When in Rome, do as the Romans do. This is a popular saying among travelers. In each of their destinations, they try to adopt local customs and beliefs so they won′t offend anyone. But in each new travel destination, it may be even more important to observe what the locals aren′t dong. Here is a list of some of the things you want to avoid: Dating a Local in Iran Iran is one of those countries in which dating a Muslim woman if you don′t share the same faith is illegal. The reverse is true for men as well. It is...

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Here we are again! Eindhoven, the Netherlands! It seems so surreal; two days ago I was at Loon Mountain in New Hampshire skiing, and now I am across the Atlantic Ocean, spending Christmas break with my Dutch family. Two weeksa€”that′s how much time I have here. Although it seems like a long time, I know that it is going to go by so incredibly fast. I was planning on visiting my friend in Germany, but while we were trying to plan a date, I realized the lack of days there were! Well, one factor could be that my family...

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In the spirit of the holiday season, Wasabi Media Group is launching the Doubly Good December Contest.A This contest will reward one reader and one writer with a cash prize of 25 dollars each. In order to qualify for the reader's prize, all you need to do is have a comment published* for any article posted during the month of December.A Comments will be accepted for this contest through January 7th.A One comment will be chosen randomly, and the author of that comment will receive $25! So, start reading, and submitting comments.A The...

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Have you ever seen a large rock that had a series of tunnels and caves?A How about one with enough firepower to prevent ships from passing between Spain and Africa?A What about a huge rock with a fully operational hospital?A Huh? I am talking about the Rock of Gibraltar.A This huge chunk of limestone is located at the southern tip of Spain overlooking the northern coast of Morocco.A The actual land and rock are British territory, however.A They use it as a military advantage point just as the previous inhabitants have for hundreds of years. Being...

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I feel like there is always a new rule at the security checkpoint at the airport. There probably isn't, but I am always uncertain about what I can and cannot bring. Usually I just stay on the safe side and stick to not bringing anything that remotely resembles a sharp object, a bomb, or a firearm, but I am always paranoid that I accidentally left something in my backpack. I remember this one time when my bag was pulled aside for a pair of tweezers! What you cannot bring usually is pretty obvious. Most items can be transported via checked luggage,...

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