United Airlines had to cancel hundreds of flights this past week, citing sick calls due to Covid-19 amongst thousands employees. The amount of positive cases makes up 4% of United’s total airline staff, as reported by Reuters. In a letter to employees earlier this week, United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby stated the following: “We have…
Street Photography Gear (Including Best Street Photography Camera)
“Which camera should I buy?” I get asked that a lot. I’m a street photographer. I’d like to share some of the key technical factors of street photography gear with you. What is the best street photography camera? In recent times there have been some cool micro four third cameras doing the rounds. Micro four third cameras…
Avianca Announces New Routes Between Colombia and U.S.
Avianca, an airline that has been the flag carrier of Colombia since 1919, is slowly expanding its network, and at least regaining some of its old routes that were lost since the beginning of the pandemic and through some Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring. Historically, Bogota was the primary entry point into Colombia, but passengers will…
A tour of the historical sights of Fukushima and Yamagata, Japan
Explore Samurai culture, learn about Sake and the magnificent shrines. The often-overlooked Fukushima and Yamagata prefectures are located in the Tōhoku region of Japan and are both rich in culture and landscape. The joys of Fukushima are still obscured behind a cloud of a nuclear accident following the 2011 great east Japan earthquake. That’s a…
Countries That Are Requiring A Booster Shot For Entry
Vaccine Validity Periods Are Being Shortened In Many Countries It’s been two years since COVID emerged and turned everyone’s world upside down and despite vaccines helping many of the infected to avoid serious problems, the science has suggested their efficacy decreases over time. Because of this, the definition of the term “fully vaccinated” shifts quickly…
Recommended Day Trips from Darwin
Darwin is the gateway to the rest of the Northern Territory. There are many day trips from Darwin that are well worth exploring. The city provides a base for day trips to explore the ‘Top End’ of the Australia. While there are many things to do in Darwin, there are also many nearby attractions to…
Thailand Launches New Tourist Entry Fee Starting In April
Thailand is set to charge foreign travelers an entry free when they arrive from April of this year. The controversial new measure was mooted last year, but looks set to finally become official in just a few months. The decision comes amidst a backdrop of uncertainty regarding the tourism situation in the country, after the…
Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach Resort, UAE
Close to the desert and mountains and with its own private beach the sprawling Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach resort has plenty to offer. Within proximity to the desert, beaches and mountains, Hilton Ras Al Khaimah Beach resort is a multi-award-winning resort sprawled over 1.5km of private sandy beach, just over an hour away from…
Top 10 Hidden Gem Destinations In The U.S. To Visit For 2022
The U.S. is known for its notable cities such as New York or Seattle, as well as natural wonders such as the Grand Canyon. While these are all more than worth visiting, they’re not all the country has to offer. From small towns to desert oases, we’ve rounded up 10 amazing lesser-known places to visit…
Celebrating Christmas in Barcelona Like a Local
Thinking about spending Christmas in Barcelona? Keep reading for more on what to expect. Winter in Barcelona descends from late November to early March, and it is considerably mild compared to other places, reaching lows of around 5℃. Basically, if you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate a white Christmas in Spain, Barcelona probably isn’t the…