North Korean leader Kim Jong Un peered into the cockpit of Russia’s most advanced fighter jet as he toured an aircraft factory Friday on an extended and rare foreign trip that has raised concerns about banned weapons transfer deals between increasingly isolated countries. Since entering Russia aboard his armored train on Tuesday, Kim has met…
Welcome to The Check-In, our weekend feature focusing on all things travel. Travel advisor shares insights into planning an unforgettable honeymoon The wedding date is set, the venue is reserved, the dress has been bought, and now it’s time for the really fun part: planning the honeymoon. When couples approach Tracy Effron, a Miami-based travel…
The discovery of a decaying “modern day dinosaur” left bemused fishermen on-board a vessel holding their noses – due to the stench the corpse was omitting. The 30ft discovery was reeled in on a Japanese fishing boat named Zuiyo Maru back in 1977 off the New Zealand coast, and the creature is still creating conversation 46…
This week’s question: Dissatisfied workers in Japan can now hire professional “quitters” to save them the anxiety of telling their bosses they’re resigning. Come up with a name for a company that offers this severance service. Click here to see the results of last week’s contest: Lighthouse B&B RESULTS: THE WINNER: “Middlefinger Associates” Skip advert Norm Carrier,…