Japan’s maglev train reached the utterly insane speed of 375 miles per hour on a test run near Mount Fuji last week, breaking the world speed record for maglev (magnetic levitation) technology. Japan’s famous high-speed trains use high-powered electromagnets to keep the trains physically lifted off the track and by READ MORE >
In 2013, Nat Geo started its Found collection, an archive of past and never-before-printed photography meant to highlight cultures and moments from our past. By bringing life to old photography, Found has captured the nostalgia of yesterday that transcends cultures. The collection is an archive of big moments – a Muslim READ MORE >
Every New Yorker will tell you they know everything about New York: where to get the best pizza, how to get through the 5 boroughs the quickest, even the best secret spots. And if you say differently, they’re not shy to let you know just how wrong you are. But READ MORE >
No more glow in the dark toilet seats or orbit wheels. SkyMall has officially filed for bankruptcy. The company synonymous with air travel just isn’t able to compete with developments in technology that keep travelers entertained. With in-flight Wi-Fi, what’s the point of perusing a catalog when the whole world READ MORE >
All right, well, Google has done it again. The tech giant has come out with a new translator app that can translate spoken words and blocks of texts captured through the camera on your phone. All that time you spent in high school slaving laboriously over a Spanish to English READ MORE >
It’s no secret that we love a good vacation. But what about a vacation spot with fewer tourists? That’s a dream come true! With the help of PureWow.com our vacation dreams can soon be a reality. They have outlined some great swaps for top vacation destinations. The off-the-beaten-path spots include READ MORE >
The Michelin man is most famously known for promoting Michelin tires, but it’s his side job of reviewing hotels and restaurants that has New York’s attention. It all began in 1900 when the Michelin brothers created a guide book to promote motoring and thus, tires. The guide grew to set READ MORE >
One of the best things about art is it is not partial to a specific medium or location. All around the world new meccas of art are emerging. The Wall Street Journal has outlined four emerging art cities that we should all take a closer look at: Bogotá, Budapest, Johannesburg READ MORE >
When you think of the city Berlin, you automatically think of the Berlin Wall. It divided the German population for 28 years before being torn down in November of 1989. It’s always inspired controversy and has attracted countless artists eager to respond, to its symbolic meanings. It’s no wonder that READ MORE >
There is nothing better for opening your mind than immersing oneself into the culture of an unfamiliar country. Traveling can be fun and exciting, but there is one thing that could make it better – speaking the language. Thanks to our friends at Condé Nast we now have an unofficial READ MORE >