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22 May, 2013
Posted on Monday, April 30th, 2012
A group of ten influential bloggers from around the world have been invited to Brisbane for a five day adventure around Queensland, exploring some of the most spectacular sights in the area.
The ‘Queensland Blogger Correspondents’ won out over 767 other applicants for the honour, and will be escorted by Australia’s number one blogger, Darren Rowse. The correspondents will meet animals native to Australia, as well as snorkel at the Great Barrier Reef.
Posted on Monday, April 30th, 2012
The underground oil tanks at the Tate Modern in London are set to become the first permanent gallery dedicated to live art.
To celebrate the creation of the new space, the gallery will host a 15-week arts festival this summer, showcasing live contemporary art similar to that which will be performed once the Tanks open.
Posted on Thursday, April 26th, 2012
A new museum devoted to the life and work of world renowned carmaker Enzo Ferrari has opened an hour outside of Bologna in Modena.
Built in Ferrari’s hometown, the Museo Casa Enzo Ferrari gives visitors a glimpse into the carmaker’s childhood and adult life – his original home has been preserved, along with his workshop, and built next to the site is an expansive gallery.
Posted on Thursday, April 26th, 2012
Hotels in popular tourist destinations like Hong Kong, New York and Las Vegas are attracting tech-savvy visitors with high-tech amenities.
While other aspects of a jet-setting lifestyle are becoming increasingly tech-ready, many large hotel chains have been slow to keep pace. Increasingly, small boutique hotels are breaking away from the pack by embracing technology.
Posted on Thursday, April 26th, 2012
The 15th annual World Gourmet Summit has kicked off in Singapore, bringing together some of the world’s most distinguished culinary wonders.
This year’s theme, ‘A Heritage of Flavours’, emphasises culinary traditions from across the globe, pairing them alongside contemporary techniques, with events hosted at heritage sites around the city-state – including Alkaff Mansion, Bukit Timah Fire Station, Hotel Fort Canning and the National Museum of Singapore.
Posted on Thursday, April 26th, 2012
The iconic Space Needle tower in Seattle is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a makeover.
Originally built as the centrepiece of a space-themed exposition at the World’s Fair, which was hosted in Seattle in 1962, the Space Needle opened on 21 April of that year and has been popular ever since.
Posted on Thursday, April 26th, 2012
Tourists on holiday in Amsterdam are travelling outside the city to the world famous Keukenhof park to see the flowers in bloom.
Each year between March and May, the expansive fields of tulips surround the park in colours, and visitors from all over the world come to admire the beautifully manicured gardens.
Posted on Monday, April 23rd, 2012
The World Shakespeare Festival has opened to audiences in London.
Co-ordinated by the Royal Shakespeare Company, the World Shakespeare Festival has kicked off with a special programme hosted by the Globe To Globe theatre company.
