This CollegeHumor Vid Is Totally Worth Watching

February 24, 2015 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

“How do you let a man in a suit tell you when you get to be naked in the sun?”

This Theory May Explain Malaysia’s Bad Luck With Plane Accidents in 2014

January 7, 2015 Erica Ho 5 minute read

Is it a strange coincidence that all major fatal commercial crashes last year involved a Malaysian airline carrier? The answer could be rooted in an old cultural theory that looks at how pilots and first officers operate in emergency situations.

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Netflix’s ‘Marco Polo’ Gets Reviewed, Based on Sexiness

December 23, 2014 Erica Ho 11 minute read

Marco Polo is hot and there are naked chicks swordfighting. Sydney and I rate each episode of Netflix’s new drama based on how many times one of the most famous travelers ever appears shirtless (and how many naked girls there are) in the most epic, horrible bingewatch of the holiday season.

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The Key Factors That Affect Jet Lag

October 20, 2014 Erica Ho 4 minute read

It would be great if there was some catch-all but perhaps the best way to beating jet lag is to know all the different elements that affect it.

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Is Fasting the Best Way To Overcome Jet Lag?

June 5, 2014 Erica Ho 3 minute read

There’s a foolproof solution for beating jet lag? It turns out the trick may just be fasting on a particular diet of carbs and proteins.

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The Hound and Arya’s Travel Guide to Westeros

April 21, 2014 Erica Ho 3 minute read

The tourists are coming. Who isn’t excited about the newest season of Game of Thrones and more importantly who doesn’t want to go to all those places they go to?

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“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” Is Required Viewing

January 1, 2014 Erica Ho 3 minute read

There’s nothing better than ringing in the New Year with some popcorn, and to figure what’s next in the grand adventure of life. Ben Stiller’s The Secret Life of Walter Mitty is a good place to start.

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“The Secret Life of Walter Mitty” Comes Out Dec. 25

October 23, 2013 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

I almost don’t care if the movie doesn’t turn out as good as the trailer. Because the trailer is amazing.

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Gabriel Leigh Records the World of Travel Addiction

October 1, 2013 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

If you haven’t seen Gabriel Leigh’s short documentary on frequent flying yet, it’s an absolute must. Though “Frequent Flyer” was shot in 2009, the obsession still hasn’t changed.

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Someone Saw the Future Making this Security Spoof

April 2, 2013 Erica Ho Less than a minute to read

If this is indicative of the future, better start brushing up on your Rubik’s cube skills.

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Why the International Date Line Isn’t a Straight Line

March 25, 2013 Erica Ho 3 minute read

The International Date Line isn’t a fixed line at all, but actually sort of follows the 180° longitude line, zigzagging its way through a bunch of small islands, territories and nations. More interestingly, it also allows you to semi-time travel.

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Turning the Art of Beating Jet Lag into a Science

April 18, 2012 Erica Ho 1 minute read

Trying to find a surefire way of getting past jet lag is almost like trying to figure out if there’s actually a way to turn metal into gold. Though you’re probably better off asking Yoda how to do it, it doesn’t mean there aren’t tricks to help you adjust.