Articles by Precious Heradura
2015's Biggest Songs
A list of the songs that made a mark 2015. Most of the songs involved a lot of viral dance songs and a couple more that made a mark because of their music videos.
Host Announces Wrong Winner in Miss Universe Pageant
The host of the Miss Universe 2015 pageant wrongly announced the winner of the pageant, announcing the first runner-up as the winner instead. It took 4 minutes and the crown already in the head of the wrong winner when the host already announced the mistake.
Most Instagrammed Spots of 2015
2015 is the year of oversharing or it's always 'pics or it didn't happen'. Social media sites have become every traveller's photo album and image sharing app instagram is one of them. This year we look at the top spots in the world that was shared on instagram the most.
This App Will Take Care of Your Travel Planning
UTrip is an app that will plan a travel itinerary for you. The app will determine the itinerary with the information that you provided like interests and your appetite for art, history, shopping, etc. Aside from providing the itinerary it will also provide maps and directions.
Tips for Women Travelling Alone
In this day and age, it is unacceptable that women should still have to protect themselves to men especially if they are travelling alone. Check out the list on how to be be safer when you're a woman travelling alone.
Explore HongKong Like a Local
From the foodie scene to the shiny shopping malls, street markets and the natural beauty of The Peak, Hong Kong will satisfy every taste. In here we have a summary of how to enjoy Hong Kong like a local.
Couple Announced Pregnancy Using a Jet
With everything shareable in the internet, everyone is upgrading their game when it comes to announcement to be posted online. This couple is not different. The Patels are avid travellers and they're having their first baby and there is no better way to announce it than to have a photoshoot in an airplane hangar.
See the Wonders of Australia from Space
A photo of Australia taken from International Space Station, NASA by astronaut Scott Kelly was posted on social media. Kelly is part of NASA's study called A Year in Space where scientists are studying how the human body will react if it stays in space for a year.
Up and Coming Destinations
A list of up and coming destinations for 2016 based on TripAdvisor. The destinations were determined using the website's algorithm measuring the positive traveler feedback as well as increase in interest when in comes to accommodations, restaurants, and attractions.
Places You Need to See in 2016
A list of up and coming and usually ignored destinations for the coming year. This includes some places which will celebrate big events this2016 or places that we usually ignore when planning for a vacation.
Bike Trips that Are Better than Golf
Is biking really the new golf? According to figures, golf tourism has been declining every year and cycling tourism is steadilly increasing. In England, participation has fallen by about 180,000 in eight years. Cycling, on the other hand, gained about 270,000 pedal-pushers in the last year alone. This figure does not include people tootling to work or down to the local. Cycling waxes while golf wanes.
Five Affordable Winter Travel Destinations
A list of affordable destinations to escape to this winter. The destinations include the following: Key West Florida, Southern California, Barbados, Las Vegas, Scottsdale Arizona, Spain, and Venis Italy.
Dating Site for Disney Fans
Introducing MouseMingle, a website for die-hard Disney fans. The website is by former Disneyland railroad engineer who is having a hard time looking for someone who loves Disney as much as he does.
Tips When Travelling with the Family this Holidays
The holidays is the perfect time to travel with the family but with travelling with the whole family comes stress. Here's a list of tips on how to avoid meltdowns when travelling with the family whether it's a road trip or a plane trip.
Underwater Archaeology Exhibition at the British Museum
The British Museum is planning its first major exhibition of underwater archaeology with a showing of artifacts from two of Egypt's 'sunken cities.'
Jetstar Under Investigation After Incidents
Australian low-cost carrier Jetstar is under investigation after two incidents involving the airline. The serious incidents is now being invetigated by The Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.
Secret Travel Destinations In Australia
A list of hidden tourists spots in Australia. These spots have zero to no tourists at all. These destinations less traveled include Wilsons Promontory National Park, Heron Island in Queensland, Litchfield National Park, Bigge Island , and Coral Bay both in Western Australia
Most Liked Throwback Photo of 2015
With a few weeks shy from a new year, Instagram finally releases the list of the most liked photos of 2015 including a category called most like throwback photo for this year. The list includes celebrities, a sports star, and way too many reality TV stars (Kardashians/Jenners)
2,000 Beluga Whales Frolicking in the Arctic
A video captured by a drone shows 2,000 beluga whales in Cunningham Inlet in the far north of Canada. The footage was filmed by Nansen Weber a tour guide of the Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge.
TV Shows that Inspire Travelling
A list of shows that has taken us to breathtaking parts of the world by filming there. This includes current TV shows that we are watching like Game of Thrones, Once Upon a Time, Survivor, Amazing Race, and many other.
Spending Holidays in Manhattan
Holidays sights and sounds all over Manhattan. This include common and not so popular tourist spots that has special offerings this holiday season.
Study: Aussies Like to Get it On in Hotels
An article published a study about how people's sexual behaviors change when they are checked in in a hotel. Australians are the topnotchers saying that they are most sexually active when they are checked-in in a hotel as they are able to relax more and not think about other factors unlike when they are at home.
The Force is Strong in Iceland
Iceland is the setting to some of the most awaited films this year and in 2016 including the much awaited Star Wars movie, The Force Awakens. More than being a movie location, Iceland has breathtaking natural wonders that feature natures’ extremes. From ice caves to boiling hot springs. Iceland has it all.
What Airlines Keep From You
A list of the things that we usually don't know about the airlines. The list includes answers to questions we usually ask like if pilots can sleep on board of if the air we breathe on air is clean. There are also quotes from pilots to let us know of the real deal when it comes to flying.
Top Airports Outside America
A list of the ten best airports in the world outside the US according to readers of Conde Nast Traveler. Most of the airports are found in the Asia and the Middle East. Most of the readers ranked the airports based on its accessibility and its VIP Lounges. The list includes airports of HongKong, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi.
How Christmastime Feels Like in Graz
Graz, a city in Southeastern Austria, spends Christmas like no other. This year, the city has a tree with 25,000 light bulbs and a man-sized Nativity Scene made from ice. Aside from that the city also boasts of its decorations found in every alley of the city.
Thai Aviation Safety Rating Lowered
Thailand Aviation Safety has been lowered by the Federal Aviation Administration from Category 1 to Category 2. The new Category 2 rating means that its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more critical areas. This could hamper Thai airlines' services to the United States. Ratings from other aviation safety organizations are expected to follow suit.
Japan's Hotels to be Upgraded
The Japanese Government is offering subsidy to Japanese-style lodgings, or Ryokan, interested to renovate their inns. The subsidy will cover the costs of installing equipment for wi-fi, access, Western-style toilets, and signboards in multiple languages o attract more foreign tourists.
Chinese Tourists Biggest Spenders in Australia
Chinese tourists are Australia's biggest spenders. The dorp in value of the Australian dollar is helping the country become more affordable to tourists overseas. Spending of the Chinese tourists rose up to 43 percent in just 12 months. The Chinese visitor expenditure is also more than the combined $7.5 billion spent by Britons, Americans, and Canadians.
Moscow has Largest Ice Skating Rink in Europe for the Holidays
This year, Russia has the biggest ice skating rink in Europe and the biggest in its history. The skating rink measure up to 20,000 square metres of ice without including its surrounding infrastructures. The opening of the rink is also marked as Russia’s 150 years since it has its first public ice skating rink.
