Written by Alex Bach Ever since the invention of the Model-T, cars have been front and center in the public eye, only growing in popularity as a means of transportation. They’ve become faster, safer, more reliable, and–of course–more expensive. And that’s not even considering the auxiliary prices of gas, parking and other fees related to your car. The car’s price, fees and availability mean these convenient modes of transportation are not always convenient around the world,
Written by Alex Bach You’d be hard pressed to find someone in this great big world who’s never heard of the Panama Canal–unless you’re asking indigenous tribes of the deep Amazon or uncharted Pacific Islands. The creation of the canal in 1914 marked not just a major geological and engineering feat but a huge international and economic event as well, ushering in our modern industrialized age of global politics. Let’s take a look at just why
Written by Jason Lowder Whether gliding through canals on a gondola or relaxing on the front porch of your houseboat, boats offer all sorts of ways to see and get to know a city. So if you’re considering taking an exploratory cruise or living the life aquatic, these are the best cities in which to do so. Here are… The Top Cities to Explore By Boat Venice, Italy It goes without saying that Venice would have
Written by Alex Bach Traveling is often at the forefront of the romantic’s mind: exploring the bounty of the world, taking in new cultures, seeing historic and legendary sights and cities. However, as most can attest to, traveling is not cheap. But what if there was a way you could travel and get paid at the same time? It’s not too good to be true; these jobs will let you work from virtually any country you
Long before shows like “American Chopper” and “Orange County Choppers” hit the airwaves these beastly bikes have captivated fans of speed, engineering and the open road. Ever since the first bicycle was invented people have been striving to up the design and increase its speed. When the first motorcycle arrived in 1885, the next bar grew. Many continue pushing the limits of the fastest motorcycles on the planet. Now we have bikes capable of speeds
