Here are some interesting and fun facts about travel, along with a random twist:
1. The term "travel" originally comes from the Old French word "travail," which means "pain, labor or effort."
2. The busiest travel day in the U.S. is the day before Thanksgiving (random holiday fact!).
3. The world's oldest travel company, Cox & Kings, was established in 1758 in India.
4. The longest flight in the world is from Singapore to New York and takes approximately 18 hours and 45 minutes.
5. The most visited country in the world is France, with Paris being the most visited city (random destination fact!).
6. The 7 wonders of the world include the Great Wall of China, Petra in Jordan, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, Machu Picchu in Peru, Chichén Itzá in Mexico, the Roman Colosseum in Italy and the Taj Mahal in India.
7. The largest cruise ship in the world is the Symphony of the Seas, which can hold up to 6,680 passengers and 2,200 crew members (random cruise fact!).
8. The tallest hotel in the world is the JW Marriott Marquis in Dubai, standing at a height of 355 meters.
9. The first commercial aircraft flight took place in 1914, and traveled from St. Petersburg to Tampa, Florida.
10. The official language of the United Nations is English, French, Arabic, Spanish, Russian, and Chinese, which are also some of the most widely spoken languages in the world (random language fact!).
Hope you enjoyed learning about some travel-related fun facts with a twist of randomness!