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James Bond-esqe Iris Recognition NOT Coming to an Airport Near You
April 9, 2012 | Travel News | Read More
If you thought you might get to experience the 009 lifestyle at Britain’s airports, we have some unfortunate news for you.
Officials have apparently killed off the Iris Recognition Immigration System, otherwise known as IRIS, due to its purported malfunctions and slow results.
The machines, which...
Britain’s Olympic Volunteers Have Possibly the Ugliest Uniforms Ever
April 4, 2012 | Travel News | Read More
And you thought your work uniform was bad…
Hardly known for their outlandishness, the British volunteer uniform for the upcoming Olympics took a severe turn when colors were decided upon. Somewhat reminiscent of the inside of a Virgin Airlines plane, though maybe more pinkish and purplish, the...
Looters Have Already Laid Claim to Sunken Cruise Ship’s Goods
April 4, 2012 | Travel News | Read More
When it comes to sunken treasure, don’t put it past anyone to try and get their hands on it.
The cruise ship Costa Concordia capsized off the Tuscan island of Giglio on January 13th after hitting a large rock. At least 25 people died, and the ships remains are slowly sinking.
Though the area where...
Postcard Perfect: Deer in Front of Red Gates, Japan
April 4, 2012 | Postcard Perfect | Read More
A nearly-napping deer sits guard in front of the Itsukushima Shrine on the island of Itsukushima in the city of Hatsukaichi, Japan. The photographer notes that deer are common in public places in Japan, though they are friendlier in some places than in others.
The Itsukushima Shrine is one of the UNESCO...
Peach: New Grossly Pink Airline Starts Flying Over Japan
April 4, 2012 | Offbeat, Travel News | Read More
Airlines seem to be getting flashier and flashier. And now, apparently, pinker, according to Jaunted.
Japan, home to the Ganguro and Harajuku styles, now has a budget airline called, “Peach”, although its signature colors are pink and purple. Yes, the planes are pink and purple.
If that doesn’t...
Postcard Perfect: Alcatraz During Fleet Week in San Francisco, California
April 4, 2012 | Postcard Perfect | Read More
This image was captured during one of San Francisco’s most highly anticipated local events, the Blue Angles Air Show during Fleet Week. Fleet Week has been celebrated in San Francisco over Columbus Day Weekend since 1981 as an opportunity for active members of the military and navy to dock...
Postcard Perfect: Dolphins Playing near Captiva Island, Florida
April 2, 2012 | Postcard Perfect | Read More
Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins play in the warm waters of the Pine Island Sound off the coast of Captiva Island, Florida.
If this looks like something you would love to see in person, feel free to enter to win a 6 night vacation to Captiva Island that our sister-site 10Best is giving away. Good luck!
Spanish Restaurant Cooks Food Over Live Volcano
March 22, 2012 | Eco-Travel, Food Lovers, Travel News | Read More
There’s nothing like grilled chicken right off the volcano.
What? You have yet to experience volcano-grilled meat and fish? Well, it’s time for you to hop on the next flight to the Spanish island of Lanzarote and make a bee-line for the restaurant El Diablo.
That’s because architect...
Postcard Perfect: Sunset at Mont Saint-Michel – Normandy, France
March 16, 2012 | Featured, Postcard Perfect | Read More
The tidal island in Normandy, France where Mont Saint-Michel now stands had been used since the 6th century as a military fort, before becoming the home of the Saint-Michel monastery in the 8th century. But it wasn’t until the 11th century that the iconic Romanesque abbey was built on the island,...
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