indoor amusement park opened in November 2010. Its centerpiece is Formula Rossa which park claims is the fastest roller coaster in the world. I love Disney World. Since childhood, the park’s rides, ambiance, and over presentation really make it the …

Cubans have an ingenious system to deal with Cuba’s excruciating long lines and mind-numbing bureaucracy

Cuba has long lines for nearly everything you might need to do while on vacation there. Cubans have designed an ingenious system for making lines bearable — knowing the system is the best travel tip you can learn. So long as you are not the last person in line, you can wander if you remember …

How to use air travel to meet influential people and boost your career, according to a tech exec who was once a flight attendant

Ryan Bonnici started his career as a flight attendent. A meeting with a Microsoft exec on a flight forever changed his career and his life. That meeting led to a job at Microsoft which led to a career in tech. He’s now an executive who flies first-class and he’s mastered the art of turning an …

This ‘Game of Thrones’ themed hotel is made entirely of snow and ice

People are obsessed with the “Game of Thrones” ice hotel, located in Muonio, Finland. Experience the fantasy at Lapland Hotels SnowVillage. Here’s what’s inside: The hotel is made entirely of snow and ice. It’s kept between 23° and 28° F. SnowVillage builds a new ice hotel each year. This year, everything’s “Game of Thrones” themed! …

There’s a way to trick an airline into charging you less for your flight — but you may need a translator

Alternate location ticketing can allow travelers around the world to pay less for airline tickets It can be an effective strategy to find cheaper flights on flight aggregators, like Kayak or Orbitz. Be sure to check the fare rules before using alternate location ticketing. Whether you are looking for a round-trip to ticket to Hawaii …

This is the most dangerous intersection in every state

Every town seems to have at least one intersection that plays host to more accidents and close calls than all the rest. Time Magazine looked at data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration over 10-year span measuring traffic accidents involving automobiles and pedestrians and determined the most dangerous intersection in each US state and …

An Atlanta entrepreneur searching for the perfect home base finally found it in a Tuscan ruin — see the before and after photos of her 12th century Italian fortress

American stylist, photo producer, and author Annette Joseph found a 12th century fortress in northern Tuscany and renovated it from the inside out. She turned the property into a space to teach workshops, and to rent out for weddings, events, and company retreats. After two years of renovations, she’s turned the fortress into a home …

The 10 most expensive cities to live in around the world in 2018

The world’s most expensive cities to live in have been revealed in a major survey of almost 300 population hubs. The destinations are named in the 14th Annual Demographia International Housing Affordability Survey: 2018. It analysed 293 metropolitan housing markets in nine countries — Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, the UK, …

Marriott’s global accounts mysteriously stopped tweeting — and there might be a chilling reason why

• Chinese authorities shut down Marriott International’s Chinese website after discovering the company listed Hong Kong, Taiwan, Tibet, and Macao as countries. • Craig S. Smith, the president and managing director of Marriott’s Asia-Pacific office, apologized for the incident in an interview with the state-run China Daily. • Business Insider’s Tara Francis Chan reported that …

British Airways is making a big change to its economy class that passengers will love

Over the past few years, British Airways flyers have seen a number of service cuts, ranging from ultra-cramped cabins to fees for tea. In news sure to please passengers, the airline recently announced a revamp of its catering service in the economy cabin for long-haul flights. The new service began yesterday on a daytime flight …

Forget 5-star restaurants and celebrity chefs — the best place in Japan to try Japanese food is in a department store

Japan, perhaps more than other destinations, is a place you travel with your taste buds. There are so many local specialties, from sushi and yakitori to okonomiyaki and shumai, that it’d be a shame to not try everything Japan’s culinary tradition offers. The best place to find and sample Japanese food in Japan is actually …

Business Insider is hiring a full-time careers reporter

Do you ever think about the language used in job postings like these and wonder how it affects who applies and, ultimately, the kinds of people the company hires? Do you want to know everything there is to know about particular jobs and industries and unearth lesser-known insights from the people working them that we …

13 of the highest-paying jobs at the best companies in America

What could be better than working at a company beloved by its employees? How about getting paid a lot of money to do it? If this sounds like a dream you want to turn into reality, then Glassdoor is here to help. The jobs and recruiting site, which recently scanned its massive database of company …

The 52 most incredible places to visit in 2018

New year, new travel goals. Traveling is one of the most common New Year’s resolutions and since 2017 was found to be the safest year on record for commercial air travel, now may be a good time to plan your next trip. It also helps that January tends to be the best time of year …

I skied up a mountain on ‘skins’ and it was the hardest workout and most thrilling skiing I’ve ever done

No lift lines, no expensive lift tickets and miles of un-tracked powder. If that sounds like no ski resort you’ve ever heard of, that’s because it’s not a ski resort. It’s backcountry “skinning” — a type of skiing that combines the intense physical conditioning of running, the beauty of hiking and the adrenaline of downhill …

Forget Iceland — these are the 10 places around the world everyone will be visiting in 2018, according to travelers

We’re barely into 2018, but travelers are already chiming in on this year’s newest travel hotspots. TripAdvisor recently released its annual list of global travel destinations on the rise, and this year’s list includes gems from Croatia to Kenya. TripAdvisor based its rankings on year-to-year increases in positive reviews for attractions, restaurants, and hotels in …

The 13 best places to visit in March for every type of traveler

Travelers are already making plans for their March vacations. Business Insider looked at airfare trends, climate data, and peak travel times to find the best places to visit in March 2018. The travel destinations include tropical beaches, energetic festivals, and natural wonders. We’ve just kicked off a new year, but forward-thinking travelers are already planning …

The State Department is telling US citizens ‘do not travel’ to 5 states in Mexico

After Mexico’s most violent year, the US State Department has given “do not travel” notices for five states there. Much of the country has been subject to travel warnings in the past, but these advisories are the State Department’s most severe. Many of Mexico’s most popular tourist areas are not subject to warnings, however. The …

Inside the biggest fish market in the world where a single tuna sells for millions of dollars

Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market is sometimes called the “Wall Street of fish.” Everyday, fishermen, wholesalers, and the owners of Japan’s top sushi restaurants gather to buy and sell more than $21 million of the freshest fish in the world. In recent decades, the market has unexpectedly become one of Japan’s top tourists attractions. Thousands come …