Despite being the second largest continent in the world , Africa doesn't necessarily rank as high with travelers looking to plan their next trip. Places like South America and Asia have more allure and mystique, and the ability to travel cheaply makes them popular spots for many backpackers and budget ...
Imagine not having to stand in front of a customs guy and having to explain why you were in Florida in January. Instead, you simply fill out your customs card on the plane and, when you land, swipe it in a machine. Mind you, you still have to hand your ...
Todays guest blogger is Andy Ha.You can follow him on Twitter and check out his blog, The 12th Man. But for now, here’s his guide to the biggest sporting event in South America This July, Argentina will be hosting the 43rd edition of the Copa America. This is ...
Political assassinations in Tokyo. Censorship and the stifling of dissent. A nation hungry for oil and other natural resources. Kimono-clad women in department stores and boarding street cars. A smiling Babe Ruth posing for photos with Japanese teenage baseball players while on tour with other American ...
Interesting that the Tories in Ottawa wasted so little time in talking about sending striking Canadian Auto Workers folks back to their jobs as customer service agents for Air Canada. Youd think theyd wait a few days but I supposed if one is going to legislate people back to work, ...
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How often have countries disappeared over the course of the last few years? Well, actually, it's not all that unusual: to name just a couple, Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia have both seen their demise over the past couple of decades, their places taken by the divided spoils of the land that ...