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There’s nothing quite like the feeling of the open road to excite the senses, free the mind and experience the best of any destination. In this post we take a look at some of the worlds best road trips to add to your travelling bucket list.

1. Route 66, USA

Also known as Main Street, Route 66 is considered to be the most spectacular and famous highway in the world. It has been eugolised by numerous movies, books, songs, and television shows more than any other highway in the world. The 2,400-mile drive starts in the states of Missouri, Texas, New Mexico, and finally ends in California at the stunning beaches of Santa Monica in Los Angeles.

2. Amalfi Drive, Italy

The Amalfi Drive is considered to be one of the best and thrilling roads not only in Italy, but also in the world. It stretches from the peaceful village of Amalfi to Sorrento. The route passes through wonderful hillside villas, historical buildings, and small historical towns. It offers stunning views of the expansive Mediterranean from its highest points.

3. Ring of Kerry, Ireland

The ring of Kerry is one of the most scenic and famous drives in the world. Found in the south-western region of Ireland, the circular drive starts in Killarney, winding gracefully through the beautiful historical towns of Kenmare, Waterville, Cahersiveen, and Killorglin. It offers very beautiful sceneries and attractions including Saint Mary’s Cathedral, Killarney National Park, Killarney Golf Club, Stone Age ruins, shimmering lakes, glaciated valleys, and unspoilt beaches.

4. Icefields Parkway, Canada

Also referred to as Highway 93, the Icefields Parkway starts from Lake Louise Town in the south and stretches for about 230 kilometres to Jasper Town in the north. Traversing the rugged landscape of Rocky Mountains, and Banff National Park, the route offers excellent views of impressive wildlife including bighorn sheep, grizzly, moose, black bears, elks, and mountain goats. It also offers stunning views of snow-capped peaks, emerald lakes, magnificent waterfalls, and alpine meadows.

5. Ring Road, Iceland

The Ring Road is the highest highway in Iceland. Circling its way through the country for about 1,400 kilometres, the highway connects many major towns and cities including Reykjavik, Isafjorour, Blonduos, Akureyri, Husavik, Egilsstaoir, Hornafjorour, Vik, and Vestmannaeyjar. It passes through wonderful plateaus, thundering waterfalls, rugged fjords, and volcanic mountains. It also passes through Blue Lagoon, Myvatn, Dettifoss, Jokulsarlon, and Skaftafell national parks.

How many of us dreamed of having a food or drink we see on television or on the big screen? Many fans would pay anything and any amount to find the following things starring back at them:

1. Butterbeer:

This was first introduced in the Harry Potter book series in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and is now popular amongst fans. It is described as a drink of choice and contains a small amount of alcohol, which has a negligible effect on Witches and Wizards. Although, the so called drink is sold in the theme park, nothing compares it to the actual drink. Fans keep dreaming about what it would actually taste like.

2. Krabbie Patties

These are foods that were popularized in Sponge Bob Squarepants, the TV Show hit. The recipe is top secret and makes people like Chum Bucket want to steal it. The question many kids have relates to whether it is made of crab cakes or burger.

3. Lembas:

This was a popular food item in Lord of the Rings trilogy. It is an item which will keep you going for the whole day. It is also nutritious and tasty to have unlike those 5 hour energy drinks which are full of sugar.

4. Tomacco:

Why the need to smoke when you can create this Simpsons’ vegetable. It is created as a hybrid of the tomato and tobacco plant. In this episode, Homer accidentally planted and fertilized tomato and tobacco plants with plutonium. The fruit item had a tobacco brown centre and a red crust like a tomato. Addictive and of course can substitute smoking anytime.

5. The Big Salad:

The big salad was very popular at Monk’s during the 1990s sitcom run of Seinfeld. They even dedicated their 88th episode to it. However, what went inside this salad? What made this salad so popular that all the major characters in Seinfeld loved it? Pickle Barrel tried to mimic the salad, but it’s not the same. Similarly to the one in New York diner which gave the original idea. Both salads tasted differently.

At the world’s current population over 57 million people die every year. The causes are varied, but there are ten diseases and accidents which are the major reasons behind these deaths.

The Top Ten causes of death are listed below:

1. Ischaemic Heart Disease – 12.6%

Commonly classified as heart attacks, this disease is characterized as reduced blood supply to the heart muscles. There are many causes behind the occurrence of this problem and they range from age factors, dietary habits, diabetes, smoking, hypertension and sedentary lifestyles among other aspects. It is the most common cause of death in Western countries and the reason behind most hospital admissions.

2. Cerebrovascular Disease- 9.7%

These are generally known as strokes and are related to diseases related to the vessels supplying blood to the brain. Hypertension is the most important cause behind this. It damages the blood vessel lining, causing neurological damage and complications which often lead to death. Swift medical response can often prevent fatalities.

3. Lower Respiratory Infections- 6.8%

Pneumonia, lung abscess, acute bronchitis are all symptoms of lower respiratory infections. Among infectious diseases they are the leading cause of death. Symptoms could include fatigue. weakness, shortness of breath and high fever. Antibiotics have become an effective form of treatment, but among the lower economic strata these are difficult to get or cost too much.

4. HIV/AIDS- 4.9%”:

AIDS is a disease of the human immune system and is now believed to have spread in pandemic proportions through the world. According to a UNAIDS 2009 report 60 million people have been infected, with over 25 million deaths, and 76% of them have occurred in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is believed to have originated in central Africa in the early twentieth century.

5. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease – 4.8%:

In England it is believed one out of every 59 people will be diagnosed with having COPD. It is most commonly caused by tobacco smoking and also by coming in contact with noxious gases. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are a part of this group of diseases. In 1990 it was the sixth most prevalent cause of death, but due to a progressive increase in the number of smokers it is going higher as a cause of death as the years go by.