(CNN) — It’s a Thanksgiving Day tradition, not only for New York but for a TV-watching nation as well: the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here are six fun historical facts about the parade: 1. It was originally a Christmas parade The original store was about 20 blocks south on Sixth Avenue near 14th Street. Macy’s
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In this guest post, Stanford University’s Professor G. Scott Hubbard – former Director of NASA’s Ames Research Center, founding editor-in-chief of the New Space journal, and author of Exploring Mars: Chronicles from a Decade of Discovery – looks at whether the travel industry is heading for the final frontier. Having been active in the US
The signature folding wingtip of a 777X aircraft is seen during a media tour of the Boeing 777X at the Boeing production facility in Everett, Washington, February 27, 2019. Lindsey Wasson | Reuters The fuselage of a Boeing 777X split open during a stress test in September, according to the Seattle Times, damage that was
The reach of Black Friday grows every year. The pre-Christmas spending festival has now infiltrated the world of holidays, meaning tour operators, airlines, hotels et al are getting in on the act and offering up discounts and deals of up to 50 per cent off. Below we have rounded up some of the ones already
While Taiwan’s capital is home to plenty of attractions in its own right (and certainly worth the trip!), visitors to Taipei often miss the incredible gems located in the surrounding area. Taipei’s unique neighborhoods and nearby small towns are the perfect addition to any Taiwanese adventure. 1. Jiufen Looking to visit the town that looks
Nov. 25th, 2019 The Great Barrier Reef is a mandatory destination for the global explorer that ranks along with the Grand Canyon, Machu Pichu, Petra, and the Great Wall of China. As amazing as the Great Barrier Reef may be, the far northeastern reaches of Australia are blessed with more than one natural wonder. The Tropical
There’s more to Thailand than full moon parties and delicious food. We are given the privilege of travel, so why not give something back? By volunteering in Thailand you’ll immerse yourself in the country’s culture and really get to know the wonderful people of Thailand. Whether working with animals is your thing or you’ve always