Articles by Glory Moralidad
Five Of The Best Bathhouses In The World
If you think that bathhouses only belong in the past, well, you're wrong. Public bathhouses are still well-loved all of these years, and people really treat them differently than your average public swimming pool. Bathhouses are there in various countries for people to have fun and relieve them of their pain and blood circulation problems.
Air Flight Laptop Ban In Muslim-Majority Nations Begins
The U.S. government began the ban on laptops and other electronics larger than a cell phone on Tuesday morning from eight Muslim-majority nations, nine airlines, and ten airports. The new policy is a measure against terrorism that continues to target air flights and consumer technology for their attacks.
Jesus' Tomb To Be Unveiled To Public After Nine-Month Renovation
Jerusalem unveils to the public the most sacred monument in Christianity which was believed to be where Jesus was kept after his crucifixion and up to his ascension to heaven. After nine months of renovation, Jesus' tomb will officially open at a ceremony in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre following a $4m grant for restoration.
Chile Will Have New And Expanded National Parks, Thanks To Private Donation
Chile will have new and expanded national parks this year thanks to Kristine McDivitt Tompkins, wife of the famous conservationist Douglas Tompkins, donating about one million acres of land and the country's government with President Michelle Bachelet of 10 million acres of federally-owned acreage.
New Zealand Is Running Out Rooms For Travelers
New Zealand is running out of hotel rooms for travelers due to the rapid growth of tourists coming in the country.
Facial Recognition Software Installed In Beijing's Toilet To Avoid Toilet Paper Theft
Automated facial recognition dispensers are installed in Beijing's public restrooms to curb paper toilet theft from people who take large amounts of the strips at their homes.
Japanese Olympic Golf Course To Grant Women Full Membership Rights
Japan's Olympic Golf Course will grant women full membership rights to play at the venue after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has threatened the golf course to scrap its Tokyo 2020 status if it does not admit women to golf in the area. The Kasumigaseki Country Club will host the men's and women's tournaments in July and August 2020.
Pocahontas Statue Recognized As Historic Monument
The life-sized Pocahontas statue at the Church of St. George Gravesend, Kent, England has been relisted as a historical monument during the heroine's 400th death anniversary.
Everest Climbers To Be Strapped With GPS device
Climbers on Mount Everest will be required to strap a GPS device for their own safety and to avoid telling lies of reaching the peak by the start of April during climbing season. The technology will be able to locate travelers quickly when they're in trouble as hundreds of people are expected to climb Mount Everest this year.
Five Buildings Around The World With The Most Beautiful Ceilings
Travelers usually go to a certain tourist site and appreciate only the building's outside and inner façade. They never know that looking up towards the ceiling is even a more pleasant view to hold. So, here are five building that has the most beautiful ceilings. Next time when you're here, don't forget to crane your neck up.
National WWII Museum Offers Fastest Torpedo Rides From WWII Boat
The National WWII Museum will now offer fast torpedo rides to the public from a WWII boat in Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans on April 1. The Patrol Torpedo boat, PT-305, the world's only fully restored combat-veteran vessel, will bring interested locals and travelers into a 90-minute ride on the waters and another 45-minute deck tour about the history of the patrol boats.
Beach in Tasmania Glows With Sea Sparkle
Bright blue lights glowed at the shores of Preservation Bay, Tasmania were seen at this time of the month by photographer Brett Chatwin. This phenomenon is uncommon and caused by a bioluminescent alga called noctiluca scintillan, or popularly known as "sea sparkle" when the organisms are feeling stressed.
Explore NY Culture During The 19th And 20th Century With Gilded New York App
The Museum of the City of New York in collaboration with the inaugurating the Museum's Tiffany & Co. Foundation Gallery has launched a mobile application that allows users to discover the art culture of the elite during the late-19th and early- 20th centuries of Ney York. The "Gilded New York" is a walk-through guide that takes users on a tour of the city where the rich people have been, and where the most popular sites were during its heydays.
Protecting Cornwall From Ethnic Oppression and 'Disneyfication'
Cornwall should be protected from ethnic oppression and ''Disneyfication'' of its culture and heritage according to the Council of Europe. The protection of national minorities has always been seen neglected by the UK government which only recognized Cornwall and its inhabitants as "minorities" by the start of 2014.
Top Five Most Exciting Escape Rooms In The World
More people are playing the Escape Room Game as they battle out the maze using only their intellect to save them from various themed monstrosities like zombies, clowns or even evil bosses! So, if you're a traveler who would want to experience fun and thrills, you can check out these escape rooms around the world.
