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Richard Branson witnesses Virgin Galactic's brand new VSS Unity successsful free flight

Virgin Galactic's founder Sir Richard Branson witnessed the successful free flight of its brand new VSS Unity on Saturday.

Jessica Minh Anh to close her "catwalk on water" series with a New York fashion event on Oct. 23

Jessica Minh Anh, who has captured the world with her runway visions and natural use of iconic landmarks, now returns to New York to close her most recent runway series.

Sydney is 3rd most expensive in Asia Pacific: Qlik cost of living app

A customer pays for a Fosters beer at the Occidental Hotel in central Sydney June 21, 2011

Living in Sydney is really expensive, according to a comparative study. A new web-based app from visual analytics company Qlik allows consumers to quickly compare the cost of living across eight key cities in Asia Pacific.

Experts reveal the Great Pyramid of Giza’s serious structural flaw; Mystery remains as to how it was built

One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramid of Giza, has a serious structural flaw, engineer Glen Dash and his team has revealed. The gigantic structure, built some 4,500 years ago, has a slightly elongated west side compared to its east side. This means the base of the pyramid is not a perfect square as previously known.

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Valentine’s Day 2016: 12 free places to go on a romantic date (Part 1)

Some local spots can serve as a dreamy rendezvous for the most romantic time of the year.

Karla Tecson Feb 03, 2016

Australia Day 2016: Australia gears up to celebrate its anniversary [VIDEO]

Australia Day is celebrated annually on Jan. 26.

Ruchi Singh Jan 12, 2016

Adelaide’s Nutella-Palooza to make you drool, immerse in sinful delight

Nutella-Palooza, Australia’s first Nutella festival will have everything chocolate and everything Nutella, promises the event’s official website.

Ritwik Roy Jan 08, 2016

National Geographic reveals best travel photos of 2015, mesmerising photography to tickle wanderlust

Apart from National Geographic 2015’s daily travel photos, the popular travel magazine website also revealed the 2015 “Photo of the Day” round-up taken by its “YourShot” community.

Ritwik Roy Dec 27, 2015

The girl with the pink bracelet: Sydney photographers help a homeless girl’s family in India

Sydney photographers Chris and Jess Bray travelled to India to spot a girl wearing a pink bracelet and help her homeless family on being insisted by philanthropist Dick Smith.

Ritwik Roy Dec 24, 2015

Abu Dhabi tourism to reach 4.1M target of hotel guests despite economic slowdown in Russia, Europe

According to a senior official, the economic slowdown in Europe and the currency crisis in Russia could not stop Abu Dhabi from reaching its target.

Sounak Mukhopadhyay Dec 14, 2015

Skip New York, LA and Vegas: Here’s what to do in Portland Oregon in 2016

Whether you want to treat your tastebuds to an oddly named, but equally delicious donut or prefer to shop til you drop sans tax, here’s how to have a unique Portland experience.

Kachina Dimmock Dec 11, 2015

Sydney International Art Series: Art After Hours, free art making activity for kids, Primavera 2015 and MCA Collection

Art exhibits, events and activities are open to the public at the Art Gallery of New South Wales and Museum of Contemporary Arts.

Jenalyn Villamarin Nov 30, 2015

5 Parisian cafes that deserve the world's attention right now

The attacks on Paris have not dampened the nation’s spirit and businesses are encouraging more tourists to come over.

Vanessa Doctor Nov 20, 2015

Wedding Cake Rock incident: Man treated for head injuries after falling off Bundeena tourist destination

National Parks and Wildlife Service had said the Wedding Cake Rock could collapse following a geotechnical assessment on the Bundeena tourist spot.

Jenalyn Villamarin Nov 09, 2015

Lonely Planet reveals the best cities to visit in 2016 [Watch Video]

Dublin made it to third on the list despite being hammered by the global recession.

Vanessa Doctor Oct 29, 2015

Tourists walk on raised platforms above flood waters during a period of seasonal high water and on the first day of carnival, in Venice February 1, 2015.

Aussies love to visit Greece, as Cambodia, Fiji woo more tourists

Greece showed an increase of 162 per cent in terms of year-over-year bookings from Australian tourists.

Kalyan Kumar Oct 26, 2015

Mount Everest: Heavy snow prevents 2015 Peak Expedition; beginners, disabled and elderly may soon be banned

In a bid to implement better safety measures and to cut down on the overcrowding at Mount Everest, Nepalese officials are planning to exclude beginners, persons with disabilities and the elderly from climbing the highest peak of the world.

Ruchi Singh Oct 01, 2015

'Gotham' Season 2, Episode 2 Recap: It's a new day at Gotham City

Theo Galavan and his sister unleash a band of lunatics, that causes carnage all over the city.

Christine Caparras Sep 29, 2015

Passengers and airline staff stand near a check-in desk of an airline that cancelled its flight out of Tel Aviv at Ben Gurion International airport July 22, 2014. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) banned U.S. carriers from flying to or from Ben Gu

UK airline regulator orders Ryanair to compensate travellers for delayed flights, EU court ruling cheers consumers

The Civil Aviation Authority said it was taking enforcement action as the airline has been dodging the law on compensation.

Kalyan Kumar Sep 21, 2015

Saudi Prince Once Owned A $300M Airbus A380 Jet Converted Into Flying Palace

On Tuesday, February Brent crude went down again to $45.19 a barrel, the lowest since March 2009, just a day after Saudi Prince Alwaleed Bin Talal said it would never again return to $100 which was an artificial price.

