40 Percent of American Workers Will Leave Paid Vacation Days Unused
I hope you're not reading this. That's because, this being mid-August, I hope as many people as possible are on vacation somewhere -- maybe someplace exotic, or maybe just a relaxing staycation at...
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How Quitting Your Job to Travel Enhances Your Career
We all fantasize about it, taking your job and shoving it, hopping on a plane, and heading out to see the world. But what keeps us from actually living out this fantasy? I recently posed the question...
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This Is How The Rest Of The World Eats Corn On The Cob
Sprinkled with salt and slathered topped with a dollop of butter is a delightful way to serve corn on the cob, but it's certainly not the only way to prepare the husky goodness. All around the world...
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Mandu's Abandoned Ruins Are India's Secret 'Treasure Trove'
As far as abandoned places go, this one beats every old bus station and decrepit amusement park on the map. This is Mandu, an abandoned city of ruins from India's Mughal era. Perched on a forested...
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These Are The World's Least Visited Countries
If you're constantly searching for an undiscovered, crowd-free getaway, you're in luck -- some of the least-visited countries on earth are calling your name. These countries are totally beautiful and...
View ArticleNow You Can Sleep In IKEA And Keep The Sheets
Holy HEMNES, this is awesome. IKEA, already every Chinese shopper's and American toddler's favorite napping destination, has announced it will be offering a one-night-only sleepover in its location...
View ArticleAmerican Airlines Adds Fee For Solo Passengers Ages 12 To 14
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines says it will charge a $150 fee each way for minors between 12 and 14 who fly alone. The change starts Sept. 3. Currently, American charges a fee on top of the...
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Learning to Accept a Little Less Elbowroom
I have just returned from a quick business trip to Washington, D.C. I do not fly that frequently for work these days so when I do, I treasure the uninterrupted hours I get to spend solo emerged in a...
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Happy Birthday, Bao Bao! 10 Great Moments From A Giant Panda's First Year
Bao Bao was just a few ounces when she was born, on Aug. 23, 2013. Now the National Zoo's panda cub is about 40 pounds -- and it's been so fun watching her grow. With only about 2,500 giant pandas in...
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Love What You Do and You'll Enjoy Your View From the Top
Just last year, I was proud to be at the top of the corporate ladder, a female CEO. Yet I'm prouder now to say I'm the inventor of Views On Top, an iPhone app that helps people find places with great...
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Road Trip, Part 3! Wild and sweet on U.S. 27
U.S. Route 27, a 1,373-mile highway that runs from Fort Wayne, Ind., to the tip of the Florida peninsula, travels in Florida from north of Tallahassee down to Miami, ending not far from the Miami...
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Unveiled: The Secret Perks of Flying First Class
The prospect of a long international flight changes quite a bit for the rich, powerful and lucky who are seated in the front section of the plane. The land of lie-flat beds and warm cookies may seem...
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Kayaker Has Quite The Close Encounter With Humpback Whale
When Cimeron Morrissey woke up to go kayaking, she probably didn't expect she'd get an awesome greeting from a beast of the ocean. Well, she was wrong. In the video above, Morrissey and her friends...
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Marine Sings Moving Cover Of 'Home' On Plane, Passengers Fall Quiet In Reverence
This marine figured out the perfect way to let his fellow passengers know he was headed home. U.S. Marine Matt Bussen was on a plane, flying home from training in Alabama, when the flight attendants...
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Useful Tips on Renting a Family-friendly Villa
A villa in Newport Beach, California (Photo Credit: Flickr/Jeri Koegel) Traveling with family or a large group? Renting a villa may be a better value than a hotel. With the right villa rental, you'll...
View ArticleFrom the Wool Factory to the Rooms of Penhas Douradas Hotel
The story of Casa das Penhas Douradas Design Hotel starts in the village of Manteigas, down the mountain hills of Serra da Estrela in Central Portugal. What used to be an abandoned building of the old...
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How To Mix And Match Chairs Like A Pro
Switching up seating arrangements has become hugely popular as of late, and it's no wonder why. The concept is a simple way to add some major personality to a room and gives a space an eclectic,...
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Earth's 'Remotest' Island Is Predictably, Awesomely In The Middle Of Nowhere
Located over a thousand miles from the nearest landmass, Tristan da Cunha is really remote. This little group of isolated islands is surrounded by miles and miles of the South Atlantic Ocean. It's...
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5 Scientific Reasons A Beach Vacation Is Necessary For Your Health
If you don't already have a beach vacation planned, marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols's new book will make you seriously reconsider. Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In ,...
View ArticleUber Teams Up With United Airlines, And Your Ride To The Airport Will Never...
Uber just found a way to curb the guilt of asking friends for a late-night airport pickup -- and also a way to make us loyal to their company until the end. of. time. The taxi, car and rideshare app...
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