Travel

Train journeys are among the most fascinating things to experience on planet earth. This is especially true if you are passing through lush natural landscapes. On train journeys, you are also likely to come across tunnels that can stretch for several miles. This can be another interesting aspect of your train journeys. Tunnels can also be a bit scary, especially …

Air travel can appear to be risky in theoretical terms. However, data indicates that air travel is one of the safest means of transport. For every one billion miles, the death rate for air travel is just 0.07. In comparison, the death rate associated with cars is much higher at 7.28. Motorcycles are the worst with death rate of 212.57. …

Swimming pools come in various shapes and sizes. From small sized pools meant for homes to large Olympic sized pools that typically measure 50 meters in length. So, are there any larger ones out there? Well, if you believe that an Olympic sized pool is as big as it can get, you need to think again. That’s because there are …

In a perfect world, police personnel are supposed to catch the criminals, maintain law and order and protect its people. However, since we happen to live in an imperfect world, not every police personnel can be relied upon to fulfill their duties. Corruption in police force is a global phenomenon with the only difference that the magnitude of corruption varies …

Planning a vacation or business trip? If you are, it’s always better to know as much as you can about the place you are visiting. In addition to learning the local culture and tradition and a smattering of the local language, it’s also good to be aware of the crime rate at that location. This could be very useful, as …

It’s true that large countries such as Russia, US, China, Australia, Canada, etc. are the real movers and shakers of the world. These countries have huge economies and occupy large areas, which is why they are among the most powerful nations in the world. However, our world is full of diversity, which is why we also have countries that are …

There may only be a few other locations on this planet that offer so much diversity and options to travel and explore as Australia. The country is a traveller’s delight and no matter how unique your tastes and preferences may be; you can be sure that the country will have exactly the thing you are looking for. Things to do …

There’s a traveller and explorer in each one of us, which explains why tourism is one of the biggest industries across the globe. Almost every country on the planet promotes tourism, as it is one of the key sources of revenue. However, some countries are way ahead of others in terms of the amount of revenue generated through tourism. To …

Eliminate all your man-made belongings and you will soon realize that planet earth is quite a punishing place. Without your clothes, home, and cooling and heating, it would become a great challenge to handle the summer and winter seasons and the rains. Unlike other animals, the average human body is not built to withstand extreme climate conditions. Both extreme heat …

Gravity is one of the fundamental forces that make things possible in our universe. Without gravity, it would be difficult to imagine life as we see and experience on an everyday basis. It is generally assumed that gravity is the same at all locations in the world. But did you know that there are places that seem to defy the …