It's The Eiffel Tower's 125th Birthday! Here's 10 Surprising Facts About It
(Relaxnews) - It takes a lot of primping and priming to look good at 125 years old. Just ask the Eiffel Tower, arguably the most recognizable silhouette in the world, and marks the milestone March 31....
View ArticleYou've Never Seen Halifax Harbour Like This (PHOTOS)
Reddit user Zonkyslayer took a picture of the Halifax harbour every morning for a year and posted the best ones to the sharing site. The results were nothing short of breathtaking. Like this article?...
View ArticleBill 4 B.C. Parks Law Petition Attracts Viral Support
An online petition asking the British Columbia government to repeal a law that critics say will open protected park areas to pipelines and drilling has attracted hundreds of thousands of supporters in...
View ArticleWestJet April Fool's Videos: What Past Pranks Can Tell Us About 2014
April Fool's Day is fast approaching, and that means plenty of shenanigans from airlines. So, what can we expect for 2014? If past pranks are any indication, consumers are in for a treat, followed by...
View ArticleMissing Malaysia Airlines Plane's Final Voice Transmission Changed
PERTH, Australia - Although it has been slow, difficult and frustrating so far, the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines jet is nowhere near the point of being scaled back, Australia's prime...
View ArticleSex Acts On Airplanes Not Uncommon, Experts Say
As two Nova Scotians prepare to appear in court for allegedly committing a sexual act on an Air Canada flight, experts say joining the so-called Mile High Club is more common than one might expect....
View Article10 European Hidden Gems Every Traveller Should Add To Their Bucket List
Forget Paris and Rome. A travel website has compiled a list of European destinations that aim to take globetrotters who’ve already been to London -- and bought the t-shirt in Berlin -- on the road less...
View ArticleWestJet's April Fool's Prank Shows How Canadian The Airline Is Willing To Go
It's the first of April and WestJet has announced its commitment to keeping things Canadian with a new feature you didn't even know you wanted: metric time. "We recognize that as a Canadian airline...
View ArticleThe Smart Traveller: How To Save Money On All Parts Of Your Vacation
Let’s face the facts. Not many of us can travel the country on a bottomless budget. The average traveler is most likely going to want to find the best deals and ways to save money. Here are a few tips...
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Extreme Travel Hotspots That Are Guaranteed To Get Your Heart Racing
(Relaxnews) - Adrenaline junkies looking for their next travel adventure may want to consider consulting a new list of extreme destinations for 2014 that includes bungee jumping into the belly of an...
View ArticleBachelor Parties Get Modern Take As Grooms Get Older
VAIL, Colo. - Strippers and all-night binge drinking weren't going to cut it for my bachelor party.Getting married at 36, I figured my days of debauchery — the few days that ever existed — were long...
View Article12 'Spring Cleaning' Spas Perfect For Men And Women In Need Of Rejuvenation
If this winter has left you feeling rough around all your edges, then perhaps you're in need of a spring tune-up. Dry skin, feet like sandpaper, a parched, winter-assaulted face? It’s time to get...
View ArticleAir Canada Abandons Disabled Violinist Itzhak Perlman At Toronto's Pearson...
It's not exactly a case of Rome burning while Nero fiddled, but classical violinist Itzhak Perlman was certainly left fuming after an Air Canada employee at Toronto's Pearson Airport who was to assist...
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Hitachi Seaside Park In The Spring Is One More Reason To Love Japan (PHOTOS)
It's said April showers bring May flowers, but why wait an extra month when you can enjoy fascinating flora now? If patience is not your forte and you need your dose of pretty flowers now, make a trip...
View ArticleLoaded Handgun At Airport Gets US Pilot Arrested In Calgary
A commercial airline pilot from the United States was arrested a week ago at the Calgary International Airport after he was caught trying to clear security with a loaded firearm. Joshua Petty White, a...
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These Photos Of Mount Roraima's Breathtaking Views Will Leave You Excited
If you're looking for a nice view after your hike, consider a trip to Mount Roraima. Having a hard time seeing it? Look closer. Closer. There you go. This geological beaut sits between Brazil,...
View ArticleNigella Lawson Turned Away From Flight, Denied Entry To U.S. For Vacation
LONDON - Celebrity chef Nigella Lawson, who acknowledged last year that she had occasionally used cocaine, was denied permission to board a flight to the United States over the weekend, the U.S....
View ArticleKanamara Matsuri: When Does Japan's Penis Festival Start? (NSFW PHOTOS)
For some, Kanamara Matsuri is Japanese for "Festival of the Steel Phallus," but to everyone else, it's known as Japan's annual penis festival. At first glance, the scenes from Kanamara Matsuri seem...
View ArticleHow B.C. Forestry Went From Protests To Partnerships
I have a saying: when you have a knotty problem, widen the circle of brains working on it and see what happens. Often this means collaborating with others that have seemingly divergent interests. But...
View ArticleYou Can Afford This Vancouver Art And Have Fun With It Too (PHOTOS)
Art isn't scary, and it isn't just for the rich: that's what a small but determined group of Vancouver artists, curators, and gallery owners are out to prove. Leading the pack are two unique art shows...
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