Summer is the time for vacations, outdoor explorations and soaking up the sunshine. What better way to enjoy everything that makes the season almost everyone’s favorite than by hitting the open road, rolling down your windows and seeing some new and exciting places?A road trip, a rite of passage for many Americans, is one of the most romanticized summer adventure concepts, and the actual...
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Taking a break, whether for the weekend, a week or a month, and going out of town is priceless. Don’t flock to tourist traps like New York or Los Angeles. Think outside the box instead and visit places you may have never heard of before.This kind of adventure has several important advantages – fewer crowds, cheaper prices and the bragging rights of discovering...
What defines the “best” beach town? Is it all about waking up with a nice breeze, enjoying world-class seafood at just about any small restaurant, and/or feeding off positive energy because of the art and music festivals?Sounds about right, but these towns are as much about the beach as they are about their residents, local vibe, culture and nightlife.With summer being peak moving...
In a typical year, the U.S. is zapped by more than 22 million lightning strikes that kill an average of 47 people and severely injure more than 400, according to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).Lightning is a major cause of storm related deaths in the U.S. Still, the odds of being struck are one in over a million. However, the odd if being struck once in your lifetime are...
Preliminary figures show that law enforcement agencies throughout the U.S. saw an overall increase of 5.3 percent in the number of violent crimes for the first half of 2016 when compared with figures reported for the same period in 2015, according to the FBI.Violent crime is composed of four offenses – murder and non-negligent manslaughter, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Such...
Roller coasters are by definition scary, but some are absolutely terrifying. Hurtling along at more than 70-80 miles per hour, while hanging upside down, certainly qualifies as absolutely petrifying.Bizarre loops, tummy-turning drops and wicked-fast speeds; these are just a few of the thrilling features that characterize these rides.What some coasters lack in speed they make up for in height or...
Disney vacations are expensive, and the last thing you want to do is get in trouble for breaking important rules or spend even more money for attractions or meals because you didn’t pay attention.You also have to do your homework not just to preserve you sanity but also to make sure that your little ones enjoy the experience as much as possible. There are ways to avoid the gigantic lines even...
Pilots don’t have an easy job. It takes a lot of skill to safely land a plane even on a flat, very long surface with no winds, trees, hills or other planes around to obstruct the view.However, these ideal conditions are rarely the norm. Add turbulence, powerful winds, rain or snow, and/or mountains and the get a lot trickier. So much so that even special training is required to fly into...
Imagine yourself and your family leading horses to a meadow as the sun sets above the breathtaking mountain hills surrounding you. The wilderness of the West is on the horizon as you start a fire to make dinner and marvel at the clear skies and stars.Horseback riding is like a rite of passage in the country; and old westerns have almost made it an iconic experience that everybody wants to try...
If there is one thing cities, towns and villages of all sizes and cultures have in common it is people. When they are missing – whether you know the reason why or not – a place feels scary and it sends bad vibes. Your only companions in certain spots will be ghosts, if you believe in them.It’s always a special feeling to explore a city, mall, park, hospital, or even a regular residential...