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Dubai has inaugurated the world’s tallest twisted tower built at a cost of $272 million, setting yet another record for skyscrapers and other engineering marvels. The 310-metre (1,017-foot), 75-storey residential Cayan Tower is twisted at 90 degrees from top to bottom and was inaugurated earlier this week in Dubai Marina — a man-made canal overlooking the Gulf. Developer Cayan Real Estate Investment…
The River Thames in England is predicted to be getting a pedestrian bridge with a garden. The idea—proposed by designers at London’s Heatherwick Studio, founded by British designer Thomas Heatherwick—features a walkway with trees, grasses and flowers. The garden bridge lets passersby enjoy the greenery and the view of London city and River Thames—while leisurely crossing the from north to south…
According to childhood legend, it's no secret that unicorns can fly. Once they've reached their destination, though, how do they clear customs? As Emily Harris found out, apparently unicorns have no difficulty using passports just like the rest of us. During a trip to Turkey in late May, the 9-year-old girl likely came to that realization after entering the country on a toy passport, which identified her as…
Travellers with a thirst for a constant Wi-Fi connection can now look beyond the typical cafes and coffee shops when visiting Taiwan. The Asian island nation joins a small list of countries that offers free use of its public Wi-Fi network to all foreign tourists and is a move that the Taiwanese tourism board says will "considerably brighten Taiwan's already shining image for quality travel services," notes…
In a world first Emirates, has announced plans to open an indoor aviation themed attraction in London this July. London’s newest public attraction, the Emirates Aviation Experience, will be the first of its kind globally. The Emirates Aviation Experience, located at the South side of the Emirates Air Line in London, will cover an area of almost 300 square metres and will provide an insight into the…
The old exterior of the Chungha building in South Korea’s Gangnam District showcased many conflicting identites. To keep the new look of this shopping more consistent, the architectural firm MVRDV revamped the building with brightly colored windows, with each window showcasing a different store. Its multi-faceted new look gives the Gangnam District more character, drawing visitors to the window…
Yo! Sushi, a popular sushi chain in London, has found an innovative new way to deliver fresh sushi and sashimi to its customers. Called the ‘iTray’, it is a mini helicopter that can travel up to 25 miles an hour—more than six times the walking speed of a waiter. Controlled via iPad, restaurant staff can load food onto its tray and fly the drone to a customer’s table up to 50 yards away. Once…
While the banknotes of many countries are printed with images of important national figures or significant places, Euro banknotes feature a series of seven fictional bridges that do not actually exist. However, thanks to Dutch designer Robin Stam, these bridges are now a reality. They have been constructed exactly as seen on the banknotes as part of a housing project in Spijkenisse, South…
Luxury liner Celebrity Cruises has partnered with Microsoft in a collaboration that will see Xbox and Kinect-themed spaces and gaming areas installed across its fleet. This summer, entertainment aboard the ships will include theme nights and Xbox-featured activities ranging from sports, dance and adventure to racing for kids. Adults will also be able to take advantage of the newest form of onboard…
In collaboration with the LEGO Foundation, the LEGO Group and KIRKBI A/S, Danish design firm BIG has unveiled plans to build a ‘LEGO House’, according to ArchDaily. The LEGO ‘experience center’ would be located in the heart of Billund, Denmark—the birthplace of the iconic toy bricks—and will have an exterior look that resembles stacked and combined giant LEGO bricks. A dream come true for kids, and…
‘Hot Tub Cinema’ is a new pop-up event in London that invites moviegoers to watch their favorite films in relaxing hot tubs. Described as an “experience like no other”, friends can purchase a whole tub—which accommodates a maximum of six to eight people—or buy individual tickets to cozy up with other bathing suit-clad moviegoers. According to its website, there isn’t a fixed location for the event…
After Florence, Milan, New Delhi and recently Beirut, Italian house of Roberto Cavalli, opened a new Cavalli Caffè in Kuwait City at the Avenues Mall, Kuwait.
This summer, golf enthusiasts have the opportunity to combine a refreshing sojourn at The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi, with a round of golf on one of the country’s premier courses. From June 1st until September 30th, the renowned beachfront leisure address, which has become a byword for refinement and elegance, is offering golf enthusiasts a night in one of its Superior Rooms, together with an…
If you're expecting to find Paris or Rome on this list of honeymoon destinations, don't read further. We think you should go somewhere different for your honeymoon. Visit Paris when you've been married a few years, and ride a Gondola in Venice sometime later in life. For your first trip together as a married couple - go somewhere different and exciting. Here's a list of Irhal's top 10 picks for a unique…
If you're expecting to find Paris or Rome on this list of honeymoon destinations, don't read further. We think you should go somewhere different for your honeymoon. Visit Paris when you've been married a few years, and ride a Gondola in Venice sometime later in life. For your first trip together as a married couple - go somewhere different and exciting. Here's a list of Irhal's top 10 picks for a unique…
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As you pack your bag for your next vacation you might well be wondering how to add an extra splash of luxury to your suitcase. If so, you’ll be happy to hear that Hermès has added four new colorful options (‘bleu galice’ blue, ‘rose crevette’, ‘vert canopée’ green and ‘jaune soufre’ yellow) to its line of pocketable travel perfume bottles for summer 2013. The handstiched leather travel cases come in…
When it comes to vacation planning, holidaymakers in the US said their top priority is to immerse themselves in the local culture, followed by shopping and feasting on local cuisine. Those are among some of the findings in the latest “American Express Spending & Saving Tracker” report, released this week, which likewise found that summer travel plans are on the rise this year, up 17 percent compared to…
