German Man Adopts Unusual Mode of Transportation Posted September 7, 2017 A German office worker has adopted swimming as a mode of daily transportation. Forty-year-old commerce company founder Benjamin David braves the Isar
Disney to Launch World’s First Star Wars Hotel Posted September 1, 2017 Disney has confirmed that the world’s first Star Wars-themed hotel will open its doors to the public in 2019. Star Wars, a blockbuster scienc…
South Korean Grandmother Gains Following on YouTube Posted August 29, 2017 The star of the YouTube channel “Grandma’s Diary,” Park Mak-rye, has joined the ranks of popular YouTubers. Park is a 70-year-old South Korean who runs a resta…
Mexican City Named World’s Best Urban Destination Posted August 19, 2017 Travel + Leisure magazine has named San Miguel de Allende [san mig-EL de ah-YEN-de], Mexico, as the…
Viewers Criticize Jackie Chan’s New Movie Role Posted August 16, 2017 Jackie Chan’s upcoming movie preview recently attracted a lot of criticism because of an ethnicity mismatch. This year, Jackie Chan will star …
Rome to Impose Fine on Unruly Tourists Posted August 1, 2017 Rome has released a decree that would fine unruly behavior in the city’s historical sites. Roman authorities will impose a fine on anyone caug…
Zero-Star Hotel in Switzerland Moves Beds Outside Posted July 21, 2017 Null Stern, a unique hotel with no walls, roof, and bathroom has opened in the Swiss Alps. The hotel, which translates to ‘zero star’ in English, features only a double bed, a …
Late Night Eating Poses Health Risks Posted July 13, 2017 Eating late at night may cause weight gain and diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, a new research has found. An experiment by the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman…
Google Inc. Showcases Japanese Craftwork Posted July 10, 2017 Google Inc. has created a website that showcases Japanese craftwork to the world. In the summer of 2015, Google collaborated with Shinya Maezaki, associate pro…
Thai Government to Implement Changes in Bangkok Street Food Scene Posted June 19, 2017 The government of Thailand has decided to implement changes in an effort to improve street food locations in the country’s capital—Bangkok. Earlier reports on the issue claimed…