As this is one of the more recent pictures on hour list, we suspect many people will be familiar with the sad tale of Heath Ledger. He passed away just as his career appeared to be approaching its prime. He'd given us a breathtaking and heartbreaking performance in 'Brokeback Mountain,' and then provided what will probably always be considered the definitive version of 'Batman' villain the Joker in 'The Dark Knight.' Before he could even enjoy the success of the latter film, he'd died of an apparently accidental drug overdose.
At the time of his death in January 2008, Ledger was working on a movie entitled 'The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus', from the set of which this picture was taken the day before Ledger's death. The movie went on to be completed without him; Ledger's acting friends agreed to share the part with him, making his role an ensemble one. The fantasy nature of the film allowed for that possibility, and so Ledger's final recorded work was released to the public in 2009.
Wondering where to go in 2020 for an amazing deal, to beat the crowds, or for a truly once-in-a-lifetime travel experience? These destinations are on travel addicts’ radar for rightfully hyped 2020 events, new offerings, and recent developments that make them a must-visit right now.
On top of the majestic scenery its long been known for, Montana is a newly trendy nature getaway celebrated for its expanding luxury hotel scene, culinary offerings, and shop-local boutiques, according to an American Express study detailing where cardholders are traveling in 2020. But Montana is also about to get more accessible than ever before thanks to emerging flight routes sure to stir up competition. Launching two brand-new seasonal routes to Big Sky country, American Airlines will fly from New York’s LaGuardia Airport to Bozeman and Kalispell, Montana, beginning mid-year and continuing through Labor Day. Take advantage of the new direct route before the secret gets out, and so that they’ll continue next year.
One of the cities featured in Booking.com’s travel trends for 2020, Urugay’s capital Montevideo is a stable and LGBT-friendly destination to visit in South America—a continent that’s seen dips in tourism of late thanks to political instability in travel destinations like Brazil, Chile, and Argentina. Travelers identified the city as a trending travel destination for anyone seeking an immersive, one-stop escape; according to the study, “over half (54 percent) of global travelers say they want to go on one long trip to a place that has all of their favorite activities and sights close together.” Montevideo’s offerings include beaches, nightlife, markets, theaters, culinary prowess, and festive Gay Pride Day celebrations in September.
Europe’s intensely overtouristed spots (Venice, Barcelona, Santorini) have new Eastern European hotspots to thank for stealing away some of the spotlight: Romania is making a name for itself as one of the top five most trending Airbnb booking destinations for 2020. The nation that’s home to Transylvania, Dracula’s castle, and well-preserved medieval towns nestled among rolling hills has seen a 298 percent annual increase in Airbnb bookings.