While the lighthouse keepers of old are, for the most part, retired due to automation, the lighthouses themselves – and the lights, of course – remain working to keep mariners away from rocky cliffs, land, coral reefs, and other potentially dangerous areas that are hard to see in the dark, in storms, or in fog. […]
Is ‘standing class’ coming to airlines? Settle into a luxury instead
As the airline industry continues to cut costs and maximize revenue, every inch of the finite space within each aircraft is being closely examined. An Italian company called Aviointeriors which makes commercial airline seats recently debuted an ‘ultra high density seat’ and what’s been dubbed by many as the ‘world’s most cramped airline seat’. Photo […]
A Look at U.S. Airline Logos Since the 1920s
A logo is a graphic or image that’s associated with a particular company, organization, or individual and used to encourage instant recognition. The power of a well-designed logo can be immense, but what’s popular – what ‘speaks’ to people – changes over time and company logos evolve to change too. When two companies merge, their […]
Who’s the highest of them all? 5 Restaurants High Above Chicago
Many Chicagoans, as well as Chicago visitors, look forward to the opportunity to dine outside – especially when the weather warms up. So the activity at many rooftop restaurants in Chicago heats up in the summer time. Of course, in a city like Chicago, a rooftop restaurant means dining very high – among the tallest […]
8 Amazing Hotels Built into Caves Around the World
In the quest for unusual places to stay, people are turning to all sorts of lodgings. Take a look at these amazing hotels built into caves around the world for a taste of what it was like to live underground with all the luxuries you’d expect from a typical hotel. Many cave hotels are former […]