Nicknamed the ‘Venice of the North’, Amsterdam has been recognized as one of the most romantic and scenic cities in Europe. The floating city not only offers idyllic canal rides, Michelin-starred restaurants, and picturesque parks but also a rich cultural history. From the 1600s, Dutch artists from Van Gogh to Mondrian have produced some of [...]
The first human settlements in Barcelona are believed to date back to the Neolithic period, with ruins of early settlers excavated in the El Raval neighborhood dating more than 5000 years ago. As a city, Barcelona was founded by the Romans around the end of the 1st century BC, with the original name of Barcino. Due to its [...]
The Biden administration will lift the travel restrictions it had imposed on eight African nations to curb the spread of the omicron variant of Covid-19, according to a senior administration official. The travel restrictions on South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique and Malawi will end on Dec. 31 at 12:01 a.m. ET. The [...]
Italian prosecutors on Saturday ordered the seizure of components intended for the production of Boeing 787 aircrafts that they said failed to meet the technical specifications sought by the customer, Reuters.com reported. The titanium and aluminum parts were seized by finance police at a plant of Italian aerospace and defense group Leonardo in Grottaglie, in [...]
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration has selected Captain Billy Nolen, an experienced aviation safety professional and former airline captain, to head the agency’s aviation safety organization. As Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety, Nolen will lead a team of more than 7,600 FAA employees who oversee all aspects of aviation safety, including aerospace [...]
A former chief technical pilot for Boeing charged with fraud for deceiving federal regulators evaluating the company's 737 MAX jet says a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) official called him a "scapegoat" for two fatal crashes, reuters.com reported. Lawyers for Mark Forkner said the FAA official with personal knowledge of the 737-MAX contacted the government and [...]
The Transportation Security Administration in 2021 has confiscated the most guns ever in a single year — some 5,700, most of which were loaded. The report comes at a time when the TSA also is reporting travel numbers nearing those of 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The number of travelers peaked in November, ahead [...]
China Eastern Airlines 737-800 Domestic capacity at the country’s three biggest airlines reached around 115% of pre-Covid levels in April but by October had fallen to around 77% due to outbreaks, HSBC data showed. China’s domestic air traffic is faltering due to a zero-Covid policy that has led to tighter travel rules in [...]
Renowned for its ancient wonders and dramatic landscapes, Essaouira is the perfect destination for true escapism with a relaxed, hippy vibe. At the port, let a sense of calm wash over you as you watch the famous blue boats sway hypnotically in the soft breeze. Game of Thrones fans might recognize the city’s ramparts, which [...]
After more than 64 years in business, the world's most iconic airline, Pan American World Airways (also known around the world as Pan Am), ceased operations on December 4, 1991. A perfect storm of terrorism, rising fuel costs, and an economic downturn resulted in the closure of the "World's Most Experienced Airline." However, thirty years [...]
When thoughts turn to a holiday in Ibiza, you may picture its edgy nightclub scene. However, it’s easy to get away from 24-hour partying and escape to the more tranquil side of this famous island. Ibiza is one of the four Spanish Balearic Islands comprising Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza, and Formentera. Located in the Mediterranean Sea, [...]
Belcanto and Cantinho do Avillez from Lisbon where on the annual list of “The World’s 50 Best Restaurants” is back, and for the first time, the city had two in the list. "I saw the future of Portuguese cooking in a martini glass, you might conclude that I was having drunken visions", said NY Times' [...]
