Paris Ritz hotel reopens after four-year renovation
The iconic Paris Ritz hotel will re-open its palatial doors to guests Monday after nearly four years of renovations and a major fire. The classically styled hotel, owned by Egyptian billionaire...
View ArticleLegendary Playboy Mansion sold to billionaire Twinkies chief
The Playboy Mansion, the legendary party house where Hollywood’s elite cavorted with scantily-clad “bunnies,” is being sold to the billionaire Twinkies owner who lives next door, a spokesman said...
View ArticleOne percent of world’s population holds almost half its wealth
Just one percent of the world’s population can call themselves millionaires or richer. But together they hold almost half the world’s wealth, and their share is growing, according to a new study...
View Article#Travel: This is why Maasai Mara needs to be on your bucket list
Photography by Tatiana Karanja I’m just going to start by laying it all out on the table and assuming this is a safe space to do so. Yes, I’m Kenyan. Yes, I’m 27-years-old. And yes, up until two weeks...
View ArticleTantalizing Travels; 10 foods you must sample at the Kenyan Coast
According to Wikipedia, food is said to rank alongside climate, accommodation and scenery. It’s a make or break aspect for most tourists, which has given a boost to growth in culinary tourism. The...
View Article#Travel: Disney brings its brand to Shanghai with new theme park
Entertainment giant Disney brings the ultimate American cultural concept to Communist-ruled China on Thursday, opening a massive theme park in Shanghai catering to a rising middle class. Workers broke...
View Article5 Unique Things About The Hub, Karen Worth Experiencing
A mall is a mall right? And in every mall you expect to find Shops, offices, service amenities, restaurants, lifestyle outlets here and there, right again? Well, I would like to respond to that...
View Article#Travel: Hong Kong becomes world’s costliest city for expats
Hong Kong has overtaken Angola’s capital to become the costliest city in the world for expats, Mercer’s annual survey said Wednesday. After topping the Cost of Living report for three consecutive...
View Article#Travel: Rio ‘safest city in world during Games’– organisers
Rio de Janeiro will be “the safest city in the world” during the Olympics Games in six weeks time, organising committee spokesman Mario Andrada has insisted. The buildup to the August 5-21 Games have...
View ArticleMasaku 7s is coming up, here are all the places you can visit
By Lillian Gaitho Machakos People’s park The rugby season is arguably one of the major sport tourism high seasons on the Kenyan calendar; with fans traversing the country’s pitches in search of...
View ArticleIt is Eid-ul-Fitr! 5 Ways you can Celebrate With Friends
By Lillian Gaitho Eid-ul-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan and the 29/30 days of fast, a day set aside to celebrate as well as put into perspective a future of favor and grace after the period of prayer...
View Article#Travel: Is this the World’s most camouflaged hotel room?
The Mirrorcube is an exciting hide-out among the trees, camouflaged by mirrored walls that reflect their surroundings. The dimensions are 4x4x4 metres. The base consists of an aluminum frame around...
View ArticleOur2Cents Ep. 88: Having the time of our lives in Mauritius!
This was truly a magical trip! Not only did Sharon Mundia and Susan Wong get to experience new things for the very first time (swinging trapeze and archery being a couple of them) but they also met...
View ArticleWorld Travel Market London 2016 to mark key responsible tourism anniversaries
PHOTO: WTM London World Travel Market London 2016, to be held from November 7-9, will commemorate two key responsible tourism anniversaries this year; 20 years of responsible tourism and 10 years of...
View Article2016 Top ten airlines in the world voted by air travelers
The Skytrax World Airline Awards are coveted Quality accolades for the world airline industry and travelers from across the globe take part each year in the world’s largest airline passenger...
View ArticleSolo Traveling: Top 6 Tips to Enjoy your Adventures
Traveling solo or unaccompanied has it’s kicks just as it has it’s own unique perils; top on the cons is the engulfing loneliness that may enshroud such travels, depending on your personality....
View ArticleThe Mara Migration, and Other Kenyan Epics
By Lillian Gaitho From snow capped mountains, to sun-drenched beaches and picturesque valleys, Kenya’s attractions are definitely a world leader. Among its feted destinations include Diani – twice...
View ArticleCan’t find a room at Rio Olympics? Try the luxury sex suite
Can’t get a room at the Rio Olympics? Worry not, the Villa Reggia has beds — oh, and sex chairs and an S&M cage. With 500,000 tourists expected to flood Rio de Janeiro for the Games starting...
View Article#WeirdNews : Dog restaurant opens in Glasgow
A new restaurant has been serving posh grub to dogs. An eatery in St Luke’s in Glasgow, Winged Ox, has now opened its doors to canines and has developed a menu that caters specifically for the furry...
View Article#Travel: Heading to India? Here are 6 colorful celebrations in August
PHOTO: techuloid.com Are you planning a trip to India in August? Enjoy the colour and drama of India’s festive pageantry with these 6 celebrations in mind: Independence Day Commemorating the day India...
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