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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...

Will London Transform Disused Train Tunnels Into Cycle Highways?

I typically don’t cover news on Jessie on a Journey unless I find it really interesting. This morning on The Guardian I read about a proposed project in London to transform the city’s disused train tunnels into cycle highways accessible via metro. Bike rental stations would sit at the beginning of each cycling stretch. Called…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...

LAX Helps Passengers De-Stress With Adorable Cuddly Dogs

Do you love dogs? Then may want to try to book your next flight to or through Los Angeles International Airport. On Monday the airport introduced a Pets Unstressing Passengers (PUP) program where volunteers walk around each departure terminal with trained dogs wearing red vests reading “Pet Me!” The goal of the program is to…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...
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