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Real-Life Places That Stood in for Movie Fantasy Lands

Real-Life Places That Stood in for Movie Fantasy Lands

by × on November 8, 2012 at 6:03 am ×

Thanks to the ever-expanding capabilities of computer-generated imagery, today’s moviemakers are able to create fantastic settings for the characters in their films. But CGI only goes do far

The 2012 International Subway Awards

The 2012 International Subway Awards

by × on November 5, 2012 at 2:26 pm ×

Subway trains are integral to metropolitan areas across the globe. The question is: which countries are doing it right? The following subway lines best exemplify the qualities that define high-quality public transportation, from cleanliness and organization to expediency and safety.

Fascinating Halloween-esque Traditions Throughout the World

Fascinating Halloween-esque Traditions Throughout the World

by × on October 31, 2012 at 6:00 am ×

Though Halloween is widely considered an American holiday, many of the festivities that culminate around the last day of October have been ‘borrowed’ from other cultures over the years. Jack-o’-lanterns, for instance, originated in Ireland

Oíche Shamhna Shona! (Happy Halloween in Gaelic)

Oíche Shamhna Shona! (Happy Halloween in Gaelic)

by × on October 26, 2012 at 12:00 pm ×

Children roam the streets dressed as ghouls, goblins, and other things that go “bump” in the night–it’s Halloween! But while American children troll the suburban streets in search of candy and other more sinister things,

6 Free Things to do in Rome

6 Free Things to do in Rome

by × on October 24, 2012 at 6:00 am ×

Getting to Rome can be expensive, but staying there doesn’t have to be. While Rome certainly has a lot to offer for the luxury traveler bent on five-star hotels and three-star restaurants, it has a lot to offer for the penny conscious traveler.

5 of the World’s Most Beautiful Train Rides

5 of the World’s Most Beautiful Train Rides

by × on October 17, 2012 at 6:00 am ×

Trans-Siberian Railway The absolute longest railway that exists on this spectacular planet should be on every human’s list of things to do once in their lifetime. Crossing the entirety of Russia,

Travel to 5 Countries You’ve Never Heard Of

Travel to 5 Countries You’ve Never Heard Of

by × on October 11, 2012 at 3:16 pm ×

For the seasoned traveler, it can sometimes feel like the world is ever shrinking; like you’ve been to, or heard of, all the most interesting places to go. In a way, that realization carries with it a certain sadness, as if some amount of adventure has been removed from your [...]

The World in 30 Breathtaking Skylines

The World in 30 Breathtaking Skylines

by × on October 8, 2012 at 6:00 am ×

If anything, these stunning images prove you don’t have to travel far for a spectacular view, no matter where you are in the world. And for the record, even at 30, this list was tough to pare down.

Traveling During Ramadan

Traveling During Ramadan

by × on August 13, 2012 at 9:57 am ×

Traveling in a predominately Muslim country during Ramadan can be a wonderful, but challenging experience. Particularly for those of us who are not very good at abstaining from food and drink for more than 15 minutes at a time (guilty).

Five of the World’s Awesome Train Trips

Five of the World’s Awesome Train Trips

by × on April 15, 2012 at 10:00 am ×

Traveling by train. How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. 1. Comfortable seats 2. I can get up and walk around. 3. They have alcohol. 4. Restaurant car. 5. Big windows. 6. I don’t have to drive. 7. Observation decks. 8. Plenty of room to stretch out [...]

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