The Italian seaside town of Castellammare di Stabia recently announced its intention to ban miniskirts. Mayor Luigi Bobbio said the regulations would help “restore urban decorum and facilitate better civil coexistence”. continue reading...
I need to start buying this brand of pantyhose! Mine never go through anything like this and still always seem to rip… continue reading...
Located in the Pacific Ocean to the east of China, Korea and Russia, Japan is an island nation. Most of the country is mountainous – about 70 per cent – and many of those are volcanic. In fact, the its highest mountain, Mount Fuji, is a dormant volcano. It is also found on the Pacific Ring of Fire, which causes the country to experience many earthquakes. Japan is also one of the world’s most important economic powers. In this video, WatchMojo.com learns more interesting facts about the Land of the Rising Sun. continue reading...
Traveling and bathrooms are inextricably linked, and yet the need to use the bathroom while in a foreign land can be a daunting experience because of cultural or language differences (heck, I even got confused once at an Irish pub). So, to start: continue reading...
Tourism to Italy dropped 25 per cent in 2008 from the previous year. The tourism industry is the country’s most important business, affecting many other industries: restaurateurs and tour bus operators both complain of empty seats. The country claims that fewer visitors are coming from Europe, Russia and Japan; however the most missed tourists are from the United States. Read more… continue reading...
Looking at a monument is like an historical study in itself: many of these structures and sculptures have survived for many years. Here is a list of ten monuments you should check out, if you get the chance:
The gloom and doom of the economy makes us want nothing more than to get away from it all, but unfortunately we can’t afford it! Exotic travel doesn’t have to be expensive if you’re willing to enjoy the cheaper version of the real thing. Instead of Paris visit a much more affordable Quebec City, if you want to visit the world, see it all at Las Vegas. continue reading...
I have enough trouble trying to figure out what to tip in my own country - I can’t even begin to describe the issues I have when traveling and this problem arises. Fortunately, here is a guide to tipping around the world: continue reading...
The annual World Brand Index results were released. Compiled by international consulting firm FutureBrand, this study “ranks countries as brands and assesses opportunities, insights and findings related to nation branding.” Here are this year’s rankings: continue reading...
With All Hallow’s Eve fast approaching, you may be in the mood to creep yourself out. If that is the case, here is a list of the creepiest places in the world. Boo! continue reading...
