Japan’s ultra-luxurious new sleeper service with two-storey $10,000 suites and panoramic carriages sets off on its maiden journey Read More »
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Homa Air new Airbus 330 first and business class cabins
Business Class is found mostly on international routes and planes that are configured for long-haul travel. This class of service offers significantly more comfort and amenities than standard Economy, Premium Economy, and Domestic First Class Read More »
Women’s arm wrestling championship
The image most often associated with “arm-wrestling” is pretty consistent: two hulking arms attached to burly men, locked in physical struggle.Seen in logos and promotional flyers around the world, it stands as a virtual unofficial logo for the sport.But not for long, if these women have anything to say about it. The image most often associated with “arm-wrestling” is pretty ... Read More »
Castro’s 1959 Trip to the States
Fidel Castro came to New York, hired a public relations firm, ate hot dogs, kissed ladies like a rock star, and held babies like a politician. Loved by some, hated by others, his trips to the Big Apple were galvanizing. Read More »
Christmas Gift Ideas of The Year
All of our dreams are coming true! We can finally wake up to the smells and sounds of freshly brewed coffee with the Barisieur Alarm Clock. Funded through Kickstarter, this alarm clock doesn’t make screeching noises to get you out of bed. Instead, it will brew you a fresh cup of coffee or tea at the time of your choice ... Read More »
Everyday Life in Cuba
The average Cuban salary is about 350-400 Peso Nacional. One Peso Convertible CUC equals 1 USA dollar or 24 Peso Nacional. Some people work for less in shops or museums. There are dentists earning as little as 12 dollars a month. Read More »
Annual Women’s Dragon boat race competition
For those unfamiliar with the sport, dragon boating simply put, is a boat of 20 paddlers, a drummer and a steers person paddling to cross the finish faster than their competition. It’s a team sport in its purest form that encompasses the elements of power, speed, synchronization and endurance. Dragon boats are the basis of the team paddling sport of ... Read More »
Luxury fashions in 2016 Music Awards
The 2016 American Music Awards aired Sunday Night and the biggest names in music brought out their fiercest height fashion looks. The show will be hosted by model Gigi Hadid and former “Saturday Night Live” cast member, Jay Pharoah.Hadid stepped out wearing an intricate Roberto Cavalli gown that hinted at a casual approach to her first major award show hosting ... Read More »
People’s Sexiest Man Alive Then and Now
Since 1985, People magazine has been announcing the Sexiest Man Alive every year. Here’s a look at some of the winners who have made it on the coveted cover from 1985 to 2005, and how they have changed over the years. A note that this year’s Sexiest Man Alive was named as Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. Mel Gibson (1985, 2016) Read More »
Islands you don’t want to travel to
The website Active Times reports: In this day and age people often think that they can travel anywhere as long as they have the time and money to spend. People expand their horizons and travel to places they know little about. Islands are especially popular among people looking for an exotic and adventurous vacation. Izu Islands, Japan The seven Izu ... Read More »