8: Flight Fashion Fails, NBA Airways, and Paranormal Retreats

From in-flight fashion blunders to NBA-themed planes and eerie vacation rentals, here’s what’s happening in travel this week.

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Jason Bass
October 21, 2024

Before your next flight, you might want to reconsider that outfit. Open-toed shoes? Hard pass. And if you’re in the mood for a haunted getaway or curious about North Korea’s latest beach resort project, we’ve got some intriguing updates for you this week. Let’s dive in.

  • 7 Things You Should Never Wear on a Plane, According to Travel Experts

  • Emirates Unveils Bold NBA Livery Ahead of Emirates NBA Cup

  • The 'Poltergeist' House Is Now an Airbnb—Perfect for a Thrill-Seeking Stay

  • North Korea’s New Beach Resort Set to Open in 2025

  • Artist Spotlight: Wolfgang Tillmans

7 Things You Should Never Wear on a Plane, According to Travel Experts

Let’s keep it clean, comfy, and convenient.

We know most airlines don’t enforce a formal dress code, but there are still some unspoken rules when it comes to in-flight fashion. From open-toed shoes (just don’t) to overly tight clothing, the reasons to avoid certain attire range from cleanliness to comfort. You’re not just risking discomfort—you might even get kicked off the flight for violating some hidden gem in your airline’s fine print. So, before your next airport run, check out this guide to what not to wear on a plane. Trust me, it’ll make your trip way smoother.

Emirates Unveils Bold NBA Livery Ahead of Emirates NBA Cup

When basketball takes to the skies, you know it’s game time.

As the official global airline partner of the NBA, Emirates just debuted a bold, NBA-themed livery to celebrate the upcoming 2024-25 season. And, yes, it’s a full nose-to-tail look. The sleek design reflects the spirit of the Emirates x NBA partnership and will be making its way around the globe starting next week. If you’re lucky, you might just catch one of these flights as the airline brings basketball energy to the skies. Ready for takeoff?

The 'Poltergeist' House Is Now an Airbnb—Perfect for a Thrill-Seeking Stay

For when regular Airbnb listings just don’t haunt your dreams enough.

Horror fans, this one’s for you. The infamous “Poltergeist” mansion—the one that gave you nightmares in the 80s—is about to become the most haunted Airbnb experience you could ask for. Recently sold for $1.28 million, this iconic home in Simi Valley is set to be transformed into a fully immersive vacation rental, re-creating the film’s chilling atmosphere. Ghost hunters, Halloween thrill-seekers, or anyone looking for an eerie getaway—are you brave enough to book a night?

North Korea’s New Beach Resort Set to Open in 2025

The ‘North Korean Benidorm’ is officially in the works.

Ever thought of lounging at a North Korean beach resort? Well, come May 2025, you might just get the chance. Dubbed the ‘North Korean Benidorm,’ the Wonsan beach resort—located at a former missile launch site—has had quite a journey from military base to tourist hotspot. Construction was paused during the pandemic, but now the site is back on track and ready to host guests from around the world. It’s set to become one of the largest beach resorts on the planet. Will you be packing your bags?

Artist Spotlight: Wolfgang Tillmans

Pushing the boundaries of photography, one shot at a time.

Meet Wolfgang Tillmans, a German photographer known for his distinct ability to capture the world around him. His work explores the foundations of photography, and in 2000, he became the first non-British artist—and first photographer—ever to win the Turner Prize. Whether you’re an art lover or just discovering his work, Tillmans’ ability to fuse observation with technical prowess makes him one to watch.

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