Articles by Aleiya Polin

Paris Will Offer Free Public Transportation To Children Under 11

Travel

Jun 11, 2019

Mayor Anne Hidalgo has announced that, starting this September, all public transit in the city will be free for people under 11, including non-Parisians.

Hagrid Roller Coaster To Open At Wizarding World Of Harry Potter In Florida

Destinations

Feb 26, 2019

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is bringing yet another attraction to its already breathtaking roster and this time it has to do with the famous giant from the Harry Potter franchise-- the new Hag...

The TSA Names Boston Airport As Its 2018 Airport Of The Year

Travel

Jan 14, 2019

The Transportation Security Administration has named Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) as its 2018 Airport of the Year, after considering 440 airports nationwide, according to KLFY.

Weather Experts Say January Could Be A Lot Colder Than Expected

Lifestyle

Jan 7, 2019

If you like the "warmer" winter weather we have been having lately, then we have some bad news for you-- things are about to change pretty fast.

Virgin Galactic Tourism Rocket Ship Reaches Space During Test Flight

Travel

Dec 29, 2018

Virgin Galactic’s tourism spaceship reached, for the first time, what the company considers the boundary of space, getting a big step closer to turning the dream of commercial space tourism into reali...

Alaska Airlines Is Offering Early Boarding For Those Who Dare To Wear Ugly Sweaters

Travel

Dec 21, 2018

To celebrate National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day, Alaska Airlines passengers who wear festive holiday sweaters to the airport on Friday, Dec. 21 will be allowed to board their flight early.

Carnival Cruise Ship Will Feature Roller Coaster - An Industry First

Travel

Dec 14, 2018

In a cruise industry first, Carnival Cruise Line's Mardi Gras will present the first-ever deck-top roller coaster at sea in 2020, providing an extraordinary ride on the line's newest and most innovati...

Taj Mahal Ticket Prices Increase By 400% For Indians In Attempt To Deter Local Tourists

Destinations

Dec 13, 2018

India will be restricting the number of daily visitors to the world-famous Taj Mahal in an attempt to preserve the iconic 17th-century mausoleum in Agra – its biggest tourist attraction.

Chile Voted World's Best Adventure Tourism Destination For Third Straight Year

Destinations

Dec 12, 2018

Fans of adventure tourism who have not done so yet should definitely visit this amazing country – Chile, which has been recognized as the best adventure tourism destination in the world for the third ...

Amazon Is Now Targeting Airports For Checkout-Free Store Expansion

Travel

Dec 11, 2018

Amazon recently announced its new HQ2 in Long Island City, New York and Crystal City, Virginia, and now the online giant is all geared up with new expansion plans. The company intends to bring its che...

To Cut Queues, Cardiff Airport Security Will Use Scanners Originally Designed To Detect Astronomical Activity

Travel

Dec 6, 2018

An extremely sensitive passenger scanner that reveals hidden security threats is currently being trialed at Cardiff Airport in the U.K.

This War Hostel In Bosnia Offers The Ultimate Self-Deprivation Experience

Destinations

Dec 5, 2018

If you are an adept of dark tourism, you will love this war hostel in Bosnia which stands on the site of owner Arijan Kurbasic's family home where he experienced the war as a child.

8 Egyptian Mummies In Good Condition Found Near Cairo

Destinations

Dec 4, 2018

Eight limestone sarcophagi containing mummies dating back thousands of years have been uncovered at a site 25 miles south of Cairo, Egypt.

Delta Unveils First Biometric Terminal At Atlanta Airport Open To All Passengers

Travel

Dec 3, 2018

Delta Airlines has launched what it's calling the first 'biometric terminal' in the U.S. at the international terminal in Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson airport in Georgia.

Louvre Museum Launches Free Admission Night One Saturday Per Month To Appeal To More Families

Destinations

Nov 30, 2018

The Louvre museum in Paris has announced that it will open its doors for free one Saturday night a month to attract younger and less affluent visitors.

This Hotel Chain Provides Guests With A 'Social Media Sitter' To Post Photos For You

Destinations

Nov 30, 2018

Ibis hotels in Geneva and Zurich have launched what they are calling an "Instagram-Sitter" service that invites guests to disconnect from Instagram with complete peace of mind, knowing that their holi...

Couple Is Kicked Off Cruise And Left Stranded In South Korea Because Of Inadequate Visa

Destinations

Nov 29, 2018

An elderly couple was kicked off a cruise and left stranded in South Korea because they did not have the necessary visas to enter China.

An Agency Is Offering To Pay Your Whole Tab At One Of The Most Remote Hotels In The World

Destinations

Nov 28, 2018

For a limited time, the travel site Hotels.com offers to pay all your lodging expenses for up to a week on your stay at the Ittoqqortoormiit Guesthouse in Ittoqqortoormiit, Greenland.

Brooklyn Museum Announces Frida Kahlo's Exhibit For The First Time In The US

Destinations

Nov 28, 2018

The Brooklyn Museum in New York City has announced that the exhibit Frida Kahlo: Appearances Can Be Deceiving will be opening on February 8th, 2019. It will be the first U.S. exhibition to display a c...

Finland's Newest Library Will Have Everything, From A Heaven Book Floor To A Cinema

Destinations

Nov 26, 2018

Finland's Helsinki is now home to a new, multi-faceted public library, Oodi – set to open in early December, coinciding with the country’s Independence Day celebrations.