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Top 10 Tech Hotel Gadgets

IPad? Check. Bluetooth headset? Check. Computerized shower? really?
For the geek on the go, the 3G age offers no end of gadgety goodness. But what about the geek on the stay? What about, in short, tech hotels?
Even if you're not a geek (and lord knows, if you're reading this, we really can't tell), you've probably often wondered what it might be like to stay at the hotel of the future. It might look something like this: read more...

Top 10 Chocolate Destinations

The world has been enamored by chocolate since around 1100 BC, when it was first cultivated by the Mesoamericans. Here are the top 10 travel destinations for chocoholics- there are no better places on earth to sample some of the best chocolate in the world: read more...

TEATER INDAH UNTUK PARIWISATA

Di bawah sorot sinar matahari senja dari balik Gunung Jailolo, topeng dan pakaian warna-warni serta lukisan di wajah mengundang decak kagum penonton. read more...

THE WORLD'S TALLEST ROLLER COASTERS

If you're a roller coaster enthusiast, you know there's nothing more exhilarating than the suspense of climbing that first hill, looking over the edge, waiting... waiting... waiting. And then whoosh! You plummet, surrounded by screams of terror and glee, hands in the air, leaving your life in the hands of the wood or steel supporting you.

Newer technologies mean you may not get that same suspense through an initial climb, as some of the tallest steel roller coasters instead launch you to the top of the climb in a matter of seconds. No matter what kind of climb they offer though, the trip back down is often the most exciting part of the ride. If you're the type of person who's always looking for taller, faster, or longer rides, you'll get a thrill out of these - the world's ten tallest roller coasters! read more...

10 WONDERS OF THE WORLD YOU DON'T KNOW

While most of these wonders will be known to a few people, they are, on the whole, not as well known as the famous "seven wonders". Despite that, each has a reason for being considered wonderful and deserves its spot on this list. Enjoy the list and be sure to share other lesser-known wonders in the comments. read more...

THE LARGEST DAMS IN THE WORLD

Man made dams represent some of the most incredible architectural feats in the world today. While most dams were designed to impound or retain water, others (like floodgates and levees) are often used to control water flow into certain areas.

Regardless of how they're used no one will question the sheer power and force each dam holds. One crack or failure - one mistake in control - could easily cause a catastrophic accident with the potential to wipe out an entire city.

The following are some of the largest dams in the world as measured by sheer volume. While they're not all necessarily in the "top 10" in terms of size, they're certainly sights worth visiting. read more...

TOP 10 PLACES YOU CAN'T VISIT IN THE WORLD

The world is full of secret and exclusive places that we either don't know about, or simply couldn't visit if we wanted to. This list takes a look at ten of the most significant places around the world that are closed to the general public or are virtually impossible for the general public to visit. read more...

TOP UNDERGROUND TRANSIT SYSTEM THROUGHOUT THE WORLD

When you're traveling around the world, it's good to know that there are public transit systems available to help you get where you want to go. Underground subway systems offer the convenience of getting where you want when you want without the hassle of having to flag down a taxi or rent a car. In just about all cases, it's the most cost effective option. read more...

BANGKA & BELITUNG ISLAND

Located in the South China Sea, the islands of Bangka and Belitung are interesting places to visit not only for their historical and architectural attractions but also as places to unwind for a few days before you carry on exploring the rest of Sumatra. read more...

ANOTHER 26 GADGETS EVERY GEEK NEEDS

There's certainly no shortage of useful (and oftentimes less so) travel gadgets. So as a follow-up to my 26 Killer Travel Gadgets Every Geek Needs which got quite a bit of airtime around the blogosphere (Lord, strike me down for using that word), i'm posting another 26 killer travel gadgets that every geek needs. read more...