Day: 24 February 2025

Why the Warner Bros. Studio Tour is a must for any movie fan visiting Hollywood

Since 1973, iconic Hollywood studio Warner Bros. have been offering some form of a backlot tour to the general public. When it launched, tickets cost $3, and education about film and life on the set was the name of the game; a point of difference from the “ride the movies” approach of the iconic Universal…

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Visiting six Polynesian island nations in one afternoon at Hawaii’s Polynesian Cultural Center

While we travelled around Hawaii this past December, we took in so many breathtaking sites, sounds and tastes; we truly fell in love with the island and its culture. This led to us wanting to deepen our understanding of Hawaii and its neighbouring Pacific islands. By fully immersing ourselves at the Polynesian Cultural Center, we…

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“We were never intending to play again”, Yellowcard guitarist Ryan Mendez looks back on 20 years of Ocean Avenue

Whether you consider yourself a former emo kid, or just appreciate undeniably good music, then there’s no doubt that you’re familiar with pop-punk legends Yellowcard. Formed in 1997, the band broke into the mainstream in 2003 with their massive hit “Ocean Avenue”, a track that helped define a generation of early-2000s emo and alternative rock….

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PGA Tour 2K25 puts itself confidently on the fairway of great golfing sims

Golf as a sport is something I’ve been getting into over the years, but rarely ever feel like I’ve taken huge strides forward. However, I feel a little more at home when it comes to gaming on the green. We had the pleasure of reviewing PGA Tour 2K23 and felt that while it wasn’t perfect,…

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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii proves itself as a worthy swashbuckling adventure

RGG Studio’s latest spin-off, Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii, takes a bold leap into the high seas, blending classic Yakuza chaos with the swashbuckling adventure of Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. While it’s not quite as expansive as Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, it still manages delivers a decent experience packed with explosive…

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Staypineapple, An Artful Hotel is Manhattan’s best cost of living hack

Visiting New York City is expensive, and it doesn’t look like prices will be dropping anytime soon. Food? Sure. You can eat well in New York City on a budget. If you’re staying in Manhattan, walk over to Adele’s Famous Halal Truck on the Avenue of the Americas for one of the best value meals…

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