Apr. 5, 2016: Rovaniemi, Finland
Rovaniemi, Finland—Lapland in the winter—has a surprising variety of attractions and views, making it a popular spot for vacationers.
April 2016
Dubai to build 'Game of Thrones' site
Dubai is planning to build a Game of Thrones attraction, with recreations of many of the settings and an opportunity for overnight stays.
It's official: Alaska Airlines buys Virgin America
It's a deal: Alaska Airlines made it official this morning that the company is buying Virgin America and will operate as a single airline, possibly under two names.
Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn (Where Gumbo Was #160)
Grand Army Plaza is one of Brooklyn's hubs, where Prospect Park meets the Central Library, a memorial arch, the Greenmarket and much more.
April 4, 2016 - Columbia Canal, Columbia, South Carolina
The Columbia Canal has a lot of history and is still important to Columbia, South Carolina
April 4, 2016: 2010 Olympic Cauldron at Night, Vancouver, British Columbia
In 2010 the city of Vancouver hosted the Winter Olympic Games. As part of the official opening ceremonies, which were held indoors at BC Place, a permanent second cauldron was set up outdoors. Located at the Jack Poole Plaza beside the Vancouver Convention Center, the cauldron is set against the beautiful backdrop of the Vancouver Harbour and downtown area as well as the surrounding mountains. After the lighting of the official cauldron in BC Place hockey legend Wayne Gretzky made his way to...
Free app turns phones into museum-style audioguide for cities
Wanderpass, a new free app, turns your smartphone into an audioguide for Tokyo...and soon for many more cities.
April 3, 2016 - Olana near Hudson NY
Olana, in Hudson NY, was home to Frederic Church, one of the most famous painters of the Hudson River School.
"The Norwegian Job" runs out of juice
In a move reminiscent of the movie "The Italian Job," a hapless Norwegian stole a miniature (electric) car...and then ran out of juice in a tunnel.
Food tour in Kuala Lumpur
"I hope you are hungry?" Fadly asked. I was, but suspected I would not be for very much longer. I was completely right. As a service to their guests, Back Home hostel offer different activities. What caught my attention was the food tour. I love to try the local food as I travel and having an expert showing me what to try and where, is my favorite. I instantly signed up! Walking along the busy streets, crossing the roads “the Malaysian way” (holding your hand out in front of the car like the...
Princess Cruises matches you with a cruise by smartphone
Princess Cruises helps you pick a cruise destination by smartphone
Fashionistas campaign to save Milan cathedral
Following a trend set in Rome by luxury-goods companies, Milan's fashion houses and others are banding together to raise money for preservation.
Airbnb to warn 'outlaw' hosts in Paris
Airbnb and Paris have come to an agreement: the company will warn hosts who are violating rental regulations, and the city will see how that works out.
April 2, 2016: Street Art, Pinedale, Wyoming
A few examples of street art from the small town of Pinedale, Wyoming.....
La Salinas del Carmen, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands
Ian Cook visits the Fuerteventura Salt Museum and the nearby Salt Pans on Fuerteventura, Canary Islands