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Shop Vintage and Antique Water Skis: Collectible Retro Styles

Waterskiing as a sport has its roots in Minnesota. In 1922, an 18-year-old named Ralph Samuelson got the novel idea of being towed by a boat while he wore wooden planks attached to each foot, much like the skis an Alpine skier would use. The idea wasn’t completely far-fetched; Samuelson was already skilled at the sport of aquaplaning, which is similar to wakeboarding except that the rider stands rather than kneels on the board.

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Ultimate Guide to Sanchi Stupa: History, Architecture, and Tips

Sanchi Stupa (also known as the Great Stupa or Stupa Number 1) is not only one of the oldest Buddhist monuments in India, but also the oldest stone structure in the country. This remarkable monument was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1989 and is very well preserved, particularly given its age. Visitors are often surprised to discover that Sanchi Stupa is part of a larger hilltop complex featuring additional stupas, monasteries, temples, and pillars. Read on to learn more about it and how to visit in this complete guide.

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Explore the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, DC

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial pays tribute to those who served in the Vietnam War and is one of the most visited attractions in Washington DC. The memorial is a black granite wall inscribed with the names of 58,286 Americans killed or missing in the Vietnam conflict. The veterans’ names are listed in chronological order of when the casualty occurred, and an alphabetical directory helps visitors locate names. Park rangers and volunteers provide educational programs and special events at the memorial.

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Central America Travel Entry Requirements Guide

All of the countries in Central America require a passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry into the country. If you’re traveling to a Central American nation from an area with any risk of yellow fever (like Panama’s Kuna Yala region), you’ll also need to provide a vaccination certificate. Generally, visas are not needed in most countries unless you plan on extending your stay for more than 90 days.

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Top 14 Sushi Restaurants in San Francisco You Must Try

San Francisco is a city that’s made for sushi. With a large inherent Japanese population and a perch right on the Pacific, the city hosts an abundance of skilled sushi chefs and easy access to fresh fish, some of which is actually flown in daily from Tokyo. SF’s sushi scene has exploded in recent years, and these days you can find everything from casual nigiri spots to Michelin-starred omakases. How to navigate so many delicious choices? Don’t worry, we’re here to help.

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Should Overweight Airline Passengers Purchase an Extra Seat?

Some US air carriers have announced policies that apply to what they discreetly call “passengers of size” or “passengers requiring extra space,” — in other words, overweight airline passengers. The terminology is polite, but the airlines’ policies are straightforward. If, when you sit down in your airplane seat, you need a seat belt extender or you can’t lower both armrests, you may be asked to pay for a second seat unless extra space is available somewhere on the aircraft.

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Ultimate Guide to Reaching St Jean Pied de Port

If you plan on doing the whole Camino de Santiago—a bit of a myth as there is no such thing as doing “the whole” Camino—there are two main starting points: Roncesvalles, the first town in Spain, or St Jean Pied de Port, the last town in France. Starting from St Jean Pied de Port extends your pilgrimage by a day. Many prefer to start in St Jean rather than in Roncesvalles, especially if they plan on doing the Camino de Finisterre after reaching Santiago. This choice enables pilgrims to claim they’ve crossed the entire width of Spain from the French border to the Atlantic coast.

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