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10 Amazing Ways to Start Your New Year
10 Amazing Ways to Start Your New Year Head to Christmas Island to celebrate the New Year ahead of the rest of the world, watch the stars fade over the Sahara desert as 2011 comes to a close or dive to the depths of the ocean for a truly other-worldly experience… Whichever you choose, these 10 suggestions are sure to trump the average New Year's Eve party.
10 of the World’s Most Dangerous Animals and Where to Find Them
10 of the World’s Most Dangerous Animals and Where to Find Them An exotic safari definitely beats sitting in the office, but what about those dangerous wild animals? From man-eating lions to creepy scorpions, Ian Dickinson takes a look at some of the world's most dangerous creatures and where you're likely to find them.
Lessons from Around the World: 11 Skills to Learn on Your RTW Trip
Lessons from Around the World: 11 Skills to Learn on Your RTW Trip One of the benefits of long term travel is the ability to spend several days, or even weeks, immersing yourself in a new skill. Here are some suggestions on places where you can learn to do everything from surfing to French cooking.
10 Ghostly Tours to Take Around the World
10 Ghostly Tours to Take Around the World A vengeful priest who haunts his castle to this day…a bizarre suitcase murder…an abandoned hospital haunted by unforgiving souls. Vanita Pathman unveils some of the best ghost tours around the world.
13 Travel Horror Stories and Where They Took Place
13 Travel Horror Stories and Where They Took Place Have you been avoiding travel-related horror flicks or their settings? Even if these 13 movies are scream worthy for the silver screen, it would appear there are no tangible reasons to avoid the places where they took place.
12 Great Foreign Films to View Before Your Trip
12 Great Foreign Films to View Before Your Trip Movies are a great way to learn about other places. There are plenty of lists out there tallying up travel movies, but these particular movies are less overtly about travel and more about foreign people, places, and stories. These aren't films that necessarily glamorize travel or even want to make you visit the countries, but they all have a strong sense of place/time and reveal cultural quirks.
7 Small Towns Ideal for Studying Abroad
7 Small Towns Ideal for Studying Abroad Studying abroad in a small town can provide a more authentic experience of the local culture, customs and history.Isabel Eva Bohrer shares seven towns that are ideal for studying abroad.
20 Luxurious Wineries and Wine Hotels Where You Can Stay the Night
20 Luxurious Wineries and Wine Hotels Where You Can Stay the Night Isabel Eva Bohrer explores 20 luxurious wineries and wine hotels that have opened their doors for you to experience their creations to the fullest.
A Guide to Fraser Island, Australia
A Guide to Fraser Island, Australia Australia is a land that can offer great time and plenty of wonderful holiday locations to visit. One of Zac's favorite spots is Fraser island, a magical place offering tradition, fun, sun and sand all year round.
Exploring the Beaches of the South Coast – NSW Australia
Exploring the Beaches of the South Coast – NSW Australia The NSW South Coast extends all the way from Sydney down to Eden and beyond, incorporating the Illawarra, Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla and Sapphire Coast tourism regions. Part of the Sydney to Melbourne coastal drive, this is an area of spectacular views with lush green farmland on the one side and sandy beaches and rocky headlands on the other.