Fantastically cheap way to sail in the Caribbean. I think I found a way to use up those vacation days this year. We were not, however, paying much. Our berths aboard the Illusion cost us each $55 a day, a...
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Having just gotten back from a grueling 4-leg trip to Hawaii, along with numerous air flights in-between islands, I have to say that security was less on my minds than was crashing from pilot error, mechanical failure, or flying through...
First time I've seen this outside of a Marvel comic book reference: Cosmic rays can mutate Charged particles zipping through space, known as cosmic rays, can mutate the otherwise manageable microbes, spurring the bugs to reproduce quicker and become more...
Damn. And we almost booked X-mas (or NOXmas) there. Good thing we finally decided on Hawaii. I wonder if they would have still honoured Hilton points.... The sprawling complex includes 280 rooms, 210 suites, a casino, stores, restaurants, offices and...
When making fun of America's country-folk, it pays to have an exit plan, as the U.K.'s Top Gear crew found out. I didn't want to wake up tied to a tree, being invited to squeal like a little piggy for...
I was thinking about getting a pair of these for travel sickness, but figured they sounded a little bogus. So I checked online, and while there's plenty of anecdotal evidence, there wasn't any proof in proper clinical trials. The best...
Interesting article on travelling by freighter. Takes care of some misconceptions, such as: 2. Freighter travel is similar to being on a cruise. The purpose of a cruise ship is to provide a relaxing and enjoyable time for everyone on...
May be going here for NoXmas. Sounds awesome. Say goodbye to the scenic drive, hello to museums and thrift shopping for hula girl lamps and Hawaiian shirts, right? Wrong. Forty minutes later, the sky was azure, the sun ferocious. The...
A good list of no-nos to be aware of at Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras Moments: What Not to Do - Intelligent Travel Blog 4. Be wary of the scam artists! If someone approaches you with the question, "I bet you...
Oh no! This place was the mecha of Tiki culture in San Francisco! Will The Tonga Room Be a Casualty of The Fairmont’s Condo Plans? An alarm is going up amongst tiki-lovers and all those who appreciate San Francisco’s eclectic...
Enjoy Your Stay | Futility Closet A neat list of phrases you are likely to need in Borneo, at least according to a phrasebook distributed in 1966 by the Borneo Literature Bureau. Such useful ice breakers as: - There are...
Cool bike designed for paratroopers while jumping out of planes. This would make a great portable bike for our sailboat ... that we buy when we win the lottery ... and buy up a small island ... and become famous...
In retrospect, maybe locating your city on a tectonic plate boundary isn't such a good idea. I'm looking at you, Oakland. First South American Civilisation Wiped Out by Earthquake The downfall of this powerful civilization was its location. The Supe...
No man is an island. Or is he? Man (Re)Builds Mexican Island Paradise on 250,000 Recycled Floating Bottles | Ecoble If you can’t afford to buy your own tropical island paradise, why not build your own? That is exactly what...
From the Time Magazine archives. The Private World of Marlon Brando - TIME "My first impulse," Brando later admitted, "was to run like hell and disappear into the bush. My second was to turn you upside down and plant you,...
As anachronistic as the sexist title sounds, there is actually some good advice here, including tricks such as how to prevent wrinkles in your clothes, how to pack shoes properly, and how to pack a dress jacket (something which I...
No, this isn't a Quake level screenshot. It's part of a photoessay on Antarctica. Go look now. Scenes from Antarctica - The Big Picture - Boston.com...
A neat look at the different cave structures around the world. This photo is of Fantastic Pit in Georgia's Ellison's Cave. It goes down 179 metres (586 feet). Dark Roasted Blend: Caves: The World Beneath the World...
This looks like a lot of fun, if you avoid hurricane season. THE PRIVATE ISLANDS BLOG: Tropical Island for only $100 a night! If you are looking for a Robinson Crusoe style get away, then Sandy Cay is the island...
A neat Google Map of the latest piracy attacks around the world. Piracy attacks map...
Interesting list which includes such unlikely candidates as "The Life of Pi", "Heart of Darkness", and "The DaVinci Code". It also has one of my favourites, "The Sex Lives of Cannibals" by J. Maarten Troost. The 50 Greatest Travel Books...
Need a place to stay for the night? Got an obscene amount of cash burning a hole in your pocket? Fear not, we can still accomodate you. Top 10 Most Expensive Hotel Suites Number 1 -- Villa Cupola Nightly Rate:...
Apparently, it's pretty easy to do, and doesn't require a million dollars. The basic Swiss account can be obtained through a broker, with a minimum balance of $10,000. And you get the benefit of being either tax free, or mostly...
This looks like a cool little trip, until you realize it's on the far side of Lake Superior (and on the U.S. side). Might be nice to sail there... Apostle Islands - The Lonely Paradise at America’s Ceiling - NYTimes.com...
Very neat blog about a guy who goes to Peru and talks about the food you can get in Lima. Our Sales rep is from Peru and promises me a bottle of pisco and a bottle of their local rum...
Urban explorer checks out Mike Tyson's old abandoned mansion and takes a few pictures. Mike Tyson Mansion - illicitohio.com...
Hey, this is a grand idea. Let's force everyone on a plane to wear shock bracelets. A senior government official with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has expressed great interest in a so-called safety bracelet that would serve...
Here are a few winners: 11. Prostitutes? Oh hell yes, there are prostitutes. Tons of them. So, let me get this straight, I can’t look at a naked picture of a person on the Internet in the privacy of my...
Or, the lack of sharks at Clipperton Island. YouTube - Conrad Limbaugh and the Sharks of Clipperton Island...
This is terrible. I love teff. I wonder what it'll mean for getting it here in North America. Israel's Ethiopians Forced to Give Up Traditional Bread Tens of thousands of the expatriates are being forced to abandon their traditional diets...
Some spots are more open to Canadians. We're lucky that way. Foreign Policy: The List: Top Tourist Spots Americans Can’t Visit Baracoa Location: Cuba’s eastern tip Why you should go: Baracoa is Cuba’s oldest settlement, founded in 1511 by Spanish...
10 awesome places I've never been, but would love to visit. I suppose I could visit Oak Island without too much trouble... YesButNoButYes: Top 10 Coolest Places On Earth 3. Meteora, Greece Sandstone pinnacles rising hundreds of feet straight into...
Oh great. Now I can't take my iPod with me? Copyright deal could toughen rules governing info on iPods, computers The agreement is being structured much like the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) except it will create rules and...
Cool page showing some urban exploration photo collections, many of them Canadian. Ahoj/Čau/Nazdar – Hello / Bye (both mean Hello and Bye, informal)...
The only bad part about this is you can't buy it in Canada. It fits 20 cases of beer, dammit! ZENN Motor Company...
Here's a pretty awesome electric motorcycle that uses advanced gyros for steering and speed control. I think I want one. mental_floss Blog - The Uno...
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