Articles by Patricia Sim
Blackpool Becomes Lightpool In UK's Biggest Festival Of Light, Art And Dance
Blackpool, United Kingdom - known for its Blackpool Pleasure Beach Resort, this seaside town is one of the brightest places in the planet. Set to launch its first ever Lightpool Festival, Blackpool wants to give a first of its kind experience, featuring over 50 artists and their light sculptures, paintings and performances.
Top Five Scariest Halloween Hangouts : American Haunted Houses And Asylums
Halloween is fast approaching, and for those too old for plain old "Trick or Treat", Halloween brings more excitement and delight with old haunted houses and asylums, designed to up the paranormal activity. Here are the five scariest ones in America.
The Longest Road Trip In The World - Record Set Byy US Couple For An Adventure Of A Lifetime
This couple traveled 29,500 miles through 39 states in 103 days and has set the world record for the longest road trip in one country. Greg Cayea and Heather Thompson easily beat the last record of 22,406.66 miles set in India last April.
Top List Of The Most Beautiful Universities In America - Historical Ivy League Buildings And Sprawling Campuses
America is known all around the world to provide as the prime place for the best education and leading research; however, another thing America universities are known for are its historical buildings and beautiful forest-like campuses. Here are some of the most beautiful universities in America.
Europe's Most Luxurious Budget Hostels Run By Families - Better than Staying At A Five Star Hotel
Europe has always been equated with luxury, but hostels have become the best way for travelers to experience boutique-style treatment, with enough money left to explore the city they are staying in. In addition, most hotels are run by locals and even families, providing a comfortable accommodation and an authentic experience when traveling abroad.
The Cheapest Winter Vacation Destinations In The World - Snow, Sun, And Savings For Travelers
Winter vacation is something everyone looks forward to, as it coincides with the Christmas holidays, which saves a lot on vacation leave. Here are some of the best places to take advantage of this winter for lovely weather and off-peak travel deals.
New York's Finest - Hidden Museums And Galleries As Good As The Met And MoMA
The Metropolitan, Guggenheim, and Museum of Modern Art are galleries that have become iconic of New York City. However, New York has a lot more to offer, and these hidden museums and galleries show the pure grit and amazing underworld of New York City culture.
National Geographic's Iconic Green-eyed "Afghan Girl": Arrested In Pakistan For Fraud
In 1985, National Geographic photographer Steve McCurry snapped a picture of a young Afghan girl of 12-years old named Sharbat Gula, in the wake of the war in Afghanistan. Her picture, with her intense green eyes staring back, has become an icon and was an international wake-up call to the destruction of the Afghan war.
Five "Dark Tourism" Sites Around the World: On Death, Destruction And The Occult
Dark Tourism is a term specific to tourist destinations that have themes of death, destruction and decay. For some, there is a strange thrill and fascination in visiting these kinds of sites, whereas others simply enjoy the history and stories trapped within those walls. Here are some of the best 'dark tourism' sites around the world.
Filming Locations For "The Walking Dead"; A Georgia Roadtrip For Zombie Fans
Fans of "The Walking Dead" were all sorts of surprised and emotional with the Season 7 premiere that debuted just this week. For Halloween, however, other fans are looking to go on a scary zombie-hunting roadtrip through some of the hit TV show's filming locations - most of them are located in Georgia.
Electric Car Roadtrip - Top Five Tips For Driving, Charging Electric Cars And Getting The Right Apps
Many people with electric cars are comfortable using their Teslas or LEAFs or Bolts for their everyday commute; however, some are still worried when it comes to testing their environmentally-friendly cars on long road trips. Here are a few helpful tips for those who want to go on the roadtrip of a lifetime in their electric cars.
$11Million Makeover For Emirates Business Class Lounge At Dubai Airport: World's Most Luxurious Airport Lounge
The Emirates Business Class Lounge at the Dubai International Airport opened its doors last October 23 with bright new eyes. The renovation cost $11million and resulted in a spectacular new lounge that certainly redefines the airline experience.
Airlines Face Low Christmas Traffic: Cheap Holiday Fares Expected
Many airlines are expecting the Grinch for the holidays this year, even going as far as saying that the usual high revenue season might not even be redeemed in January, given that Christmas falls on a Sunday instead of a Friday. Travelers, especially students are only given holiday break from December 23, which could discourage many from travelling home to visit relatives.
THAI Airways Waives Fee On Flight Rebookings Amidst Mourning For Late King
THAI Airways has officially implemented a rescheduling / rerouting fee waiver. This waiver is done in favor of its passengers, who may be stuck in Thailand or about to be stuck in Thailand in the wake of the sudden passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Besides the rerouting, many businesses have been closed in the last month and important events and festivals have been cancelled.
