The airport and rapid transit system of Hong Kong - which bills itself as 'Asia's World City' - have rejected an advertisement with two men holding hands. The ad is part of a Cathay Pacific Airways campaign designed to celebrate diversity. Is it affront to public morals?
An Ode to the Oakland Coliseum (or Thanks for the Memories)
I hadn't been home to Oakland, California, in 15 years. To celebrate a milestone birthday, I decided give myself the trip of a lifetime - a 70 trip across the United States, which I was dubbing "70 Days Across America".
Emirates Launches Enhanced First Class Suites – How Do They Stack Up?
The first two of Emirates Airline’s Boeing 777-300ER aircraft fitted with newly designed First Class cabins will be deployed on flights from its hub at Dubai International Airport to Brussels, Belgium, and Geneva, Switzerland, on 1 December.
Historic Chinese Village Chikan to Get a Facelift
Officials in Kaiping, China, sign US$900 million deal to turn a run-down town into a tourist attraction in the interest of "heritage protection". Many locals refuse resettlement packages, Could this actually be a blessing in distguise?
Overbooking Flights: a Very Simple Solution to a Very Complex Problem
Passengers waiting in line to board a Singapore Airlines flight at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo Credit: Accidental Travel Writer Airlines and Aviation Should the U.S. Congress and legislative bodies in other countries ban the overbooking of airline flights? An analysis of a complex problem and a very simple and equitable solution. United Airlines has come …
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‘Beauty and the Beast’ Opens as Hong Kong Disneyland Celebrates Spring
Hong Kong Disneyland celebrates spring with springtime celebration while Beauty and the Beast opens at movie theaters as LGBT controversy ignites: Is LeFou Disney's first gay character or the film studio's first OPENLY gay character?
Fashion Blogger Cries Foul When Asked to Remove Crying Baby from First Class
Fashion blogger asked by Delta Air Lines to move her crying infant from first class cabin when other passengers complain.about the noise. So who was right? The airline or the mother?
What Impact Will Donald Trump’s Presidency Have on Inbound Tourism?
The election of Donald Trump to the presidency of the United States is sending shock waves around the world. Will it have a negative impact on inbound tourism? If so, how much and for how long? Will it cost the country jobs in the tourism sector?
Top 10 Most Popular Swedish Restaurants in Stockholm, Sweden
When Swedes have a craving for Swedish food, they don't usually go out to eat. They tend to go to their grandmother's house. Where else would you find the best home cooked meals, using the best and refreshed ingredients?
Stockholm Takes Pride in Its Inclusive Nature with Low Key Celebration
Scandinavia's largest pride parade will march through the streets of Stockholm, Sweden, on Saturday 30 July 2016, bringing to a climax the Swedish capital's low-key, week-long pride celebration, with flags flying across the city..