When you think of taking a vacation do you dream of relaxing on a beach? Or does your mind turn to something a little wilder -- an African safari or agritoursim chores?
The Love Boat isn't so lovely when you get seasick, someone swipes your jeweled watch and all you've got to wear to the formal dinner is cut-offs and a pair of flip-flops. Plan ahead, my friend. See more »
If you get angry or stressed out, you might take a jog around the block to sweat it off. In a sweat lodge, you sweat it off for several hours by just sitting still.
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On today's clogged interstates, an illicit cross-country car race is practically impossible. But back in the days of the open road, it was just another hilarious idea. Who won this race?
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If you had to pick one of the seven wonders of the world to visit, you might want to make it this one. The biodiversity swimming within its coral walls is awesome and accessible.
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Titanic was hailed as the world's fastest, most luxurious ship. What's more, it was proclaimed unsinkable. But on a moonless, frigid night, a brush with an iceberg resulted in disaster. Why did the Titanic sink? And why was it doomed from the start?
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Back in the early '90s, programming execs decided the Olympics were too staid for easily distracted youths. Enter the X Games, a high-speed collection of extreme sports that demand attention.
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For many of us, the first word that comes to mind at the mere mention of the simple term "timeshare" is -- "Scam!" Find out how timeshares work, if they're a good investment and how to spot the scams.
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Lost greens fees, plane crashes and cancelled concerts all fall under the umbrella of travel insurance, but is it a scam? Or is it something you should consider while you browse flights and check hotel prices?
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For some folks, taking a vacation from ordinary life means making a difference in someone else's. Where can you travel if you'd like to help out communities in need?
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The Love Boat isn't so lovely when you get seasick, someone swipes your jeweled watch and all you've got to wear to the formal dinner is cut-offs and a pair of flip-flops. Plan ahead, my friend.
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Africa covers about 22 percent of the land area on Earth. Unfortunately, much of the news coming from Africa these days is of war, government corruption and refugee suffering. But how much do you know about the continent beyond the headlines?
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When Alaska was purchased from Russia in 1867, it became widely known as Seward's Folly. How much do you really know about this state of glaciers and gold rushing? Take this quiz and find out.
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We all know that Australia is the "land down under" thanks to a certain song from the 1980s. But is it really the land of plenty?
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Yes, "Brazil" is the name of a 1980s science-fiction movie from director Terry Gilliam. But it's also a country in South America, and that's what this quiz aims to address. So let's get on with it!
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All eyes will be on Canada in 2010, when Vancouver hosts the Winter Olympics. Test how much you know about this North American country.
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China is the most populous country in the world, but it hasn't been a major player in the world for a long time. That's all about to change, though -- the country that invented paper money has had the fastest-growing economy in the world for years.
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With the cost of plane tickets (and baggage fees), many of us can't afford to actually travel to Europe, so here's a quiz to help you dream while you're waiting for your ship to come in. How many of these European sites can you pinpoint?
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Patagonia is a land of amazing contrast, from soaring summits to extreme lowlands and arid steppes to lush rain forests. How much do you know about this adventurer's paradise?
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For this quiz, we've steered clear of any murky political situations and stayed focused on straight-up geographical facts. So try your luck and test your knowledge of these ancient lands.
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If you think Tibet is all mountains and Dalai Lamas, you've got another thing coming. Test your knowledge of the beautiful Central Asian region.
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To cover the entire globe in one day would be a feat in itself. But to actually stop and visit each continent would be impossible. Or would it?
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