Articles by Glory Moralidad
NASA Begins To Build Supersonic Passenger Planes
The notion that people get to travel faster than the speed of sound might not be far away. NASA will begin building the Quiet Supersonic Technology (QueSST), the first in its series of X-planes by the organization's New Aviation Horizons initiative as revealed in its Fiscal Year 2017 budget.
This Bangkok Hotel Is Home To The World’s Highest Whisky Bar
The Lebua Hotel and Resorts in Bangkok, Thailand has prided itself on having the most innovative bars globally even garnering the title of having one of the world's best rooftop bars. Now, Lebua can add another title to its merits and awards: having the world's highest whiskey bar.
Five Best Places To Spend St Patrick's Day In The US
Many countries are also celebrating St. Patrick's Day, especially in the US. Here's where you can enjoy the revelry if you happen to be in the states.
Five Countries That Are Famous for Chocolates
Chocolate is one of the most sought-after treats a person would like to have. I mean, who's not fond of chocolates? Also, other than its sweet taste, many people crave for it because it brings health advantages. For instance, dark chocolate is known to be a mood booster.
The Best Food Markets in the World
The market is where often the locals can find the best produce of the day. Independent vendors sit and work on their stall, enticing customers to buy from them. However, it seemed that not only the locals are interested in stepping on the marketplace, but tourists as well. Travelers themselves would like to see the commercial center of a city or a town to know the culture of the area.
Tourists Blamed For Deaths Of Swimming Pigs In The Bahamas
Dozens of swimming pigs have been found dead in the Exumas, a place known to be as one of Bahamas' popular tourism attractions for the famous water-loving animals. Investigations were done and pointed out that tourists are to blame for over feeding the pigs at the Big Major Cay Beach with harmful chunks and drinks like alcohol.
Hawaii Wants To Ban Sunscreen To Save Coral Reefs
Hawaii wants to ban the sale of sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate chemicals after studies show that the two compounds are found to have damaging effects on the coral reefs. Hawaiian state senator, Will Espero, heads the proposed bill and claims that the ban is essential to preserve Hawaii's tourism industry.
This Airline Is Offering 10,000 Free Flights To Patients In Need Of Medical Care
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Southwest's Medical Transportation Grant Program, the Southwest Airline is offering 10,000 free flights for patients and their families who are in need of medical attention. What seems to be their biggest gift ever, Southwest is partnering with 75 hospitals and organizations to hand out tickets for traveling patients.
World's Best Restaurant's Tasting Menu Is Composed Of Emojis
Indian chef, Gaggan Anand has garnered the title of Asia's best restaurant for his establishment Gaggan in Bangkok for three consecutive years and has prepared a menu like no other for his customers. His entire list is made up of emoji illustrations only and chances are, no one suspect what the dish is and how it's going to be prepared.
Top Five Desert Trips For Adventure Seekers
If you're the type of person who seeks the thrill of the sand and rock formations, then a hike or camp in the desert would be pertinent to you. If you have a penchant for the sandy warmth and heat of this environment, then here are the five desert trips you should be making.
Five Nature Spots To Visit In Singapore
Singapore is famous for its cityscapes and modern life. However, the country is not without its natural parks and reserves as well. It serves as a welcoming respite from the busy state of the city. Singapore has four nature reserves, 59 parks, 271 neighborhood parks and 63 park connectors, according to Fun in Singapore.
Airbnb Buys Payment Startup Tilt
Airbnb revealed today that it bought the social payment startup Tilt as what reports says to be an acquihire to expand Airbnb's travel services for customers further. The company targets to keep Tilt's app functional and retain most of the employees in the acquisition.
Honey Wine Brewing Underneath Parisian Streets
It seems like humanity's oldest alcoholic drink is being brewed underneath the Parisian streets, more specifically in the Paris Catacombs. Audric de Campeau has chosen the 2,000-year-old path consisting of caves, quarries, and tunnels stretching over 300km in Paris to brew mead, also known as honey wine.
Top Five Best Places To Camp In The US
Planning to go camping out with friends or family this weekend? If you're looking for ways to relax in the great outdoors, the first thing you need to think of is where to go. So, head out to these camping sites in the U.S. and sleep among the starry night sky. Escaping from the hustle and bustle of everyday life was never this good.
Disney Plans To Create Technology That Automatically Charges Your Phone Upon Walking In A Room
It seems like making animated shows for children is just the tip of an iceberg for Disney's operations. But, last week, the company revealed its science research department and had developed a prototype living room that can power about ten gadgets, including the charging of a phone wirelessly.
