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Brazil’s Major Scandal
When it comes to political scandals, often something along the lines of Bill Clinton or Richard Nixon. But down south in Brazil, a political scandal is unfolding that feels more like a soap opera than news. The scandal has tainted more than half of Brazil’s national...
The World’s Most Dangerous Cities
If you ever find yourself with the travel bug, it’s now easier than ever to visit almost anywhere you want to in the world. Yet dangerous conditions mean that not all parts of the world are places you want to visit. Yet certain dangerous places double as tourist...
A Ski Trip To Iran
Thinking about great places to ski, there are sure to be a few that will immediately come to mind: Austria, Colorado, maybe even Japan. But what about Iran? It might sound odd, but I recently came across an article about a small area in Iran’s Alborz Mountains, not...
California’s Forgotten Tongue
If you’re traveling through northern California’s Anderson Valley and stop at a diner or gas station, you might hear a handful of elderly men using phrases that sound a little bizarre: “ilden pike to the chilgoory nook”, “a hoot hoot jim sheet”, “deke on bonny tonker...
16 Winter Vacation Destinations
Although the weather has been bouncing around, winter has finally come. Whether you’re looking for a good ski trip or want to check out a tropical island to escape from the cold, there are luckily plenty of great winter getaways located right in the US. Listed below...
Life On the Most Densely-Populated Island
Throughout history, islands have been ideal places for people to settle, since they’re easy to defend and their proximity to water makes them ideal for commerce. Paris, New York City, St. Petersburg, Hong Kong and Macau, among others, are all cities that are built...
What to Do in Cuba
Regardless of how you feel about Cuba, it can’t be denied that it’s an island rich in cultural history, with plenty to offer any visitor. Havana has already started preparing for its 500th birthday in 2019, with construction crews hard at work renovating and...
10 Great Places to See the Leaves
As summer ends and the weather starts to cool down (albeit not by much), we’re moving into the most colorful time of the year, with the leaves on the trees turning various shades of red, orange and yellow. While there are plenty of places to see great fall foliage,...
Top 5 National Parks Around the World
Championed by the GOP’s own Teddy Roosevelt, the US National Park system has been hailed as America’s best idea. However, this idea seems even more brilliant when you consider those protected areas outside of the US and everything that they have to offer. Recent...
Top 10 Beaches
Now that the summer season is in full swing, you might be looking for a last-minute getaway. Maybe you want to look for a nice, cool place in the southern hemisphere where you can escape the heat, but that’s not nearly as “summer” as sunbathing on a gorgeous beach....