Articles by Natasha Hanano
World's Most Livable Cities 2013
Melbourne has won it again as the world's most livable city according to the 2013 Economist Intelligence Unit's Global Livability Survey.
Eva Air Launches Hello Kitty Themed U.S. Route
Taiwanese airline, EVA Air will bring its Hello Kitty Plane to the states. On September 18 the airline will bring the Hello Kitty route from Taipei to Los Angeles and flights will operate three times per week.
French Fry Burger: Burger King Debuts New Burger Topped With Fries
Burger King has started to sell a $1 "French Fry Burger." The burger will have French fries on top of the hamburger patty and will be available starting next week on Sept. 1. The burger also contains a standard patty and regular toppings and is 360 calories and 19 grams of fat.
Hong Kong's Peak Tram Celebrates 125 Years
The Peak Tram in Hong Kong has celebrated its 125th anniversary. The Peak Tram in Hong Kong has celebrated its 125th anniversary. "To mark the Peak Tram's 125th year of service in 2013, Peak Tramways and The Peak Tower have launched a publicity campaign in conjunction with Visa," reported CNNgo.
Princess Cruises Sends Sapphire Princess to China
Princess Cruises is sending its ship, Sapphire Princess to China. The ship will be there for four months starting in May. In the new plan, the ship will cruise from Shanghai on three to seven day round trip itineraries, reported USA Today Travel.
Crocodile Attack: Australian Man Attacked by Crocodile at Mary River Wilderness Retreat in Australia
A 26-year-old man has been killed while swimming in an area notorious for crocodiles. The man was celebrating a friend's 30th birthday party at the Mary River Wilderness Retreat in Australia which is 70 miles from Darwin when the attack occurred.
Taunton Plane Crash: Fatal Crash in Massachusetts
There have been two fatalities in a plane crash earlier this morning at Taunton Municipal Airport. Fox News reported that the plane crash occurred in Massachusetts early Sunday morning and the cause for the crash has not been determined yet.
Cardboard Cathedral Built in Christchurch, New Zealand
A new cathedral made entirely out of cardboard has opened in Christchurch, New Zealand. The cathedral has opened after two years of planning and construction.
Scoot Airlines Offers Child Free Zone
Scoot Airlines, a budget airline based in Singapore will start a no children zone on their air crafts. The Huffington Post reported that the airline will enact "ScootinSilence" where passengers can be upgraded to a 41 seat cabin of the plane where kids under the age of 12 are banned. Passengers can pay approximately $14 U.S. for the service.
Giada de Laurentiis to Open New Las Vegas Restaurant
Giada de Laurentiis from Food Network, is planning to open her first restaurant in Las Vegas. Giada de Laurentiis from Food Network, is planning to open her first restaurant in Las Vegas.
MSC Cruises: Smurf Themed Family Activities on MSC Divina
MSC Cruises has launched new smurf themed family activities on its MSC Divina. USA Today reported that the activities coincide with the debut of The Smurfs 2 movie in Europe.
Dollywood: Dolly Parton Plans to Build New Resort, New Rides
The theme park Dollywood has plans to expand. The Associated Press reported that Parton sees the future of Dollywood as a resort hotel lobby that has three story windows overlooking Mount LeConte.
Nando's Chicken: Beyonce Spends $2,200 at Chicken Chain in England
Beyonce treated her friends and family to a feast worth $2,200 from Nandos in Chelmsford, England. US Weekly reported that the singer bought a feast for her entourage after her performance at V Festival in Hylands Park on August 17.
Jennie Garth and Peter Facinelli Sell Their Toluca Lake Home
"Twilight's" Peter Facinelli and former 90210 actress Jennie Garth, who used to be married, have sold their home in Toluca Lake, California. The Los Angeles Times reported that the house was sold for $3.99 million to Bill Prady, who is a co creator of the tv show, "The Big Bang Theory."
Hydrating Beer: Electrolytes Added to Beer by Researchers to Ward off Hangovers
Australian researchers have created a hydrating beer by simply adding in electrolytes. Electrolytes are commonly found in sports drinks. The new beer will theoretically allows drinkers to enjoy the beer without being dehydrated. The team at Griffith University's Health Institute tested the idea of modifying beer, and noticed that the alterations didn't alter the taste, however the alcohol content had to be reduced.
