The Top 75 ‘Pictures of the Day' for 2012. *Update: The Top 100 ‘Pictures of the Day’ for 2012 have just been published.
Click here to check out the most up-to-date post! After the positive reception from last year’s “Top 50 ‘Pictures of the Day’ for 2011“, the Sifter promised to highlight the top 25 ‘Pictures of the Day‘ at the end of every quarter, eventually culminating in an epic Top 100 for 2012. It’s hard to believe we’re already into the final quarter of 2012. With that, here are the Sifter’s Top 75 ‘Pictures of the Day‘ for this year. If any image really intrigues you, be sure to click the title link or picture itself. *Please note the photographs themselves were not necessarily taken in 2012, they just happened to be featured as a ‘Picture of the Day’ this year. Enjoy! How to Travel Full-Time for $17,000 a Year (or Less!)
Wise Bread Picks For the last five years, I've been traveling the world full-time, and for less money than I've ever spent (and I'd wager less money than most people would spend) to live in one place.
My worldly possessions fit into one bag (just larger than carry-on size) and a backpack containing my laptop and computer gear. This small entourage (weighing less than 45 pounds in total) comes with me as I wander around the world, sometimes quickly, but mostly slowly. In 2011 alone, I traversed 13 countries and over 45,360 miles. Sounds pretty expensive, huh? What if I told you it wasn't?
Believe it. How to Keep Your Travel Costs Low. New York City's Hidden Subway Station. Deep in the belly of New York’s subway system, a beautiful untouched station resides that has been forgotten for years with only a limited few knowing of its existence.
Stunning decoration with tall tiled arches, brass fixtures and skylights run across the entire curve of the station, almost a miniature imitation of Grand Central Station… But it sounds like something straight out of Harry Potter, right? 15 Most Magical Places in the World. Want to share the magic?
Tweet or Stumble this article! Wizards, sorcerers, hobbits and goblins. This maybe the stuff of fairy-tales but you can bring magic to life! Visit these breath-taking magical destinations and live out your own travel legend! Travel and make-believe certainly go hand in hand. Beachy head. How to Save Money While Traveling. This post is from staff writer Sierra Black.
Sierra writes about frugality, sustainable living, and getting her kids to eat kale at Childwild.com. When I was packing for my trip to Argentina, a friend advised me, “Put everything you’re taking on the bed. Now put back half the clothes, and take twice the money.” Good advice. I tried to follow it and still ended up bringing more clothes than I could possibly need. Saving for travel is relatively simple: You set up a targeted savings account and put a little money aside each week or each month. Saving while traveling is a bit more complicated. 10 Places to Move Abroad and Extend Your Life. Throughout history, people have been intrigued by legends of societies where residents thrived well past 100 years old.
Today, there is skepticism whether any such place exists, but health scientists do scour the globe in search of medicinal remedies and other lifespan enhancements. In fact, many “pockets” around the world have been identified as “Blue Zones,” where locals enjoy high quality of life and health in old age. While failing to offer one “secret,” these regions share community factors such as diet, social integration, activity level, and outlook on life. While genetics plays a role in how long we live, researchers believe lifestyle factors account for 75% of our longevity. 1. Japanese rank high in lifespan studies, but Okinawans boast exceptional health. HDR Photography of Elia Locardi. 5 Drives Worth the Price of Gas. Gas is no bargain, nobody can deny that.
At a nationwide average of $3.64 a gallon, that’s nearly a dollar more than we were paying a year ago. However, in our vast and varied land, driving is often the best way to explore a destination, even on a budget. Here are five trips where the driving is not just part of the fun -it’s the main attraction – and the dollars you spend at the pump can be considered the price of admission to some stunning natural scenery. Highway 12 between Bryce Canyon National Park and Torrey, Utah. Top 20 free attractions in Paris. City of love, fashion capital, literary paradise…Paris has many different guises.
And while museum entry can be steep and fine dining comes at a premium, the French capital can also be a very cheap date. Whether you go weak at the knees for soaring church spires or want to rub elbows at an authentic French market, let yourself be seduced by our top 20 must-sees. Nerdy Day Trips. The Town With No Roads.