Articles by JC Santos
After Two Years, Tunisia's Kantaoui Bay Reopens After Terrifying History
Kantaoui Bay, formerly known as Imperial Marhaba Hotel, sheds away its bloodstained history during its reopening. The Sousse-based hotel is now under new management and is seen as a "breath of rebirth."
Freebird Funds Corporate Travel Business By $5M For Expansion
Freebird, a travel app that takes care of your new ticket immediately and for free, just received a $5 million funding from venture capitalists and signed new partnerships with six travel management companies in a bid to accelerate the app's corporate travel expansion.
Pacific Park's Pioneering Shark Frenzy Ride Features Seven Different Shark Breeds
Santa Monica's seaside theme park has a new ride most people would die to try. Shark Frenzy is the world's first shark-themed tilt-a-whirl ride and Pacific Park's newest attraction featuring seven cars as seven different shark breeds.
Future Travel App Trends Will Border On 'Big Brother' Data Collection For Personalization
Travel app trends border on collecting more information than they should. Industry experts find this necessary to humanize and personalize more services, advertisement serving and products for customers.
Jane Jacobs' Decades Of Ideas For An Ideal City Still Matters Today
Jane Jacobs is a legendary icon against poor urban development, leading to the defeat of leading urban planner and contractor Robert Moses' plan that almost broke the existing appearance of New York City decades before—and her story still matters today.
New York Times Square Transforms From Crowded City Into A 'Multi-Use, Dynamic, Changing' Public Space
New York Times Square's new pedestrian walks are full of seats and space for various activities from playing live music to passing pedestrians and tourists to accommodating public art gallery viewing.
Ixigo Fare Intelligence Feature Could Alert And Help Travelers Find Cheaper Flights
Big data and analytics dominate ixigo's new algorithm to help its "fare intelligence" feature predict price drops and alert customers of these drops. Ixigo's aim for the new feature is not immediate conversions but user loyalty.
The British Queen's Passport Is Fiction
When you are the British Queen, there is no special British Queen passport. Anyone who says there is one is lying.
No Spoiling: Gordon Ramsay's Kids Do Not Travel First Class
Gordon Ramsay's $54 million estate does not go to his kids, including his privilege to ride first class. His reason: he would not spoil them so they would be grateful to him.
Roundup: Travel Headphones Essential For Your Outdoor Music
Outdoors, the music dies because of outside noise. These travel headphones help lock you into a nest of notes and soundwaves perfectly.
Summer Festivals You Should Not Miss For 2017
Bored with the usual beach or camping trip? Then maybe it's time to head for music or relaxation in these amazing festivals for Summer 2017 across the world!
All This Man Needs To Travel Light Is A Baby Carriage
Tom Turcich began his journey from his New Jersey home after his childhood friend AnneMarie died. Ever since, he had traveled thousands of miles from home on foot and only with a dog and a baby carriage.
Privacy-Compromising NSA Malware Did Not Affect Microsoft Users According To Tech Giant
An online hacking collective had dumped a massive NSA-made malware package designed to infect any kind of Windows computer. The malware is capable of overtaking and controlling entire computer systems from all over the world.
Photography Couple Traveling The World Show How Long-Distance Lovers Keep In Touch
Becca Siegel and Dan Gold have a life of traveling pleasures at the cost of seeing each other. But long distance relationships are not bad if one looks at how they deal with it.
Humanity Only Has Scarcely A Decade To Save The Earth
The Earth only has 10 years until the irreversible damage of global warming could change climates and negatively affect the world's ecosystems. The study that claims this suggests a few drastic but feasible options to help the world remain under the limits set by the Paris Climate Agreement.
Making Memories: Photography Gears Essential For Any Vacation
Photography is an essential part of any vacation because "pics or it did not happen." DSLRs take amazing shots, but only if they are properly given care. These essential gears could prove useful.
A Quick Guide For A Seamless Trip In Disney's Magic Kingdom
Disney's Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Florida is the world's most magical place on Earth. But it can be hell if one does not prepare everything properly, so make sure you do with this quick guide.
The Wizarding World Of Harry Potter Florida Offers Christmas Holidays This Year
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Florida would celebrate Christmas by throwing wreaths everywhere in the snow-capped locations of Hogsmeade and Hogwarts along with a memorable projection-mapped show by the night.
Top-Rated Airbnb Users The Target Of Online Scammers And Swindlers
Online scammers and swindlers rob or scam guests of their money in Airbnb as the accommodations-sharing company launches new security features to combat these issues.
The Trevi Fountain's Submerged Fortunes Could Buy You A Home
Rome's re-opened Trevi Fountain earns more than $1.5 million in loose change, which can buy anyone a home anywhere.
Breathtaking Glass Bottom Pool In Houston Is Scary As It Is Exhilarating
This glass bottom pool in Houston's Market Square Tower luxury apartment is everything suspended in mid-air, including you in the water, as you view the skylines and ground traffic. However, venturers to this pool need to befriend a resident to access the exhilarating amenity.
World's Top Performing Travel Industries
Travel industries make up 10 percent of any country's economy. For 2017, here are the world's top performing travel industries.
Bizarre Packing: Bill Nye Never Travels Without Gaffer Tape And Bow Ties
Like Andrew Zimmern's craving for Japanese chili sauce he brings it in his baggage, Bill Nye the Science Guy could not get out of the country without gaffer tape and his favorite set of bowties.
Travel In Digital Style: Best Smart Suitcases For Modern Traveler
Smart suitcases are stylistically designed, aesthetically pleasing and just plain efficient from dealing with security issues to addressing weight and baggage carousel troubles one might find during travel.
You Have No Excuses: 85-Year-Old Man Attempts To Climb Mount Everest
Mount Everest is a test for anyone who is physically fit and at their proper age, but nothing beats experience. Enter Min Bahadur Sherchan from Nepal, an 85-year-old who in the last decade had successfully climbed the mountains despite his age—and is wanting to reclaim his title.
Vizeat: A New 'Dine-Surfing' App Lets You Eat At Strangers' Homes
Vizeat is the "Airbnb of dining" because it allows travelers to eat meals in locals' homes through a booking-based event app.
Taiwan Pioneers Banning Outrageous Consumption Of Dog And Cat Meat In Asia
Taiwan, China, South Korea and other Asian countries are known to serve dog and cat meat dishes in many restaurants. Taiwan leads the way to ban this outrageous trade and industry by introducing amendments that include severe punishments and higher fines for violators.
Best Tech And Gadgets To Amplify Your Beach Vacation Experience
Beach vacations are amazing, but the sand, water and sun could make it worse in immense amounts. These tech and gadgets are sure to make your beach vacation feel even better than last year.
Elite Thailand Residency Costs An Exorbitant $60,000 But Comes With Its Own Concierge Service
Thailand's Government is offering an "Elite Ultimate" residency package to foreign nationals who wish to obtain residency in the country. For the exorbitant sum of $60,000, foreign nationals could have 20 years of residency with a $600 membership fee.
'Stay Classy' Will Ferrell-Themed Bar To Grace Washington D.C.
"Stay Classy," the pop-up Will Ferrell-themed bar in New York City by Zach Neil, is set to arrive in Washington D.C. in May. The bar features cocktails, food and the venue itself providing references to fictional Anchorman character Ron Burgundy and a host of other Will Ferrell movies.
