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Published on March 21, 2009 by flibbertigibbet
While still considered a strange destination on holiday, a growing number of people are seeking out cemeteries to visit. There is an inherent fascination in cemeteries that should be embraced. Whether you are interested in the architecture or artwork of the tombs...
Published on February 7, 2009
The most famous road in America is full of offbeat attractions, weird photo opportunities, and cheesy tourist traps. Here's another 10 places to "get your kicks on Route 66".
Published on January 11, 2009
Ten of the most amazing, fascinating, and sometimes odd streets and roads in the world. Travel has been in man's blood since the beginning of time. In order to facilitate travel, we built roads.
Published on December 29, 2008
Throughout much of the 20th century, giants plied the waters of the north Atlantic, bringing immigrants to the New World and ferrying wealthier passengers between New York (and other eastern ports) and Europe. A handful of these great liners still exist, while...
Published on November 27, 2008
Route 66 was once the Main Street of America. It was officially decommissioned on June 27, 1985, but continues to draw a certain sort of traveler. If you like friendly people, small towns, and history, Route 66 has a lot to offer.
Published on July 17, 2008
For those of you enjoying summer vacations, and for those us making plans for our vacation when winter ends, here is a great list of places to visit in Latin America. If you can't visit Europe, it doesn't mean you have to stay local for your holidays! For the...
Published on July 12, 2008
Cars have become an essential object for most people these days - and there are probably few (if any) people still alive who remember the days before automobiles were on the roads. This list takes a look at some of the interesting "firsts" in motoring. 117 Comments | Read more...
Published on June 19, 2008
As most of you will now know, I am living in New Zealand (the place of my birth). Before leaving the UK I decided that I would write a list specifically about my home land. It has taken a while to get to it - but here it is! Hopefully some of the other New...
Published on May 8, 2008
It seems like a good time to add to our survival lists with this next exciting installment, aimed at teaching you how to land a light plane in the case of emergency. I am sure we have all fantasized about being able to stand up when an air hostess dramatically...
Published on May 7, 2008
Here is a short list of items that you should take with you whenever you go on a hike or a camping trip. For general disaster planning, it is probably also a good idea to have the survival collection (from twelve to one) in a small box in the trunk (boot) of your...
Published on April 26, 2008
As an American, I've always found the best overseas destinations to be the ones less traveled. In general, they tend to be more authentic, friendly and economical than the more popular vacation spots. But I've not been everywhere, so help me out - tell us your...
Published on April 8, 2008
In keeping with this site's love of helping out with holiday plans, this is a list on the top 10 most dangerous places in the world - these are all places you might consider not visiting when planning your next holiday. Some of the items may be a little...
Published on March 27, 2008
These days it is becoming harder and harder to live your life without some kind of interference from the government. Individual sovereignty has become virtually lost. There are, however, some things you can do to fly under the radar of government and become...
Published on March 10, 2008
The Ghost City - an apocalyptic inspiration for filmmakers for as long as I can remember. There is nothing more surreal than witnessing an abandoned city, and writers through the ages have grabbed hold of this fact with both hands. Introducing us to all forms of...
Published on March 2, 2008
A New Zealand online newspaper recently produced a list of exhilarating activities for travelers who want to do more than just see the sights. This is the list - in no particular order. Hopefully this list will help you with your next holiday plans! 117 Comments | Read more...
Published on October 19, 2007
The Christmas and New Year season will soon be upon us which means times to plan holidays. Instead of joining all the sheeple flocking to the common destinations, why not give one of these a try? In no particular order, the top 10 unique holiday...
Published on October 18, 2007
Flying internationally can be a literal pain in the a** and it is something that I have to do quite often; so I have decided to make a list of the top 10 airlines to fly if you are flying economy. This list does not apply to US domestic air travel. The...
Published on October 9, 2007
Traveling by air can be a very uncomfortable experience if you have to travel in economy class. Unfortunately, however, the difference in cost between economy and first class can be in the thousands of dollars. In order to have a more comfortable journey, you...
Published on September 28, 2007
It is almost everyone's dream to own a flash car, but only the super wealthy can own the flashest. This is a list of the ten most expensive cars in the world. You may be surprised to know that Rolls Royce is not on the list, nor is Bentley, Ferrari, or...
Published on September 20, 2007
Whether you are looking for a holiday now or planning one for the future, this list will help you make the right choice. I have selected some of the best holiday destinations from around the world, focusing on a particular aspect of each place. So, here you have...
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