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Society & Lifestyle > South & Central American Culture Interesting facts about Chile: 1 of 9
Chile stretches from the Andeas mountains down to what some refer to as the end of the world. For nearly three thousand miles Chile stretches down the west coast of South America along the Pacific Ocean. Past mountain ranges with active volcanoes, through the driest desert in the world, and past glorious beaches. This thin s... More..
Entertainment > Music (Other) What exactly is a sellout: 2 of 9
There is a fine line between selling out and becoming famous. It is such a fine line that the two have almost become synonymous. If a musician begins to make money, they are said to have lost their roots. If an painter is appreciated in his own time, then he is said to not be an artist. And if a writer does not starve and su... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) The tourist versus the traveler: 3 of 10
There are those who take pictures, and then there are those who make memories. Tourists take pictures because they do not have the time to etch the scene into their minds. There is always a bus to catch, or a reservation to meet. So they take pictures and move on from one sight to the next as the tour bus moves on. In this w... More..
Travel > Rental Cars & Driving Road trip: Tips for saving money on a driving vacation: 6 of 18
The most common reason to choose to drive when traveling is to save money. Buying four or five plane tickets can cost a thousand dollars or more. So a simple solution is to pack everyone in the car and drive to your destination. But road trips are not necessarily inexpensive trips. If you are not careful you might end up spe... More..
Autos > Motorcycles & Scooters Guide to motorcycle touring: 3 of 9
There is no better way to travel then on the saddle of an iron horse. If you've never toured on a motorcycle before you do not know what you are missing, and I mean that quite literally. Because there is no point a to point b motorcycle trip. It is all about the things that are lost in between. Long distance motorcycling tho... More..
Society & Lifestyle > South & Central American Culture Interesting facts about Ecuador: 3 of 9
The Republic of Ecuador straddles the equator in the northwestern portion of South America. It is a beautiful country that contains some of the most exotic animals in the world. Many of which reside in the infamous Galapagos Islands that lay a few hundreds miles off of Ecuador's coast. GEOGRAPHY Ecuador is the second smalles... More..
Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) How to limit the effects of a hangover: 9 of 24
How can I be so thirsty when I drank so much last night? The joys of a good night out can often be ruined by the following mornings insurmountable headache. So how this can be avoided? With out, of course, drinking less. A wise man once told me that the best way to prevent a hangover is to drink two cold red Gatorades before... More..
Society & Lifestyle > South & Central American Culture Interesting facts about Columbia: 3 of 7
Columbia is often lumped together with cocaine, guerrillas, and lost cities. It is a place that many travelers will skip. But if you can get past the danger, and seedy stigma that has covered Columbia you will find a beautiful country full of hospitable people, beautiful landscape, and a rich culture. GEOGRAPHY Columbia is l... More..
Society & Lifestyle > South & Central American Culture Interesting facts about Guatemala: 3 of 6
"The land of the trees," in Maya-Toltec tongue, Guatemala is a beautifully forested country that rests just south of Mexico between the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. On the Guatemalan flag, the coat of arms is bordered by two strips of blue. These strips represent the two bodies of water that surround Guatemala. Guate... More..
Society & Lifestyle > South & Central American Culture Interesting facts about Honduras: 3 of 6
North of Nicaragua and south of the Caribbean Sea lies Central Americas second largest country. Honduras is a mountainous, forested land that holds some of the ancient Mayans most treasured artifacts. COPAN RUINS HONDURAS The biggest tourist attraction in Honduras and one of its biggest money makers are the Copan ruins. The ... More..