Whether or not they have wings, some insects might get the chance to fly if selected to go in space and become part of the space-farming research. Though many plant parts are inedible for humans, they make a delicious meal for insects. Insects can convert much of this inedible material in...
The world is changing fast. Technology is changing even faster. One of my pro tips for travel planning last year has been scrapped. I didn't just scrap it, I put a warning on it. How to plan a solo trip in 2025 is, in many ways, the same as last year but, in significant ways...
Travelling in ordinary class is perfectly comfortable, there's no need to pay extra for green car unless you don't mind the extra cost. On the other hand, the extra leg & elbow room is nice if you can afford it. Indeed, although legroom isn't a problem, I find elbow room in the...
The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan program may be a solid choice for people who fly business class or take long-haul flights, particularly to Asia. It also offers good reward flight alternatives for frequent West Coast flyers. As you progress up the Mileage Plan elite status ladder, you stand t...
except for specific short-haul international flights to the Americas on some U.S.-based airlines. Delta, for instance, offers free upgrades to elites on some flights to Central America, South America, and the Caribbean — usually on planes with first-class cabins, not Delta One business-class...
Might be good to use the 50L Osprey as a daypack, but you need to make sure that when cinched down it still looks small enough to play the part of a “purse/laptop bag” for carry-on purposes. And it’s a double-edged sword having a bigger bag like that; if you’re anything li...
Although the pilots still have work to do after this it is not deemed to be dangerous if they are tired as they are not flying customers around any more, although they still have to drive home! A short haul pilot working for a low-cost airline would typically do 2 long sectors (...
It might be something you build that you intend to sell at a later date, it might not. It might simply be a hobby you’re monetising, or a passion you love to talk about and can make money from, or a problem you solved for yourself that you can now solve for others. ...
Discover the convenience of short-haul travel with the Hong Kong High-Speed Rail, connecting you swiftly to the bustling Futian and the vibrant Shenzhen, and the cultural charm of Dongguan and the historical significance of Guangzhou. Each station opens a gateway to a unique experience. And the...
The relief, when they do make it to the check-in hall, is overwhelming. But that’s only the first hurdle. Now they have to negotiate the self-service bag-drop and baggage-labelling process, plus hefting 23kg bags onto a raised belt. Heaven help people who are old, frail, or partiall...