Articles by Ashley Sneddon
In the Future, We Will Be Living in Houses Straight Off The Printer
An answer to the affordable housing crisis could be closer than we think. Would you live in a 3D printed house?
Two Girls Go Missing at Sleepover in California Over Weekend; Police Appeal For Help
Two Girls aged 12 and 14 have gone missing from a house in California at a sleepover this past weekend.
The Saddest City: Los Angeles is Miserable
LA is on an upswing when it comes to a reduced crime rate, mass transit options and a cool populace, so why is the city so sad?
Pope's Blood Stolen From Church
A region-wide hunt ensues as Pope John Paul II's blood is stolen from San Pietro. A region-wide hunt ensues as Pope John Paul II's blood is stolen from San Pietro.
European Companies Cut Off Death Penalty Drug Supply to USA
Prisons are relying on stockpiles, but what will they do when it runs out? Over the last decade or so, European companies have been cutting off their supply of drugs used in lethal injections.
5 of the Most Inspiring Travel Films You'll Ever See
Set across beautiful sweeping landscapes, depicting heart-stopping adventure, films can inspire us in many ways. Here are 5 of the most inspiring travel films you'll ever see...
Travelling Can Expand Your Horizons!
For me, travelling has always been as much about a cultural and spiritual experience as well as taking pretty pictures and seeing the world. This article will explore some of the many ways in which travelling may broaden your horizons.
Why The Next 10 Years of Travel Will Surpass the Last 10
The past 10 years have seen a wealth of innovations in the world of travel, but the next ten years looks set to smash that in terms of innovation.
Top 5 Resources For Travellers
We all need a little helping hand when it comes to travelling. From booking flights to finding the best places to go, there are literally hundreds of travel resources that take the pains and guesswork out of your trip. Here are 5 of the best travel resources!
Top 5 Travel Twitter Feeds This Week
Looking forward to summer travel? Love to tweet? Here's our top 5 travel twitter accounts this week!
Scientists To Create Man-Made Stars in Laboratory
Nanocosmos are to build a machine, capable of creating interstellar dust grains, so they can build a star in their laboratory. Working with hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, silicon, titanium and other metals, the researchers are keen to emulate the conditions found in a real dying star, to try and create a man-made dying star in their lab.
Extinct Shark Found in Kuwait Fish Market
An extinct shark has been discovered at a fish market in Kuwait after having thought to be extinct for more than a century.
The Most Beautiful Spring Travel Destinations in the World
I can't wait for the spring, when the days get longer and it's slightly less than cripplingly cold. There's nothing better than seeing the trees blossom and the world coming alive again after winter. If you're looking forward to booking a spring trip, then consider one of these places, where springtime is the optimum time to visit...
UK Bargain Caribbean Flight Couple Turned Away At Check-In Gate
A UK couple who bought dream flights found themselves faced with a nightmare instead. Kevin and Jeanette Jones found dream return flight tickets to the Caribbean online for $1300 only to find themselves turned away at the check-in gate.
Winter Travel: Top 5 Ghost-Hunting Adventures in Edinburgh
Even as a native Scottish girl, Edinburgh is one of my favorite cities in the world. I never tire of it. A uniquely Gothic city with a grisly past, Edinburgh is the perfect city to visit if you're a fan of the supernatural.
Top 5 Unbelievable Lust-Have Luxury Travel Accessories
A 'Lust-Have' can be defined as something you don't need or is out of your price range, but really, really want. If money was no object, what would you buy to accompany you on your travels? These are my 5 lust-have luxury travel items I'll be wishing for this year!
The Ultimate Ladies Guide to Traveling in Style and Comfort
Trying to be stylish while traveling can be a major drag, especially on long-haul flights. From personal experience, I can agree that we fashion-conscious traveling ladies have it hard. Sitting on a plane for a 23 hour flight in uncomfortable clothing can be hellish, but I'd rather die than wear a pair of stretch sweatpants. Thankfully there is an in-between! Check out this ultimate guide to traveling in style and comfort.
