Never afraid to embrace a trend, Japan has a new craze to hit its travel industry: gazing at smokestacks.
Tourism
Somalia Gets a Tourist, Mogadishu Officials Are Baffled
It’s no wonder Somali immigration officials in Mogadishu thought a 41-year-old man who described himself as a tourist was insane; they hadn’t seen a tourist in the Somali capital since, well, ever.
Real-Life Jaws: Egypt Calls in the Shark Experts
Because right now in Egypt, it’s definitely not safe to go in the water.
Kentucky Creates 900 New Jobs — By Building Noah’s Ark
Problem: high unemployment. Solution: build the ark.
A Cure For Sidewalk Rage: London Considers Pedestrian Lanes to Improve Traffic Flow
A virtual line has been drawn and London’s famous Oxford Street may never be the same again.
Tourist Trap: Some New York Hotel Bars Impose Mandatory Tips
Visitors to the Big Apple are learning the hard way. Several of the metropolis’ hottest lodging spots are anything but the ho-tel, mo-tel, Hol-i-day Inn when it comes to their downstairs bars.
Reading While Eating for October 22: Your Friday Acid Trip
Finally — you’ve made it through the week. Celebrate with a link cocktail.
One Small Step for Enterprise: First Commercial Space Flight Takes Off
Space, the final frontier — in tourism.
Space Tourism: Boeing Promises To Take You Up, Up & Away
Thinking of getting away? Boeing announced its plans to launch tourists into orbit with a new space taxi.
Want to Visit America? Pay Up Before You Even Get In
As a foreigner, going on a trip to the States is not cheap at the best of times. But it’s set to get even more expensive.
Australian Tourists Swim With The Crocodiles
Snorkeling is so 2009.
Afghan In-Flight Magazine Is Realistic, Depressing
When you’re visiting Afghanistan, you’re probably not looking for the best theme parks or golf courses. So a new in-flight magazine serving the country doesn’t sugarcoat its travel tips.