The Disastrous Effects of Calbuco Eruption

The Disastrous Effects of Calbuco Eruption

Chile is well-known for its diverse range of climates, beautiful landscapes, and stunning topography. At the same time, Chile is also like a ticking time bomb, resting on an area known to be highly seismic and volcanic. Recently, a 2,000m (6,572ft) volcano that has been lying dormant since a minor eruption in 1972 known as Calbuco, interrupted its calm demeanor, peaceful waterfalls, and gentle forests with several eruptions in just the past week.

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Breaking Speed Record Maglev Train from Japan

Trains, planes, and automobiles - there are many ways to get from point A to point B. But recently the Maglev train in Japan is making headlines for breaking a world record! When we think of trains here in America, many of us remember nostalgically the old time trains from days past. In other countries, trains are making headlines for speed and technology.

Best 2015 Summer Travel Destinations

Best 2015 Summer Travel Destinations

Planning your summer getaway may be as easy as returning to a favorite hotspot, but for many outdoor adventurers, they’re looking for something out of the ordinary. With enough planning and preparation, a host of unique and exotic travel locations can be available for the picking! Here are a few of our favorite summer travel destinations for 2015.

Photo by Alexander Weichsel, Flickr


Save Money While Traveling

Save Money While Traveling

Traveling can be a costly expense, and many must plan months in advance in order to afford a full vacation. Hotels and transportation costs eat up what many consider to be the piece de resistance of financial savings set aside for travel, but the added costs of food, entertainment, and attractions can many times be overlooked until the last second. Making better financial decisions while traveling can save you heartache and keep your bank account ready for your return to the everyday life.


Photo by Harry [the Travel] Marmot

Best Travel Apps for This Summer

Best Travel Apps for This Summer

Summer is just around the corner, and many are already planning their summer getaways! From joyrides to excursions, there are travel apps for all types of adventurers. Here are our top 5 favorite travel apps available for download to help you get the most out of your summer vacation.


Ziggy the Traveling Pig

Ziggy the Traveling Pig

Many who spend their free time exploring and traveling choose to take their companions with them. Whether it’s a spouse, significant other, or pet, traveling always seems to be a little more exciting when shared with others. ‘Man’s Best Friend’ doesn’t always have to be a dog though! Ziggy is a 250 pound pig that travels the world with her owner and calls the outdoors her playbox.

Photo: Facebook/Ziggy the Traveling Pig


Seattle Mayor Bans Travel to Indiana

Seattle Mayor Bans Travel to Indiana

Were you planning a getaway to Indiana? From trails to zoos to recreational hideaways, there are many reasons to travel to ‘Honest to Goodness Indiana’. Unfortunately, recent political movements within the state has prompted many lawmakers abroad to establish policies preventing government-related travels to Indiana. These changes come in the wake of law S.B. 101, or the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, going through in Indiana.



How Traveling Makes You a Better Person (No, Really – Tell It To Your Boss)

How Traveling Makes You a Better Person (No, Really – Tell It To Your Boss)

Time and time again, it has been proven that traveling helps to make you a better person. Not only does it give you a new perspective to visit other countries and learn about different cultures, traveling also “refreshes” a person by allowing them to forget about everyday worries and enjoy their environment. Many Americans are guilty of not using paid vacation leave, due to worry about impressing their bosses, but you would be doing your boss and yourself a favor by taking that vacation and traveling somewhere new.


Taking Marriage to a New Level

Taking Marriage to a New Level

Here’s a Couple Taking Marriage to a New Level (Figuratively and Literally)

Have you ever worried about what happens after the marriage and how to keep romance alive? For one acrobatic couple from Los Angeles, California, they will not have to worry about that for quite some time. They are on a mission to get married 38 different times, in 11 different countries, on 6 different continents (Antarctica is too expensive), over a period of three months (83 days to be exact) and have shared their journey with the world (they even have a trending tag of #WorldWideWedding and have appeared on CNN).

In Egypt, Photo Courtesy of Cheetah Platt on Facebook

Man’s Best Friend or Wallet’s Worst Enemy?

Man’s Best Friend or Wallet’s Worst Enemy?

The cost to adopt, feed, entertain, train, vaccinate, and care for a canine companion can be astronomical, even when considering your average mixed breed dog. There are some breeds can cost THOUSANDS of dollars just to add them to your family, not even taking into account the future costs they will run you over the course of their life. While the cost of a canine companion will vary based on the bloodline, there are several breeds that generally will cost you a good chunk of change, especially if adopted as a puppy. Here we explore a few of the breeds that may require you to take out a loan even before you bring them home…


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