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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:
United States
Restaurants: 15% to 20%, with 20% being the norm at high-end restaurants.
Taxis: 15%, […]
If you think Bigfoot is a hoax, you’re not alone. In 2003, the Seattle Post Intelligencer and the New York Times fingered deceased Washington state prankster Ray Wallace as the perpetrator of a decades-long Bigfoot sham; his family claimed he created the Sasquatch legend with suits and fake footprints. More recently, in August 2008 a […]
Sharks are just scary. Period. There’s not much you could say to change public opinion on that one. To that end, here is a list of the top ten beaches you should avoid if you, like most, do not want to encounter one of these great creatures on your next surfside trip (however, you should […]
Cities are sinking, we’re losing pieces of glacier every day; basically, the world is changing on a grand scale. This means that eventually, and unfortunately, some beautiful landmarks will not be around in the future. Here’s a list of locations you should consider checking out before it’s too late:
Oceans & Coasts:
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West Indian […]
Once on South Park, they tried to breed a pot-bellied elephant (cross between an elephant and a pot-bellied pig) by putting them together, playing some Barry White (actually, I think Chef sang a duet with Elton John, but the outcome was the same), and waiting for them to do what comes naturally. Well, it looks […]
WatchMojo.com takes you to the heart of the Middle East:
Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) May 8, 2008 — With the Euro valued at over 1.5 US dollars, a European vacation this year means literally throwing some of your money away. “Right now, the dollar is so pitiful, travelers planning to cross the pond could end up wasting the equivalent of an entire vacation,” says […]
Places of a Lifetime
“In October 1999 National Geographic Traveler showcased 50 of the world’s top destinations, places that every curious traveler should visit in a lifetime. Now we’re expanding our Places of a Lifetime franchise online, with personal essays on top destinations and the addition of a wealth of timely service information, from insiders’ tips […]
There are golf vacations, and then there are Golf Vacations. South Africa, for example, offers incredible scenery, a burgeoning wine industry, incredible wildlife opportunities — oh yeah, and excellent golf.
South Africa is fast becoming a must-see travel destination, thanks to incredible scenery, a burgeoning wine industry, incredible wildlife opportunities and, of course, excellent golf. The […]
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Posted By: ashley | Mar 4th
As we all know, spring break isn’t just for college students anymore. It’s not just margaritas, clubs, and hanging out on the beach. Many families and young professionals are joining the annual trend of a post-winter break in the sun. Another trend? Many students are ditching a week of fun in the sun to spend […]