by Elizabeth Manneh If you have ever imagined pee or poop dropping out of an airplane like a surprise crop-dusting, that actually used to happen. Early airplane toilets were primitive and direct: a bucket or bottle. The contents were simply hurled out...
by John Webber Rome, Italy is undeniably a city steeped in history – with one foot in its ancient past and the other in the modern day. From the Colosseum to the Forum, the glory of the height of the Roman Empire can still be felt. Yet, more recent...
by Shawn L Fitzpatrick Airbus A380: The Biggest Passenger Plane in the World. Emirates operates more Airbus A380 aircraft, the world’s largest passenger plane, than any other airline. The A380 can carry up to 853 passengers (depending on the seat...
by John Webber / SLF Walt Disney World can be a dream vacation destination for families, couples and friends alike—but visiting this Orlando-based theme park without knowing the lay of the land is challenging. As restaurants fill up six months in advance...
by Travel & Leisure Magazine Travelers rely on airline pilots to be alert while they are flying, for obvious reasons. But because pilots spend their days (and nights) flying across all kinds of time zones, managing jet lag is practically a job requirement....
by Erin Riley and Rachel Hurn From Toto toilets to going shoeless – all you wanted to know but were afraid to ask. What exactly is a Tea Ceremony? “The ‘Way of Tea’ is a long, contemplative ritual that originated in Zen Buddhism,” says...
by Elizabeth Sile The Beverly Hills Hotel takes inspiration from legendary guests to redesign its historic houses. The 23 bungalows at the Beverly Hills Hotel have witnessed a lot of history in their 104 years—from six (of eight) of Elizabeth Taylor’s...
by JP Webber / SLF La La Land: The Ultimate Los Angeles Filming Location Map The 2017 Oscar Best Picture nominee La La Land captures the sweetest version of Los Angeles with its cotton candy sunsets, iconic architecture, neon signs, quiet streets and...
By Eva Rammeloo / BBC America Although not as widely known as the Great Wall, the Karez – and its vast maze of underground tunnels – is one of China’s most recognized ancient engineering feats. The air here has a matte gold colour, a reflection...
By Jonathan Glancey / BBC America The Largest Religious Structure on earth has puzzled and enchanted visitors for centuries. How did it come to be? António da Madelena, a Portuguese Capuchin friar, was one of the first Western visitors to Angkor Wat,...