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Ok, now picture what a shark looks like. We’ve seen hammerhead sharks, and, well, the normal, scary type of shark — the one with the fin raised on the center of its body. Not these sharks — these are the rarely-seen, not-so-ordinary, blink-and-it-attacks-you shark. It’s been 33 years since Steven Spielberg made us afraid of sharks. Tons and tons of nature shows have proven that in the water, they are king; they are the bears and lions that attack the little nemos and spongebobs of the sea.… Continue

As of this writing, the world has spoken: 77 finalists for the top 7 spot for the new top 7 wonders of the world. For today, in keeping with the 7-centric nature of the New7Wonders Foundation, I’m picking out my top 7 from the bunch. Mind you, I haven’t been to all 77 of the mentioned places, but that’s not to say I don’t know what I like. Here’s my pick. (And hopefully, yours too!)

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While researching some possible destinations in Vietnam, I’ve come across something I’ve never really written about before: art. The word “Vietnam” has always been frequently associated with war, and times of hardship, but has anyone ever seen any of the works by Nguyen Thanh Binh? Or photographs from Phan Tu Trang? According to Nguyen Qui Duc, art cura… Continue

It’s the summer season again! We all know what this means! Sand, sun, sea and surf! Locals will again groan in annoyance as tourists fill their beaches. More people will make travel plans to the world’s best shores. Expect more Americans relaxing in the Caribbean. Yep, just another summer for all of us. This summer, however, I’ve decided to make a little different. I’ve decided to take my friends on an eco-friendly beach trip. It’s kind of like a normal beach trip, but more environment-friendly… Continue

From bluewaveted.com. Some people still use them. :) A lot of people still rely on travel agents, even though the business is going downhill. For me, however, sometimes it’s best to consult a professional. A true professional. But how can you weed out the good from the bad? Here is my list. 1. Credentials. A sign of a good agent is proper credentials. If he is part of an official association of travel professionals like ASTA (American Society of Travel Agents), he may be legit. 2. Friendly… Continue