Articles by Patricia Sim
Jay-Z To Produce Prison Drama on Juvenile Solitary Confinement
The show / documentary tackles what Jay-Z- calls a "broken" system. It centers on how a 16-year old boy, Kalief Browder, was arrested and spent most of his three-year sentence in solitary confinement. Fortune tells us that Jay-Z describes this treatment as "inhumane".
Top Five Budget Hacks for Your Winter Ski Holiday
In just two months, it will be December, spelling the start of winter for most of the world. One of the best things to do during the winter is to hit the slopes of fine, fresh powder, and have the ride of your life. Skiing is not the most budget-friendly hobby, but with these tips, you can save a little money on non-essentials and afford to go down that slope a few more times.
Iceland - Giovanna Battaglia's Dream Honeymoon Destination And How You Can Have It
Despite the luxury seemingly involved in planning a dream honeymoon in Iceland, many couples have opted to go for this option, instead of the usual stay in a hotel room by the beach, only to face work, taxes, and bills, just a week after.
Five Things You Should Know Before Booking A Trip To Munich
Munich, and Germany in general, are cited as some of the safest places in the world. However, there are a few cultural norms that travelers need to take note of, to avoid any dangers or ill consideration with their locals.
Hoping To Be The New Mrs. Pitt? Britney Spears, Thrilled That Brad Is Single Again
Following Angelina Jolie's filing for divorce from Allied star Brad Pitt last September, buzz has been going around for the newly single Pitt. Another celebrity seems to be eyeing Pitt, and it's none other than pop diva sensation Britney Spears.
Finland, Qatar, UAE Top World's Safest Cities; UK, Less Safe Than Rwanda, Saudi Arabia
Global heavyweights such as the United Kingdom and the United States of America fared poorly, lagging at 63rd, and 73rd place, respectively. According to The Telegraph, this puts them below countries such as Saudi Arabia, Azerbaijan, Malaysia, and Rwanda.
Top Five Innovative Travel Gear of 2016 You Should Check Out
Besides the usual suggestions such as a light, but functional laptop like the Apple Macbook Air, all-purpose sandals by Havaianas, and even the very useful, but very unflattering cargo shorts, many start-ups and businesses have gone out of the box to think of new products travelers can use.
Hyperloop One, Elon Musk's Supersonic Train Commits To 55-minute Travel Between Sydney and Melbourne
Hyperloop, the super-fast train system was first proposed by Elon Musk, revolutionary founder of Tesla, in 2013 as a method of travel that could transport people at 740mph.
Google and Verizon Team Up On USA Launch Of The Pixel Smartphone
Sensing an opportunity, Verizon is set to be the exclusive carrier of Google's Pixel phones in the US. This means that customers purchasing via Verizon get access to Verizon's services such as LTE Advanced, which will come in handy given the phone's new data-heavy features such as Google Assistant and Daydream View.
Visiting the Celebrity Playground Of Lake Como: Luxurious, Yet New Cheap Tours May Be A Surprise
Despite its reputation as a luxurious destination, Lake Como also has accommodations and tours that can fit an everyday person's budget. With its quaint villages along the shore, snow-capped mountains in the background, and 80,000 friendly locals, here are a few things any intrepid traveler can do should they want to visit.
Dubai Set to Conquer 2016 List of World's Busiest Airports
With 83 million passengers this year, Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport is set to become the world's busiest airport by 2020. Serving as the main transfer hub of Dubai's flagship airline, Emirates', the growth is said to have come from the airlines' expansion in recent years.
Skybound, EP's of "The Walking Dead" To Open an Office In Vancouver
Due to current opportunities in Vancouver, as well as favorable tax credits and the presence of experienced industry professionals and topnotch facilities, Skybound is setting up office in Canada, apart from their LA-based production company. The facility is set to be called Skybound North.
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's Six Children Caught In The Middle of Their Parents' Messy Divorce
Since their relationship became official in 2005, the Jolie-Pitt's have been raising 6 children together, Maddox, 15, Pax, 12, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, 10, and twins Knox and Vivienne, 8. These children have been subject to custody battles between the two, and they currently live with their mother, Jolie, in a rented hideaway in Malibu, keeping away from the paparazzi.
Taste The Rainbow At Bangkok's Unicorn Cafe
In Thailand, a small cafe in Bangkok is making dreams come true with its Unicorn-themed setting. The cafe is littered with bright pink, purple, and blue armchairs and sofas, and a carpet that looks like it was woven from the rainbow.