Top Five American Ghost Towns You Must Visit For A Paranormal Halloween Adventure
America is littered with ghost towns, and this Halloween is the perfect time to go explore one. Besides spook factor, many of these towns contain amazing pieces of history and stood the testament of time and the elements. Other ghost towns, however, have been rehabilitated into festive tourist towns giving it a while new image. Here are the best American ghost towns.
Top Five Best Wine Regions In America
With millennials starting to grow up and join the workforce, wine has skyrocketed in popularity and is as common at parties as beer and diet coke. With the dawn of wine tourism, here are the best wine regions to visit in the US.
Best Places To Visit In November: Best Month For Off-Peak Season Deals
November is the calm before the storm, when most hotels, resorts and tourists destinations are getting ready for the Christmas holidays, without getting quite so busy and crowded yet. This time of the year also sees good weather for hotter areas and a lot of good pre-peak season deals. Here are some of the best places to visit in November.
Top Five Best Vacations In Central America For Moon Lovers
Most people sleep early while on vacation to make the most use of daylight hours to go hiking, sailing, and other fun vacation activities. However, there can be just as much fun things to do at night as during the day. Here are the Top 5 best night time activities for moon lovers you can do while on vacation in Central America.
India Warns Women Against Wearing Skirts, Dresses In The Country
For ladies planning on visiting India, skirts and dresses will have to be saved for a trip elsewhere, as India's Tourism Minister, Mahesh Sharma has advised women against wearing such clothes in the country, supposedly "for their own safety".
Moana Flies Hawaiian Airlines - Airline Reveals Special Edition Moana-Themed Planes
With much anticipation rising for Disney's newest family-friendly movie, "Moana", Hawaiian Airlines has joined the hype and outfitted three of their Airbus A330s with a special design, sure to get more moviegoers and travelers to Hawaii more stoked about the film, and excited for their Hawaiian getaway.
Top Five Electric Cars Better Than Tesla Model S and Model 3
Tesla has so far been dominant in the innovation of electric cars and autopilot driving, with over 325,000 reservations placed for a car that is still set to debut in 2019. With the Model 3 starting at $35,000 and the Model S 70 at $71,200 the luxury electric car brand may face stiff competition from these other cars.
Antelope Island State Park - Home Of The Annual Utah Bison Roundup And Other Wildlife Activities
The largest of 10 islands in Utah's Great Salt Lake, Antelope Island is connected to the city of Syracuse. Thousands of visitors come every year to the Antelope Island State Park for wildlife and hiking adventures, including the prolific Annual Bison Roundup. Here are the best things to do in Antelope Island.
Bermuda Triangle Mystery Solved? - Air Bombs Cause Sudden Disappearances
The Bermuda Triangle has been notorious throughout history for swallowing up marine and air vehicles and leaving no trace of their whereabouts. New scientific evidence may have solved the mystery of the enigma that has swallowed up many brave souls, like Amelia Earhart.
Living in Style: Karl Lagerfeld To Open Designer Hotel In Macau
After launching a $2,850 art supply kit and a collection of over-the-top engagement rings, the Kaiser of fashion has more up his sleeve.
No More Airsickness, Jetlag, Dirty Bathrooms With New Aircraft Technology
Flying makes many people sick and in many different ways. From the fear of turbulence, dizziness, jetlag, and stiff neck, many air-related maladies are now being solved by new aircraft innovations.
Top Five Places To Visit In Colombia For Fans Of Netflix's Narcos
Netflix's Narcos series was inspired by Pablo Escobar, leader of the Medellin drug cartel and notorious for illegally smuggling cocaine into the US as well as more than a thousand murders in Colombia. For fans of the show who want to see where history actually took place, here are the top 5 locations to visit when in Colombia.
Latin America's Top Chef Will Open Restaurant On Top Of The Andes Mountains
In the restaurant, the degustation menu is classified by altitude, with the series of courses carefully taking diners from seaside to lowland plains, jungles, and then high altitude mountains.
Working On A Holiday? Tips On How To Still Enjoy Your Vacation
Given that stress from work is one of the main reasons for going on holiday, it is ironic that people go on holiday just to work there. Despite the inevitability of this scenario due to the modern needs of work, here are some tips to smoothen out your working holiday.
TripAdvisor's Top Five Travelers' Choice Restaurants In The World Topped By Small Town Three-Star Michelin Restaurant
TripAdvisor has gotten so big that it annually holds its Traveler's Choice Awards, decided by an algorithm taking into account quantity and quality of reviews over a one-year period. This year, the winner for best restaurant is a three-star Michelin restaurant named Martin Berasategui, named after the chef. Located in a small town called Lasarte, just outside of San Sebastian, many tourists go out of their way just to sample their world-class degustation menu.
Get Business Class Quality At An Economy Price - Simple Tips For Improving Your Flight
With air travel being used more and more often for work, and budgets getting tighter, many people who travel on business may not be allotted a seat at business class despite the need for a good night's rest and to recharge for work. However, here are the top five tips for anyone in economy class looking to customize their own experience and make the trip more comfortable without the added price tag.
