Category: Fun Stuff

12 quirky reasons to visit Finland in 2023

12 quirky reasons to visit Finland in 2023

By on Jan 18, 2023 in Europe, Events, Finland, Fun Stuff, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
From playing air guitar to sauna-heating and wife-carrying competitions, here’s our list of unconventional events celebrating Finland that will take you to new places and experiences – and put a smile on your face in the World’s Happiest Country.
Short film from Turkish Airlines: First to the Gate

Short film from Turkish Airlines: First to the Gate

By on Feb 12, 2022 in Air Travel, Fun Stuff, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, Videos
Turkish Airlines, the global carrier that flies to more countries than any other airline, has launched a new short film produced in partnership with Zach King. The four-minute film, titled First to the Gate, features the famous illusionist and filmmaker in a race through Istanbul Airport as he competes with his co-star, JJ Carroll, for
A light-hearted look at lockdown travel

A light-hearted look at lockdown travel

By on May 11, 2020 in Fun Stuff, Travel Miscellany
While there is no escaping the devastation caused by the COVID-19 coronavirus – both from a global health perspective and from a financial viewpoint – sometimes it is important to take a lighthearted look at the world around us, and to remember that better times lie ahead. I’m sure many of you have been sent
Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Nov 10, 2019 in Asia, Europe, Featured, France, Fun Stuff, Health & Safety, Maldives, Regions, Singapore, Sweden, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to
Luxury travel news this week

Luxury travel news this week

By on Oct 07, 2018 in Asia, Attractions, Caribbean, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, Food and Drink, Fun Stuff, Going Out, Japan, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Sweden, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates, Western Europe
Here’s a round-up of luxury travel stories that have caught the eye this week. To make sure you receive these new weekly alerts in your web browser, please click on the red bell icon in the bottom right hand corner of the page and click ‘subscribe’ (works on desktop only – for other ways to
Travel video of the week: A glass bridge high in the mountains in China that 'cracks' beneath you!

Travel video of the week: A glass bridge high in the mountains in China that 'cracks' beneath you!

By on Sep 27, 2018 in Fun Stuff, Travel Miscellany, Videos
China seems to have become known for its crazy bridges. The world’s highest and longest glass-bottomed bridge in Zhangjiajie was famously tested with a sledgehammer prior to its opening in 2016. But, just over 1,000 kilometres to the north, the East Taihang Glasswalk in the eastern mountains of China is equally crazy. You would think
Breaking news: Alert at Papua New Guinea airport

Breaking news: Alert at Papua New Guinea airport

By on Apr 01, 2018 in Fun Stuff, Travel Miscellany
A high school Mathematics teacher has been arrested at April River Airport (IATA code: APR) in Papua New Guinea. Officials were alerted when a scan of the suspected terrorist’s luggage detected a sharpened compass along with other items concealed in his case (including a protractor and other items), clearly designed to cause confusion and panic.
Soon you'll have to travel to the UK to eat fish and chips

Soon you'll have to travel to the UK to eat fish and chips

By on Apr 01, 2017 in Europe, Food and Drink, Fun Stuff, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
With Article 50 having now been triggered and Brexit becoming a reality, there are a number of small changes that are happening that many people are not aware of. Among them is that the traditional meal of fish and chips, which has its origins in the UK dating back to the 1860s, will be outlawed
The UK's first holiday park exclusively for pets

The UK's first holiday park exclusively for pets

By on Apr 01, 2016 in Accommodation, Fun Stuff, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Whilst you’re busy sunning yourself in a far-flung luxury resort, have you ever stopped to consider whether your pets back home are being similarly looked after?  Soon you need no longer worry as Darwin Escapes are planning to add to their collection of luxury UK holiday resorts and retreats with the launch the UK’s first
Sniffer cats to replace dogs in airport security trial

Sniffer cats to replace dogs in airport security trial

By on Apr 01, 2016 in Air Travel, Featured, Fun Stuff, Oceania, Papua New Guinea, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Sniffer dogs are having to step aside for their feline counterparts at a Papua New Guinea airport and, if trials are successful, we could soon be seeing sniffer cats – rather than sniffer dogs – at airports all over the world. It has long been known that cats have in the region of 200 million
How is Airplane! NOT one of the top 50 travel movies of all time?

How is Airplane! NOT one of the top 50 travel movies of all time?

By on Mar 01, 2016 in Air Travel, Fun Stuff, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
The journey your mind can take you on can be more amazing than any plane, train or automobile. I recently saw a pair of twenty-somethings smoking cigarettes outside at New York’s LaGuardia airport. First, I realized that nearly three decades have passed since smoking was banned on U.S. flights. Then I was reminded of the
The top 10 travel movies of all time

The top 10 travel movies of all time

By on Oct 21, 2015 in Fun Stuff, Travel Miscellany, Videos
Whether you are getting ready to embark on your next adventure, looking to indulge your curiosity about other cultures, have an affinity for learning about travel routes or history, or are simply looking for a good laugh or compelling dramatic tale on the road, here is our list of the top 10 travel movies of
The latest luxury travel craze of glouchsurfing - staying in the homes of the rich and famous for free!

The latest luxury travel craze of glouchsurfing - staying in the homes of the rich and famous for free!

By on Apr 01, 2015 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Fun Stuff, Travel Miscellany
You’ve probably already heard of the term ‘glamping’, used to refer to camping in relative luxury – a merging of the terms ‘glamorous’ and ‘camping’. But have you heard about glouchsurfing? Probably not. This is the new craze that’s been taking the luxury travel industry by storm – and with good reason. Now, in case
A light-hearted look at the top 5 luxury travel trends for 2015

A light-hearted look at the top 5 luxury travel trends for 2015

By on Jan 15, 2015 in Accessories, Accommodation, Clothing, Cruises & Boat Travel, Fun Stuff, Gadgets, Going Out, Resorts, Restaurants, Speciality Travel, Travel Equipment, Travel Miscellany
The start of the new year is always a time for the travel industry to review data (or consult crystal balls) and present predictions for the top trends influencing travel in the coming year. Some of these trends grow year on year and 2015 is no exception; for example, immersive experiences summed up by the
Short stay: Carloft, Berlin, Germany

Short stay: Carloft, Berlin, Germany

By on Sep 17, 2014 in Accommodation, Europe, Featured, Fun Stuff, Germany, Regions, Road Travel, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
Carloft is an apartment with a difference in the Kreuzberg region of Berlin, on the corner of Liegnitzer Straße and Reichenberger Straße. As its name implies, this is an apartment where you can park your car in a lofty position – right outside your apartment, irrespective of which floor that might be on. The car (in
Wakeboarding with dolphins in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Wakeboarding with dolphins in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico

By on May 30, 2014 in Adventure Travel, Cruises & Boat Travel, Fun Stuff, Leisure Travel, Mexico, North America, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Videos
Take a look at this incredible video shot in the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, as a lady wakeboards amongst a pod of dolphins. It was filmed by Californian professional windsurfer, Wyatt Miller, who described it as “one of the top three afternoons” of his life and said he couldn’t wait to do it again. Amazing!