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Archive for November, 2010
Not-So-Awesome News of the Day: Co-pilot Adjusts Seat, 737 Plane Plummets
November 30, 2010 | Travel News | Read More
According to CNN, a mere adjustment in the cockpit can cause a terrifying flight: back in May, a pilot adjusted his seat, knocked around some controls, and the plane plummeted 7,000 feet.
From CNN:
The plane and its 113 passengers were saved when the pilot, who’d gone on a bathroom break, used an...
President Obama Greeted in Japan by None Other Than Robots
November 30, 2010 | Travel News | Read More
No, it wasn’t the scene for a sequel to the movie I, Robot, but the greeting for President Obama upon his arrival to Japan. Would you have expected any other country to welcome dignitaries with robots? Taking a page out of a futuristic movie, Japan used a couple of their robotic inventions to welcome...
Famous Italian Hotel Closes for Winter
November 30, 2010 | Travel News | Read More
Although there’s a lot of talk about travel increasing again, it’s no surprise to anyone that travel and tourism has been hit hard around the world. Many countries in Europe have been the hardest hit by the economic tumult of the last couple years. Hotels, restaurants and other establishments...
D’oh: Study Shows That Jet Lag Causes Stupidity
November 30, 2010 | Travel News | Read More
You look at the things money is spent on in the world and it’s no wonder why there is such a deficit in most countries. Evidently, scientists are making millions and spending millions on research that non-scientists already know about. The latest scientific revelation: jet lag may cause stupidity....
Travel Challenges: Road-Tripping With Your Pets
November 29, 2010 | Travel News | Read More
A recent road trip by a travel blogger highlights new challenges and adventures to your typical cross-country journey. Lisa Overman recently completed a road trip where she was the solo driver, but had plenty of company along the way. Traveling along with her was Lisa’s 120-pound dog and two elderly...
Turn Your Guestroom Into A Boeing 747 Cockpit
November 29, 2010 | Offbeat, Travel News | Read More
We live in such a fast paced world, it’s hard to believe that there’s such a thing anymore as boredom. From smartphones to iPads to mini camcorders and much more, there’s always something to pass the time. However, as a story in the UK Metro reports, one man showed that if you focus...
New Underwear Prevents TSA from Viewing Your Goods
November 29, 2010 | Travel News | Read More
The Internet is buzzing with the news of the TSA tightening their regulations. Travelers are being subjected to either full-body scans revealing practically naked images of their bodies, intrusive pat-downs, or large fines. Onlookers caught a video of a very young boy being strip-searched and patted-down...
Thanksgiving ‘Civil Disobedience’: Breeze Through Security in Speedos and Bikinis
November 24, 2010 | Travel News, Travel Safety | Read More
It’s Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving: Are you sitting at your desk impatiently watching the clock tick away? Perhaps you’re scrambling to think of what kind of last-minute dish you can throw together for that dinner party tomorrow evening– you know, the one to which you promised...
Pooped Pilots Pooh-Pooh Plane Proprietors’ Plan
November 24, 2010 | Travel News | Read More
In an attempt to reach out to the public, two of America’s most famous pilots — the ones responsible for landing a US Airways airplane in the Hudson River last year — talked about the proposed new rules by the FAA. They urged the flying public to express their concerns to the government...
London’s Famous Buses Get a Facelift
November 24, 2010 | Eco-Travel, Travel News, UK | Read More
Just in time for London’s hosting gig of the 2012 Summer Olympic games, the double-deckers have gone green with a makeover. These new versions of the double-decker buses contain a hybrid engine that is 40% more fuel efficient than the standard diesel-powered engines usually used for buses. The...
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