Vittorio Hernandez Jan 14, 2015

A meteor streaks past stars during the annual Quadrantid meteor shower in Qingdao, Shandong province, January 4, 2014. Picture taken with a long exposure. Picture taken January 4, 2014.

New Zealand's Lake Tekapo Named Second Best Place to Stargaze in the World

New Zealand's Lake Tekapo was named the second best place in the world to watch the stars.

Reissa Su Jan 12, 2015

Air Canada Gets Relief On Flying Dogs: Court Strikes Down Rule That Separates Pooches From Passengers With Allergy

The verdict looks pragmatic for both the airline as well as passengers.

Kalyan Kumar Jan 09, 2015

A protester holds a placard during a rally demanding the state government to ensure the safety of women in the capital city

Australia Warns Travellers Against Travelling In India, Shows Concern Over Security Of Women

Australia asked its travellers to "exercise a high degree of caution" during any sort of domestic travel.

Sounak Mukhopadhyay Jan 08, 2015

Air Canada May Stop Flying Out Of Billy Bishop Airport In Toronto

This is part of its focus on international routes and leisure sectors.

Kalyan Kumar Jan 08, 2015

Over 7,000 artists and workers in the northern Chinese city of Harbin have been working around the clock putting the finishing touches to the annual Ice Festival grounds

New Zealand Processing 1000 Chinese Visa Applications A Day: Chinese Influx Perks Up Total Tourist Arrivals

The interest of Chinese people on New Zealand is understandable as China is one of the leading trade partners.

Kalyan Kumar Jan 08, 2015

An Air New Zealand Plane Flies Over Mount Victoria

Air New Zealand in Top 10 of World's Safest Airlines; 2014 A 'Worst Year' For Airlines

Air New Zealand has been named one of the world's safest airlines despite 2014 being the worst year in aviation history in modern times.

Reissa Su Jan 08, 2015

Passengers line up to board a Megabus bus in New York City May 8, 2014. Discount U.S. carriers are luring a new generation of riders from young tourists to business travelers with amenities such as free Internet and leather seats. By offering low prices a

Strong Dollar Makes 2015 The Best Year For Americans To Travel Across The World

The strong dollar is expanding the size of American travel budget and empowering them with additional purchasing power.

Kalyan Kumar Jan 07, 2015

Singer Selena Gomez arrives at the 42nd American Music Awards in Los Angeles

Selena Gomez Shows Off Her Legs And Ankles Inside The Mosque, Sparks Off Controversy On Social Media

Selena Gomez sparks controversy as she shows off her ankles inside a mosque. The singer has now deleted the picture.

Needhi Tewari Jan 05, 2015

A policeman sleeps onboard the Search and Rescue (SAR) ship KN Purworejo during a search operation for passengers onboard AirAsia Flight QZ8501 in the Java Sea January 4, 2015. Bad weather forced divers trying to identify sunken wreckage from the crashed

AirAsia Flight QZ8501 Update: Airline Did Not Have Permission To Fly on Day it Crashed

AirAsia flight QZ8501 did not have permission to fly on a Sunday, the day it crashed, according to Indonesian officials.

Anne Lu Jan 05, 2015

A security worker looks at tourists walking at Punta Ballena street in Magaluf, on the Spanish Balearic island of Mallorca, July 26, 2014. The Punta Ballena area has been famous since the 70's for its nightlife and is a favourite destination for main

New Zealand Summer Tourism : Heavy Tourist Arrivals Perk Up The Sector Outlook

Global events like World Cup Cricket will drive the demand further.

Kalyan Kumar Jan 03, 2015

Former British Soccer Player David Beckham And His wife, Fashion Designer Victoria Beckham During The Evening Standard Theatre Awards In London

Victoria Beckham And Her 3-Year-Old Daughter Harper Go For Manicures Together, Harper Loves Bright Shades

Victoria Beckham and her three year old daughter Harper Seven Beckham have "nail afternoons" and also send their dog for paw pedicures.

Needhi Tewari Dec 31, 2014

An MH-60R helicopter, attached to the USS Sampson (DDG 102), approaches an Indonesian patrol vessel

AirAsia QZ8501: How It May Have Crashed

Here is what is believed to have happened before the crash.

Sounak Mukhopadhyay Dec 31, 2014

Search and rescue workers prepare to load body bags onto a flight to Kalimantan in Pangkal Pinang, Bangka December 30, 2014. Indonesian rescuers saw bodies and luggage off the coast of Borneo island on Tuesday and officials said they were "95 percent

More Than 40 Bodies Retrieved From AirAsia QZ8501 (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

Hours after Indonesia's Search and Rescue Agency have located the missing AirAsia QZ8501 jet on the ocean floor on Tuesday afternoon, divers were immediately dispatched to the crash site to retrieve the bodies.

Vittorio Hernandez Dec 30, 2014

Family members of passengers onboard AirAsia flight QZ8501 react at a waiting area in Juanda International Airport, Surabaya December 30, 2014. Indonesian rescuers saw bodies and luggage off the coast of Borneo island on Tuesday and officials said they we

Searchers Find Missing AirAsia Jet, Recover 3 Bodies From Ocean Floor (PHOTOS & VIDEOS)

The search for the missing AirAsia Flight QZ8501 is over three days after it disappeared enroute to Singapore. The search agency confirmed that the ill-fated plane's wreckage was found during an aerial search on Tuesday afternoon.

Vittorio Hernandez Dec 30, 2014

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