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Race to outer space: What space travel can do to you
EVERY CAPABLE COMPANY out there is racing to be the first to provide space travel. The intergalactic world is a beautiful place, judging from Nasa’s breathtakingly beautiful pictures the agen…
Get starry-eyed watching the aurora australis in New Zealand
LOOKING up into the night sky and imagining what else might be out there is enchanting and terrifying. Also known as the northern lights and southern lights, these curtains of light diffuse a magic…
5 ways travel brands, hospitality companies can spot a fake influencer
INFLUENCER MARKETING is such a popular strategy and has gotten so big, it’s hard to ignore. The appeal is undeniable.Social media influencers can bag just about anything from a wardrobe full …
Asian menus decoded for the monolingual traveler
GETTING to experience new flavors is one of the best parts of traveling.Unless you’re well-versed in worldly cuisines or have proficiency in foreign languages, overseas menus can be difficult…
Which is the most dangerous country in the world for women?
A STUDY by Thomson Reuters Foundation has revealed the most dangerous country in the world for women and it’s in Asia. Due to the high risk of sexual violence and being forced into slave labo…
Could card users spell the end for currency exchange in New Zealand?
THE days of nipping to the local currency exchange counter may soon end as Visa reveals travelers are using cards, phones, and wearables to pay when abroad. According to the findings from the lates…
Selfie or die trying? Goa says, ‘Enough.’
EARLIER THIS WEEK, a man in Jalpaiguri, India, was nearly strangled by a rock python. Forest ranger Sanjay Dutta was called in by residents to catch the 18-foot snake after it had killed and eaten …
Why you should always opt for transit flights
LONG-HAUL FLIGHTS can be a pain, especially when it stretches on for more than 10 hours. Relatively cheaperJust like off-peak tickets, indirect flight tickets can be easier on the wallet. Source: S…
In pictures: Yangon’s stunning heritage hotels
YANGON is a city on the move. Ever since Myanmar opened up to tourists and international commerce, much of its colonial architecture, left by the British colonial rule, is starting to get attention…