The theme of being stranded on abandoned islands has inspired many novels and films. These include the famous TV series Lost and the riveting and heart-wrenching Tom Hanks movie Cast Away. When it comes to writing, the quintessential deserted island story is the famed 1719 novel Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Dafoe. Frozen in time and with…
With so many thousands of cities to see in the world, there are seemingly endless cultures to experience and places to travel to. While seeing the world has its perks, but how safe are you exactly? Whether you vacation once in a blue moon or travel a lot for work or pleasure, it’s always important to…
The world’s dangerous roads, as many as they are, are plagued by poor design and unsafe speed limits. However, few have such perilous conditions that have sent drivers sliding across icy or slippery lanes or even plummeting to their deaths. From narrow cliff face paths to icy highways and storm-pummelled bridges, the world’s dangerous road…