Walking into a grand entryway can make time spent a lot more enjoyable. People do need to spend plenty of time in airports while waiting, so why not make it a lovely location? There are some airports that are being turned into amazing and visually stunning locations thanks to architects.
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American arrests abroad: approximately 2,500 each year.
Arrests related to illegal drugs: approximately 1/3 of those above.
When you travel abroad, things are going to be different. That is a pretty basic fact. One thing that most travelers have in common is money. Basically if you can afford to travel then you have some money to spare. Tourists are seen as having money and that is why they are much more likely to get mugged or accosted in some other way.
Accra: A City that Reflects Deep History
Accra is the largest city of Ghana and stretches along the Atlantic coast of Ghana. The city widely served as a capital to Gold Coast, the British-ruled area between 1877 and 1957. Since 19th century, this city has transformed into a modern metropolis that reflects history through its amazing architecture. The architectural assets include British colonial buildings, apartment blocks and modern skyscrapers. The city has drier climate just like Cape Coast and the most popular sports of this city is Football.
Fear in the sky-A plane is diverted.
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On a flight from Pakistan to London, 2 men had an altercation that was behind the flight being diverted.
The flight: was from Pakistan and was supposed to land in Manchester Airport.
The altercation: 2 men had some type of fight with a stewardess and said that they would blow up the plane because of it.
How safe is that pretty pool at your vacation getaway?
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A pool is a popular addition to any resort.
Some airports have even installed pools for passengers to relax in between flights.
The fact is, if you are in a hot and steamy climate, there is nothing quite as refreshing as jumping into a pool to chill out. It is also a top choice for those that want to get some exercise without getting overheated. One big problem with pools though is whether or not they are clean enough.
Goats at the airport?
You never know what you might see when you travel abroad. But, goats at the airport are definitely unexpected in a large metropolitan city in the US.
The airport in question:
Chicago’s O’Hare Airport is getting goats.
Scary incident in Houston airport
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Was this a case of suicide by cop?
Or-was there more to the recent shooting at a Houston airport?
Incident basics:
A 29 year old Texas man, Carnell Moore, shot himself in the temple at the Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport.
There is no shortage of interesting lodging these days.
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Hotels come in all shapes, sizes, and technical levels. Some have gotten incredibly high tech while others are more back to basics.
Tree house hotels:
A Buddhist retreat: In China, on Hainan Island, there is a tree house type of lodging. It is right next to the beach of the South China Sea and is situated within a 5000 acre Buddhist park. There are incredible temples and a myriad of botanical gardens. It gives people a chance to enjoy the peace of nature in a very tranquil setting.
Incredible things to see-closer to home
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It is not necessary to leave the country to see some incredible sights along with the animals that reside in those havens. There are quite a few locations that Americans can drive or fly to where the vistas are breathtaking and the surroundings are very relaxing. Animal sightings are practically a guarantee at many of these spots.
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Places to go, for a colorful trip
Sometimes the one thing that will make trip more interesting is the amount of visual stimuli or what someone considers visually stunning. For some this will mean a long stretch of beach or a mountain vista. Others though love to see color and there are some very colorful places to visit.