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Jetstar Passenger Urinates…But Not in the Restroom
July 14, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
A generous Jetstar passenger was kind enough to share his unique spray-yes, his urine- with passengers on a recent flight from Auckland to Singapore. Fellow passengers were quick to find out that the sound of running water was actually a drunk New Zealand passenger emptying his bladder on to a man’s...
The World’s Biggest And Most Expensive Cruise Ship Is ‘Filthy’
July 13, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
Ouch. That’s gotta hurt. The world’s largest cruise liner, the Queen Mary 2, has been labeled “filthy” by the U.S. government’s Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program. According to the Daily Mail, American inspectors made a surprise...
Google Earth Can Help Save the Planet
July 13, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
We already know Google Earth is amazing; the entertainment factor from hilarious street-view snapshots is worth the technology alone. But did you know scientists are actually using Google Earth to study environmental patterns and save the world?
Scientific Reports have released Google Earth images taken...
Abandoned Tuesday: Michigan Central Station, Detroit
July 12, 2011 | Daily Flavor, Travel News | Read More
Designed by the same architect that built New York’s Central Station, Michigan Central Station was created as a monument to Detroit’s bustling travel culture. Built in 1913 it was located a few miles from the city center – it was assumed that urban sprawl would eventually fill up the...
Cameroon Bans Night Driving, Saves Lives
July 12, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
Cameroon, notorious for its poor roads, has decided to ban nightly public transport between cities due to the many fatal accidents occurring over the past year…many of them caused by heavy drinking.
According to Aoudou Dotel Moussa, director of land transport in Cameroon, night traffic represents...
New Advertising Mirrors to be Placed in Airport Bathrooms
July 12, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
Well, this just adds a whole new faceless element to the world of advertising…literally.
Mirrus, an advertising company in North Carolina, is now introducing advertisement mirrors in the bathrooms of airports. How does it work? When you walk into the bathroom, you’ll see large, vertical ads over...
New York’s Yotel Choosing Robot Over Bellhop
July 12, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
It’s really only a matter of time isn’t it? Before robots take over human jobs, that is. It’s been predicted in Hollywood for ages, and we all know that whatever happens in Hollywood happens in real life. But is this the beginning of the end for the hotel bellhop?
According to the Daily...
Monday Aww-Day: Bear Cubs Endlessly Entertained by Water [VIDEO]
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July 11, 2011 | Daily Flavor | Read More
When we saw how ridiculously adorable these bear cubs at a Zoo in Hokkaido, Japan were, we just didn’t hate Monday as much as before. We hope baby bears being endlessly entertained by a well placed hose has the same effect on you.
And if your travels take you to this Japanese zoo soon, please...
iPads Will Save $1.2 Million In Fuel Costs For American Airlines
July 11, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
During takeoffs and landings, it’s prohibited on airplanes to use any electronic devices. We know it’s a bit of a nuisance for many travelers but the same rule applies to the airplane crew, including the pilots. Until now, that is.
According to treehugger, American Airlines will be making...
Man Crosses 300 Miles of Ocean on a Paddleboard (and “Kiddie Pool”)
July 11, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
Imagine being sound asleep, then being shocked awake to find you’re in the middle of an ocean. That’s what happened to Bart de Zwart daily, a 41-year-old husband and father from Maui, while he crossed 300 miles from the Big Island to Kauai on a standup paddleboard. As reported by Yahoo! News,...
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