Obama Bike Ride: President Barack Obama Rides Bikes in Martha's Vineyard with Michelle Obama and Kids
President Barack Obama and his family took a vacation on Martha's Vineyard. The Associated Press reported that Obama took his wife, the first lady Michelle and his daughters Mali and Sasha on a bike ride Friday morning through Manuel F. Correllus State Forest in West Tisbury. President Barack Obama says he's having a "great time as always" on vacation on Martha's Vineyard.
Romanian Princess Arrested for Alleged Cockfighting Ring
A Romanian princess and her husband have been arrested over an alleged cockfighting ring in Oregon.
Tourist Finds 5.16 Carat Diamond at The Arkansas' Crater of Diamond State Park
A twelve year old boy from North Carolina found a diamond when vacationing in an Arkansas park. CNN reported that Michael Detlaff was on vacation with his family on July 31 when he found a 5.16 carat diamond in The Arkansas' Crater of Diamond State Park's "diamond search area."
Orient Express: New River Cruise Ship Debuts in Burma
A newly debuted river cruise makes it luxurious and easy to see Burma. A newly debuted river cruise makes it luxurious and easy to see Burma. USA Today reported that last week, Orient-Express which is a Burma operator launched a nriver cruise called Orcaella which has seven and 11 night itineraries on Cindwin and Ayeyarwady rivers.
New Ant Species: 33 New Species Found in Central America and the Caribbean
There have been 33 new ant species discovered in Central America and the Caribbean. There have been 33 new ant species discovered in Central America and the Caribbean.
Vodka Boycott: Bars Boycott Russian Vodka in Protest of Country's Anti-Gay Laws
Bars around the world have recently stopped serving Russian vodka in protest to the country's anti-homosexual laws.
Hong Kong Set to Have Large Contemporary Art Museum
Hong Kong is set to get its very own large contemporary art museum in 2017. CNN Go reports that the government back project will be $642 million to build and has hopes to rival major museums like the NY MoMa and London's Tate Modern.
Pomze Restaurant in Paris France is an Apple Inspired Wonderland
Paris, France is a culinary wonderland with some of the best gourmet eateries in the world, not to mention a paradise for wine and cheese lovers. A quirky, unique take on French cuisine a restaurant in Paris called Pomze, is an eatery that is devoted to the apple. Crispy, sweet apples are the backdrop for Pomze's menu where you can feast on delectable items like gazpacho with granny smith juice ice cubes.
ELF Bike: New Green Bike Hybrid, Organic Transit Vehicle
A new bike, car hybrid called ELF is making waves in the U.S. The car is also called "Organic Transit Vehicle" can go for 1,800 miles on the energy equivalent of a gallon of gasoline, reported Fox News.
Beef Recall: The National Beef Packing Co. Recalls 50,000 Pounds of Beef Over E. Coli Concerns
A company in Kansas is recalling 50,000 pounds of ground beef because of fears of E coli contamination.
Minus5 Ice Bar Opens at The Hilton Midtown in New York City
A new bar made entirely of ice has opened in Manhattan. The new bar in the New York Hilton Midtown is called Minus5 Ice.
Kristen Stewart: Twilight Actress Screams at Paparazzi in Angry Rant [VIDEO]
Twilight actress, Kristen Stewart screamed at papparazi yesterday in Los Angeles. The 23-year-old said, "You don't deserve to breathe the same air I do."
The Curtis hotel in Denver is Offering an Inflatable Pop-Up Room
The Curtis Hotel in downtown Denver is offering, for a short time, a package which has a one-night stay in a pop-up, inflatable room that is 22 feet in the air. The package goes for a whopping $50,000.
Huntington Beach Riot: Riots Break Out After ans U.S. Open of Surfing Contest
A riot broke out on Sunday in downtown Huntington Beach, California after Vans U.S. Open of Surfing. The New York Daily News.
Valeria Lukyanova: Real Life Barbie Gets Her Own VICE Documentary [VIDEO]
Valeria Lukyanova, dubbed the real life Barbie is getting her own documentary feature, with the help of VICE.
