A growing number of theme parks, hotels and special attractions are introducing autism training and sensory guides.
Hiking The Kumano Kodo: Japan’s Ancient Pilgrimage
In 1982 Japan’s forestry ministry coined a new term, describing an activity that took the country by storm. It inspired national public health programs, hundreds of dedicated environmental areas, and by 2012 had attracted over $4million in research funding. The term was ‘Shinrin Yoku,’ the art of ‘Forest Bathing.’ Shinrin Yoku captures the immense physiological […]
Chicago’s record-breaking rollercoaster is the fastest launch in North America
Chicago’s Six Flags Great America theme park has debuted the fastest rollercoaster launch in North America, complete with train cars modelled on Formula One racing cars. Six Flags Great America has launched North America’s fastest rollercoaster. Image by Greg Grudt/Mathew Imaging The Chicago theme park is inviting guests on a heart-pumping thrill ride with the […]
11 Important Taj Mahal Facts to Know Before You Go
One of the most visited landmarks in the world, the Taj Mahal is worth the hype. It took more than 20 years and 20,000 laborers to build Mughai Emporer Shah Jahan’s Taj Mahal, the final resting place of his beloved wife. In recent years the Taj has undergone significant cleaning efforts to bring back its […]