Canada is home to a large quantity of oil sands, otherwise known as tar sands. It is only recently that these particular oil reserves became available to the world, because of the intense effort and energy expenditure required to mine it. Enormous amounts of water are also required to mine the tar sands, and so fresh water reserves in the area are dwindling. Filmmaker Shannon Walsh puts a human face to the problem of the Alberta tar sands in her documentary, ‘H2Oil.’ In this video, WatchMojo.com speaks with Walsh about the tar sands, and their effect on the environment. For more information, click Here continue reading...

The gloom and doom of the economy makes us want nothing more than to get away from it all, but unfortunately we can’t afford it! Exotic travel doesn’t have to be expensive if you’re willing to enjoy the cheaper version of the real thing. Instead of Paris visit a much more affordable Quebec City, if you want to visit the world, see it all at Las Vegas. continue reading...

Ryanair, an Irish no-frills airline, has decided that bathrooms are an option some people can go without.  They are considering making customers pay to use toilets aboard their planes.  The company’s boss, Michael O’Leary, claims he doesn’t “think there’s anybody in history gone on board a Ryanair aircraft with less than a pound,” he said - so asking for a pound to pee is therefore no big deal.  Read more… continue reading...

Gambling away money seems to be the last thing on peoples’ minds these days, and the effects are showing in the gambling hub, Atlantic City.  As many as five of the eleven casinos in the area could wind up filing for bankruptcy this year, and hundreds ofworkers have been laid off.  Plans for new casinos have been shelved, and even the Donald - Mr. Trump - himself is hoping to sell off one of his three Atlantic City properties.  2008 is the second year in a row that Atlantic City revenues dropped, after 28 years of increases.  Read more… continue reading...

Remember when traveling to Canada was affordable?  Fortunately, that trend is back as the US dollar has gained against the Canadian loonie.  If you do plan to take a trip to the Great White North, here a few tips about how you should navigate Toronto:

Getting around:  Try the TTC, Toronto’s public transit system.  A subway, streetcar or bus fare runs you CA$2.75.  And try the shuttle from the airport to Union Station, Toronto’s transportation hub - that’ll run you CA$10.55.   http://www.ttc.ca/ continue reading...

I have enough trouble trying to figure out what to tip in my own country - I can’t even begin to describe the issues I have when traveling and this problem arises.  Fortunately, here is a guide to tipping around the world: continue reading...

Check out this list of locations where you’ll get the best bang for your buck. continue reading...

American Airlines is the only top-10 airline who posted a net profit in the third quarter.  Read more… continue reading...

Packing light is a great way to avoid lost luggage, theft and now baggage fees! continue reading...

The City of Lights is the most visited city in the world, but it’s also one of the most expensive. Want to travel Paris and leave with at least a little money in your pocket? Check out these insider tips from CNN Travel that’ll let you see the sites without breaking the bank. continue reading...