Articles by Natasha Hanano
Saudi Arabian Traveler Arrested Over Pressure Cooker By Customs
A man with an altered Saudi Arabian passport was arrested at Detroit Metro Airport after federal agents found a pressure cooker in his luggage.
Richard Branson: Virgin CEO Dresses in Drag and Serves Air Asia Flight After Losing Bet [VIDEO]
Founder of Virgin Group, Richard Branson made an in-flight appearance dressed as a flight attendant in drag. USA Today reported that the tycoon served drinks on a flight from Australia to Malaysia this past weekend because he lost a bet.
$120 Egg Sandwich: Served at Sydney, Australia's 4Fourteen Restaurant
In a display of extravagance, a restaurant in Australia is showcasing an egg sandwich costing a whopping $120. The restaurant 4Fourteen in Surry Hills, Sydney has created the egg sandwich as part of Bacon Week which has goals of promoting Australian pork.
The Great Gatsby Movie Release Increases Visitors to F. Scott Fitzgerald's Grave
Because of the new film "The Great Gatsby" starring Leonardo Antonio, writer F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Fitzgerald's grave in suburban Maryland have seen an influx of visitors.
World's Most Popular Countries: Study from World Bank Ranks France Number One
According to a survey put out by The World Bank, France is the world's most visited country. The land of The Louvre is the world's most visited country and the Eiffel tower is one of Frances' most popular tourist destinations, reported The Huffington Post.
Least Safe Cities: America's Cities Where Residents Feel The Least Safe
According to the survey 71 percent of people who live in bigger suburban areas felt safe, while 72 percent felt safe in the entire nation.
Sungnyemun: South Korean National Ttreasure Reopens After Fiver Year Restoration
Five years after Korean national treasure, Sungnyemun started a huge restoration project, it reopened to the public this week. Sungneymun is known as Namdaemun or the Great South Gate and is considered one of South Korea's most important historic landmarks and has a 600 year old history.
Kidnap Victims Shuns Family: Michelle Knight Tells Family She Doesn't Want to See Them
The 32-year-old hostage has refused to see her mother or grandmother since she was freed from suspect Ariel Castro's dungeon prison.
Yosemite Hiker Found Dead: Missing Minnesota Man Found Dead in Yosemite National Park
A 73-year-old hiker who has been missing since Sunday in Northern California's Yosemite National Park has been found dead. The body of Kenneth Stensby was found at the bast of a popular waterfall, reported The Los Angeles Times.
Guilin Merryland Theme Park Mini Skirt: Chinese Theme Park Offers Discount to Women in Mini Skirts
A theme park in Guilin, China is giving away discounts to women who wear short skirts. CNN reported that Guilin Merryland Theme park has launched a summer campaign which is called "Love Miniskirt."
Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Ship Welcomed in New York
The Norwegian Breakaway arrived in New York earlier this week after a trip across the Atlantic from Europe. It is one of the biggest ships ever built and to welcome the shop into NYC there has been a host of activities.
Traveler Jeremy Marie Hitchhikes 100,000 Miles Around the World For Free [VIDEO]
A French traveler has hitchhiked around the world without spending any money on transportation. The Daily Mail reported that Jeremy Marie spent five years traveling over 100,000 miles and went all around the world, relying on the kindness of strangers for free rides.
Fiji Campaign Aims to Raise Awareness About Human Rights Violations
Famous for gorgeous white sand beaches and blue water, Fiji is well known to visitors as a paradise. However, the website www.destinationfiji.org is trying to debunk this image and show how the island is violating human rights of Fijian dissidents.
England's Beaches: More Than 50 Beaches Deemed Unsafe For Swimming Under New Standards
There are more than 50 British beaches that could be declared unsafe for swimming under new safety rules for the European Union.
Holland America Around the World Cruise 2014: Five Continents in 113 Days
Holland America has a new around-the-world cruise for 2014 planned that will stop in 28 ports on five continents. The voyage is 113 days and can take up to 1,380 passengers Amsterdam ship.
