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“Here at Maps.com, we love to celebrate maps. What better way to celebrate than to give Maps their own day!” – JOHN GLANVILLE, MAPS.COM CEO Maps.com is excited to inaugurate International Map Day on February 3rd. Why this date? February 3rd is Ferdinand Magellan’s birthday, and he is the explorer credited with the first circumnavigation of the Earth, and therefore ... Read More

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Thailand is a jackpot of exotic, delicious fruit. The fruit comes in a variety of different shapes and sizes that I would bet you could not have imagined exist on our planet. I know that time and time again I have been shocked by the beauty and diversity of the fruits that nature produces. You might recognize durian and jackfruit ... Read More

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It’s that time of year again. That special time when glitter sprinkles down and wipes away all the grit of the previous year. Everyone gets a clean slate and all that less than stellar, regrettable, or even embarrassing stuff you did in the last year gets magically wiped away. With that fresh, clean canvas we head into the new year with new resolve. However, some of those resolutions miss the mark when it comes to setting attainable goals. The following resolutions are some of the most common but most impossible, making them some of our least favorite resolution. Here is a list of our 10 least favorite New Year’s resolutions:

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You don’t always have to travel to “get away.” Have you ever considered what you might be missing in your own area?

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While traveling is generally safe—whether you’re walking the streets of Paris or browsing shops in Morocco—increased awareness can lessen the risk of your trip going from a dream to a nightmare.

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The Golden State is a lot of things, but here are a few things it is not. Check out these 15 myths that don’t hold true about California.

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If you dare visit, here are a few of our favorite haunted hotels across America.

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Most of us have to work at a job every day in order to make a living. Here are a few jobs that will have you traveling the world.

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Sipping coffee in Paris, walking along the Thames in England, or exploring the vibrant culture of India, all before you even get your first real job? Sounds like a dream—and it can be- for students who choose to study abroad. It can also be a nightmare for students who aren’t prepared or don’t adjust well to life in a foreign country. Below are a few pros and cons to consider about studying abroad.

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Have you ever done anything more with a book other than read it? Have you ever torn out pages in succession, putting them in neat piles to be cut into different shapes right before gluing them back together in a precise design of perfect patterns? Chances are you are either nodding excitedly or gasping in […]