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Cave Adventures Around the Globe

An awesome reason to trot the globe is to explore popular caves in sleepy towns and parts unknown.  This is not about the paved ones with walls treated with shotcrete like the Sung Sot Cave in Halong Bay, Vietnam. A cave’s mysterious essence is lost when it’s been commercialized and brightened up with spotlights. The best caves are the ones that smell [...]

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Food Festivals for Globetrotters

Aside from the attractive panorama and unique culture, another good reason to visit a foreign country is to enjoy their celebration of food.  Thousands of cities around the world declare holidays for their food heritage and each place celebrates it in their unique way.  Here are some food festivals that just might make you book a trip.  Who does not love succulent [...]

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The World’s Best Destination for Chocoholics

There’s not one soul in the world that does not like chocolate.  People can get intoxicated with wine, others choose not to eat cheese for health reasons, but no one can say no to chocolate.  It is for this divine edible that chocolate chasers travel the world in search of the best brown morsel experience.  Here are some places that Willy Wonka [...]

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World’s 50 Best Restaurants for 2013 Revealed

Fifty gastronomic hubs from around the world were recognized by a pool of international restaurateurs, gourmands, chefs and restaurant critics.  The members of the panel submitted five of their favorite restaurants, including only two establishments from their region, and the three remaining votes are casted for other eateries outside their respective city.  Voters are not allowed to write their own charcuterie in [...]

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3D Printers:  Redefining Hard Copies

Imagine this:  A man decides to go retro and wants to use his Walkman, which Sony has stopped manufacturing eons ago. The old player has already lost some parts vital to playing his collection of tapes.  So then what does he do?  He draws the missing Walkman component on an app with the help of his tablet, and prints the spare part [...]

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Well Known Rags to Riches Stories

It’s not only in the movies where people who were born to rags made their way all the way to the top. As a matter of fact, they do happen in real life. There are many well-known individuals today who were born with nothing yet managed to turn their life the other way around and are now among those in the billionaire [...]

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A Look at Steve Jobs’ Venus

It was only after Steve Jobs death that his final masterpiece was finally completed. Christened Venus, his state-of-the-art, 260 foot yacht reflected simplicity and elegance in its sleek and streamlined design. The ten feet high windows which were installed at the hull of the yacht were made by Apple’s chief engineer as requested by Steve Jobs. The design of the yacht itself [...]

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Summer Vacation in Budva – Montenegro

Getting away for a vacation is a pleasant dream and if you are thinking of putting this dream into a reality why not consider going on a summer vacation in Budva, Montenegro? Budva is the perfect getaway if you want to be close to the sea. The beaches here are ideal for walking with your loved ones and the waters are quite [...]

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Most Expensive Billionaire Cities

For the past seven years, billionaires have been purchasing real estate property from all over the world which increased the value of said properties and their surrounding areas significantly. According to a global real estate firm, Savills, the billionaire markets are growing at a rapid pace compared to their mainstream counterparts. So far, the highest increase in the billionaire market is found [...]

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Can Parking Problems be Solved with a Folding Car?

Parking spaces are fast becoming limited what with the number of vehicles being used in urban cities. One solution that has been thought of to solve this particular problem is to use a folding car. If you think this kind of technology is only seen in cartoons, you might be surprised to find that it is already being developed by MIT Media [...]

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Vacationing in Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands is a tropical destination that has a lot to offer tourists seeking a vacation like no other. This tourist hotspot is home to more than 900 islands and a culture so rich and diverse that it is worth the time you spend here. Solomon Islands is a combination of nature, recreation and history making it one of the best [...]

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Burj Al Arab Hotel Suites

The Burj Al Arab is listed among the tallest hotel structures in the world. This luxury hotel can be found in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates where it sits on top of an artificial island connected to the mainland through its very own curving bridge. The design of the hotel mimics that of a sail of a boat and upon closer [...]

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Audemars Piguet Millenary

It seems that the Audemars Piguet Millenary 4101 model is soon-to-be the rising star in AP’s watch collection. This brand new and highly innovative watch has the look and feel of a watch designed to suit someone who simply loves to watch the movement of timepieces. Although the 4101 is following the dimensions of AP’s previous models, you can get this watch [...]

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Child Prodigies of the 2013

Children are getting a lot smarter and tremendously talented, making older generations look, er, dumb.  How they became geniuses, only scientists care.  For the average human with not a whiff of talent, you still have your observing skills and that’s important too.  Here are some kids to cheer on using your unique merriment ability. Five-year old Keith O’Dell watched his father play [...]

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Bubba Watson’s Hovercraft Golf Cart

A video of the sport star Bubba Watson riding on a hovercraft has generated 3.5 million views after a couple of days’ release.  It all started when Oakley had to create a unique marketing clip to send out the message that Oakley carries golf items and that Watson is sporting the brand.  When they gathered for a brain-storming session, the golfer expressed [...]

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The Odd and Amusing Cosplay Culture

Japan is known for their elaborate dress up which is part of their unique every day culture.  They’re viewed as a cartoon society who’s allowed to live their fantasies in the real world by donning costumes, any time one feels like doing so.  This culture has spread around the world, slowly creeping into the younger generation’s lifestyle.  Called Cosplay as a morpheme [...]

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Self-Made Teenage Millionaires –Who Are Not Pop Stars

It’s good to know that there are children who don’t need fame or a talent manager to become a millionaire. There are quite a few teenage millionaires that are worth writing about.  These unspoiled teens know the value of hard-earned money which is what every parent wants their kids to learn.  Here are people who gained their millions even before graduating high [...]

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5 Best Luxury Watches for Snowboarding and Skiing

Going snowboarding or skiing is a luxury that everyone wants to experience every once in a while but if you think you need to let go of the finer things in life like wearing luxury watches just so you won’t lose them up the snow-capped mountains you might want to think again. There are luxury watches that are ideal to the icy [...]

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