How many times have you turned to music to cheer you up even more in happy moments, or have you sought the solace of music when melancholy strikes? Music affects us all. But only recently have scientists sought to explain and quantify the way music impacts us emotionally. Research into the links between melody and…

Many people love Los Angeles, and why not? With the possible exception of the Big Apple, is there any other place in the US that can legitimately be called the center of the Universe? In the case of Los Angeles, it is the center of the entertainment universe and has more legitimate movie stars per…

Another year and more unrest with the aviation industry workforce. It seems like every holiday period, baggage handlers, flight attendants or airport workers decide to take industrial action against their employers and who suffers? We the paying public. If you’re traveling to the Mediterranean resorts, there are a host of countries you need to fly…

Jamaica! The island of sun, fun, and carefree living is just a hop, skip, and a hop away from the American coast, just about 90 miles south of Cuba. But once you are there, you are in another world. Jamaica is just over 4,200 square miles in size, so there is plenty of activity that…

As well as having stunning natural surroundings and beauty, the Maldives is home to a fascinating underwater world. Several ships have been wrecked under the shallow reefs, making the Maldives a paradise for scuba divers. Wreck diving is the ultimate underwater exploration for divers and the warm, clear and calm waters here give them the…

1 – The Challenge Conquer the highest point of the lower 48 during the most difficult time of the year. The two main trails are the Mountaineers Trail and the Whitney Trail. Both offer unique challenges at this time of year. When you climb Whitney in winter, you are working towards it using winter climbing…

Whether you’re an adventurous traveler who scales mountains and treks through jungles or you’re a comfort lover living in five-star hotels, traveling will teach you some of life’s great lessons. It doesn’t matter if you were born a beach bum or an art enthusiast, traveling will enrich your life. Whether you prefer to travel in…

Italy is home to some of the world’s best artifacts, delicious food and wine. Italy’s tourist attractions are mainly concentrated in its three main cities, Rome, Florence and Venice. Rome is littered with marvelous palaces, grand romantic ruins, thousand-year-old churches and basilicas, opulent monuments and ornate statues that make Rome one of the most visited…

Living in New York can be expensive. The cost of living can be quite high, especially the closer you live to the city. In fact, when you’re looking for a home anywhere near the city, mortgage loans can cost you quite a bit. Even the area known as “the country” around Westchester County and even…

Most people have an anti-government surveillance attitude. Since Obama became president, government surveillance on the Internet has skyrocketed. Government Surveillance Statistics: In 2015, more than 30% of adult Americans were concerned about government surveillance of their electronic communications. On the one hand, government surveillance is good for increasing security and helping prevent potential terrorist attacks….