“Traveling tends to magnify all human emotions.” — Peter Hoeg
#1 Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Who: Supposedly, ghosts.
Where: Deerpark Christian Brothers School (CBS) in Cork City, Ireland.
What: You can’t take these things too seriously, but in the spirit of Halloween (pun not intended), a second video of “hauntings” has been released by the school on their YouTube channel. According to the school’s deputy principal Aaron Wolfe, the school sits on grounds where people were hanged during penal times of the Irish Famine. As if high school wasn’t hard enough already…
#2 Singapore Changi Airport’s New Terminal 4 Opened up
Who: Passengers catching flights.
Where: Singapore.
What: The best airport in the world lives up to its title with the official launch of the new Terminal 4, serving flights for nine airlines. This new terminal takes over the old Budget Terminal, bringing with it 62 hops and 19 food and beverage options, including a “live roti prata station”! The airport focuses on a “contactless” experience with automated baggage drop and immigration clearance run self-scanners and a robot to keep it clean! Passengers can also catch a live theatre production of Peranakan Love Story inside the terminal.
#3 Terracotta Warriors Are Heading to the UK
Who: 180 Terracotta Warriors.
Where: The World Museum in Liverpool, UK.
What: Tickets go on sale next week to catch the ancient Chinese sculptures in person next year from February to October. David Fleming, director of the museum said, “As home to one of the oldest Chinese communities in Europe, Liverpool is absolutely the right place for this exhibition.” Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to turn up, and the museum is expecting this to be its busiest event ever.
#4 Get Ready for a Virgin Voyages Shiptease
Who: Sir Richard Branson.
Where: Genoa, Italy.
What: With USD 3 billion set aside for production, Virgin Voyages has set the stage for three adult-only cruise ships to launch 2020. Sir Richard describes the first mock-up cabins from their shipyard in Genoa as “beyond expectation”. Far from anything skeezy or Vegas-inspired, Virgin Voyages president and CEO Tom McAlpin remarked, “Our focus is the software. We’re creating a platform for a phenomenal experience on board.”
#5 Add This Villa to Your Luxe Travel Plans:
Who: Groups of four to 10.
Where: Villa Choeng Mon 05 in Koh Samui, Thailand.
What: Right on the beach, with the airport mere minutes away, this strategically placed 1 to 5-bedroom villa is all about luxury holidays. The famous Wat Plai Laem can be seen right from the living spaces — all tastefully designed with an artistic eye. Enjoy in-villa massages and spa treatments, and movies in the private cinema. Book a stay from USD 900++ a night.
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