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You Won't Believe Where the Sexiest People in the World Can Be Found

Drew Weisholtz — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:06:24 +0000

Cash in those frequent flier miles, boys, and book your flight to Bogota. A new survey from MissTravel.com has found that Columbia is home to the sexiest women in the world. Because we know you want to, go ahead and insert your Sophia Vergara/Shakira joke here. Good, now let’s continue. You don’t have to travel [...]

What People Never Tell You About Traveling To Hollywood- Your Unofficial Guide To The Real Hollywoodland

Davey Jones — Thu, 02 May 2013 21:47:56 +0000

Are you planning a trip to Hollywood? Looking for some free tips and tricks to family fun in Hollywood? I just recently made the trip and I want to provide you with the tips that no one will ever provide you with, the real cold hard facts. Hollywood Boulevard Is Filled With Homeless People One [...]

The Most Ridiculous Around-the-World Adventure Can Be Yours — For a Very Hefty $1.2 Million

Drew Weisholtz — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:27:48 +0000

Jules Verne took readers around the world in 80 days, but you really need more time to savor the sites. The company veryfirstto.com is offering an around-the-world trip for people who want to add the word “globetrotter” to their resume. Let’s hope you’ve already made your fortune and don’t need to clock in at the [...]

What Is The Safest Way To Travel? By Plane, Car, Train… Space Shuttle?

Keith James — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:01:53 +0000

Truth is, all three are pretty safe out of nine different modes of transportation which include motorcycles, bicycles, airplanes, trains, automobiles, buses, ferries and even walking and the space shuttle! Below is a survey of the nine methods I just mentioned ranked in order of least safe to most safe and the results are extremely surprising!

Video of Drunk Plane Passenger Restrained With Duct Tape Surfaces

Emerald Catron — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:28:32 +0000

Hey, remember this picture of the drunk guy on a flight from Iceland to New York City who had to be restrained with duct tape and zip ties? Allegedly he started screaming on the flight and tried to choke a fellow passenger after drinking a bottle of duty-free alcohol. The crew had to get a little...inventive to resolve the situation. Their solution certainly restrained him, but didn't do much to shut him up, as we now know, thanks to this video of him trying to scream through the duct tape over his mouth.

Go Here: Skunk Ape Research HQ in Florida

Jackie Mancini — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 18:05:12 +0000

If you’re on a quest for Big Foot, head on down to the Florida Everglades and you’ll be in good company. A Skunk Ape — the technical term for Big Foot’s biped species — is allegedly six to seven feet tall and weighs between 350 to 450 pounds. According to the SARH, there are between [...]

5 Places Public Nudity Is Allowed In New York State

Davey Jones — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 13:21:39 +0000

The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 6-5 on Tuesday to enact a public nudity ban. You can no longer drop your pants in the city unless you want to pay Uncle Sam a hefty ticket. However, the rest of the country isn't like San Francisco. Most places encourage public nudity. Here's a list of 5 places across New York State where social nudity is practiced for recreation.

Traveling On Thanksgiving? Here are A Few Of The Cheapest Days To Do It

Kevin Quinn — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 20:41:00 +0000

Travel industry experts say that flying on Thanksgiving day itself is usually the best bargain.If you happen to be flying on Thanksgiving day and coming back the following day, the cheapest date combo would be to leave on Thanksgiving day and return the following Tuesday, which would be November 27th. So if you have enough [...]

10 Real Life Horror Movie Locations

Amanda Ferris — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 22:08:19 +0000

Now that Halloween is quickly approaching, why not grab a few friends and visit these 10 real-life locations that famous horror movies used in order to scare and thrill their audience? It's a good way to get some spine-tingling chills as you walk past these infamous sites without having to spend the money to visit a haunted house or go on a ghost tour.

The 10 Most Haunted Places in America

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 20:07:51 +0000

As Halloween draws near, shut the lights off, grab your pet, a well-worn blanket, and curl up to read about some of the most spine-tingling and frightening places on Earth. As the ghost stories of each place draw you in, be aware of that disembodied footstep or strange rapping noise-it may just be a spirit trying to reach out to you!

Zimbabwe Has Female 'Sperm Hunters'

Patrick Bateman — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 00:42:44 +0000

Male hitchhikers in Zimbabwe are refusing to get into cars driven by women for fear of being raped. Apparently, there’s a growing trend where men are drugged, subdued at gun or knife or even SNAKE point then given some boner-inducing juice and forced into repeated relations before getting ditched roadside. The classic nail and bail. [...]

Italy Tops the List of Most Popular Vacation Destinations in 2012 — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 19:13:42 +0000

Are you planning on using your passport in 2012? According to a Travel-Ticker survey of 2,301 people, Italy is the most popular overseas travel spot for the coming year, with 43 percent citing it as one of their “dream destinations.”

7 Intense Skiing and Snowboarding Destinations for Winter Thrill Seekers [VIDEOS]

Carl Pettit — Mon, 26 Dec 2011 17:06:19 +0000

Are you one of those roller coaster fanatics? If yes, you're probably in ride withdrawal during the winter, so why not try flying off the side of a mountain instead. Some of the best spots for extreme skiing and snowboarding are in the Canadian Rockies. It doesn’t matter if you’re delivered to the top of [...]

90 Million Americans Hitting The Road For Christmas

Davey Jones — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 17:46:37 +0000

Are you planning on fighting the legendary “Left Lane Battle” on the thruway this holiday season? The left lane battle is when certain drivers insist on using the left lane for more than just passing. Well suit up with your armor because according to a new survey from Triple A, more than 90 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the Christmas holiday.

Tips To Survive Holiday Travel

Davey Jones — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:21:05 +0000

Are you planning on traveling this holiday season? Are you prepared to deal with the massive headache and stress that will accompany you? I’m not going to sugar coat it; travel will suck this time of the year. The time with your family and friends is well worth it. Here are tips for surviving holiday [...]

People You Don't Want To End Up Next To On A Plane

Davey Jones — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 22:03:17 +0000

Airline travel (especially with the whole family) can be pretty miserable. When you lose the “seating lottery” and get stuck sitting near a problem passenger, things can get bad fast. Here are some people according to Guyism.com you don’t want to end up next to on a plane: 1) The Non-stop Talker 2) The Armrest [...]

The 5 Best Routes To See The Leaves Change In New York State

Eric Meier — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:54:47 +0000

Autumn means cool, crisp air and the annual explosion of color on the landscapes of Upstate New York as the leaves change from verdant to vibrant with reds, oranges and yellows replacing the green of summer. Short drives within a few hours of Utica will yield some amazing panoramas of color thanks to Mother Nature. [...]

America's Top Dirtiest Cities

Davey Jones — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 18:24:33 +0000

Everyone thinks that bigger cities must be better. For the most part they are, but you’ll have to sacrifice a few things in order to like them. Most big cities are pretty filthy, and we have the top ones in the country. Here are the Top dirtiest cities in the U.S. according to Travel.Yahoo.com: New [...]