Visiting The ‘Eighth Wonder Of The World’ With Shorter Flights
The Philippine Department of Tourism has unveiled a new air route going to the Banaue rice terraces through the Clark International Airport. This new track is seen to assist tourists in lessening travel time from the usual 10-hour ride to just around two hours or so.
London Tour Company Booking Trips To The Titanic Shipwreck
London-based travel company Blue Marble Private will be launching diving expeditions in May 2018 to the famous RMS Titanic sunk at the bottom of the North Atlantic Ocean in 1912. The experience will only be open to nine people who will undergo an eight-day journey to get up-close to the most popular ship of all time.
Portland Japanese Garden To Open $33.5M Cultural Village Expansion
The Portland Japanese Garden, together with famed architect Kengo Kuma and master garden craftsman Sadafumi Uchiyama, will launch its $33.5M Cultural Village expansion on April 2 not only to accommodate new spaces for tourists but also to boost immersive experiences for visitors in the traditional Japanese arts and culture.
National Museum Of US Army Begins Construction
The National Museum of the United States Army will begin construction this month in Fort Belvoir, Va. to honor US soldiers and educate the public the history and notable works of the army in the country. Costing about $200 million, the museum will commemorate the works of over 30 million individuals who have dedicated themselves to service since 1775.
National Civil Rights Museum To Celebrate Yearlong Commemoration Of MLK
The National Civil Rights Museum will celebrate a yearlong commemoration of the 50th death anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 2017, to April 4, 2018. The event called, "MLK50: Where Do We Go from Here," will hold activities that focus on rights and non-violent protests on peace, poverty, justice, decent housing and quality education among many others.
Iceland Genes Might Be The Cure To Alzheimer's Disease
Iceland is famous for its glaciers, volcanoes, geysers, and lava fields, but beyond its tourist sites, the country might be the cure for Alzheimer's disease. Scientists flocked to the ice country to study human genetic variability and how it can give information on diseases and how to cure it.
Ecuadoran Rainforest Hostel For Sale In $29 Raffle
An Australian couple decided to raffle their Ecuadoran rainforest hostel for as low as $29 to someone who can run the business the way they do. Additional prizes on top of the hostel include$10,000 start-up money to get started in the South American forest.
The World’s Largest Alien-Finding Telescope Is Now Open To Visitors
China has finished constructing the Five hundred meter Aperture Spherical Telescope (FAST) last year and has now opened the center to the public for people to learn how the telescope works and astronomical finds in its museum. FAST, considered as the world's largest radio telescope, was developed to search for radio waves across the galaxies to find any signs of alien life.
Architecture Festival In Budapest 100 Celebrates Century-Old Buildings
Budapest100, Hungary's Architecture Festival, is back to celebrate the city's centenary buildings and invites locals and tourists alike to appreciate civil urbanization. This year, on April 22 and 23, public and private buildings open their lots to the public for viewing according to the theme set by organizers.
A Perfume Museum Has Opened Inside This 17th Century Renaissance Palace In Spain
A 17th Century Renaissance Palace in Spain kept a laboratory that creates perfumes, essential oils, ceramics, medicinal plants, spices, teas, infusions and gourmet products among many others. The Patio De Los Perfumes provides visitors a chance to know the history of the perfumery and the rare ingredients used by most perfumers.
Overcrowding Puts Limit To Angkor Temple Sunset-Watching
Sunset-watching in an Angkor Temple in Cambodia will be limited to 300 people after it was seen that the effects of overcrowding would ruin the temple.
Travelers Will Now Find It More Difficult To Visit The Hollywood Sign
The Hollywood sign in Griffith Park is one of the most iconic destinations travelers would go, with 10 million foreign and domestic tourists visiting the site each year. However, people who lived near the hills aren't too happy with the increasing number of guests that they've decided to close Beachwood Drive as a means for tourists to access the trail to the Hollywood sign.
Kensington Palace Is Getting A Renovation For Tourists
Kensington Palace will be under renovation for the next weeks to further upgrade the grounds for tourists. The palace itself welcomes 400,000 people every year, and the royal palace would like to add a restaurant building on top of extended kitchens, basements and a room full of displays of royal dresses in its property.
Winter Sleet Coats US Cherry Blossoms In Ice
Winter in the US has iced the cherry blossoms that bloomed too early in February. The National Park Service has warned residents to let the ice melt because shaking or forcefully taking the ice away may damage and break the branches and tree.
'Nice' Travelers Will Get Free Upgrades With Monarch Airlines
If you happen to be a nice traveler, Monarch Airlines will reward you with a free seat upgrade which includes priority check-in and extra leg room valuing at £50 if you book their service through phone. About a maximum of 10 upgrades per week will be given to passengers who are friendly, amidst an estimated of 120,000 individuals who fly in the airlines as well.
