Cartoon – Airline Excuses
Despite no legal prohibition on flying over Antarctica, the continent remains largely bypassed by regular commercial airlines. Experts point to a combination of environmental challenges, regulatory hurdles, and economic factors that make the South Pole a less-than-ideal route for modern aviation. Harsh Weather and Treacherous TerrainAntarctica is notorious for its extreme cold, unpredictable weather, and formidable terrain. Sudden storms, biting […]
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“Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude.” – Denis Waitley
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“People travel to faraway places to watch, in fascination, the kind of people they ignore at home.” – Dagobert D. Runest
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If you are an adventurer be sure to check out the longest suspension footbridge – 1621 feet long and 26” wide – in the world. Located in Switzerland, 279 feet above the ground between Zermatt and Grachen. The previous bridge was destroyed in a rock avalanche back in 2010. They don’t recommend that you try to cross if you are […]
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68.4 – The number of minutes Americans spend traveling each day, per capita, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The number is down from 74.4 minutes in 2003.
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