Trials and tribulations of traveling by Trans-Siberian Express from Moscow Russia to Beijing China: dealing with foreign languages, strange food, inadequate toilets, cheap vodka, culture shock and cramped cabins.
Could Bomb Bags Be a Solution to Terrorist Threat?
As the United States and Britain ban large electronics gadgets from carry-on bags on in-bound flights, some people wonder if bombs in luggage holds could be activated by remote control. Would Bomb bags solve this problem?
How Chinese New Year Is Celebrated in the West
Chinese New Year is an official holiday in China, Hong Kong, Macau,.and Taiwan as well as several other Asian countries with large Chinese communities. So how is it celebrated in Australia, Britain, Canada, and the United States.
Spa Review: Five Star Manila Hotel Takes Health and Wellness to New Heights
Where to stay in Manila: Discovery Primea in Makati takes health and wellness seriously.It has a spa, 24/7 wellness clinic, fully equipped gym,excellent swimming pool for laps chapel ambulance on call. It even has a chapel for your spiritual needs!.
Chinese Airlines to Add New Routes from Second Tier Cities to Australia
The number of Chinese tourists visiting Australia rose by 32.6% in April 2016 compared to the same month the year before. The sharp spike in tourism is prompting Chinese airlines to add new routes between China and Australia.
Hong Kong – London, Business Class (Return) for HK$12,000? Is That Possible???
Malaysian Airlines Airbus A380. Photo Credit: Aero Pixels. Airlines + Aviation Malaysian Airlines is offering return (round trip) Business Class tickets as low as Hong Kong to London Heathrow for HK$12,000 (US$1,547. ). There's got to be a catch, right? I did my research, and this is what I found. I'm always a little suspicious when …
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Top 10: World’s Best St Patrick’s Day Parades
St Patricks Day is celebrated in the United States and other countries with descendants of Irish immigrants. Here are the top 10 parades in London, Montreal, New York, and other cities – but NOT in that order!
Britain: Northern Californians Will Have 2 New Ways to Get to London Next Spring
Northern California travelers flying to London, England, will soon have 3 airports to choose from : Oakland Airport, San Francisco Airport, and San Jose Airport as well as 2 in London: Gatwick and Heathrow..
Cinema: ‘The Force Awakens’ Cast and Crew Fly to London for European Premiere
Following the World Premiere of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” in Southern California, Cast and Crew are flown by All Nippon Airways on a customized Star Wars jetliner for the European premier in London.
China: How the Opium War Continues to Shape China’s Self Image and Its Role in the World
“The Opium War: Drugs, Dreams and the Making of China” was written by Julia Lovell, a Professors of Chinese History at the University of London. Published in 2011, it has attracted praise and skepticism by scholars.