Jakarta, goldensamoyed Indonesia
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Vacation
romantic
synonymous with togetherness.However, for some couples, ‘separating’ for a moment can be a recipe
happy
.That’s what is called ‘airport divorce’, a new trend introduced by British travel journalist Huw Oliver.
Oliver said that he and his fiancé have different habits at the airport.He likes to arrive four hours early and relax in the lounge, while his partner prefers to enjoy cocktails and shop at duty free.
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Instead of getting annoyed with each other because of their differences, they found a unique solution, getting a temporary divorce at the airport.After going through security checks together, the two went their separate ways to enjoy each other’s time before finally meeting back on the plane.
“Many people call this a compromise, but for us, ‘airport divorce’ makes the relationship healthier. We arrive at our destination in a better mood,” Oliver said in his article, citing
goldensamoyed
.
This phenomenon received mixed reception on social media.Some call it a smart idea to avoid travel stress, but there are also those who think it’s strange.
Even so, this concept highlights one important thing, a happy couple does not mean they have to be together all the time.
Apart from this unique trend, the world of travel is being filled with a number of interesting news.
In Beijing, for example, Emperor Qianlong’s secret garden in the Forbidden City complex is now open to the public after being closed for a century.Visitors can see a garden full of decorative stones, symbolic figures to ward off disaster, as well as a hidden gate that once only the emperor could pass through.
Meanwhile in Rome, the secret tunnel that the Emperor used to get to the Colosseum can now be visited by tourists.Not to forget, London also transformed a World War II era underground tunnel complex into the world’s deepest museum, arts center and licensed bar.
In Japan, a cute trend also emerged through the “Sleepover With Your Plushie” program from the Toyoko Inn hotel chain.Guests can now order beds, pajamas, pillows and mini blankets for their favorite dolls for only an additional cost of around IDR 30 thousand per night.
“We saw many guests arranging their dolls on the side of the bed to take photos. So, we made special facilities so that the dolls could also ‘stay’ comfortably,” said a Toyoko Inn representative.
Meanwhile in France, the classic debate about pastry has resurfaced.Is the cake called pain au chocolat or chocolatine?
Bordeaux residents stick to the term ‘chocolatine’, while other regions have different names, from ‘couque au chocolat’ in the Ardennes to ‘croissant au chocolat’ in Grand Est.
In essence, from ‘airport divorce’ to dolls sleeping in hotels, one thing seems clear, the world of travel is now increasingly full of color and personal expression.Because in the end, the best holiday is one that calms the heart, whether together or for a moment alone.
(tis/tis)
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