Learn the surprising items that always seem to cause an issue when going through security. What works and what doesn’t at the airport The Transportation Security Administration is the agency everybody loves to hate. Agents seem like they are … Continue reading
When most people imagine an archetypal desert landscape—with its relentless sun, rippling sand and hidden oases—they often picture the Sahara. What is the Desert? A desert is a barren area of land where little precipitation occurs and consequently living conditions are … Continue reading
Harbour Island is famous for its pink sand beaches some 3 plus miles long from 50 to 100 feet wide – considered one of the very best pink sand beaches in the world, which are found all along the east side … Continue reading
A city in the steppes: Astana is the crown jewel of Kazakhstan. It became the capital of Kazakhstan in 1997. Much of its modern architecture in striking in its scale and design, especially in contrast to the vast, open steppes that … Continue reading
Although modernity has already made inroads: Life in the Mesopotamian marshes often reminds us of biblical times. (Reuters) Marsh Arabs, Iraq marshes-boats-women. Photo: pinterest The Marsh Arabs (Arabic: عرب الأهوار ʻArab al-Ahwār “Arabs of the Marshlands”), also known … Continue reading
Kauai, Hawaii Kauai is an island in the Central Pacific, part of the Hawaiian archipelago. It’s nicknamed “the Garden Isle” thanks to the tropical rainforest covering much of its surface. The dramatic cliffs and pinnacles of its Na Pali Coast … Continue reading
Cathedral Cove, New Zealand Pamukkale, Turkey Starfish Colony, South Island, New Zealand The Three Sisters, Alberta, Canada Taupo Bay, New Zealand Arctic cathedral, Norway Elephant Rock in New Zealand (Duntroon, Otago) Milford … Continue reading
There’s something about sitting alone in the dark that reminds you how big the world really is, and how far apart we all are. The stars look like they’re so close, you could reach out and touch them. But you … Continue reading
You settle down with your neck pillow, earplugs and eye mask and just when you’re in comfortable snooze mode, a flight attendant taps you on the shoulder and asks you to open your window blind. While it may be super … Continue reading
The most expensive cars in the world are so much more than transportation. These rolling art pieces encapsulate the priorities of the one percent, and in that universe, flamboyance and swagger take precedence over practicality and efficiency. Lifestyle criticisms aside, … Continue reading