Couch Surfing, ever heard of it? I had not until just recently. Couch Surfing is a free, Internet-based, international housing service. Instead of spending hundreds of dollars on a hotel room for a night, or multiple nights, in a foreign place, couch surfing is a type of "living" that will give you a place to stay for free. Not only are you able to have a place to stay for free for a night, or even longer, but you will meet many new and interesting people. Couch surfing is what it sounds like it would be. Well, no, you are not...

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For centuries, explorers have sought the fountain of youth. Their searches haven′t been too fruitful. Some even may say there isn′t any such fountain. As it turns out there is a tree of youth...kind of. The Angel Oak Tree is located on John's Island, SC, just outside of Charleston. The tree is 1,400 years old. Believed to be the oldest living thing east of the Mississippi River, how could you not feel young standing next to it? When this tree was just a sprout, the earth's population was only 208 million. Oh, the stories this tree...

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Ah. . . the open road.A Time to stuff our trunks full with luggage and take control of the wheel.A Some like to drive for the scenic views, the cost savings, or spur of the moment decision.A How do you plan the trip, though? When my final destinationA is within twelve hours from me, I usually drive.A I noticed that the time it takes me to get to the airport, check my luggage, goA through security, onto my layover, then off the plane, to baggage claim and to my vacation location is often just as long, if...

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Every now and then I like to get in touch with nature. I love to see animals up close and personal whether it is snorkeling, hiking or whatever. However, the animals that I like to see most are either not in my region or ones that are friendly. My craving is not satisfied by simply watching Man vs Wild. Therefore I am forced into the next best alternative, the zoo and aquarium.

Recently, my wife and I were in...

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I am a fairly simple packer when it comes to preparing for my trips. I take just what is needed and not much extra, making it easy for me to be ready for my cheap flights. Recently, I came across a nifty statistic that drove home the environmental importance of packing light: If just one passenger on each flight this year packed 1 pound less of luggage, we would save enough fuel to fly a 737 all away the round the world 474 times! So, the next time you are debating that third pair of shoes or the extra...

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