What To Expect At London's Free Cheese And Wine Festival
Last year, the East Village in London had organized the Chocolate Festival, and now they will be hosting London's Free Cheese and Wine Festival on the first weekend of April, displaying the finest artisan cheese and wine from over 25 retailers. Lovers of the two treats will gather in one place as the festival opens the celebration to everyone free of charge.
Jewel-Encrusted Skeletons On Display In Germany
A trip to Bavaria, Germany wouldn't be complete without visiting a nearby Bavarian Church that has saintly jewel-encrusted skeletons on display. The Furstenfeld Abbey has dressed two Catholic saints in gold and jewels as they lie encased in a lavish glass case.
Newly Christened Planet Is Named Bernard
The Australian Citizen Science Project contested to have a minor planet named 'Bernard' to honor the founding chairman, Dr. Bernard Bowen of the International Centre for Radio Astronomy Research (ICRAR). theSkyNet won the competition during the NameExoWorlds organized by the International Astronomical Union (IAU) to name the said planet as Bernardbowen or Bernard for short.
The Five Best Scuba Diving Sites In The Philippines
The Philippines is considered by many as one of the world's best diving spots especially when one gets to experience swimming in its clear waters and among the coral reefs. One can find plenty of diving spots in the country with the abundant dive resorts.
Cathay Pacific Introduces World’s First In-Flight Beer
Being in an airplane 35,000 ft above the ground can alter travelers' taste buds. Therefore, a well-made brew is needed to challenge the issue. Now, Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong Beer Company, and McCann Worldgroup have teamed up to create the world's first in-flight beer.
Visiting Prague? Here Are Five Spots That You Must Not Miss
A day in Prague makes you wonder if you have stepped back in time as your eyes have been filled with thousands of domes, steeples, and towers. In fact, the city even earned the moniker as the "city of a thousand spires."
This Beer Promotes US National Parks
Utah's largest brewery wants you to hike and visit US National Parks as their beer cans promote these outdoor spots with their exclusive Rotating Parks Series packaging. Uinta Brewing will release limited editions of their packaging, featuring different National Parks around the country.
Philadelphia Has A Traveling Beer Garden
Philadelphia's first and only mobile beer garden is set to travel to 20 city parks in the summer to quench the thirst of the locals while at the same time promoting parks and conservation.
Slide Down Four Storeys High At A Mall In China
Mall shoppers in Nanping Shanghai Bailian, China, can now enjoy sliding down in a four-story spiral slide in just about 12 seconds. The ride is about 160 feet high, enclosed in transparent spirals for shoppers to enjoy the experience.
Davis Museum Covers Art In Black Fabric As Travel Ban Protest
More and more artists are becoming enraged with President Donald Trump's immigration law with thousands of them holding exhibitions and art protests in their ways. Davis Museum at Wellesley College staged dissents by removing all artworks and covering them in black cloth that was created or given by immigrant artists.
Snow In The Alps Might Melt Sooner Than You Think
There's a big chance that the snow in The Alps might melt sooner than you think. In fact, it is predicted that if people will not change their carbon emission activities, the Alps might lose 70 percent of its snow by 2100. But, if people can keep global warming contained and be below 2°C, the snow would only be reduced to 30percent by the end of the century.
US Hoteliers: US Hoteliers: Even Smokers Don't Like Smoking Rooms
More and more hotels across the US want to eradicate smoking in their establishments to help tourists stay healthy while traveling. Moreover, the initiative aims to have hotel guests no longer get choked and be exposed to the carcinogenic components of cigarettes and tobacco.
Five Most Dangerous Roads In The World
Do you want to hit the roads? Tourists would like to cruise to find cool sceneries, hidden spots, adventure, and fun. Every year, though, we hear the news stories that the number of people killed on the roads. Mostly, it's the driver's mishaps. But we also have to survey the roads where they travel.
Canada Holds Frozen Hair Competition
It's the dead of winter in Canada, but the country is not in shortage of any fun. The Takhini Hot Springs holds its annual frozen hair competition every February where people can enjoy warm waters coupled with the cold air to create icy updos.
A 100-Year-Old Tango Theater Is Now A Heavenly Bookstore
Upon stepping inside the El Ateneo Grand Splendid, book lovers will be wondering if whether they've fallen into a bygone era. Maybe, in fact, they did. It was a tango theater, then, an opera house, and afterward, a movie theater, before finally becoming a heavenly bookstore for bibliophiles.