Qatar Airways Announces New Philadelphia Route
Qatar Airways has announced that it is making Philadelphia its newest U.S. portal. USA Today reported that the airline posted via Twitter the news.
Vivienne Westwood Teams Up With Virgin Atlantic on New Uniforms
Virgin Atlantic has announced they will collaborate with designer, Vivienne Westwood for their new uniforms.
Bill and Hillary Clinton Airport: Little Rock Airport Named After The Clintons
Little Rock airport's name has been changed to honor Bill Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton. Hillary Clinton said at the dedication ceremony, "More than 40 years ago, the first time I came to Arkansas, I flew into this airport."
The Stanley Hotel Film Festival: The Inspiration for The Shining
The Shining is one of the most famous horror films of all time, and now, the iconic hotel where it was filmed is hosting a film festival. The Stanley Film Festival showcases both classic and contemporary independent horror films to the backdrop of the stunning, yet eerie, Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado.
Crystal Cruises to Ban Smoking in All Indoor Areas
Crystal Cruises has revised their rules and announced recently that they will be banning smoking in all indoor areas of their two ships. The one exception is the Connoisseur Club smoking lounges. Outside smoking will be permitted in a small number of designated spaces.
Israel News: Security Now Allowed to Check Tourists Emails at Airport
As a tourist arriving in Israel, authorities now have the right to look through your personal e-mail for security purposes. Israel's attorney general said on Wednesday that the country's internal security force, Shin Bet, can look through a foreign traveler's email, but only in cases where the person shows suspicious signals, reported CNN.
Mount Fuji Poised to Become a World Heritage Site
One of the most famous mountains in the world, Japan's Mount Fuji, will likely win recognition as a World Heritage Site.
Virgin America Passenger Salvatore Bevivino Sues After Being Questioned for Not Flushing the Toilet
A Virgin America passenger has filed a lawsuit against the airline after a flight he took last year ended with police questioning him that he'd failed to flush the toilet.
Women's Only Clubs London: Grace Belgravia, The City's First Opens
In London, the first club for women only has been opened and caters to a posh female-only clientele. The private members only club is located in the posh Belgravia area of London, called Grace Belgravia. Outfitted inside a black doorway that is discreet and annual memberships will throw you back a whopping $8,330 plus a $3,000 joining fee, reported CNN.
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo: Potential Ship to Space Makes Test Flight
Virgin Galactic's SpaceShipTwo has made its first test flight on Monday. The ship broke the sound barrier in a test that went over the Mojave Desert. The ship's testing makes it closer to reaching the goal of flying passengers to space.
JetBlue Offers Service to Lima, Peru
JetBlue will begin service to Lima, Peru this November. USA Today reported that it will offer daily service from Fort Lauderdale on its Airbus A320 aircraft.
Psy Named South Korea's Tourist Ambassador [VIDEO]
South Korean singing sensation, Psy has been named South Korea's tourism ambassador. The singer's new song "Gentleman" has already had more than 244 million views on YouTube since its debut two weeks prior.
ABBA The Museum Stockholm: ABBA Museum Opens in Sweden [VIDEO]
The band ABBA will have their very own museum in Stockholm opening on May 7. The popular band whose heyday was in the 1970s, sang songs such as "Waterloo" and "Dancing Queen."
Carnival Ship Evacuated: Triumph Evacuated Again After Explosions on Mobile River in Alabama
At least seven explosions have have occurred on the Mobile River in Alabama from fires. The New York Times reported that two fuel barges on the Mobile River have caught on fire due to the explosions on the barges Thursday. The blast injured at least three people and forced a Carnival Cruise lines ship nearby to be evacuated. The ship was undergoing repairs nearby.
Virgin America's New In Flight System Allows You to Buy a Drink for Your Plane Crush [VIDEO]
On Virgin America flights passengers can now send a drink to someone on the plane they are crushing on with their new in-flight seat to seat service.
