Tourist's Comedy Gets Stone-Cold British Guard To Crack A Smile
This guy would make Mr. Bean proud. Identified only as "Yankel," the tourist succeeded in getting a member of the Queen's Guard -- famous for their ability to keep a straight face -- to crack a smile...
View ArticleSXSW 2014: Doing Things Differently, Doing Things the Same
I'm heading to Austin for SXSW again. This year I vow to make up for past mistakes, avoid running around, to eat sitting down, skip anything with a line and see every band on my list. My list includes...
View ArticleLoving Hearts, Analytical Minds and Curious Souls: A Millennial Travel Manifesto
Note: A dear friend of mine recently turned 25 and asked those of us who have seen 25 come and go to write a letter to the 25-year-old version of ourselves as a birthday gift to her. When we talk about...
View ArticleThe V8 Hotel Lets You Sleep in Your Favorite Vintage Cars
Credit: V8 Hotel/Frank Hoppe Giving new meaning to the phrase "asleep at the wheel," the V8's a 34-room German hotel dedicated to all things car that boasts a vintage auto museum, elaborately themed...
View ArticleFoods Your City Is Known For
In an age of global shipping, easy refrigeration and chemical preservatives so effective they can make Twinkies last indefinitely, it’s easy to see why local cuisine is becoming marginalized, an...
View Article12 of the Hardest Places to Visit on Earth
From impassable terrains to unstable political situations to strict visa regulations, there are some places on Earth that are nearly impossible to get into. Fortunately, these adventurous photographers...
View ArticleGreat Getaways: St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra
Photo courtesy of Kaeli Conforti. Article by Kaeli Conforti of Budget Travel. There's more to Florida than theme parks, beaches, and cities where you can party 'til dawn (although those are pretty...
View Article8 Stories That Everyone Needs To Be Paying Attention To
If you read the news every day, it's easy to become immune to the sort of stories that are splashed across the front page. It's true that reports of environmental decay, political corruption and...
View ArticleDeja Vu in Ukraine
It wasn't like any other trip I've taken in my life. From the moment I arrived in Ukraine, I could feel the past under my feet, in front of me, behind me, in the air I breathed, in the food I ate. I...
View ArticleThe Reveler's Guide to Dyeing the Chicago River Green
Chicagoans' allegiance to baseball teams will always be split along neighborhood lines, but on this, North and South Siders can agree: The dyeing of the Chicago River is pretty darn cool. Thanks to...
View ArticleMan Accused Of Disrupting Chicago-Portland Flight
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — For the second time this month, an airliner landed in Portland after officials said a passenger became disruptive. The Oregonian reports (http://is.gd/waf3eo) that 29-year-old...
View Article5 Reasons to Admire Irish Women
"Who's this eejit?" My Irish-born mom asked me as she ironed a grey tablecloth while watching The Bachelor's Sean on a beach date. An embarrassing choice of TV viewing on my part. She also wanted to...
View ArticlePETA Sues San Diego Airport Authority For Barring Anti-Sea World Ad (PHOTO)
PETA says San Diego International Airport's rejection of its anti-SeaWorld poster just won't fly. So the animal rights group, with the help of the American Civil Liberties Union, is suing the airport...
View ArticleA Magical Reunion Between A Girl And Her Very Sentimental Teddy Bear From Dad
Brooklyn Andrews was 3 years old when her dad Tony Andrews, a former member of the United States National Guard, was called to serve in Iraq for a year. He gave all three of his kids very special teddy...
View ArticleIreland for Everyone
For romance and adventure seekers, city breakers, golfers, foodies and more, Ireland is a most obliging and enchanting host. Jetsetter.com rounds up the top destinations to discover the Emerald Isle's...
View ArticleSkier Ted Ligety Talks With A Snowflake To Raise Awareness About Climate Change
Last year, skier and two-time Olympic gold medalist Ted Ligety sat down on a mountain in Greenland to have a conversation with a snowflake. Yes, you read that correctly -- Ligety talked, and even...
View ArticleTough Summer Wears On Buenos Aires (PHOTOS)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentines have suffered through a tough summer. Heavy tropical rains only intensified the draining heat and humidity. People have had to throw out rotten food because of...
View Article9 Things You Didn't Know About Sweden's Music Capital, As Explained By The...
In honor of South by Southwest, the music festival taking over Austin, TX this week, we're interviewing the bands and musicians who've traveled far and wide to play and celebrate indie music. With this...
View Article8 Sexy Cities to Travel With Your Girlfriends This Summer
Planning your summer girlfriends getaway? Here's a roundup of sexy cities around the globe you should absolutely be adding to your list of consideration. "For whatever sexy city you land on, you'll...
View ArticleChicago-Style Deep-Dish Pizza Is Apparently NYC's New Cronut (Thank God)
It appears New York foodies who stood in line for hours for Cronuts™ less than a year ago are already moving on -- to the very same Chicago-style pizza prominent New Yorkers like Supreme Court Justice...
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