SNL Aer Lingus sketch: Video
Tonight’s episode of Saturday Night Live was hosted by actress Saoirse Ronan, with U2 as the musical guest. Needless to say, it was a very Irish show. The final …
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Top things to do during the Polar Night in Tromsø, Norway
From November 27th to January 14th, the sun never rises in Tromsø, Norway. During the shortest days, there is only a little bit of light in the sky during the …
Turtle orgy causes flight delays at New York’s JFK Airport
Passengers flying out of New York’s JFK Airport are used to flight delays. Between airport crowding, the busy Northeast flight corridor, and bad weather, there are many reasons why …
John Oliver speed reads a segment about the TSA on Last Week Tonight
It feels like the news is going at 200mph these days, so there’s a lot that we are missing that is falling through the cracks. Last night, John Oliver …
Sleeping in a treehouse at Granö Beckasin in Granö, Sweden
For our final night in the Vasterbotten region, we traveled to Granö Beckasin. Granö Beckasin is a lodge with a variety of accomodations, from bird’s nests in the trees to …
A visit to the Västerbottens Museum in Umeå, Sweden
After breakfast at the Stora Hotellet in Umeå, we set off on our second full day exploring the Vasterbotten region. Our first stop was the Västerbottens Museum, which is …
A food tour of Stockholm, Sweden
During my time in Stockholm, I joined an afternoon-long food tour of the city called “What does Stockholm taste like?” This was another complimentary pre-TBEX activity courtesy of Visit Stockholm. The …
A visit to Fotografiska in Stockholm, Sweden
The morning after I arrived in Stockholm for TBEX Europe 2016, I headed to the Visitor’s Center to get my welcome pack for the conference. Although it didn’t start …
Photo of the Day: Alcazaba of Malaga, Spain
The Alcazaba of Malaga, Spain is a fortification that sits above the city on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. While not as outwardly picturesque as some other Moorish citadels …
A day in Gothenburg exploring Slottsskogen & the city center
Gothenburg, Sweden is a great city for walking. With lots of parks, canals, and a compact city center, there’s a lot to explore. Although there is also great public …
How do horses travel to the Olympics?
The 2016 Summer Olympics kick off in Rio next week, and most of the news stories about the games predict a complete debacle for both the host nation Brazil …
Wellington to Auckland, New Zealand by bus
After a few days in Wellington, it was time for my final journey through New Zealand on the bus ride to Auckland. Thanks to booking early on Intercity, the …
Nelson to Wellington, New Zealand by bus and ferry via Picton
My time on New Zealand’s beautiful South Island was coming to an end, but not before one last journey through some of the most scenic parts of it. To …
Russian river cruise features cats dressed in maritime uniforms
When I see a whimsical travel story, there are a few countries that I would immediately assume the story is from. Japan is at the top of the list. Near …
Flight delayed due to amorous lizards
First off, we can’t have a story like this without setting some music, so let’s put The Beatles on. There we go, now we’ve got the mood set. A …