Eight Underground Cities

Eight Underground Citie...

Filed under: Asia , Europe , Oceania , Japan , Jordan , Russian Federation , Turkey , Poland , Middle East As a rule, people generally prefer to live above ground. Whether it’s claustrophobia, prohibitive construction costs, or just enjoyment of the sun, people have generally stuck...
NYC’s ‘The Out’ hotel opens; Louisville plans their own gay hotel

NYC’s ‘The ...

Filed under: Hotels and Accommodations , News , Luxury Travel NYC’s “The Out” hotel is finally opening its doors to guests today, reports HotelChatter , bringing to the city the first hotel actively marketing to the gay community. Rates start at $150, and the hotel says...

So What’s Reykjavik R...

When I was in Junior High School, Hard Rock Cafe T-Shirts were all the rage. People tried to get the most obscure location shirt they could find, to impress friends I suppose. I didn’t participate in this particular fad, but a shirt I saw a friend wear one day left a lasting impression...

Desert Moonscape in Wad...

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Free beer and a behind ...

Filed under: Arts and Culture , Hiking , History , Learning , North America , United States President’s Day technically marks the observance of George Washington’s birthday, but the holiday is widely viewed as a catch-all day to reflect on the accomplishments of all the...
Stranded Swedish man survives 2 months in his car

Stranded Swedish man su...

Filed under: Europe , Sweden , News A Swedish man, who had been missing for more than two months , was found alive, but in extremely poor condition, in a remote region of that country last week. The man was forced to survive on just snow and ice, after becoming stranded when his car got...

Five Things I Wish I Kn...

I recently got back from a surprise trip to Iceland for my birthday. Since it was a surprise, I didn’t know a whole lot about Iceland before my first visit, although I had some ideas. More than anything though, I wish I knew a few things before my first visit. 1. Easy to visit...

Sea Lions on a Beach in...

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Pinterest for travelers...

Filed under: Internet Tools Everyone’s jumping on the Pinterest bandwagon, and no wonder. The social media site, where you “pin” inspiring photos of luscious baked goods, bucket-list world landmarks and HDR-enhanced sunsets, provides perfect travel porn. Once you start...
Italy’s Battle of the Oranges

Italy’s Battle of...

Filed under: Festivals and Events , Europe , Italy Even before Filippo Prior rides into the ancient piazza on the back of a horse-drawn carriage, he feels the giddy adrenalin rush of battle and the unnerving fear that comes with the knowledge that he and his teammates are about to get...

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