An Entire Day of All of Europe's Air Travel, Visualized

This stunning video shows all the flights that cross Europe on a typical summer day. Beautifully animated, it really provides a great insight into the intensity of modern air travel.

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Sick of being locked in a perpetual winter?

Sick of being locked in a perpetual winter? Matt Lief Anderson, a professional traveler and photographer, sent over a few of his recent shots, and they’re a salve for the Cabin Fever-wracked soul. That’s Crater Lake, in Oregon, above—click through for a few others.

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Hop Into Kenguru, The Electric Car Designed For Wheelchair Users

Hop Into Kenguru, The Electric Car Designed For Wheelchair UsersWhat car has four wheels, one door and no seats? The Kenguru of course! Able to cruise at up to 45 km/h (28 mph) with a range of up to 110 km (68 miles), the environmentally friendly and electrically powered Kenguru offers wheelchair users roll-in, drive-away convenience in a great-looking, affordable package.

Uber Surge Drop alerts when regular rates resume

Uber will now alert would-be users looking for a ride when “surge” pricing – the higher fare rate triggered when demand rises – is over, in an update to the … Continue reading

Turbulence warning system proposal suggests GPS solution

Air travel is a very safe way to travel long distances in a short time, but it is often subjected to turbulence, something that can range from a minor annoyance … Continue reading

This video shows how Japan is a mystical world set in modern times

This video shows how Japan is a mystical world set in modern times

This video, shot and made by Scott Gold, plays like a dream. It depicts Scott and his wife’s trip to Japan in January but to me, it shows how Japan is maintaining its illustrious history and mystical culture amidst the fast paced, beep beep, every person cross the intersection right now modern world.

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The Most-Visited Countries in the World, Visualized

The Most-Visited Countries in the World, Visualized

If you’ve ever wondered which country was the most popular tourist destination, wonder no longer—this map shows which countries get the most visitors every year.

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Every Travel Pillow Should Have a Fleece Blanket Hidden Inside

Every Travel Pillow Should Have a Fleece Blanket Hidden Inside

Airplane seats aren’t exactly designed for comfortable sleeping—so if you’re on a long-haul flight, a travel pillow is a must. And since the three blankets that most planes carry aren’t enough for 100 passengers to share, this clever two-in-one neck pillow has everything you need to at least try and get some shut-eye on a long flight.

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Your Next Scuba Destination Is An Entire Drowned City in China

Your Next Scuba Destination Is An Entire Drowned City in China

An entire drowned city has become the world’s most mind-boggling scuba-diving attraction. Consider booking a trip to Qiandao Lake, China, where you can wreck-dive a 1,800-year old flooded metropolis.

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A Single Night of Sex on This Luxury Hotel Submarine Costs $390,000

A Single Night of Sex on This Luxury Hotel Submarine Costs $390,000

Well here’s a new option for the wealthy tourist who’s seen it all. No, it’s not a trip to space. It’s not a floating hotel room or even a wild safari. It’s a luxury submarine—an underwater palace built for a Bond villain that can be yours for the weekend. But it’ll cost you.

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