Whether you’re backpacking through the jungles of Central America, trekking on safari in Africa, or simply taking a walk in the woods, having a reliable pair of binoculars can transform your experience. A good set of optics brings distant wildlife, landscapes, and birdlife into sharp focus, enhancing both safety and enjoyment. To help you choose, … Read more

Like the city it serves, Budapest Ferihegy International Airport (BUD) still shows traces of the Allied bombing raids that destroyed many buildings more than six decades ago. Now, with a $345 million modernization program underway, Hungary’s main airport — the base for national carrier Malév — aims to become the region’s leading hub. Situated in … Read more

“Amsterdam tempts at every turn, from the masterpieces in the Rijksmuseum — including the recently restored The Night Watch by Rembrandt — to the warm stroopwafel, a thin, crisp waffle filled with a ribbon of sweet, caramel-like syrup and sold at markets and street carts. But what are the best options for a great meal … Read more

Topics at this year’s Paris Air Show reach beyond Earth’s atmosphere to the wider solar system. During meetings held this week, NASA Administrator Charles Bolden signed agreements with two European partners to advance exploration of Mars. Bolden and Jean-Yves Le Gall, president of the Centre National d’Etudes Spatiales (CNES), formalized an agreement for France to … Read more

Each year, the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network publishes the World Happiness Report, ranking countries by factors like quality of life, healthy life expectancy, community engagement and institutional trust. The 2019 report highlights countries that consistently perform well across these measures. Below are the seven nations that topped the list in that edition. Sweden … Read more

Plans for a rail connection between New York City and LaGuardia Airport have moved closer to reality. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced a proposal for an elevated AirTrain that would link LaGuardia with the Willets Point station on the IRT Flushing Line. The proposal aims to provide a direct, reliable transit option for … Read more

Singapore Airlines has inaugurated its first-ever nonstop service from Los Angeles to Seoul (INC), with the flight continuing on to Singapore. The new SQ07 route began operating from Los Angeles International Airport on Sunday, Oct. 23, departing at 6 p.m., and it will now be offered daily. The carrier operates the route with a Boeing … Read more

Aer Lingus proudly serves more than 60 destinations across the United States and Europe, supported by an expanding route map. Strategic partnerships with JetBlue Airways and United make it simpler to connect from continental North American cities to Aer Lingus services throughout Ireland, the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe.   © Aer Lingus … Read more

When it comes to transformation, Dubai is unmatched. It’s difficult to picture this cosmopolitan metropolis—one of the world’s most visited cities—once relying on fishing, trading and pearl diving. The discovery of oil in 1966 began a new chapter, but Dubai did not stop there. In the 1970s the emirate deliberately diversified its economy; today oil … Read more

South African Airways is introducing 500 Samsung tablets on selected routes, pre-loaded with magazines, movies, music and games. This amenity is reserved for business-class passengers and the tablets will be handed out after takeoff and collected before landing by flight attendants. “Executive travelers expect an in-flight multimedia experience that matches—or even surpasses—what they enjoy on … Read more