San Francisco's "Crookedest Street in the World" Needs Unwinding
The street, lined with bright roses and hydrangeas on either side of it, offers great views of the city and an authentic experience of driving in San Francisco. In fact, residents say that because of all the tourists the street sees, it's starting to feel more like an overcrowded amusement park than an actual street. For the last four to five years, cars have been lining up and piling up down several blocks in the Russian Hill neighborhood just to drive down the 600ft. long street.
Five Epic Travel Photographers of Instagram You Will Want To Follow
The Social media app Instagram is our modern world's "photo album", showcasing our best and most unforgettable moments through pictures and brief videos. Let's take a look at some of the best travel photographers on Instagram, providing us a glimpse of what we can do for our next vacation, or even how best to frame our next shot, even when we're not on vacation.
Do it on a Whym - Your Newest App Partner in Grabbing Budget Bookings
When traveling, it is usually always best to book all important tourist destinations way in advance, to make sure that you do not run our of tickets, or to get the early bird price. However, new ticket-booking app is about to become all last minute planners' newest best friend.
Zayn vs. Niall - Zayn Malik Throws Shade on Niall Horan's Newest Single Release
The spotlight was on Zayn, who did not so much as recognize his old bandmate's huge success. Instead of congratulating his former bandmate, Zayn opted to post a sexy selfie on Instagram, totally ignoring Niall's new single.
Kate McWilliams: Feeling High About Being The Youngest Air Captain
At just 26 years old, Kate McWilliams is officially the youngest air pilot captain, working for budget airline Easyjet, and gaining this distinction just this year.
Germany Launches World's First Fuel Cell Plane
Last September 29, Thursday, German aircraft engineers successfully carried out a 10-minute test flight at the Stuttgart Airport, Southwestern Germany. The flight, involving two real human pilots and two dummy passengers lasted up in the air for about 10 minutes.
Indonesia's Batik Scam: The Untold Truth
Young traveller Siobhan Jones tells Traveller Australia about her batik horror story during her travel to Yogyakarta, one of Indonesia's busiest tourist destinations.
50 Shades of Divorce - Is Actor Jamie Dornan Divorcing His Wife for Co-star Dakota Johnson?
Ever since their erotic literature turned film premiered, "Fifty Shades of Gray" stars Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan have been the center of rumors circling around their "secret affair. With the current filming of the sequel "Fifty Shades Darker", the rumors have gotten even wilder with the sequel involving even more daring and lascivious sex scenes.
Six Of The Most Surprising Airplane Secrets Spilled!
Despite all the efforts they've made, air travel can be uncomfortable sometimes and here are six insider secrets from actual cabin crew, as shared on a Quora question, "What do flight attendants know about flying that they don't tell passengers?".
Netflix's Most Expensive Series "The Crown" - Watch the Trailer Here
The 10-episode first season of The Crown debuts on the streaming service November 4. The trailer preview of the series comes out today, and promises a thrilling new series, guaranteed to make audiences addicted and likely to go on streaming marathons.
A Dam Good Idea! - Dam-Release Rafting Gaining Popularity the UK
Releasing water from a dam in just one day can cost up to £1,500 ($1,952), however, more and more people have been requesting dam-releases in order to go white water rafting. Quiet streams turn into raging rapids in a matter of minutes, with the volume of water reaching 900 million liters (almost 24 million gallons), 50 times the normal amount, increasing the speed of the water by up to 10 times its usual speed.
Top 5 Walled Towns of Europe
With new roads and bridges being built, however, city walls which once protected towns and cities from neighboring enemies are not as well-preserved as other structures. However, these are the Top 5 towns in Europe who have preserved their city walls.
Obama and DiCaprio to Meet on Climate Change
The event in question is a climate conversation and film screening called the South by South Lawn Event, an event described by the White House as a "festival of ideas, art, and action".
5 Things You Should Know before Traveling to Morocco
Before you start packing your bags, booking your camel rides and exchanging your money to Moroccan dirhams, take note of these 5 important tips from travelers who have gone and seen this beautiful, yet mysterious country.
Uber's Newest Solution to Traffic: Self-flying Drone Taxis
The multi-million dollar app predicts that in 10 years, their users can book a self-piloted drone to take them to their destination of choice, just as easily as they book the app's private cars today.
Alan Turing's Computer-Generated Music
Turing recorded three different tracks: "God Save the King", "Ba Baa Black Sheep," and Glenn Miller's "In the Mood."
