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I'm a college student who makes about $10,000 a year, if I'm lucky. Most students my age who want to travel beg there parents to pay for a trip to Cancun, take out huge loans to do a study abroad in a single country, or simply stay close to home and never see the world. Needless to say, when I tell fellow students I have travelled to over 18 different countries in the last two years without breaking the bank or begging my parents for money, they are shocked. They often ask "how did you do it?" In this article I will share the number one secret to inexpensive travel - how to find cheap plane tickets.Last year a close friend of mine and I decided to travel from Panama City to Torreon, Mexico. We wanted to see every country in Central America in six weeks and we wanted to .. more»

A slow start to the ski season for the New England ski resorts is difficult for those of us with high anxiety levels and that just want to get out to the slopes. It is by no means any indication of how the overall ski season will play out. In fact, there have been some great ski seasons when things were slow to get started early on.The days of bragging rights for the first to be open and the last to close are somewhat of a memory. Many seasons the resorts have to close after their initial startup because of a washout storm or unseasonably warm temperatures that prevent 24/7 snowmaking.I have done some research for trends in snowfall amounts and temperatures at the Northeastern ski areas to see if there is any correlation between seasons with a slow start and the effect of the overall conditions for the rest .. more»

Many individuals travel to Fleetwood, Lancashire simply because it has so much to offer. Fleetwood is located in England. It sits at the northwest corner of the Flyde. A census was conducted during the year 2001, which found a population of 26,840 people residing within these walls. Fleetwood-Lacanshire is a the first planned town of the Victorian era. During the twentieth century, Fleetwood was known for the deep-seat fishing port. However, since the 1970's fishing has not been so big as this town has went through some difficulties in the economy. Fleetwood sits alongside the sea, which gives it an even better view and has a tendency to attract more people.When you arrive in Fleetwood, Lancanshire, you are going to find that the land does not have tall mountains. In fact, the land is flat. The highest point in Lancanshire is The Mount, which can be found in the northern .. more»

As far as population centers in the southeast region of the country, the large town of Reading, Berkshire, England is an attractive and interesting area to visit and appreciate for its medieval architectural influences. Reading is also the county town of Berkshire, which is one of the Home Counties surrounding London.With a current population of around 144,000 people in the town itself and a total of 233,000 people in the urban area, Reading is a vibrant, bustling university town - it has two of them - with a large student population. Its history goes back to its founding in the 8th century as Readingum. Scholars believe that name was most likely of Anglo-Saxon origin.An interesting historical note is that the town was overrun by the Vikings in 871. This group of people wasn't really interested in colonization, for the most part, so by the property survey of 1086 (the Domesday .. more»

Tropical beaches and islands are not the only option for destination wedding locations. There are many other beautiful and unique settings which also make for memorable weddings. A great region of the United States which is popular for destination weddings is New England. Let these ideas help you get started on planning a New England destination wedding of your own.When most people think of New England, they picture charming country inns, snow covered mountains, rocky shores, and vibrant fall foliage. All of these wonderful scenes are indeed true-life in New England, depending on the particular season and location which you select for your nuptials. Also keep in mind that you can create a very different vibe, depending on where you choose to tie the knot. While the region has a lot in common, there are also some very unique features to each state, which gives couples the chance to have .. more»

To any sports fan, a hall of fame is the quintessential celebration of a sport and tribute to the athletes who participate in that sport. Many a sports fan will make pilgrimages to the hall of their favorite sport to "soak up" the history and traditions of that sport.In North America there are over thirty such halls to various sports and sporting events. As one would expect, these include halls dedicated to the major sports such as baseball, basketball, hockey, and football (here "major" refers to those sports that attract the largest fan base in North America). Also included in this number are halls that pay tribute to sports such as bowling, cycling, fishing, gymnastics, lacrosse, motor sports, skating, skiing, soccer, softball, swimming, track and field, trapshooting, volleyball, wrestling, and even snowmobiling.In addition, there are numerous other state or college specific halls, as well as online or virtual halls.Following are .. more»