Tourist Buses to be Banned in Paris Posted August 15, 2019 The local government of Paris, France, is planning to ban tourist buses from entering the city center because of overtourism concerns. The buses crisscross Par…
Organization Offers $10,000-Trip for Worst Vacation Ever Posted August 2, 2019 The American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA) launched a contest looking for the worst DIY travel experience. The contest, called “Vacation Do Over,” offered …
Study: Two Hours a Week in Nature Can Improve Health Posted July 31, 2019 A new study has found that people who spend two hours per week in nature are inclined to report good health and better psychological welfare. Researchers from …
Company Rewards Someone for Switching from Smartphone to Flip Phone Posted July 19, 2019 A US-based telecommunications company started a contest to find someone to downgrade from a smartphone to an old-school flip phone in exchange fo…
UK Company Hires Someone to Travel for Free Posted July 6, 2019 A London-based company is hiring an “InstaScout” to travel and take pictures around the United Kingdom and Europe. Perfocal, an online company that lets customers book photogra…
France Starts Contest to Redesign the Notre Dame Cathedral Posted June 25, 2019 The French government announced a global competition for architects to propose designs for the damaged Notre Dame Cathedral. In April, a huge fire ravaged the …
San Francisco Officials Propose Fee to Drive Down Famous Street Posted June 17, 2019 Local San Francisco officials have created a bill requiring people to pay a fee before driving down Lombard Street, the most crooked road in the world. The loc…
Hollywood Writers File Lawsuit against Major Talent Agencies Posted June 5, 2019 The Writers Guild of America (WGA) sued four major Hollywood talent agencies over alleged unfair practices. The WGA, a labor union that represents screenwriters across the Unit…
US Celebrity Studies Law but Skips Law School Posted May 26, 2019 US celebrity Kim Kardashian West is studying to become a lawyer without going to law school. Through a Vogue magazine article, Kardashian West shared that she is takin…
YouTube to Release “Choose-Your-Own-Adventure” Original Content Posted May 17, 2019 YouTube is set to roll out new original video content with a “choose-your-own-adventure” format. “Choose-your-own-adventure” programs are interactive