30 Epic Places You Must Go Before 30 Traveling young is important because it shapes your worldview. When you travel young, you realize who you are and what you believe in before it’s time to make the big-kid decisions (career, marriage, and all that scary stuff) that will impact the rest of your life. If you were to visit each of these places before turning 30, you would be pretty darn well in touch with yourself and pretty equipped to take on real, adult existence. Check out -- and check off! 30. 29. 28. 27. 26. 25. 24. 23. 22. 21. 20. 19. 18. 17. 16. 15. 14. 13. 12. 11. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story indicated that the Berlin Wall was built by Nazi Germany. Also on HuffPost:
Volunteer Abroad short term programs with United Planet You choose when, where, and how long you volunteer abroad on a Short-term Quest with United Planet! As a member of Team United Planet, you will be completely immersed in the culture of your host community through authentic cultural activities, language lessons, guided excursions, and accommodations at a homestay or volunteer house where you’ll become a part of the local family. By the end of your Quest, you won’t just be a visitor – you’ll have a new home away from home. Destinations • Volunteer Projects • Program Details • How to Enroll • Enroll Now Short-Term Volunteer Destinations Click on a country to learn more about the available volunteer programs. Click a focus area to learn more about the types of volunteer work you can do. Program Details Here are the quick facts: you can volunteer on a Short-term Quest for 1 - 12 weeks in any of the 10 countries above. United Planet's programs are designed to transform both the volunteer and the host community. How to Enroll Questions?
Cardboard Armor Having quite a bit of experience making clothing, I figured fitting cardboard around the body would not be too difficult. As it turns out, there are some differences between the stiff cardboard and the much more malleable fabric. I worked out a technique of scoring the back of the cardboard with the cap of a pen along lines I wanted it to bend on. This, along with a way of making darts, allowed me to shape the cardboard fairly accurately. For the front and back plates (together these are called a cuirass), I first drew a flat shaped based on my body measurements. Cut out the pieces with a knife of some kind - a utility knife or box cutter works well. It's easier to bend the cardboard if you score the inside first, just run the cap of a pen firmly along the line you want to bend on.
8 cidades pequenas que vão te conquistar A pequena e colorida Burano, localizada a poucos quilômetros de Veneza, acolhe os visitantes com suas casas multicoloridas. (foto: Skyscanner) Pequenos e pitorescos, os destinos de hoje mostram que tamanho não é documento. No caso destas cidades, quanto menor, melhor. Para um viajante que gosta de uma experiência enriquecedora, fica difícil se decidir apenas entre grandes centros urbanos e cidades pequenas, já que estes dois tipos de destinos têm muito a oferecer. Estas pequenas localidades ficam ainda melhores quando se aliam à beleza de cenários únicos, formados por arquitetura bem características ou por paisagens naturais. 1. A pequena e colorida Burano, localizada a poucos quilômetros de Veneza, acolhe os visitantes com suas casas multicoloridas. A poucos quilômetros de Veneza, fica a pequena e colorida Burano. 2. Casas tradicionais às margens do rio Lauch, em Colmar. 3. Castelo de Bled, Eslovênia (foto: Eduardo Vessoni) 4. 5. 6. 7. Morro de São Paulo (foto: Setur/Alex Oliveira) 8.
