Weddings can be obnoxiously expensive. According to the latest figures, the average couple spends approximately $30,000 on their Big Day. Even if your best friend is aiming for a lower-key affair, costs can be financially taxing on everyone involved. That’s why bridal showers are a thing. Started in the 19th century to help defray the cost of weddings, they’re a great way to launch newlyweds into married life. Just like the wedding, you want your bridal shower to be a fun & memorable event. Start by making your bridal shower...

It was a popular tome during the golden era of adventurers. In the past centuries, explorers had discovered a whole new world. David Livingstone combed the jungles of Africa. Robert Peary and Ronald Amundsen braved the extreme cold of the poles. Lindbergh and Earhart aggressively pushed the boundaries of early flight. In short, it was an exciting time to be alive. These days, emulating Jules Verne’s epic circumnavigation can be anticlimactic. After all, you can easily do it on scheduled flights in little more than 80 hours. If you forego...

The world is too beautiful to die before capturing its beautiful colors. The idea of hitting the streets of far off places, exploring new destinations, and discovering hidden gems of the world is so exciting that more and more people are turning into travelers. But no matter how exciting traveling feels, the fear to face the unexpected in an unknown place is also very intimidating. You never know what you will end up facing when you are in an unknown place among people whose language, culture, and living style...