In the mid-19th century, one Mrs Favell Mortimer set forth to write a definitive travel guide to the world. There was just one problem: she had never set foot outside her native Shropshire. This was the result.. picked by misswinkle 2 years ago

Our consumer society may still rely on trains to transport things, but those things are pitched to drivers in cars, not to passengers on trains. And so, as early as New Jersey, I realized something that would only feel remarkable a few days later, in the Nevada desert: it’s still possible to travel 3,585 miles across the United States without being the target of billboards, golden arches or ... read full post picked by dollyllama 9 months ago

Page includes some "facts" about Dimensional Travel through alternate planes of existence as well as a step by step guide to making your own dimensional travel. Sounds like a great idea for a TV show where the main characters are stuck in alternate dimensions, searching for a way home. picked by donteatpoop 3 years ago

A bipartisan bill that would restore the right of US citizens to travel to Cuba was presented in the US House of Representatives on Wednesday. Four Democrats and four Republicans were the initial co-sponsors of H.R.874. picked by madmaximad 10 months ago

It’s time to put the doom and gloom of 2008 behind us, even it’s only for one night. What better way to do so than with a one-of-a kind New Years Eve celebration that will help you step into 2009 with renewed vigor? So maybe it’ll be more like a stumble into 2009 with a massive a hangover, but either way, here are the seven best places to travel to for a New Years you’ll ne... read full post picked by 1krazykorean 11 months ago

A U.S. citizen trying to challenge the ban on travel to Cuba on Friday bemoaned his inability to get arrested or cited — even after having his passport stamped in Havana and bringing back Cuban memorabilia. picked by kakana 4 months ago

"This is the time to support pro-democracy activists in Cuba, not provide the Castro regime with a resource windfall," Martinez said. "Changing travel restrictions for U.S. citizens will simply allow Americans to contribute to the resources available to the Castro regime to perpetuate its repression." picked by bingo 7 months ago

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alternately theres HowStuffWorks on time travel picked by camro77 3 years ago

Today's business climate has forced most companies to operate in the "lean and mean" mode. This is probably evidenced most with everyday expenses such as business travel. While our willingness to help the company reduce necessary costs for travel and entertainment by securing the lowest possible airfare available, the reality is that oftentimes the lowest airfare is not necessarily a cos... read full post picked by kingjames 10 months ago

For those of us who don't have the time or money to travel, automated tours guided by longtime residents of the virtual world of "Second Life" offer a quick, cheap alternative. picked by VooDooPeacock 3 years ago

There's no question: overpacking heads the list of biggest travel mistakes. Thus this Web site, offering exhaustive (some might say exhausting!) detail on the art of travelling light, going pretty much anywhere, for an indefinite length of time, with nothing more than a single carryon-sized bag. picked by kissmenow 2 years ago

According to Professor Paul Davies "Scientists have no doubt whatever that it is possible to build a time machine to visit the future". Since the publication of Einstein’s Special Theory of Relativity in 1905, few, if any, scientists would dispute that time travel to the future is perfectly possible. picked by shredtone 3 years ago

It's a paradox of modern travel: The beauty of the natural world motivates many a globetrotter to get out the door. Yet our increasing use of trains, automobiles and especially planes can wreak havoc on global ecosystems. picked by AutumnLotus 3 years ago

It involves something called 'metaphysics', and you don't need a flux capacitor. picked by TheStep 3 years ago

He submitted valuable travel tips two decades ago, but experience has made him a wiser traveler today. Here are his improved tips for maximizing your wanderings. picked by Ybne1else 3 years ago

Consumer products that were originally developed by space exploration programs. Among them is the ear thermometer:

In an effort to identify newborn suns, NASA replaced standard mercury-filled thermometers with infrared-sensing cameras to detect tricky heat signatures. And now doctors use the same technology to take your temperature in your ear. picked by Bingo 4 months ago

Fancy spending your next idyll in Libya? picked by mrnelson 3 years ago

Travel piece written by someone who is confused by the Georgia, one of the United States, and the country of Georgia. picked by andyh1 2 years ago

Amsterdam, one of the most popular travel destinations in Europe, can be a particularly expensive place to visit. This guide shows you how to make the most of the Dutch capital, without breaking the bank picked by paul88888 2 years ago

The way things are going, this is what we will be seeing on air travel. picked by deepcleanfun 2 years ago