Patricia Sim

Calling All Climbholics! Five Tips to Conquer A Mt. Kilimanjaro Climb

Mount Kilimanjaro is Tanzania's greatest peak, with about 35,000 people attempting to climb it every year. Only about half of these people make it to the peak, and three to seven people die on the trek, annually.

Jay-Z To Produce Prison Drama on Juvenile Solitary Confinement

The show / documentary tackles what Jay-Z- calls a "broken" system. It centers on how a 16-year old boy, Kalief Browder, was arrested and spent most of his three-year sentence in solitary confinement. Fortune tells us that Jay-Z describes this treatment as "inhumane".

Top Five Budget Hacks for Your Winter Ski Holiday

In just two months, it will be December, spelling the start of winter for most of the world. One of the best things to do during the winter is to hit the slopes of fine, fresh powder, and have the ride of your life. Skiing is not the most budget-friendly hobby, but with these tips, you can save a little money on non-essentials and afford to go down that slope a few more times.

Iceland - Giovanna Battaglia's Dream Honeymoon Destination And How You Can Have It

Despite the luxury seemingly involved in planning a dream honeymoon in Iceland, many couples have opted to go for this option, instead of the usual stay in a hotel room by the beach, only to face work, taxes, and bills, just a week after.

Five Things You Should Know Before Booking A Trip To Munich

Munich, and Germany in general, are cited as some of the safest places in the world. However, there are a few cultural norms that travelers need to take note of, to avoid any dangers or ill consideration with their locals.

Hoping To Be The New Mrs. Pitt? Britney Spears, Thrilled That Brad Is Single Again

Following Angelina Jolie's filing for divorce from Allied star Brad Pitt last September, buzz has been going around for the newly single Pitt. Another celebrity seems to be eyeing Pitt, and it's none other than pop diva sensation Britney Spears.

Finland, Qatar, UAE Top World's Safest Cities; UK, Less Safe Than Rwanda, Saudi Arabia

Global heavyweights such as the United Kingdom and the United States of America fared poorly, lagging at 63rd, and 73rd place, respectively. According to The Telegraph, this puts them below countries such as Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Malaysia, and Rwanda.

Top Five Innovative Travel Gear of 2016 You Should Check Out

Besides the usual suggestions such as a light, but functional laptop like the Apple Macbook Air, all-purpose sandals by Havaianas, and even the very useful, but very unflattering cargo shorts, many start-ups and businesses have gone out of the box to think of new products travelers can use.

Hyperloop One, Elon Musk's Supersonic Train Commits To 55-minute Travel Between Sydney and Melbourne

Hyperloop, the super-fast train system was first proposed by Elon Musk, revolutionary founder of Tesla, in 2013 as a method of travel that could transport people at 740mph.

Google and Verizon Team Up On USA Launch Of The Pixel Smartphone

Sensing an opportunity, Verizon is set to be the exclusive carrier of Google's Pixel phones in the US. This means that customers purchasing via Verizon get access to Verizon's services such as LTE Advanced, which will come in handy given the phone's new data-heavy features such as Google Assistant and Daydream View.

Visiting the Celebrity Playground Of Lake Como: Luxurious, Yet New Cheap Tours May Be A Surprise

Despite its reputation as a luxurious destination, Lake Como also has accommodations and tours that can fit an everyday person's budget. With its quaint villages along the shore, snow-capped mountains in the background, and 80,000 friendly locals, here are a few things any intrepid traveler can do should they want to visit.

Dubai Set to Conquer 2016 List of World's Busiest Airports

With 83 million passengers this year, Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport is set to become the world's busiest airport by 2020. Serving as the main transfer hub of Dubai's flagship airline, Emirates', the growth is said to have come from the airlines' expansion in recent years.

Skybound, EP's of "The Walking Dead" To Open an Office In Vancouver

Due to current opportunities in Vancouver, as well as favorable tax credits and the presence of experienced industry professionals and topnotch facilities, Skybound is setting up office in Canada, apart from their LA-based production company. The facility is set to be called Skybound North.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Six Children Caught In The Middle of Their Parents' Messy Divorce

Since their relationship became official in 2005, the Jolie-Pitt's have been raising 6 children together, Maddox, 15, Pax, 12, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, 10, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 8. These children have been subject to custody battles between the two, and they currently live with their mother, Jolie, in a rented hideaway in Malibu, keeping away from the paparazzi.

Taste The Rainbow At Bangkok's Unicorn Cafe

In Thailand, a small cafe in Bangkok is making dreams come true with its Unicorn-themed setting. The cafe is littered with bright pink, purple, and blue armchairs and sofas, and a carpet that looks like it was woven from the rainbow.