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WNYC News recently reported on “rogue signs” that started appearing on New York City’s subway platforms earlier this week. These unlawful signs, which have not been sanctioned by the MTA, has been installed by the “Efficient Passenger Project”. According to a founder of the campaign, this is a “public, civic service” that aims to help commuters navigate the underground labyrinths of the subway and “make a…
The Qiandao Lake in Zhejiang, China has a little secret—an underwater city lies in its depths. Discovered in 2001, archaeologists found 265 arches in the preserved ruins. The city is approximately the size of 62 football fields and its ancient architecture seems to transport us to the past as it has been relatively well-preserved. Dubbed “Lion City”, or “Shicheng” in Mandarin, this city was built in…
Jimmy Kimmel, host of Jimmy Kimmel Live, created a spoof ad for the Sochi Winter Olympics, 'bragging' about Russia's undrinkable water, broken hotel elevators and incomplete hotels. He starts off with some banter about the condition of journalists and Olympic athletes' hotel rooms; watch the clip below- it's hilarious:
More than 2.8 million tourists visited Abu Dhabi in 2013, beating previous expectations about a maximum 2.5 million, according to an expert. Salik Mangrio, General Manager at the Saadiyat-based Park Hyatt Abu Dhabi Hotel and Villas said he expected a further growth of around 15 per cent this year, mainly in business and conference tourism. “Abu Dhabi has become a major tourism attraction destination…
Passengers in Oxford and the Thames Valley are advised to check before they travel following flood warnings for the region. Network Rail expects it to affect the railway between Oxford and Didcot, with the possibility of disruption to the Henley and Marlow branch lines. Engineers have been working trackside near Oxford removing sensitive equipment to prepare the railway for possible inundation.…
It’s not hard to see why the following hotels were ranked among the most romantic in the world by by TripAdvisor users. Most offer private, beach or poolside suites in milieus where the water shimmers otherworldly hues of turquoise and blue, and four-poster beds beckon couples invitingly. Greece leads the top 10 list with three addresses, followed by the Maldives and South Africa, which tied with two…
Dubai, February 2014: Following great success last year, Madinat Jumeirah will host the second annual Taste of Peru as an event of the Dubai Food Festival. The four day celebration of Peruvian gastronomy takes place in Souk Amphitheatre, Madinat Jumeirah from Wednesday 26 February until Saturday 1 March, 2014. Food huts offering classing Peruvian dishes including ceviche, tiradito, causa, quinotto, beef…
With its unique mix of climates, botanical gardens and moderate winter temperatures, the city of Sochi is often referred to as the Russian Riviera. As the resort town on the edge of the Black Sea prepares to welcome the world next month, here’s a closer look at the host of the 22nd Winter Olympic Games. It’s a bit of a contradiction for Sochi to be chosen to be host of the winter games. Spread out among the…
أكد سمو الشيخ أحمد بن سعيد آل مكتوم، رئيس هيئة دبي للطيران المدني، رئيس مطارات دبي، أن الدورة الثانية من (منتدى قادة المطارات العالمية 2014 ) الذي تستضيفه دبي خلال الفترة من 12 إلى 13 مايو 2014 في مركز دبي الدولي للمعارض والمؤتمرات، سيسهم في تحقيق مزيد من تحفيز النمو والنجاح في صناعة الطيران المزدهرة في المنطقة، من خلال المناقشات والدراسات والحوارات بين المشاركين في المنتدى ومئات الحاضرين من العاملين في الصناعة،…
The pay-per-minute café concept continues to spread throughout Europe, following the opening of what is thought to be London’s first coffee shop to charge for its time instead of its drinks. Ziferblat, a Russian chain with 10 outlets in Russia, has opened a branch in London’s chic Shoreditch neighborhood, where customers can relax for £0.03 per minute. Customers take an alarm clock upon entering the…
Mixed media artist Anila Quayyan Agha's latest installation entitled ‘Intersections’ is a large, intricately-carved wooden cube illuminated from within. A play on light and shadows, beautiful geometric patterns are projected onto the walls, covering every square inch of the gallery room. Referencing a pattern found in the Alhambra; an ancient Islamic palace found in Spain, the artist seeks to…
Etihad Holidays, a division of Etihad Airways, has launched a new travel trade portal in the UK, allowing travel agents to sell and book Etihad Holidays packages. The new portal will build on existing relationships between Etihad Airways and the UK travel trade. Agencies will have the ability to book Etihad Holidays online via the site or by contacting the Etihad Holidays UK Call Center on 0844 499…
A 1950s family house in New Jersey, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright but endangered by flooding, is moving 1,200 miles (nearly 2,000 kilometers) to start a new life in Arkansas. The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, opened in 2011 by the Walton family of Walmart fame, has acquired the Bachman Wilson House that was built 60 years ago in Millstone village. The museum didn’t say how much it paid for…
This seaside town in southern Thailand has seen an explosion in tourism recently, and airlines are taking note. Listed among the New York Times’ “52 Places to Go in 2014,” the coastal town has been flooded with visitors lately, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT). The TAT Krabi Office notes that hotel occupancy rates in the area have averaged 95 percent so far during the current…
In most countries sunrise is a daily phenomenon which nobody is bothered about. But in Greenland it is different. After several months of polar darkness, in mid-January several cities in Greenland saw the sun for the first time in 2014. The towns closest to the Artic Circle get to see the sun first. The more northern towns have to wait a little longer. In fact, people living in the Qaanaaq area of Greenland…
Spain welcomed in excess of 60.6 million international tourists in 2013, recording a 5.6 per cent year on year increase and the strongest inbound tourism statistics to Spain since the launch of the FRONTUR surveys. In turn, spend by foreign visitors in Spain also reached record highs, with a total in excess of 59 billion euros in 2013, up 9.6 per cent year on year. The increased spend was a result of…
As part of a promotion for the Sydney International Food Festival, the advertising agency WHYBIN\TBWA designed 18 national flags using foods each country is commonly associated with and would also match the colors of the flag. Above: Italy - basil, pasta and tomatoes India curry chicken, rice, cheera thoran and papadum wafer Brazil banana leaf, limes, pineapple and passion…
While London and Paris continue to dominate the list of most popular foreign destinations, many cities saw a significant boost in American tourism in 2013. That’s according to Hotels.com, which came up with a list of the most frequented destinations of 2013 based on its own Hotel Price Index. The latest ranking comes in the aftermath of a recent spat between Paris and London, in which French officials…
