This previously unseen footage of Disneyland is from 1957, less than two years after the park opened. The film was created from archival footage by the Disney History Institute. ➤ Rob Sheridan via laughing squid
Embark on board this luxury floating hotel from Aqua Expeditions for a magical cruise down the Amazon. Explore the Peruvian Amazon River, the journey begins towards the river Yanayacu, and then continues through rivers Yarapa, Marayali Canal, Nauta Caño throat ending in the Marañon River…Designed by Peruvian architect Jordi Puig, MV Aqua is the only luxury boat [...]
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A Cessna 172B pilot in Mexico had to save his plane after his airplane propellerdetached in flight. Yes, detached. Plonk. You can see the action from the cockpit in this video, including the exhilaration and relief of the passengers at the end. “I’ve never felt death so near,” says one of the women who was travelling [...]
Canada has great physical beauty with its mountains, lakes, glaciers and forests. However, there’s a lot more to vacationing in Canada than a chance to enjoy the great outdoors. This country has some of the cleanest and most beautiful cities, an exciting French culture in Quebec and some of the most tolerant people in the world. [...]
Complaints began to emerge on Twitter earlier today, followed by reports that Amadeus, a computer system used by over 150 airlines, is down. Amadeus confirmed the news in a brief announcement from the company’s Group Communication Director, Stuart Brocklehurst, which reads: Amadeus can confirm that some airlines are experiencing difficulties with our systems. We regret any delay and inconvenience caused and [...]
After terrorists tried to fly with liquid explosives back in 2006, air travelers have been limited to bringing only small bottles onto planes. But that inconvenience could soon be gone if Cobalt’s new laser scanners start appearing at airport security checkpoints. While equipment that can determine exactly what materials are inside a bottle have existed for years, [...]
Qantas Airlines, which is the premier of the lot of Australia, has introduced its new first class cabin on the Airbus A380 aircraft that the company owns. Looking at the ultra-modern and strong futuristic flavor of décor, one gets reminded of the Star Trek movie franchise, which was based on similar futuristic concepts. For a while, [...]
You thought your couch was finally paying off when you found a dollar between the cushions last week? Well according to NBC’s San Diego affiliate, in 2010 the TSA made over $400,000 from change forgotten in those security bins. I assumed the money would be just pocketed by the nearest TSA agent, but apparently they do [...]
There was a storm over Düsseldorf’s airport last week. Things got rough, with strong crosswinds that made landings pretty hard—and even caused some missed approaches. I get all wimpy looking at them, but I can’t stop watching. ➤ Gizmodo
You are on an important business trip. Your sheets are sunshine-fresh, with a refreshing mint strategically placed on your pillow. The windows are sparkling. An abundance of thick, fragrant towels are stacked in the bath. You place the “Do not Disturb” sign on your door while you rendezvous with a honey you’ve met during the conference. When you two finally leave, the same stellar room treatment is discreetly and superbly repeated. You ask for a shaver, and [...]
We’re all familiar with the troubles of air travel: lost luggage, cancelled flights, and tarmac delays are common complaints among frequent fliers. While these things are often unavoidable, some airlines are more problematic than others. The Wall Street Journal’s recently updated Airline Scorecard can tell you how the major airlines rank. While performance varied in [...]
We’ve been to Sin City before and know all about the debauchery that goes down. In case you’re not familiar with the saying, What happens in Vegas, Stays in Vegas, check out this fresh infographic breaking down The 7 Reasons Nothing Leaves Vegas. ➤ Visual.ly via Complex
A team of Australian engineers are concerned about cracks that they’ve found in the wings of some A380s. But whty is Airbus doing nothing about it? The BBC reports that the engineers found small cracks in the wing ribs of the gigantic planes operated by Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways. Singapore Airlines also says that it has already [...]
The neighborhood surrounding Jim Morrison’s West Hollywood apartment has changed a bit since The Doors’ frontman lived there back in the 60s. You might have a harder time finding your own “L.A. Woman” but you can rent the rockstar’s apartment for only two-hundred bucks per night and it’s right off Sunset Strip. ➤ werd
The open road is an adventure that everyone should partake in. Whether you are in the deepest parts of Asia, a cultured European city or the Australian outback, each road trip you partake in is a tremendous expedition that will expand your view of life. The West Coast of America is the home to a plethora of [...]
I always love watching time-lapse videos, no matter what the content or subject matter is about. I find that most of them have a sort of grand scale to them, or perhaps even a unique sense of importance. Time-lapse videos represent time compressed; they allow us to see big details about a little thing, or [...]
How did President Franklin Delano Roosevelt get into the Waldorf-Astoria without alerting the paparazzi? A secret subterranean train station, obviously. This is track 61, a little-known extension of the New York subway system that runs directly under the world-famous Waldorf-Astoria hotel. It has hosted numerous luminaries from General Pershing, who visited in 1938, to Andy Warhol, who [...]
You know those battered aluminum cargo containers you see stacked up at the airport? Well, those might soon contain people, and not just stuff. TIMCO, manufacturer of all kinds of airplane interiors, built these Crew Rest Modules units for Austrian Airlines. They’re the same size and shape as cargo containers, and can be loaded and [...]
All this time kids have been singing about the London Bridge falling down, but it turns out it’s the Taj Mahal that’s in trouble. That’s right, if you’ve always wanted to see the stunning Indian landmark, you’d better make plans to see it soon because experts are warning that it could fall down in as [...]
Every man needs a getaway, and while luxury resorts and day spas have their place, many of us will choose adventure instead. So, trade your massages and pool side cocktails in for some awe-inspiring sights and death-defying acts with this list of manly trips. [Guyism]
