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Autos > Motorcycles & Scooters Guide to motorcycle touring: 1 of 8

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...
Entertainment > Music (Other) What exactly is a sellout: 1 of 8

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...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice The tourist versus the traveler: 3 of 9

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...
Sports & Recreation > Freshwater Fishing Explaining regional differences in fishing techniques: 1 of 3

There are as many different fish in the sea, as there are ways to catch them. From lures to live bait, from jigging to trolling, the fishing technique you use will be greatly influenced by the region you are fishing in. The most basic separation when looking at fishing regions is whether you are fishing in salt water, or fre...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to make money while traveling: 1 of 3

The best and easiest way to make money while on the road is to save money. Every dollar that you don't spend is a dollar that you have earned. This theory, however, can interfere with some of the fun things you may plan to do on your trip. Good for you that their are some solid opportunities to make actual green cash while l...
Travel > Rental Cars & Driving Road trip: Tips for saving money on a driving vacation: 6 of 14

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...
Society & Lifestyle > South & Central American Culture Interesting facts about Ecuador: 4 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...
Society & Lifestyle > South & Central American Culture Interesting facts about Chile: 5 of 10

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...
Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) How to limit the effects of a hangover: 14 of 20

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...
Education > Financing College Creative ways to reduce spending and increase savings at school: 19 of 27

They kissed you on the cheek and waved goodbye after buying you one last meal. It was a good meal too, and you probably didn't appreciate it. But you will soon. College is an invaluable experience that comes with a hefty price tag. Whether you are getting help from your parents, are working for financial aid, or are on schol...