Costa Concordia Captain In Serious Trouble
Posted on January 25, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Travel
Unlike the ship he piloted, the captain of the capsized tourist ship, the Costa Concordia, appears to be getting into deeper and deeper water. It is now reported that Captain Francesco Schettino wanted to ‘show off’ to his top chef, whose family live on the island, where the ship capsized, afrer hitting a rock, ‘that [...]
The Changing Travel Habits Of The Tourist
Posted on January 25, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Travel
Surfers Paradise, on the Gold Coast in Australia, normally a tourist haven, was nearly empty this year. Businesses in Surfers Paradise reported they had never experienced such a quiet New Year’s Eve before. No longer can the old haunts of tourists claim victory in numbers they were once accustomed to. Read more of the changing [...]
Troubled Tourists
Posted on January 25, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Travel
MSC Poesia ran aground in the Bahamas. The 2,500-passenger cruise ship ran aground in Freeport, Bahamas, in shallow water. It was hosting the first three-night Holy Ship! Music cruise. It featured 20 DJs, who were hosting a festival for electronic music fans. Read more of tourist troubles…
Unwanted Saltwater Crocodile Visitor
Posted on January 10, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Environment, Tourism
An unsuspecting family in Bees Creak, a suburb of the northern city of Australia, Darwin, discovered a juvenile saltwater crocodile in their home. The family’s dog woke them up, to find the unwelcome visitor in a partially enclosed living area. Read how you can get real close to huge jumping saltwater crocs…
Flight Experiences Extraordinary Turbulence
Posted on January 9, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Travel
Passengers were flung up to the roof and down again, when a Qantas superjumbo plane suddenly dropped 20-30 feet. Several were badly injured, while all were extremely shaken. Read more…
Soccer Playing Elephants
Posted on January 4, 2012 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Promotion, Tourism, Travel
Soccer takes on a whole new look when it is played by huge elephants. Using their trunks and all four feet, the soccer-playing elephants try to score goals. Racing elephants thundered over the finish line after a 300 metre race and contestants sported nail polish on their toes in the beauty contest. Read more…
Pilot Error May Have Doomed Air France Airbus
Posted on December 12, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Society, Travel
When Air France’s Airbus 330 disappeared over the empty expanses of the South Atlantic, no one had any idea that is may simply have been pilot error that killed all 228 people on board. Read how ‘brain freeze’ doomed the aircraft and all on board…
Dangerous Laser Attacks On Planes
Posted on December 12, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Society, Travel
Dozens of people have been arrested worldwide for laser attacks on aircraft and helicopters, particularly during takeoff or landings at airports. Pointing lasers at aircraft is on the increase and a cause of deep concern. Read more…
Chartered Flight Passengers Held To Ransom
Posted on November 21, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Travel
A Comtel Air chartered flight on its way to Birmingham, England, from Amristar, was grounded in Vienna, as the company did not have enough money to pay for refuelling. Passengers were asked to pay a total of £23,000, if they wanted to continue their journey. Comtel Air operated chartered flights on the lucrative Birmingham-Amristar sector. [...]
Global Siblings
Posted on November 14, 2011 by W.L. Stenberg-Tendys in Society, Travel
The Zapp family of 6 can legally carry a total of 11 passports between them. There is an American born brother, an Argentinian brother, a Canadian sister and possibly an Australian brother. Yet all four children have the same mother and father, all recently photographed in China. Read more of this fascinating family…
