Kim Cabatuan

Why Bring a Portable Playstation When Traveling?

Play Station Portable is one of the gadgets that you can should consider taking with you while traveling. It is mostly known as a gadget where you can play games but its functionality is actually broad than that. It is most suitable for long distance travels where you are glued to your seat and if you or your trip demands a second phone.

Top 5 Ways on How to Learn a Foreign Language

Did it cross your mind that when you're travelling to another place, you need to communicate with the locals? Did it also cross your mind that the residents may not be able to understand English? Travelling to another country would mean that you will have to learn their language. Worry not for here are five ways on how to learn a language quick and easy.

Russians Advised Not to Travel Outside the Country Due to Health Risks

The coming of the holiday season also brings with it opportunities to travel to other countries. Be that as it may, the Russian Consumer Protection Agency issued a warning to their citizens to avoid leaving the country due to various risks to overall health, such as the Bubonic Plague.

Eagles of Death Metal Did Not Make It to the U2 Concert

Eagles of Death Metal was expected to join U2 in their concert last December 8, Sunday, but were not able to make it. Eagles of Death Metal, rock band from California, were playing when terrorists interrupted their show and killed about 89 people. U2, an Irish rock band from Dublin, had to reschedule their concert because the city was shut down.

The Japanese Way of Eating and Enjoying Sushi

If you're visiting Japan, chances are you'll encounter a popular dish made out of rolls of rice with seafood called 'sushi.' These delicacy has its roots in traditional Japanese culture and should be savored in a proper manner. The following are some tips on how to eat and enjoy sushi the Japanese way.

Must-Visit Anime Theme Parks in Japan

For those travelers who happen to like animation, games, comics, and are planning to go on a trip to Japan, then these anime-related theme parks are something that might interest you. By visiting these theme parks, you will be able to experience a world where the line between reality and fantasy becomes a blur.

Beware of Chikungunya Virus When Travelling to Latin America

When travelling to Latin America, travellers should be aware of a virus which has infected an average of 1 million people per year. It can be transmitted via mosquito bite and is called Chikungunya. Researchers revealed that it can cause encephailitis or inflammation of the brain. Find out more about it here.

Megaphone Capable of Translating Messages to 3 Languages

An ingenious megaphone capable of translating what the speaker's says is being developed by Panasonic. It receives the speaker's message and sends out a translated version. It is capable of broadcasting messages into Chinese, Korean or English. This device is already being used to direct large number of people in Narita International Airport, which is located in Chiba Prefecture.

Capture Pokemon in Actual Locations with Pokemon Go

Players will now be able to capture cute monsters with an augmented reality GPS enabled game called Pokemon Go. The Pokemon Company collaborated with Nintendo and Niantic, the developer behind the augmented reality location-based game Google Ingress in order to produce a new mobile game for the monster catching series.

Star Wars Themed Places in the World

Star Wars is not only an epic space saga but it has become a pop culture phenomenon celebrated all over the world. While waiting for the upcoming movie which will premiere this coming December 18, why not immerse yourself in Jedi feels by visiting the following Star Wars themed experience across the world.

Temple in Japan Features Star Wars Theme

There is this creative temple in Kyoto which interestingly features a Japan-style Star Wars theme. It features a Rinpa-style Star Wars art which is reminiscent of traditional Japan. The painting features characters from the film portraying as Japanese gods locked in an epic battle to decide the ultimate fate of humanity.

Top 5 McDonald's Menu Items Unique in a Country

When you're traveling to different countries, it's almost certain that you'll be able to recognize one specific restaurant - McDonalds! Being highly successful, McDonalds have been target of scrutiny and they are usually associated with unhealthy greasy meals. Despite what many say, people still go to McDonalds to eat - and that includes travelers!

Exploring Chernobyl Made Possble with the Use of Virtual Reality

The Farm 51, a game studio from Poland who possess some next generation graphics technology, are is making virtual reality exploration of the infamous nuclear power plant at Chernobyl possible. The Chernobyl VR Project aims to give a promising experience for those who would want to travel and discover the radioactive accident location in Pripyat,Ukraine without exposing themselves to harmful chemicals.

Top 5 Star Wars Vehicles

Star Wars presented us with the best spacecraft in any science fiction film. It was quite an achievement for Lucas films to be able to create space vehicles that are believable and at the same time imaginary for their time. With its worldwide popularity, it wouldn't be a surprise if the concepts and designs of the space crafts will be used as inspirations for air and ground transport in the near future.

Water in Rio de Janeiro too Contaminated for 2016 Olympics

The Olympic waterways in Rio de Janiero has been reported to be filled with deadly microorganisms both near the land and far off shore where sewage is free-flowing. Waters at the area where the Summer Olympics will be held next year were examined last July. An alarming level of bacteria and viruses from human feces was found in the July water testing.