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Safe House

America’s Craziest Themed Restaurants

July 31, 2012

We’ve all heard of the bizarre themed restaurants proliferating Europe and Asia. Toilet-theme, anyone? But they’re gaining some popularity here in the US as well. Here are ten strange themed restaurants found right in the [...]

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Pentathlon

4 Unique Summer Olympic Events to Watch in 2012

July 30, 2012

With the 2012 Summer Olympics quickly approaching, we thought we’d explore a few of the lesser-known and more unique Olympic games. Everyone watches swimming and volleyball, but what about the modern pentathlon or canoe slalom? [...]

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Travel

Find Labor Day Travel Deals for 2012

July 26, 2012

Looking for an affordable Labor Day getaway? Finding Labor Day travel deals isn’t hard—if you know the tricks of the trade. You can count on hotels  and airlines to capitalize on the long weekend with inflated [...]

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Flying Dogs

Deadly-for-Doggies Delta Air Lines Undergoes Policy Changes

July 25, 2012

Flying with pets is not without risk. Animal deaths on commercial airliners occur with disturbing frequency. While certain precautions can aid in protecting our kitties and canines, we cannot entirely eliminate the risk inherent in [...]

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Beach Apps

Dog Days of Summer: Top 10 Beach Apps

July 24, 2012

It’s now late summer, and things are heating up. Get the most out of the weather by heading to the beach. Live the California life, no matter where you are, with these great beach apps. [...]

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Backpackers spent $3 billion in Australia in the last financial year.

10 Great Places to Travel Solo

July 23, 2012

Traveling alone? Prepare for one of the most rewarding experiencing of your life! Novices may find solo travel intimidating, but half the battle is simply summoning the courage to step out the door. With the road [...]

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Fort Funston

Finding the Wilderness in San Francisco

July 20, 2012

Sometimes you just need to get away from the bright lights and big city. So what do you do when you don’t have any paid time off but want an outdoorsy escape? Surprisingly, you won’t [...]

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Flying Baby

WARNING! The Dangers of Flying with Infants

July 19, 2012

Flying with a child under the age of 2? Proceed with caution. According to the FAA, your lap is not the safest seat for your infant. Believe it or not, the intensity of sudden spikes [...]

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The Good Hotel. Looks nice, no?

So Many Options, So Little Time: Best Hotel Review Websites

July 18, 2012

You’re booking a hotel for your cherished once-a-year, two-week vacation. The room looks magnificent on the website, stuffed full of plump pillows, fluffy towels and artwork that’s a notch above “bleh.” But you’re skeptical. We’ve [...]

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Suitcase Stuffed

Gate-Checked Bag Fees: Beware of Over-Stuffing Your Carry-On

July 17, 2012

With baggage fees on the rise, a little extra luggage can cost you a lot of extra cash. Luckily, most airlines still allow passengers one free carry-on and one free personal item. If you’re like [...]

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