Category: Travel

  • G7 nations reach historic deal to tax multinational corporations | Business and Economy News | Al Jazeera

    Major economies are aiming to discourage multinationals from shifting profits – and tax revenues – to low-tax countries regardless of where their sales are made.Increasingly, income from intangible sources such as drug patents, software and royalties on intellectual property has migrated to these jurisdictions, allowing companies to avoid paying higher taxes in their traditional home…

  • Reports say one-third of Basecamp employees exit in the wake of new company etiquette | ZDNet

    Last Monday, Chicago-based software firm Basecamp issued a statement that said it was making a number of changes, including a ban on political discussions on its company Basecamp account.”Today’s social and political waters are especially choppy. Sensitivities are at 11, and every discussion remotely related to politics, advocacy, or society at large quickly spins away…

  • Ottawa supports Quebec’s constitutional challenge?

  • New Financial Alliance for Net Zero Emissions Launches | UNFCCC

    Industry-led and UN-convened Net Zero Banking Alliance also announced today, co-launched by the UNEP Finance Initiative and the Financial Services Taskforce of the Sustainable Markets Initiative• The Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), chaired by Mark Carney, UN Special Envoy on Climate Action and Finance, brings together over 160 firms (together responsible for assets…

  • The Pikes Peak Cog Railway Has Officially Reopened | Condé Nast Traveler

    When it comes to mountainside activities, Colorado has always been spoiled for choice. But in addition to skiing, biking, and hiking the various peaks that dot the state, one iconic way to experience these mountains actually requires little by way of physical exertion: riding the The Broadmoor Manitou and Pikes Peak Cog Railway in Manitou…

  • 9 of the Best Places to Retire in Europe | Travel + Leisure

    Editor’s Note: Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure.In recent years, more seniors have been considering retirement abroad, and quite a few have actually made the move. In fact, the…

  • Eat Across Route 66: Road Trips – Gastro Obscura

    Created in 1926, Route 66 was once the primary way drivers headed West, and a network of local economies sprouted up along its path. But after the Interstate Highway System replaced many portions of the “Mother Road,” most of its associated attractions faded away. Intrepid travelers, however, can still seek out the remnants of this…

  • ‘One of the most demanding maneuvres in aviation’ — How pilots manage crosswind landings

    Nothing gives a pilot greater job satisfaction than a good crosswind landing. Dropping out the bottom of the cloud on a windy day and seeing the runway out of the side window really gets the heart rate going and the adrenaline pumping.That said, a good crosswind landing takes more than just judgment and luck. It…

  • 16 ways Japanese bathrooms freak out foreigners

    Many foreigners who visit Japan are confused, intrigued and sometimes baffled by Japanese culture and some of the aspects of life that are unique to Japan. Whether it be the amount of anime, manga and cosplay displayed in Akihabara, the unique and traditional Japanese cuisine and themed restaurants or all of the bowing that takes place amongst Japanese people, Japan has an atmosphere…

  • Smart Interactive Asia Real Estate Guide

    Smart interactive cities including Asia, Canada, Europe and United States. Smart Interactive Asia Real Estate Guide searches using the power of the internet, continuously updated and never out of date. All editions use the power of the internet with 8 search engines and over 10,900 links. Use your browser to search for a city in…