10 of the most beautiful places to visit in Italy Posted on: April 17th in Beautiful Places, Europe, Travel by Scott Balaam. Like this Post? It’s amazing how many Italians opt not to go abroad for their holidays. When I taught English in Rome I used to ask my students why they didn’t visit other countries. They simply replied: “Why would we? We have incredible culture, the best beaches and mountains to go skiing in the winter!” 1. Photo Venice is one of the most famous cities in Italy and one that’s built on water. 2. Photo Milan is one of Europe’s richest cities and Italy’s home of fashion. 3. Photo Verona is a lovely city which was made famous by Shakespeare’s famous story of Romeo and Juliet. 4. Photo A city known for its beauty, left-wing politics, wealth and most importantly its cuisine. 5. Photo Florence is a fascinating place and an art lovers dream. 6. Photo It’s impossible to do a tour of Italy without visiting the capital. 7. Photo This coastline should be on everyone’s list of beautiful places to visit in Italy. 8. Photo 9. Photo
Dangers of traveling while female When I was younger, I wanted to travel like Patrick Leigh Fermor, who famously spent 1934 walking from the Hook of Holland to Istanbul. I envisioned myself sporting leather satchels and lace-up boots, doffing Panama hats, spouting demotic Greek. I fantasized about riding horses through the Caucasus and letting falcons loose upon the Black Sea, about “living up in the mountains, dressed as a shepherd,” as Fermor had done. It was a fantasy cobbled together from all the books of all the travel writers I loved — the great writer-scholars of a certain generation, who saw the whole world as raw material: shifting, uncertain geography for them to shape and create anew in their words. Then I turned 15, and traveled alone for the first time to Paris, a city I had once lived in, and which I knew well. I never had an adventure. Even today, my male friends look at me with confusion when I try to explain how powerful, how completely prevalent is don’t-get-yourself-raped in my everyday life.
Nantes France - Travel Guide to Nantes Where is Nantes? Nantes was historically part of Brittany, but now is the capital of the Pays de la Loire région of northwestern France. Nantes is located on the Loire river at coordinates 47°13.00N, 1°33.50W in France. What is the Population of Nantes? Nantes city center is composed of about a quarter million people, with almost 3/4 of a million people inhabiting the metropolitan area of Nantes. Getting There Nantes is served by many train lines, including the TGV line from Paris Montparnasse. Saving Money: The Nantes Card The Nantes Card may save you money when visiting Nantes attractions and taking guided tours. Eat and Drink The region's vineyards produce wines such as Muscadet and Gros Plant, both excellent with fish and seafood. Near the Passage Pommeraye and the Place Royale is the Maison des Vins de Loire, the Loire Valley Wine Center, located in the former "wine port" of Nantes, where you can buy the local wines of the Loire Valley. Getting around Nantes Where to Stay
Solar Plane Introduction: This instructable will show you how to create a solar powered plane. This project was done at Newman Smith High School (Carrollton-Farmers Branch Independent School District [CFBISD]) in Carrollton, Texas and was sponsored by the Texas A&M University Society of Flight Test Engineers. We received most of the needed parts from Texas A&M University and built the plane for the High School Solar Plane Competition on May 25, 2013. The project is not for the beginner as it gets a bit complicated. Skills that you will need include soldering skills, plane building skills, monokoting skills, and general R/C plane knowledge. Special Thanks to Texas A&M University, Newman Smith High School Teachers and Principal & the DIY Drones Community ( Below are some pictures of the completed project. Want to see more photos?
Top 10 Incredible Train Trips" The controversial Qinghai-Tibet Railway opened in 2006 and was the first train to access the Tibet Autonomous Region because of its altitude. At its highest point, the track runs at more than 16,000 feet (4,877 meters) above sea level, making it the world's highest altitude train. The trip from Beijing to Lhasa takes about 45 hours. A large portion of the tracks on the Lhasa leg of the trip are built on permafrost, a permanently frozen layer of soil. The train winds up through the Kunlun Shan and Tanggula mountain ranges. While the train's construction does mean more jobs, critics worry about its impact on Tibet and its culture.
Packing List Home Packing List We created this packing list with the help of our members - keen travellers who've been there and done that. They contributed their suggestions through our forums, which are a great resource for any traveller. Of course, no two people are the same, so consider this list a starting point. It has been designed to be useful for travellers of all types: male, female, young, old, short-term, long-term, etc. Download to Excel Download to Word Download to PDF Print If you have any suggestions for items that should be included, contact us with your ideas and we will gladly review them. Essentials Address list and list of important contacts or numbers Backpack, suitcase, sports bag (something to pack everything in) Paper or Notebook Passport (check validity!) Finances Resource: Money on the Road Clothes Clothes Accessories Toiletries First Aid Kit Resource: Stay Healthy on the Road Other Items More suggestions: What Would You Pack? Trip Planning and Packing Tips Online Travel Guide Top of page