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Sir Richard Branson Looks to Expand Under the Sea
April 21, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
And you thought Google was trying to conquer the earth. Looks like they’ve got stiff competition with Sir Richard Branson. Clearly not contented with ruling the sky (and space), Virgin is taking to the sea for their latest adventures, according to Exec Digital. With what’s been dubbed as...
The Price of Travel: Civil War-Era and Now
April 21, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
It’s clear that air travel these days is cheaper than it has ever been. A quick search and we found one euro fares in Europe and direct flights from LA to Sydney for under a thousand bucks. How long that will last for, though, is anyone’s guess. It doesn’t seem sustainable. But what...
Icelandic Penis Museum Acquires Human Penis
April 20, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
We at NileGuide are always thrilled when this kind of news item falls across our desk. How can you ignore a headline like that?
At long last, Iceland’s Phallological Museum in the small town of Husavik has acquired its first human specimen, despite being open for over a decade.
According to the photos...
Coolest Camp Ever: Learn to be a Mermaid
April 20, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
We gotta give credit where credit is due—Weeki Wachee Springs water park in Florida has set the bar for “best camp ever in the world.” (Okay, that’s just the title we’re giving it.) Why do they deserve the title? They’re making mermaids possible.
No, it’s not just some kinda weird play-acting...
“Peekaboo” Hotel Bathrooms All The Rage These Days
April 20, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
Facebook. Twitter. FourSquare. These days, everyone needs to know what everyone else is doing, at all times. Advancing technology is turning us into a voyeuristic society, even more so than before (sitting on a bench with a take-away coffee and people-watching goes back centuries). Is nothing sacred...
Crazy Bunny Lady Irks TSA, Gets Arrested
April 19, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
The TSA seems to be in the habit of making headlines, especially for unfavourable news pieces…never mind the amusing parody videos that seem to be popping up all over the place by people who are frustrated by being groped and made to feel like criminals. Have you seen the recent video of a 6-year-old...
Leave the Bathtub at Home
April 19, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
You officially don’t need to be embarrassed for forgetting that you packed a 5 ounce container of liquid or a pair of tweezers in your check in luggage at the airport. Especially if flying Virgin Atlantic. Virgin just released a summary from their recent survey conducted by staff at all 32 airports...
If You’re Beautiful, Get Free Stuff!
April 19, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
We’ve been following the Royal Wedding since it was announced, and finally the month has arrived. Oh joy, oh bliss! The special occasion has been filling our Twitter streams, news channels, and RSS feeds. PR companies were quick to capitalize on the announcement, and naturally, competitions have now...
A Room With a View: 3 Hotels With Huge Panoramas
April 18, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
In the world of luxury travel bigger means better, especially when it comes to height. Hong Kong’s new Ritz-Carlton is the tallest building in the city…and you’d be hard-pressed to find a better view than the panorama offered from the top 17 floors of the International Commerce Centre skyscraper....
Australian Island of Sea Lions Says No Girlz Allowed!
April 15, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
Last week, we talked about how a hotel in Brisbane, Australia has designated its fifth floor for female guests only. Australia seems to like keeping things gender exclusive even in the natural world, because apparently a male-only sea lion colony has popped up on the island of Carnac…and the creatures...
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