#Australia #travel #home As it is now travel is largely off the table, but that is not going to stop us from having a staycation inspired by our favorite destinations. This trip we are heading to the Southern Hemisphere to the land of Oz: Australia. The size of the country-continent makes it impossible to sum up all there […]
#PresidentTrump #virtual #rally #fundraiser #money #donors #supporters #coronavirus President Trump held his 1st virtual/rally/fundraiser Tuesday night, and his campaign raised $20-M The move comes as the President has stopped his famous in person rallies due to the C-19 coronavirus chaos. President Trump answered on screen questions from the White House Tuesday night. The fundraiser received money […]
#travel #virtual #confined #homes #nowhere #dreams #explore #imagination $coronavirus Travel is a multi-dimensional activity. People travel to the same destinations multiple times, not always physically. They travel to exotic places even before going places in their imagination. They are really not travelling anywhere outside the confines of homes. So, when not able to travel physically, […]
Still staying at home? Then do some armchair traveling in Scotland this weekend, take a train ride. 12th-Century castles, historic distilleries, Michelin-Star’d restaurants, and high-quality cashmere, there are so many reasons people vacation in Scotland. While we cannot fly across the Atlantic yet, there are ways to experience the history-rich, culture-filled country from the comfort of […]
Soak up Italian culture and food from home till safe to travel there. Italy is 1 of the countries that has been hit the hardest by the coronavirus chaos. The country is now in its 6th wk of lockdown and tourism has come to a halt. It’s not clear yet when the country will reopen and […]
France with the 3rd highest rate of coronavirus infections in Europe, remains under lockdown until at least 11 May. Though some of the harshest restrictions will be lifted then, it is likely to take months before things return to normal and tourism is able to resume. So, till then, Francophiles can immerse themselves in French culture from the comfort of home. […]
A new series of virtual tours offer you the chance to explore Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture from the comfort of your home. The campaign to continue educating and inspiring the public through the digital sphere is also a reminder of the importance of the physical experience of architecture, and an appeal for funding support to heritage sites all over […]
The free self-guided online tours can be accessed via Sharjah Museums Authority’s website Sharjah Museums Authority (SMA) announced the launch of virtual tours and online exhibits of a few of its contemporary and modern art masterpieces housed at the Sharjah Art Museum. The initiative comes amidst a Stay Home campaign by the authorities in the […]
Much of the world is at standstill right now while the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has hit “pause” on our physical travel plans, but we can fulfil our wanderlust, virtually. From virtual museum tours to online Broadway productions, to safari livestreams in South Africa, there is a virtual tour for every traveler. Here are the “Seven Wonders of the World” to […]
You can still get your fill of the great outdoors, even if you have to stay inside. The USA has lots of super places to visit, with the majestic National Parks featured on the bucket list of most travelers. Whether you are enjoying the shorelines of the East Coast, traveling along the magnificent West Coast, or […]
First Lady Melania Shares Details About Virtual White House Tour During Coronavirus Outbreak “If you love history, use your free time at home – while safely practicing social distancing to explore the @WhiteHouse,” the First Lady said Friday Have a healthy weekend, stay at home!
Go on a virtual tour of the World’s most famous landmarks Several iconic sights and attractions of our planet have set up incredible virtual tours dream to help you dream of your next extravagant getaway. Below are some of the best tours, as follows: Virtual tour of the Great Wall (China) Virtual tour of Machu Picchu (Peru) Virtual tour […]
This 60-sec video includes dramatic sweeping aerial footage of the 41-sqk park and its animals including cheetahs, giraffes and gazelles. In Y 2019, according to the Department of Culture and Tourism (DCT) Abu Dhabi, the capital Emirate welcomed 11.35-M international visitors, a 10.5% Y-Y increase. Of these, 2.83-M stayed in the emirate overnight, while 8.53-M […]
During these uncertain times, it is good to know that we can count on our love for all the beautiful things in this world. Much of the global population is at a standstill as scientists and governments try and stem the spread of coronavirus. Happily, cultural centers including museums, theaters, and national parks, are stepping up […]
It has been almost 100 years since Howard Carter discovered the tomb of King Tutankhamen in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt intact. ‘Tut’, as he is known, ruled Egypt over 3,000 years ago, but the Key Question has always been: what did the Boy King look like? Now, thanks to modern technology, we have […]
Bitcoin (BTC) and Other Digital Currencies Hacked in Japan to the Tune of $60,000,000 Bitcoin can be used for payment at 50,000 stores in Tokyo alone $BTCUSD Bitcoin (BTC) and other digital currency worth around Japanese Yen 6.7-B (or US$60-M) has been stolen in Japan following a hacking attack, a virtual exchange operator said Thursday. […]
Cryptocurrency Exchanges Are at Risk for Manipulation $BTCUSD Several cryptocurrency exchanges are beleagured by poor market surveillance, pervasive conflicts of interest and lack sufficient customer protections, the New York Attorney General’s office said in a report published Tuesday. The study found that online platforms where virtual currencies such as bitcoin can be bought and sold […]
Cryptocurrency Regulation: New Laws, Big Changes Coming $BTCUSD There are Asian countries feeling the effects of inadequate cryptocurrency regulation, and others, like India, China and SKorea, have taken an uncertain or hostile stance to cryptocurrency. That frame is not likely to last too much longer Japan is building a clear framework for how virtual currency exchanges, and ICOs (initial coin […]
F1: Ferrari (NYSE:RACE) Wins the Season Opener ‘Down Under’ $RACE Ferrari’s (NYSE:RACE) Sebastian Vettel took advantage of a virtual safety car to win the 2018 F1 Australian Grand Prix for his 3rd win down under. Mr. Vettel beat defending world champion Lewis Hamilton to the Chequered Flag, taking the lead after the 2 Haas cars retired bringing […]
IMF Boss to Central Bankers: “Do Not Dismiss Bitcoin” $BTCUSD, $JPM Christine Lagarde, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has a message for the world’s central bankers, “Do not be Luddites” Friday, addressing a conference in London, Ms. Lagarde said virtual currencies, which are created and exchanged without the involvement of banks or government, […]
Bitcoin’s Rally Flying in the Face of Central Bank Regulation $BTCUSD Wednesday, Bitcoin is trading at 3938+, rising about 20% from the lows marked last Friday, as concern eases that a crackdown by Chinese regulators will hinder the growth of the alternative method of exchange. After marking a record high at 4,921 on 1 September, […]
Cryptocurrency Crackdown: Swiss Shut Down ‘Fake’ e-Coin Switzerland’s financial watchdog closed down the provider of a fake cryptocurrency and is investigating around 12 other possible fraud cases, in the latest clamp-down on the risks involving virtual money. The move by the FINMA watchdog comes on the heels of Chinese authorities’ ordering Beijing-based cryptocurrency exchanges to […]
LaneAxis, a Disruptive Freight Management System Over the past few years I have been following with great interest the passionate innovation of US freight logistics expert Rick Burnett. Rick has brought forth a simple, scale-able Virtual Freight Management System that puts the information and cost under the command of the shippers’ Rick and his Team […]