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Hi from frosty Zagreb!
The temperatures here are flirting with zero, giving us a taste of a true winter to kick off the new year.
This period always makes my mind float away to some tropical paradise. Well, it’s not just daydreaming; ideas start to roll on how I could achieve that physically, for real. I’m a certified warm-weather person. How about you?
The cold seeps into my bones and muscles, and refuses to leave me alone. My blood freezes.
These days, I was warming my fingers by adding a new category to Pipeaway’s site ā theĀ newsletter archive. From edition #101 onwards, newsletters are uploaded online too, but with a slight delay. E-mail subscribers will still be the first to get the hottest picks of stories, shots, and stats.
Find this in today’s newsletter:
- Words:Ā Plane pains and dry abstains.
- Images:Ā Fly me to the Moon, frostscapes, and Panama.
- Numbers:Ā Venice, Vietnam, and vegans.
- P.S.:Ā Rollin’ on two!
Have a warm week!
Ivan KraljĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā Ā
Pipeaway.com
Ā FEATURE SPOTLIGHTĀ
Pipeaway’s 2023 Year in Review: Between Turmoil and Triumphs
The past year, 2023, was a turbulent one. Global crises multiplied,Ā environmental disastersĀ became regular news, and traveling continued to be a privilege. Still, there’s value in getting to know other places, people, and passions. Despite the challenges, 2023 turned out to be the most successful year in Pipeaway’s history. If you’re curious about the rollercoaster ride that brought this blog among the top 500k websites in the world, dive into ourĀ 2023-year review.
PLANE AND NOT SIMPLE
After landing at Tokyoās Haneda Airport, a Japan Airlines planeĀ turned into a fireballĀ when it collided with a coastguard plane on a relief mission to Niigata Prefecture, struck by a New Yearās Day earthquake. All passengers on theĀ JAL flightĀ survived the plane crash because theyĀ left their hand luggage behind. In another incident, anĀ Alaska Airlines flightĀ lost a part of the planeās sidewall shortly after departure. Would you still prefer a window seat? Both airlines rank among the safest in the world, according to the newestĀ AirlineRatings.
SNEAKY PASSENGERS
Itās confusing when people board planes without tickets, like thisĀ Cathay Pacific passenger in Japan. But Turkish Airlines flight had aĀ feline stowaway, and had to return to the gate to investigate who brought the cat onboard. At United, dogs can fly first class and even enjoy aĀ gourmet dinner. Speaking of special meals, an IndiGo passenger found a live animal in herĀ veggie sandwich.
ABSTINENCE MONTH
January is known as Veganuary, but also dry January. Cut out alcohol in these veryĀ sober sanctuaries.
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Check out the Moon trapped in LāArc de Triomphe in the selection of the best photographs of 2023 by My Modern Met, fly over a polar bear having a siesta in a field of flowers among the laureates of theĀ International Photography Awards, or look for vibrant colors of Vietnamese incense sticks atĀ reFocus Awards.
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Sculptures made of a frozen riverĀ attracted thousands of visitors to Harbinās annual Ice and Snow Festival. If Chinese Ice City is out of your reach, grab your mittens and check out one of theĀ winter festivalsĀ in the USA, Canada, Japan, and Lithuania.
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Global warming is creating the first climate change refugees in the Caribbean. Facing rising sea levels, Guna people will start evacuating the densely packed island of Gardi SugdubĀ in February, and move to mainland Panama.
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The maximum number of peopleĀ in a group Venice will allow from June. To tackle the tidal wave of 110,000 daily visitors, the Italian lagoon town will introduce ā¬5 tickets during peak hours in high season. Also struggling with mass tourism, Greece just launched aĀ climate tax.
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The fineĀ Vietnamese TikTokkerĀ has to pay for posting a video that suggested CambodiaāsĀ Angkor WatĀ was in ā Thailand.
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The yearly spike in vegan meal requests at Emirates. To respond to the plant-based diet demand, the airline cooked up more thanĀ 300 vegan recipes.
The Best Way to Explore the World on Two Wheels
Looking for an alternative to car rentals? Try BikesBooking! ThisĀ online pit stopĀ hooks you up with motorcycles, scooters, quads, and bicycles wherever you are in the world. You donāt have to waste your time searching for alternatives, as the website compares prices of 950 rental companies in 40 countries, resulting in special offers that are often cheaper than those you would find on arrival. With a price match guarantee, you can relax andĀ enjoy the ride!
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