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4 Lesser-Traveled Destinations in the Southeast U.S. to Put On Your Bucket List

As the saying goes down here in the Southeastern United States, “I may not have been born in the South, but I got here as fast as I could.” There’s a reason why. Aside from the mild winters, the South is filled with a vibrant culture, warm smiles, and plenty of fresh, wholesome cooking.

10 Shameless Tricks for Scoring Free Travel Upgrades

If you want a travel upgrade without having to splash your cash, swallow your pride and pull one of these shameless moves.

All-Inclusive Vs. Freestyle: What’s Your Traveling Style?

Some travelers love all-inclusive resorts, while others won’t go near them. To determine what your traveling style is, there are a few questions you should ask yourself.

Travelling Alone

Why You Should Consider Traveling Alone

Group travel has its advantages: that much has been proven by its overwhelming popularity. However, there are still many good reasons to decide to travel off to that dream destination solo.

How to Make Friends During Your Trip

One of the biggest fears of people who want to embark on a solo trip is being alone. They think meeting new people will be a struggle, and if they can’t find a partner to travel with, they just cancel or postpone their adventure. The truth is that with a little bit of planning and initiative, it’s actually harder to be alone than you think. The travel community is extremely welcoming and one doesn’t need to try hard to be part of it.

Worst Celebrity Statues from Around the World

We buy their albums, tickets to their movies, and all the products, brands, and questionable colognes that they endorse. Surely that’s enough to quell the hungry egos of some of the world’s biggest celebrities. Well, not exactly. You see, immortalization via cultural significance, world records, and millions of dollars sometimes isn’t enough. Tradition dictates that our celebrity idols need to be re-created in gold, bronze, wax, and stone, so not even the elements can dismantle the memory of their monumental rise to the top.

Mini Guide to Russia

Russia is the largest country in the world and has a population of nearly 150 million, though around 77 percent live in the western part of the country. It’s best known for being the first constitutionally socialist state and its role in World War II and the ensuing Cold War. The country has also many technological accomplishments, including sending the first human to space. Nowadays, it’s the world’s 12th largest economy by GDP, the biggest producers of natural gas and oil, and also a permanent member of the UN Council.