Moonwalking Shetland Pony Looks To Lure Tourists To Scotland (VIDEO)
Remember these guys? Well, they've made a friend. Everyone, meet "Socks", the moonwalking sweater-wearing Shetland pony. See, Socks is something of a celebrity in the United Kingdom. He's famous for...
View ArticleClassic Surf Cars From Around The World
Surfers love telling tales about the best rides of their lives. Usually these stories have to do with their best wave rides, but sometimes it’s the ride that got them there that is more legendary....
View ArticleHelicopter Crashes Into Pub In Glasgow, Scotland
LONDON (AP) — A helicopter crashed late Friday night into the roof of a popular pub in Glasgow, Scotland, leaving the building littered with debris and emergency crews scrambling to the scene. Photos...
View ArticleWhy Not to Spend Thanksgiving on a Bus
Those of you who enjoy reading about fun travel and adventure have, no doubt, heard of the antics of the Donner Party, a California Trail wagon train of 81 American pioneers who in 1846 found...
View ArticleWhere to Get Your Favorite Holiday Drinks
Holiday traditions abound in the United States, and, during the months of November and December especially, they influence everything from our music to our food. They even influence what we drink....
View Article10 Best Solo Escapes This Winter
Traveling alone as an outdoor lover has its own unique set of requirements. Whether you are traveling to an isolated location to quiet your soul or plan to join in outdoor activities with others, the...
View ArticleRiomaggiore, Italy Is The Most Beautiful Place In The World Right Now
You've heard of the Cinque Terre, those five Italian fishing villages that tourists often hike through one at a time. The one that starts the chain is called Riomaggiore, and if it were up to us, we...
View Article10 Reasons You Should Take A Gap Year
Taking a gap year between high school and college doesn't mean you're lazy, or that you're skipping out on life. In fact, it means that you're living life to the fullest. Here are 10 reasons why. 1....
View ArticlePolice Helicopter Crashing Into Pub Leaves At Least 1 Dead; Fatalities...
LONDON (AP) — Rescuers worked through the night and into Saturday morning to rescue an unknown number of people trapped inside a Scottish pub after a police helicopter crashed through its roof during a...
View ArticleZach Young, Australian Shark Attack Victim, Dies At Riecks Point Near Coffs...
SYDNEY (AP) — A shark killed a teenager off Australia's east coast Saturday in the nation's second deadly attack this month, police said. Zach Young, 19, was body boarding with three friends about 100...
View Article6 Reasons Hawaii Will Ruin Your Life
Maybe you've only been to Hawaii once. Maybe you come every year. Or maybe you come any chance you can get. Regardless of your time spent in Hawaii, this list serves as a warning. And those of you who...
View Article5 Winter Wonderland Getaways With Kids
(photo: Gaylord Hotels) Are you longing for a place where sleigh bells ring and snow glistens? Nothing puts the ho-ho-ho in the holiday season faster than a family getaway with a winter wonderland...
View ArticleAmerican Boomers in Vietnam
Viet Nam is just beginning to enter into the consciousness of Americans as a potential place to retire or pre-retire after decades of negative associations because of the war. Close to half a million...
View ArticleNow This Is A Bridge We'd Like To Cross
Admittedly, we have a soft spot for bridges. From actual living bridges to proposed trampolines across the Seine, we just think bridges are super nifty. Enter the "Mobius" bridge that's proposed for...
View ArticleThe Eiffel Tower Replica In Slobozia, Romania Is Especially Awesome
There are numerous Eiffel Tower replicas around the world, because why not? But one stands out for being particularly interesting. Located outside Slobozia, about 75 miles from Bucharest, the replica...
View ArticleDesert Tribesmen, Jellyfish and Rafael Nadal: The Week In Photos, Nov. 24 - 30
Nothing quite compares to the power of a photograph to communicate the goings on in the world, captured in the thick of things. Ranging from the serious to the silly, these photos offer peeks into...
View ArticleMetro-North Derailment The Latest Woe For Train Service
Sunday's crash in the Bronx is the second passenger train derailment in six months for the rail service and presents Metro-North with another problem, even though the railroad's train accident record...
View Article8 Christmas Movies That Make New York City Look Like A Magical Holiday...
For New Yorkers, the holidays too often consist of clogged streets, puffy coat-wearing tourists and overcast (or worse) skies. As such, it's all too easy to forget the beauty of the city come December:...
View ArticleMeet The Nomads Who Sleep In Walmart Parking Lots
If you spend a lot of time on the road you may be familiar the unconventional Walmart policy allowing passengers to sleep in its parking lots. Photographer Nolan Conway delved into this American...
View ArticleStress-Reduction Amenities At TSA Checkpoint Ease Airport Anxiety
Plush couches. Soothing music. Tranquil pictures on the wall. It could be a hotel lobby. Except at Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, these are the amenities at a Transportation Security...
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