Thailand Celebrates World Day of Vesak 2013
The Thai government, together with the Office of National Buddhism is preparing for several activities to commemorate World Day of Vesak from May 18 to 24, 2013. Vesak or Visakha is ... Full Story Here →
The Solution to World Hunger: Eat Insects, Says the United Nations
In a 200-page report entitled, “Edible Insects” the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) urge people to rethink their idea of a protein-rich diet to include insects. ... Full Story Here →
Disney World to Investigate Underground Tour Services Involving Persons with Disability
A research revealed that rich mothers from Manhattan have found a way to skip lines at Disney World. According to an article in The New York Post wealthy families hire persons with ... Full Story Here →
Flying the Child Friendly Skies: 10 Tips to Consider When Traveling with Little Kids
We’ve all seen and heard the airport travel nightmares of moms who took their children on a trip, only to have the little ones have a meltdown at the airport. Worse, you never want ... Full Story Here →
Young Saudi Girls in Private Schools Finally Allowed to Participate in Sports Activities
One of the most recent monumental changes in the effort to expand women’s rights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), an ultra conservative country, is happening in the field of ... Full Story Here →
Shooting Stars Greet this Year’s Cinco de Mayo Celebration
Cinco de Mayo or “Fifth of May” is celebrated in Mexico and the U.S.A. every year. Perhaps it is easier to refer to it by its more popular name than the full holiday that is celebrated ... Full Story Here →
Mount Fuji Most Likely the 17th UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan
Japanese officials announce that Mount Fuji is likely to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Japan holds its breath for the formal announcement in June.
Mount Fuji had always been ... Full Story Here →
Helsinki Airport Recognized as the Best Airport in Northern Europe
The Helsinki Airport is the sixth best airport in Europe and the 16th best in the world. Finland’s airport gains recognition from the World Airport Awards.
Passengers that have been ... Full Story Here →
Tips for Traveling the World the Eco-Friendly Way
When wanderlust hits you, it’s quite easy to grab your bag with some travel-sized toiletries and your favorites travel clothes. However, one of the things to keep in mind when traveling ... Full Story Here →
Chelsea Flower Show Marks Its 100th Year
The Chelsea Flower Show celebrates its 100th year this spring. The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Chelsea Flower Show or the Great Spring Show, as it is formally called started its ... Full Story Here →
British Line of Succession Based on Gender Equality Now a Reality
For one final time, the Parliament of Britain approved on Monday a bill which makes a big change to the line of succession of the British throne. A long standing rule that younger males ... Full Story Here →
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Says Saudi Women Driving is Good for the Economy
Saudi Prince Alwaleed bin Talal has tweeted his support that allows women to drive in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He expounds that the move would be beneficial to the economy. The ... Full Story Here →
Controversy on Antibiotics Use on Organic Apples and Pears
The National Organics Standards Board recently met in Portland, Oregon and announced Thursday that it would not allow the use of oxytetracycline, an approved antibiotic spray for apples ... Full Story Here →
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Vows to Repeal Sorcery Act
The Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea Peter O’Neill promised to repeal the 1971 Sorcery Act which accepts accusation of sorcery as one’s defense in murder cases. This legislation ... Full Story Here →
WEF Names Iceland the Newest Friendliest Place on the Planet
The World Economic Forum (WEF) revealed the results of its recent poll on the country that is most welcoming to foreigners. The results are a tad surprising to those who have never ... Full Story Here →
United Airlines Confirms Upcoming Flight of Grounded Boeing 787 Dreamliner
In a recently issued statement, United Airlines declared that its Boeing 787 Dreamliner fleet will soon fly again. On Monday, the carrier has officially announced its intention of ... Full Story Here →
New Law Gives Equal Rights to Brazilian Domestic Helpers
Caretakers and maids have long been considered as second class citizens in Brazil, the country which was the last to have slavery abolished. Today, these marginalized citizens have ... Full Story Here →
Celebrating Navroz, the Persian New Year
There are so many meanings attached to the celebration of Jamshed-e-Navroz, also called Nowruz to all Muslims worldwide, particularly the Shia Muslims. This day, March 21 is a celebration ... Full Story Here →
BBC Sells Lonely Planet to NC2 Media
BBC Worldwide announced that they would sell their majority stake in Lonely Planet to NC2 Media. The reported selling price is $77.8 million, which is a huge loss compared to the $120 ... Full Story Here →
Australia’s First Aboriginal Northern Territory Chief Minister Takes Oath of Office
Australia recently welcomed its very first aboriginal provincial government official in a historic ceremony held on Thursday. Adam Giles, 40 years old, is now Australia’s Aboriginal ... Full Story Here →
