Christo’s answer to the pyramids: World’s biggest and most expensive sculpture

Chriso’s The Mastaba: Abu Dhabi’s answer to the pyramids It will be the largest sculpture in the world, made from 410,000 multi-colored barrels to form a mosaic of bright sparkling colors, echoing Islamic architecture. Taller than the Great Pyramid of Giza, The Mastaba, an ancient and familiar shape to the people of the region, will … Read more

Protect the world’s oceans and give a gift that means something

Adopt an Octopus this Holiday Season Many of the world’s most iconic creatures rely on the ocean for their habitat and food – but our oceans are in trouble, and we need your help to save them. Oceana, the largest international organization focused solely on ocean conservation, announced the official launch of its seventh annual … Read more

The best in the cruise industry: Best Cruise Ships of 2012

Best Cruise Ships of 2012 Announced   Cruise Critic, one of the leading resources for consumer cruise reviews, named the top cruise ships and lines in its 2012 Editors’ Picks Awards. This year’s Editors’ Picks Awards list includes 18 categories, awarding 12 different cruise lines. Winners include:     Best New Ship: Carnival Breeze Carnival Breeze … Read more

Kazakhstan’s Almaty city attracts Ritz-Carlton

Ritz-Carlton’s first hotel in Kazakhstan to be opend in late 2013   Kazakhstan’s Almaty city, former capital of Kazakhstan, the nation’s largest city and an important business centre in the CIS region, will have own Ritz-Carlton Hotel slated to open in late 2013. The Ritz-Carlton, Almaty will be owned by a subsidiary of Capital Partners … Read more

Night owls voted for Zagat’s 2013 San Francisco Nightlife Survey

Zagat Releases 2013 San Francisco Nightlife Survey Covering 601 Bay Area Nightspots Zagat guide, known as the “burgundy bible”, released the results of its 2013 San Francisco Bay Area Nightlife Survey, covering 601 bars, clubs, lounges, and restaurants. The Survey is based on the voting of 3,617 night owls. The “gorgeous Carmel sunset” provides a … Read more

Europe’s Zero-G reduced gravity aircraft to start making commercial flights

‘Vomit Comet’ sets commercial flights in Europe  From March 15, Europe’s “Zero-G” aircraft will start commercial flights offering true weightlessness without going to space. The ZERO-G Experience is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience true weightlessness. On the specially modified Boeing, parabolic arcs are performed to create a weightless environment allowing to float, flip and soar as if … Read more