Is this the basement Saw was filmed in? No, really, was it? The blue lighting, the weird coloured tiles that line the entire apartment, the exposed pipes and wires — it all makes for the creepiest basement I have seen in a while. Part of the reason it looks like the set of a horror film is because…
Right in the midst of today's intense heat, Toronto was hit with a pretty heavy rainstorm. And while it didn't last too long, the rain came down incredibly hard. Sudden storm. #Toronto @globalnewsto pic.twitter.com/YazjwbOaJ6— Seán O’Shea (@ConsumerSOS) July 16, 2019 The storm clouds looked like a tornado, and for a short while, Toronto skies were a frightening…
Toronto city councillors gathered today for the final meeting before summer break. One of the major agenda items was Vision Zer0 2.0, an updated safety project to reduce traffic-related deaths in the GTA. In a chilling coincidence, while that very project was being discussed in council, a pedestrian was struck and later died in hospital in North…
Shannon Group and Shannon-based companies claimed several awards at the Annual Aviation Awards 2019 at the weekend. Held at the Clayton Hotel in Dublin on Friday night, the awards are the benchmark for excellence for those demonstrating best practice and innovation in the aviation sector in Ireland. At the Annual Aviation Awards in Dublin were…
Cork Airport’s younger passengers had a little surprise awaiting them while their parents were checking in last Friday. Younger family members were handed a Cork Airport goody bag to get the family holiday off to a great start. Each goody bag contained an activity colouring book, crayons and a few other tasty treats. Kevin Cullinane, Head…
Millennials have named Hertz as their favourite global car rental company in the 2019 Trazees Awards. Hertz moved up from the second spot in the car rental category from last year in the Trazees Awards, which are voted on annually by Millennial readers of trazeetravel.com, the sister web publication to Global Traveler, globaltravelerusa.com, and whereverfamily.com. Trazee Travel is…
July is National Picnic Month and in honor of this summertime tradition, we present some of the best places to feast al fresco in New York State. From a riverbank overlooking whitewater rapids to spacious landscaped parks, get outside and discover New York State’s most picnic-perfect places!
Most people in Barcelona traditionally take the month of August off, but for many people who are not able to plan their holiday in this month, there is the option of at least having a long weekend of free time. With the Feast of Assumption taking place on August 15 (a Thursday), this means that…
The fiesta mayor in the neighbourhood of Gracia is one of Barcelona’s most favourite events in the month of August. This event usually takes place halfway through the month, and it attracts thousands of people, including neighbourhood inhabitants, citizens from the rest of the city and foreigners. Everyone wants to enjoy one of the most…
Regardless of the time of year, the city of Barcelona welcomes thousands of tourists every day, and they stay in hotels, hostels or other tourist accommodation. The city is a favourite place for tourists, as it has everything you could possibly wish for on your holiday, from beaches to monuments of great historical and architectural…