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Stonehenge Still Rocks

Nov 1, 2009
Photo: dannysullivan Kids these days…like Stonehenge? According to findings from a new children’s tourism report, Stonehenge is Britain’s best-loved national landmark. The survey,...

From Wieners to Superheroes - Halloween is not Just for People

Oct 31, 2009
When you think of Halloween, it’s the kids you think of as being in costume begging for treats. Let’s hope these pups got treats for the dirty trick that was played on them! Taking the trend of...

Does Foreign Aid Do More Harm Than Good?

Oct 31, 2009
Some say yes, calling foreign aid a form of neo-colonialism that does not alleviate poverty, but in fact perpetuates it. I had a particularly privileged friend during high...

10 Things to Know Before Becoming a Sumo Wrestler

Oct 30, 2009
You've got the body for sumo (or so you’re friends joke), and you know that wrestlers have celebrity status in Japan. Pele Omori breaks down...

Queimada: Galicia's Alcohol-Fueled, Devil-Be-Gone Ritual

Oct 24, 2009
You've stumbled onto a circle of people stirring a fiery liquid while slowly chanting about demons. Don't panic - you are just witnessing the ancient...

Matador's Ways to be a Badass Traveler

Dec 11, 2009
Here’s some inspiration to take on life, and travel, with a little attitude. Photo: Perfecto Insecto Alright, there are plenty of ways that traveling can make us feel like a badass. And as nice as they are, Pack and Explore recently listed five...

Where To Eat Vegetarian in Buenos Aires

Dec 11, 2009
All photos courtesy of the author. Finding a meatless meal can be a daunting prospect in one of the world’s most carnivorous countries. Valerie Ng shows you that it is possible to find a vegetable in the City Of Meat. Granix Indulge in all the...

Five Recipe Blogs That Will Change the Way You See Food

Dec 11, 2009
Those of us who love food, know the internet is the best place to go when we want to expand our minds and palates. Here are five websites that will take your culinary imagination farther than perhaps you even wanted to go. Food As Porn Photo by...

Friday Fun: New Heights in Kiteboarding

Dec 11, 2009
In November, these two pro kiteboarders got some big air in southern England. Jake Scrace, 25, and Lewis Crathern, 24, had been planning the Worthing Pier jump for three years. Finally, 40 mph winds and ideal weather conditions provided the perfect...

Photo Essay: Kadidiri of the Togian Islands, Indonesia

Dec 11, 2009
1. This small wooden ferry took us to Kadidiri (16 hours overnight). Here we made a short stop at a small island to unload supplies for the locals. It takes about three days to go to the mainland, buy the goods, and return. 2. This is the village at...




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