Travel News
The Truth About Becoming A New York City Tour Guide
“I can’t wait to get back to New York City where at least when I walk down the street nobody ever hesitates to tell me exactly what they think of me.” – Ani DiFranco I just want to start off by saying IT’S OFFICIAL. After much studying and a lengthy exam — on which I…Read more...
The Hungry Hipster’s Guide To Williamsburg, Brooklyn
Traveling to Williamsburg, Brooklyn? We’ve got a guide for you: The Hungry Hipster’s Guide To Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Created by myself, Jessie on a Journey editor Jessica Festa, the guide features the neighborhood’s best restaurants, bars, views, creative spaces, artisan shops and things to do to explore like a local. Chock full of immersive and experiences…Read more...
Saudi Arabia Deports Visitors For Being Too Good Looking
I’ve heard of getting deported for defacing sacred statues and committing crimes, but for being too attractive? Three Emirates men were attending the annual cultural Janadriyah Festival in Saudi Arabia when officials declared them too good looking — apparently to even be in the country — and had them deported. Said the Elaph newspaper: “A…Read more...
Dream Job: Hotel Looks To Hire Professional Sleeper
Helskini’s Hotel Finn is offering the dream job, literally. The hotelier looks to employ a “Professional Sleeper” to spend one night sleeping in each of the accommodation’s 35 guest rooms, testing them out for quality and comfort. Qualifications for the job include being able to speak fluent English and Finnish (Russian is also a plus),…Read more...
First Ever Two-Headed Bull Shark Found Off Florida Keys
Any fisherman would be excited just to catch a shark. So imagine this fisherman’s excitement when he reeled in a two-headed bull shark off the Florida Keys. The shark — who would not have been able to survive in the wild very long due to its condition — was handed over to scientists for study.…Read more...
Frisky Flying: Who Is Most Likely To Join The Mile High Club?
In a recent survey done by Skyscanner, over 700 cabin crew members from around the globe were asked which country’s air travelers were most likely to join the coveted Mile High Club. It turns out, the British are the world’s friskiest fliers, followed by Australians, Germans, French and Brazilians. Former air hostess Karin Noble weighs…Read more...
Climax, Tittybong And Intercourse: Map Reveals The World’s Rudest Place Names
Have you ever traveled somewhere and thought, “I can’t believe this is actually the name of a city!” Geographer and Nokia’s Director of Places Gary Dale has. In fact, he’s created an interactive map highlighting the world’s most suggestive city names. Some of the highlights: Poo, India Poo, Spain Bitche, France Arsoli, Italy Nob Hill,…Read more...
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