Travellers who want to get between New York and Nairobi will find their journey much simpler with the introduction of a new direct flight. Amboseli National Park, three male elephants cross a road with Mt Kilimanjaro in the background. Image by ©James Forsyth/Getty Images Kenya Airways will begin a daily non-stop route between Jomo Kenyatta […]
Plans for a bullet train from Portland to Vancouver in two hours
While innovations in transport have helped us to travel to places faster, the possibility of a new bullet train taking us from Portland to Vancouver in under two hours is certainly tantalising. A new bullet train could take you from Portland to Vancouver in under two hours. Image: dohitsch/500px This trip currently takes about seven-and-a-half hours […]
Celebs flock to hip NYC bar for its Gucci wallpaper and superfood cocktails
Question is: what’s more Instagrammable, the CBD cocktails or the neon sign that demands ‘no photos’? The Gucci wallpaper in Peachy’s. Image by Peachy’s Despite only opening recently, Peachy’s has already cemented its status as the go-to watering hole for trendy New Yorkers. A reputation probably helped by the fact that the Kardashians, actress Vanessa […]
Packing and dressing for security: how to breeze through the checkpoint
As an aviation journalist, I pass through a lot of airport security checkpoints, and I’ve developed a whole suite of tricks to make it as easy and stress-free an experience as possible. Put as many items in the bins as possible. Image by Digital Vision/Getty Images First off, prepare in advance: read up on what […]