My coverage of Virgin Galactic’s space tourism continues. If you’re just joining me, start here, then here, and finally here, and you’ll be caught up. 10.10.10 VSS Enterprise Completes First Manned Glide Flight Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo achieves major milestone in its program to become world’s first manned commercial space vehicle. “Virgin Galactic is now well [...]
While haunted house attractions may be fun, there’s nothing like the real deal – if apparitions, sightings and eerie otherwordly activities are your idea of Halloween fun. My one encounter with the spirits was in a dzong (fortress/monastery) near Paro, Bhutan. But, there’s no need to travel that far. If you’re paranormal curious, there are [...]
I’m getting closer to getting into Libya – try to keep me out. I’m going to see Leptis Magna, among many other fabulous sites. It appears that Americans have moved back up the “like” chain. Although after reading though many travel sites to confirm the recent lifting of VISA restrictions for Americans, the general consensus [...]
With much of the world holidaying, NYC museums have accommodated tourists (and staycation locals) with some great exhibits. Here’s what piqued my curiosity and is on my radar pre-Labor Day. **************** A British Life in a Mountain Kingdom: Early Photographs of Sikkim and Bhutan @Rubin Museum of Art The first exhibition of photographs by John [...]
Huge news for pending space tourists: Virgin Galactic’s planned space flights took another step toward reality last week, flying with a crew aboard! This story piqued my curiosity last December in Space available, followed by the mothership update. I’ve been curiously watching Virgin Galactic’s trajectory for its space tourism program. Last week, on 16 july [...]
It’s that time again. With massive cuts to transportation services here in NYC, the world famous subway map is getting an update. Within a few weeks, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) will unveil its revamped version. It’s amazing that while few NYers actually use the map, these updates never fail to generate discussion and oh-so-much [...]
In December, the curious g blogged about Virgin Galactic’s space packages in Space available (it’s still booking). The program took another leap forward today. Virgin Galactic announced that its commercial manned spaceship, VSS Enterprise, successfully completed its first “captive carry” test flight this morning. The spaceship lifted off at 07:05 am (PST) from Mojave Air [...]
Here’s a surprising find. The Brooklyn Museum blogs from archaeological dig sites. Each Friday, the blog recaps the week’s events to help viewers understand the complexities of excavation and the activities it involves. The Dig Diary is a great learning tool, and so exciting for those of us who have dreamed of going on a [...]
A few weeks ago, the curious g posted Lonely Planet’s top 10 destinations to visit this year. The New York Times has now published its 31 places to visit. The must-visit common destinations are Nepal and Istanbul, Turkey. Countries including Brazil, India, Malaysia and Morocco are listed prominently, with each source citing different cities. The [...]
