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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...
Prostitutes Invade Dutch Airport
August 5, 2011 | Travel News | Read More
What does Amsterdam’s Shiphol Airport got that your local international airport doesn’t?
Nope, not marijuana. That other thing that Amsterdam is famous for.
Though it’s not Dutch prostitutes…ahem, courtesans that are raking in the cash from male travelers flying from place to...
Gay Drinking Travelers Unite! Top 5 Destinations for World Cup 2022 Vacations
December 18, 2010 | Travel Safety, Travel Tips | Read More
Last week FIFA announced that the small peninsular nation of Qatar would play host to the 2022 World Cup Finals. Naturally, there was much rejoicing in the country, as they beat out the world powers of Japan, South Korea, Australia, and the United States. Also naturally, there was immediate skepticism...
Brit Refused Re-Entry Because His Face Doesn’t Match His Passport
September 2, 2010 | Travel News | Read More
Unlike yearly school portraits or your profile picture on Facebook, government-issued identification doesn’t always show the natural progression of one’s age. While the latter are updated every year (and in the case of the highly active Facebook user, once a week), driver’s license...
Bike Parking: More than Just Junk in the Trunk
July 14, 2010 | Travel News | Read More
If you’ve ever seen The Bicycle Thief, you know how painful it is to have your bike stolen. For some people, the bicycle is the basis for their well-being, and with bike theft continually on the rise, practical innovations must continue to be made in order to protect bikes. This means that locks...
Tagged: Epic Murals, Graffiti, and Street Art Around the World
July 10, 2010 | Featured | Read More
Stroll through the streets of most large cities and you’re bound to stumble upon a wall, alleyway, or fence covered in graffiti or some sort of street art. To some, this type of artistic expression is just vandalism. However, to others it’s a way to discover the pulse and attitude of a city...
Like John Candy On Acid: 15 Far Out Volcanic Detours on Boats, Trains, and Automobiles
April 23, 2010 | Celebrity Travel, Europe, Travel News | Read More
“It’s like John Candy on acid,” a spokesman for Virgin Group Ltd. said, referring to “Planes, Trains and Automobiles,” the 1987 film in which the late Mr. Candy and Steve Martin play stranded travelers trying to make it home for Thanksgiving.
While volcanic ash shut down...
Insider’s View: Locals Weigh in on the Top Dos & Don’ts in 10 Cities
October 19, 2009 | Travel Tips | Read More
Want to feel like a local, no matter where you travel? Get the inside scoop from our team of local experts on what to avoid and what to do in 10 of the world’s best vacation spots, from Boulder to Barcelona.
1. Istanbul:
Travel Jitters – Coffee Culture Around the Globe
September 7, 2009 | Food Lovers | Read More
Asking someone about the best place to get a cup of coffee while traveling can be a perilous venture. For every coffee lover, which a great deal of people consider themselves to be, there are a thousand stories of coffee abroad, from intimate Parisian cafes to grabbing a cup ‘o joe before riding the...
The Best Microbrews Around the World
July 28, 2009 | Food Lovers | Read More
Some people experience a new culture via food. Others visit historical landmarks. Some take tours, some hike, others shop their way through new countries.
But have you ever considered beer?
Practically every region has a smattering of microbrews; small breweries that produce beer with local ingredients,...
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