Cancun isn't just for Spring Breakers hoping to escape Mom's and Dad's watchful eyes. Though high schoolers and college students descend upon Cancun for one party-hardy week each spring, the rest of the year tends to be much more mellow. But maybe you don't know what Cancun has to offer beyond the ubiquitous souvenir t-shirt from Senor Frogs. If that's the case, here are six … [Read more...]
6 Most Beautiful Places to Take a Leap of Faith
Craving a rush of air, adrenaline and great views? Check out these stunning jump-off spots that will leave you breathless in more ways than one. 1. Bungee jumping at Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe Located between Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls is the largest waterfall in the world - so it should go without saying it is an ideal place to fall 111 meters with a cord attached to … [Read more...]
9 Secret Cave Cities
There were two recurring themes that surprised us while researching cave dwelling cultures from around the world: 1. Mongols. 2. George Lucas. Read on to see where we're going with this. 1. Cappadocia, Turkey Image: Curious Expeditions/Flickr Image: sputnik 57/Flickr The Cappadocia region of central Turkey has some of the strangest, most incredible geology … [Read more...]
Frommer’s Releases Top Travel Destinations for 2012
Every year, Frommer's releases their must-do travel list, and it's always sure to include at least a few eyebrow-raisers. Beirut, Lebanon? You might not know that it's a sophisticated coastal city bustling with energy. Kansas City, MO? The world-class Kauffmann Center for the Performing Arts just opened, attracting some of the biggest names in dance and music. Check … [Read more...]
Boeing 787 “Dreamliner” to Make Inaugural Flight in October
Boeing's newest and highly-anticipated aircraft, the 787 "Dreamliner" finally took off for Tokyo last week. It is scheduled to make its first commercial flight on October 26, with Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA). The Dreamliner provides unprecedented fuel efficiency and travel comforts, and many industry experts expect the aircraft to revolutionize commercial … [Read more...]
