Whether single events or processes that take weeks, months, or years, these experiences remind us that the world remains a magical place.

See the list -> Travelers Notebook, Photo by: Goodsurfers2008

There are many reasons why cities are abandoned; some, like the ghost towns of the American West, have become tourist destinations while others have been condemned or simply forgotten. These 20 abandoned cities of the world share an eerie, haunted quality that is part of what makes them so fascinating.

See the list -> WebUrbanist, tips by: Emil (thanks!)

10 great rail journeys
The Top 10 Airline Meals
The World’s Strangest Hotels
6 Rules of the American Roadtrip
The World’s Most Wired Countries
Europe’s 20 most congested cities
The 100 America’s sweatiest Cities
10 Strange and Wonderful Festivals

Top 10 smart vacations
10 Best Road-Trip Cars For 2008
Top 10 Best Beaches in the World
8 Natural Ways to Keep Mosquitoes at Bay
Things You Didn’t Know about the Statue of Liberty
10 Things To Do In Europe That Will Make You Smarter
How to Ask “Would You Like to Dance” in 50 Different Languages

These are some of the coolest hotel suites, rooms, and villas in the world that are designed around the idea of minimalism. After seeing these awesome photos, I think that you’ll see that less really is more!

See the list -> ProTraveller, tips by: Andy B (thanks!)

Tired of hitching up the family camper for summer road trips? Some of these adventures get the adrenaline pumping, while others offer experiences previously available only to an elite few. You might have to cash in your 401(k) to pay for one of these, but you’ll be fulfilling a lifelong fantasy.

See the list -> Forbes, tips by: Jessica (thanks!!)

But for whatever reason, have you ever wondered what would happen if you were lost there? […] So from the downright obvious, to the slightly more obscure, we present 19 tips to survive if you’re lost in the jungle.

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If you know these key Japanese customs, you’ll get closer to the locals and see beneath the surface of Japan.

See the list -> MatadorStudy, tips by: ILoveLists

If you’ve never seen The Northern Lights then you can not possibly understand what you’re missing out on. And if you have seen them, you know that you’ll probably never see anything quite like them again in your life. […] Following are some of the best places where you can go to see The Northern Lights for yourself.

See the list -> ProTraveller, via: andyboyd <- digg it!

50 Best Web 2.0 Travel Tools
Six Micronations You Can Join
16 Top Museums of the World
Top 25 UK Bank Holiday Destinations
10 Private Islands You Can’t Afford to Live On
TOP 10 Best Fast Food Stops
The 10 best beer names ever
10 reasons to go veggie
9 of the Most Expensive Bottles of Water in the World

There are two reasons that you would want to visit one of the most amazing hotel suites in the world. The first is that you want to be able to tell everyone you know that you stayed in one of the coolest hotel suites on the planet. The second is because the luxury of these places is worth the price tag that’s attached.

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While some insults are broadly accessible, like your mom, others will require a little background for the new student. Thus, we offer this helpful guide to the best and most vulgar (and very real) insults from around the world:

See the list -> Cracked

4 other fantastic waterfalls
Top 10 Awe Inspiring Waterfalls
10 Deepest Caves in the World
7 of the coolest fire stations on earth
6 Amazing Examples of Border Brilliance
The 8 Hardest-To-Reach Vacation Spots in the World
30 Awesome Websites for Adverturous Urban Explorers

It’s that time of year again, when school is out and we plan a nice vacation that hopefully doesn’t end in any kind of death or mutilation for us and all of our friends.  To make sure your trip goes as smoothly as possible, here are five steps to follow from a reliable source: Hollywood slasher movies.

See the list -> Cracked, via: MrBabyMan (<- digg it!)

These are the people who don’t just run marathons but are ultramarathoners, the people who don’t just walk regular buy actually walk around the world. What drives these people to do what they do? Maybe it’s an internal urge to be the best at something. Or maybe they’re just plain crazy.

See the list -> ProTraveller

The World’s Best Airports
100 Best Travel Journal Blogs
50+ Resources for Traveling While Pregnant
The 11 Most Awful Museums to Visit This Summer
50 Ways to Get Other People to Pay for Your Vacation
13 Must-Know Tricks to Max Out Your Road-Trip MPGs
20 Ways to Make Your Stay in New York City More Enjoyable

Mardi Gras? Carnival? Octoberfest? The Running of the Bulls? Been there. Done that. Everyone knows about these parties. They’re great. They’re famous. But most people go to them once and never come back. Let’s talk about parties where the same people return year after year. In no particular order, here are our top 10 must see parties:

See the list -> Matador Nights

Luxury hoteliers are trying to create all kinds of new, unique, top-end amenities, services, special offers and packages, which can seem sometimes strange, weird, and even mad. Let’s have a look at top seven exceptional guests’ services in hotel industry.

Check it out: Visit Amsterdam

The earth is getting warmer and warmer with each year that passes and that means we’re going to see some significant changes in the land around us.  […] Following you’ll find information about some of the spots which are most threatened by global warming. You might want to book a trip to see some of them before it’s too late!

Check it out: ProTraveller, tips by: Andy B (thanks!!)

It’s hard to find great travel writing, but it’s out there. […] But there is a wide array of great travel fiction out there, and here is my list of the best ten travel novels I’ve read over the past couple years.

Check it out: The List Universe