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Browse the map at your pleasure, or filter by genre or activity (road trip, beach break, city trip, country escape). So, if you’re currently planning a movie or TV-themed trip somewhere, why not get some inspiration with Expedia’s glorious guide? To wet your appetite, here’s a few of our choice favourites. Road Trip The Motorcycle Diaries: Things to do in South America Charting Che Guevara’s journey from Buenos Aires to Peru in 1952, The Motorcycle Diaries is a celebration of south America’s amazing landscapes as much it is a look at the early life of the Marxist revolutionary (Guevara was 23 when he embarked on the trip along with friend Alberto Granado)....

As you know, this can be a relatively time-consuming and laborious process, even if you’re an expert. That’s why the video featured here is so amazing. In simple terms, it essentially shows you how to peel your potatoes without all of the hard work. Don’t get me wrong, you still have to do some prep, but it involves far less elbow grease on your end. Indeed, with this method, all you will need is a knife, a kettle, and a pot to boil your potatoes in....

We’ve tracked down a cool resource that lists some of the Windows 8 shortcut keys that will help you to be more efficient. You can see the full article with the shortcuts here > Top Windows 8 Shortcuts You Should Know to Speed Up Your Work Windows: Switch between the start screen and the traditional desktop. Windows-C: This shortcut opens the new Charms Bar. It works both on the start screen and on the traditional desktop....

I tried everything. I experimented with virtually every legal stimulant, used computer programs to prevent distractions, tried to check my email only once a day, followed GTD to a T… the list goes on. Through it all, I learned that there are only two tricks you need to achieve maximum productivity. But first it’s important to understand that if you’re not feeling great you’re not going to be able to hit maximum productivity....

Effective praise is a skill set that must be learned like any other. As leaders we often find ourselves spending and inordinate amount of time identifying what is wrong, identifying mistakes, and concentrating on errors. Effective leaders look for opportunities to find people doing things right and offer them the encouragement they need to keep on doing things right. According to Dr. Ben Bissell there are five things a leader can do to insure their statements of praise are effective....

Did you know that we aren’t the only species that give each other gifts? In fact, spiders, kingfishers, and chimps all share gifts with each other frequently. In this infographic, found on Gone Digging, a site that specializes in gifts, we are asked the question most frequently asked around birthdays and Christmas: is it really the thought that counts? Well, it turns out that it actually might be! The featured studies include some insight into giving, charitable behaviours and how they affect how are brains work and how we feel....

Attachment theory helps explain the attachment style we use in our adult relationships. Understanding this, is the key to finding a lasting relationship. Your attachment style determines who you attract. How can understanding attachment theory help you find a partner? Well, your attachment style affects every aspect of your romantic relationships, from being attracted to a particular person to how the breakup goes.[1] Learning more about your attachment style, helps you learn more about your personal needs and how to get those needs met....

The Shelf Life Of Food (Infographic)

1. How Much Space Do You Really Need? Think Minimalist! When you think about how your dream home would look like, I’m sure you don’t imagine a 140 square feet apartment. The fact is most people want to achieve a certain wealth and social status that would allow them to enjoy luxury, but that’s not something you actually need. An extraordinarily talented architect from Poland, Szymon Hanczar, managed to turn his tiny apartment into a gorgeous home for singles....

Perhaps you see it as an easy response that doesn’t need much explanation, or you’re in disbelief, wondering where all the time went. How do you prioritize your work? Its answer hides the key to managing time most efficiently. The reality is that time is precious and waits for no man. Yet, many of us unconsciously squander time away; but when that realization kicks in, it’s often too late, or you have little time left to spare....

The toilets on this infographic though are far from boring. Not only are these some of the weirdest toilets from around the world, they’re also some of the most exciting and unique. Just see for yourself. One of the toilets that really catches my eye is the “Get Hatched” alien-like egg shaped toilet. You can find it in the award-winning restaurant Sketch, which is in London. The “Aquarium Bathroom” ladies-only underwater restroom in Japan is also pretty amazing....

1. Wild Tales Wild Tales is an incredible movie. The hilarious elements are what make this film pop. However, having said that, the element of romance in this film is incomparable to anything else you’ve probably ever seen! Watch this movie and tell us how you like it! 2. 45 Years The title of this film is inspiring. This tale begins on the eve of Geoff and Kate’s 45th wedding anniversary....

Internet I may sound like a commonplace, but it is one of the most prevailing time killers around. The internet can be an addiction since it is the kind of medium that possesses us although we are not aware of it. Sure, it helps us communicate easily, reach information we need and order things that we can’t obtain in a regular market. But we exaggerate all its advantages and by this we became addicted to internet so that we become unaware of the world around us....

Along comes A Soft Murmur, offering ambient sounds for those who need some sound to sleep, but can’t sleep with the noise of engines in the street or cats in the alley. So far, ten ambient sounds are offered: Rain Thunder Fireplace Crickets Singing bowl White noise People Waves Birds Wind What is really cool about this project by Gabriel Martin is that you don’t have to choose which of the ten sounds to listen to....

**Warning: This video might CHANGE YOUR LIFE

I have three words to change your life: create, big, and defy. Have you got three minutes? 1. Create Creating things is the secret path that lets you do whatever you want. How did I become a writer? I wrote. How did I become a programmer? I programmed. How did I become an entrepreneur? I started a company. I never had professional training in any of those things, and it never mattered, because I gave it to myself....

1. Mental illness is not a character flaw Even today, many people believe that depression and other mental disorders are the result of a negative attitude or some other character flaw. Often individuals with mental illness have this belief, too, and feel guilty that they can’t “kick” the disorder on their own. The most helpful thing you can do as a loved one is to remember that they didn’t choose the illness....

1. Making Empty Promises Only say things you know are true, and people will trust and respect you. A big part of success is being honest and reliable. 2. Blaming Others Your life is in your hands – accept responsibility for your mistakes, and you will be forced to work on improving them. 3. Looking for Others’ Approval Unless you work for them, you don’t need their approval. Do what makes you happy and don’t worry too much about other opinions....

It is fairly easy to see why we are attracted to this popular meat: it’s composed of the perfect ratio of savory, salty, and fatty flavors, making it irresistibly delicious to most people. But, perhaps unsurprisingly, bacon has a dark side as well (and I am not just talking about that one time you made your bacon a little too crispy). Indeed, in this article I’m going to go over a bunch of the reasons why you might want to keep the stuff off your plate....