Travel News from 15 July 2015
Round-the-world solar plane grounded in Hawaii with b…
A team trying to fly a solar-powered plane around the world is suspending the journey in Hawaii after the plane suffered battery damage during its flight to the islands. The Solar Impulse team said in a news release that it will continue the around-the-world attempt, but irreversible damage caused by overheating batteries has grounded the … read more
Canary Islands and Balearics consider tourist cap
The local governments of Spain’s Canary and Balearic Islands have revealed they are considering capping the number of tourists visiting the islands this summer, partly to protect the islands’ environments. Spain and its territories expects about 60 million tourists to flock to its towns and beaches this year; last year the Canary Islands alone – which includes … read more
London venue that hosted Hendrix and Dylan up for sale
An iconic West London venue where Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Ed Sheeran and Adele have performed is up for sale. The owners of the Troubador in Earl’s Court say they have struggled to make the venue work due to increasing costs and a noise abatement order that has forced them to close their garden at 9pm. … read more
Shanghai Disneyland to feature Marvel and Star Wars-t…
Disney’s sixth and newest theme park, set to open next spring in Shanghai, will feature two unique lands themed around Marvel comics and the Star Wars franchise. In addition to classics like Tomorrowland and Fantasyland, Shanghai Disney’s Star Wars Launch Bay and Marvel Universe will feature props and immersive experiences. The park will also have … read more
Moscow: new European capital of shopping
Moscow has replaced Paris as the European capital with most shopping centre space. According to Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate consultancy, Moscow has 4.53 million sq m of shopping centre retail space while Paris has 4.5 million sq m. Six shopping centres have opened in Moscow so far in 2015, despite the economic crisis in … read more
Matterhorn lights up for 150th anniversary of the fir…
Th 14th of July 2015 marked the 150th anniversary of the first ascent of the Matterhorn in Switzerland by British climber Edward Whymper and his team, which saw four of the seven men in the group fall to their death. Lamps were positioned along their historic route on the Matterhorn in Zermatt and were lit up … read more
Thailand switches emergency number to 911
Thailand’s government has decided to change the national emergency number from 191 to 911, the same number used in the US. The US number was reportedly adopted instead of 112, used in many European countries, due to concerns it could be confused with section 112 of Thailand’s criminal code which relates to defamation of the royal … read more
Circus elephants cause mayhem in Denmark
Three circus elephants caused mayhem in the seaside town of Karrebæksminde, Denmark, after they were allegedly beaten by their trainer and subsequently went on the rampage. As part of an annual tradition, the elephants had been led to the sea to cool down in the water and eyewitnesses reported that the elephants ‘became agitated’ after … read more
Google street view in the Northern Territory
From 2016 you’ll be able to take a virtual trek through Australia’s outback thanks to a collaborative project between Google maps and the Northern Territory government. Staff at the NT Parks and Wildlife Commission have been walking remote tracks in the NT recording and mapping scenery from Uluru to Kakadu National Park. The camera weighs … read more
STORY OF THE DAY
Swedish meatballs with mashed potatoes, brown sauce and lingonberry jam is the best selling dish at the restaurants at Ikea stores all over the world. But Norway has taken the controversial decision to include vegetables…and charge more for the privilege. Health experts in Norway argue that customers shouldn’t have to ‘opt in’ to making their food … read more
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