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Do You Say Pop or Soda?

image source Originally from New York, I have for my entire life called Coke and all those other fizzy drinks “soda.” The first time I ever heard anyone actually call soft drinks “pop” was in college when I met my m…
QOTD: Where Was the Best Sunset You've Ever Watched?

image source Where was the best sunset you've ever watched?
44 Places to Go in 2009

image source The New York Times has a complied a list of “The 44 Places to Go in 2009.” Topping the list are Beirut, Washington D.C., Galapagos, Berlin, Las Vegas, Fjallnas in Sweden, Hawaii, Vienna, Doha in Qatar a…
Internet Service to Become the New Standard on Domestic Flights

image source Ever been bored on a plane, wishing you could make use of the laptop stowed in your bag to send e-mail or browse Facebook? Me too. I’ve often wondered when someone would come up with the technology t…
QOTD: Do You Like to Try Extreme Sports When You Travel?

image source Some people like testing out extreme sports in different countries, such as rock climbing, sky diving, and rafting. New Zealand is very popular for its extreme sports and even invented zorbing (rolling…
Have You Heard of Habitat for Humanity?

After Hurricane Katrina devastated most of New Orleans, many news stations began featuring stories about college students participating in “alternative spring breaks,” break time students volunteer to spend gutting a…
Would You Sleep Here?

image source Anyone who has flown internationally is familiar with the stress and fatigue that often comes with layovers and missed connecting flights; rushing through a terminal or trying to stretch out in tiny chai…
What is the Farthest You've Traveled By Train?

Some have taken cross-country trips by Amtrak, exploring the greatness that is American scenery without even having to get up from their seats. image source
What's the Strangest Food You've Ever Tried Abroad?

image source Whenever asked to try a new food, I’m usually up for the task (unless it’s dog meat or something similar, that is). Unfortunately though, I can’t say I’ve tried a whole lot of new foods abroad.
What's Worse: Jet Lag West to East or East to West?

image source I was watching the Mets play the Dodgers last night when two of the commentators started talking about the jet lag players face when traveling cross-country. According to one of the commentators, the ti…