The Travelers Today Vintage Guide To: London Bars
Being a bit of a vintage aficionado, I love to dress up and go out for drinks in vintage bars. Sitting in a vintage bar makes me feel nostalgic for a time long-past and really sparks my imagination. Especially if there's a bit of Billie Holiday playing in the background! This is a guide to the best vintage bars in London that I've tried, tested and often been totalled at during my four years of living in Oxford.
Being Single on Valentines Day is Awesome! Here's Why...
So you haven't got a date or a partner for Valentine's and you're dreading seeing all those happy couples loved up, especially your ex splashing photos of their new lover all over Facebook? Don't worry; I'm right there with you. This year's different though; since I've started to stay off the relationship radar out of choice, it's given me time to appreciate being single. And this year, I'm actually looking forward to Valentine's Day as a single girl...
Shocking New Evidence That Hitler Lived After WW2
The story is well known; Hitler shot himself and died in his bunker as his regime was falling...but did he? An author has uncovered shocking new evidence that Adolf Hitler may have escaped with his life...
Love Letter to New Jersey: America's Most Misunderstood State
When I mention New Jersey to people, the first thing they will inevitably bring up is "Jersey Shore" or "Real Housewives". New Jersey, unlike its cousin New York, seems to have acquired a bit of a, well, an 'unclassy' reputation, to put it mildly. You may be surprised to hear, however, that beyond the Guidos and Guidettes, New Jersey is an exciting, diverse state with a lot to offer a traveler looking for adventure. And all easily navigated by Amtrak!
Lonely? Plan it! - Safety and Other Advice for the Lone Female Traveler
As a solo female traveler most of the time, I know first-hand the perils and pitfalls of being a solo girl traveler on the road, as well as the amazing rush of freedom and independence. Some people paint the picture of the world just waiting to be explored, but the safety of solo female travelers is also a very real issue.
Staycation Summer - How to have Holiday Fun for a Very Small Sum
If you're finding the economy's let you down substantially this year, and you can't afford to go on vacation, take heart that you're not the only one. In my 'Staycation' articles, I'll be helping you find cheap and free ways to have fun this summer.
Outrage as Dallas Safari Club Auctions Chance to Hunt Endangered Black Rhino
The Dallas Safari Club has decided to pursue its auction of an endangered black rhino, one of only 5500 left in the world, despite receiving death threats from animal lovers, but club director says that it will actually "help save them".
The Coolest Music Festivals of 2014
Jimi Hendrix at Woodstock may be a distant memory, but you can still look forward to a hazy summer lying in the grass listening to your favourite bands. Unfortunately, we can't go back to hear Jimi at Woodstock (time machines are way overdue, right?), but with increasingly cheaper airfares, music festivals around the world are right outside our doorstep. A dream summer for me would be touring them all!
Switzerland Hires Chinese Ski Instructors in Bid to Appeal to Chinese
Switzerland has started hiring Chinese ski instructors in a bid to make the slopes more tempting to Chinese tourists.
Scientists Find Signs of Life on Other Planets
Life on Mars? David Bowie sang about it, but scientists have found that it could actually happen in the near future...
Joyriding Chihuahua Crashes Car: Has Licence Revoked
A joyriding Chihuahua has been causing chaos in Spokane, Washington, hitting a car at a red-light intersection.
Same-Sex Marriages Recognized in Utah By Federal Government: Legal Recognition in Utah Rejoiced By Hundreds
Attorney General Eric Holder has stated that the Federal Government will now recognize more than 1000 same-sex marriages in Utah, despite an earlier announcement to the contrary. Utah same-sex couples will now have access to all federal benefits.
History Fans Can Take A Quirky Trip and Stay in an East German Bunker
History fans rejoice, you can now buy a night in a legitimate East German Bunker. Part of a 'historic reality' experience, you can spend a night in a bunker for 109 euros and dress in a National People's Army Uniform while living the experience as a true East German soldier.
