Articles by JC Santos

Exploring The Art of Plastic Japanese Food

You see them displayed in almost every Tokyo restaurant outside. You might have believed them to be real, but "sampuru" or plastic Japanese food is certainly inedible -- but they are a big Japanese industry and they can last for years on a shelf.

The Brooklyn Blackout Shake Cake Is Your Future Beach Body's Nightmare

The Brooklyn Blackout Shake Cake is all you need to destroy your beach body dreams. Chef Isidori of Black Tap joins forces with NYC's Little Cupcake Bakeshop in bringing a treat for sugar and sweet addicts everywhere.

Would You Buy Swiss Mountain Bottled Air For About $100?

In the future of air pollution, bottled air is soon to become big business. John Green's Swiss mountain bottled air sells for more than $100 -- which in the near future, could increase beyond measure if current air pollution worsens.

India's New Hyperloop Railway Guarantees Hour-Long Cross-Country Trips

Hyperloop One's vision of "connecting the world" starts with connecting the entire country of India. Plagued by decades of infrastructure problems and horrendous traffic, Hyperloop One's vacuum and magnet-based transport technology aims to guarantee hour-long cross country trips.

Vacation Screw Ups? Reverse The Situation In Five Ways

Anything can go wrong during a vacation, but if one reacts objectively and performs these five things, things could go from worst to best.

The Heaviest Drinking Nations In The World

If you were to guess the country with the most consumed alcohol, would it be Germany? The United States? The data from the World Health Organization might shock you.

Donald Trump's Paris Insults Met With Mocking Hospitality From French President

US President Donald Trump said Paris is "no longer a safe destination" to which French President Francois Hollande replies to the American President that a trip to Euro Disney could change his mind about France completely.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Five Things You Need To Know

In three years, the world would witness how amazing Tokyo Olympics 2020 could possibly be. But before anything, here are five things about Tokyo's efforts for the Olympics worth knowing about.

Countries Where You Can See Giant Pandas

Giant pandas are not only in China's zoos. Worldwide, five zoos in Europe and a handful in the United States and Asia are home to panda pairs tasked to breed and live their lives in well-maintained zoos.

Parisians Can Now Experience Living In A Finnish Home With The Koti Sleepover Project

The KOTI Sleepover project is meant to bring a taste of the definition of a Finnish home into the heart of Paris. Interior Architect Linda Bergroth strived to bring the definition of a Finnish home where one "could sleep over in Finland" and "wake up in Paris."

The Cottage In Iceland From Where You Can Watch The Northern Lights

Iceland is a powerhouse for tourism but nothing could compare to the experience seeing the Aurora Borealis for the first time. Make it special with a stay in this beautiful cottage.

The Top Five Airlines In The World According To 'The Points Guy'

The air travel website recently revealed which airlines in the world make air flights more enjoyable and offer better value for money based on airfare, baggage and other miscellaneous fees, rewards systems and air routes.

The Most Outrageous Fast Food Items Around The World

Fast food items are already fatty but customers love them. When these came out, promoters thought they needed to do something unique -- and they did. These five are just so outrageous - looking but they do taste lovely.

The Consequences Of Adding More Airline Seats

Airlines have been cramming and adding more seats to defeat the market. However, they are legally entitled to do so -- with a few caveats.

Las Vegas E-Sports Arena Aimed At Younger Travelers

E-Sports is set to boom in the next decade and Las Vegas is riding the wave with a new gigantic E-sports arena with Internet speeds up to 1 gigabyte, gaming facilities and a dedicated competition arena.