Tired of surfing the same old sites? Here’s a handy guide to break you out of the Internet rut. Happy clicking.
The World Wide Web is a vast labyrinth of amazing information, tools, and of course, entertainment. Almost any thing imaginable has a corresponding website! But sometimes, you wind up browsing the same pages everyday that there’s nothing constant except checking your mail, reading your friends’ blogs, downloading music, and watching the latest Youtube sensation. So, I’ve come up with a list of interesting sites, from A to Z, that hopefully might be your next great addictions.
A
Allmusic
A veritable information of artists, biographies, songs, discographies and album credits.
B
Britannica Internet Guide
A comprehensive guide to websites, with reviews for a broad range of subjects.
C
CNET
A true heaven for the computer whiz, this site has the dish on everything tech-related.
D
Doughnet
This site is aimed especially at teenagers, to steer them into the world of finance and business know-how — which will be very, very helpful in the future.
E
Epicurious
Food appreciation will even be more satiated as this delicious site offers thousands of recipes, cookbook reviews, and the latest foodie trends.
F
Fortean Times
Interested in all things strange and paranormal? Enter the delirium.
Family Play
Interacting with kids just got a lot better with this site’s numerous tips on how to get children have a little more fun, and you too.
G
Good Home
This stylish site will get you all excited on decorating your home, as long as you’ve got the budget and the taste.
Gardenweb
Green thumbs, high five! A vast community of fellow gardening enthusiasts awaits you.
Google Earth
It hasn’t been said enough, but this marvel is surely one of the closest (and best) ways to ever go to the farthest places in just a single click.
H
Hoovers
Job seekers and the curious alike can simply type the name of a company, and then find about its history, location, competitors and even its annual report!
I
IntelliHealth
This site has the latest medical news, drug and nutrition databases, and special areas on health conditions.
J
Joke Index
Updated regularly, this site can cheer up many a sense of humor.
K
Kiplinger
Taxes? Never fear. This site is very accessible for beginners who would like to know how to file their annual income tax returns, and how to legally reduce them.
L
Lonely Planet
Easily one of the best travel sites around, their accounts give remarkable and honest insights for every destination.
Last.fm
Scrobble along as this music-slash-community site is a great dig for all music lovers. Play your own online radio with your favorite artists and songs as the playlist.
M
Museum of Modern Arts Store
Put an artistic touch into your living space, as the MOMA Store offers a wide selection of goods, from beautiful centerpieces to Eames furniture.
N
NextMonet
Start on your new collection — bid on paintings, photographs and sculpture in this well-organized art auction site.
O
The Onion
Get your latest funny fix as this online news-magazine doesn’t pull punches in mocking the headlines.
P
Productopia
Shoppers can take a background check before purchasing a product. Choose from price, style and quality, and get the best value for your money.
ParenthoodWeb
Moms can benefit from this site, with a lot of information includes tips of pregnancy and child-rearing.
Q
Quizilla
A treasure trove for every personality test conceivable.
R
Rotten Tomatoes
Planning a movie date? This site compiles all critics’ reviews and files into a single rating for every film. Even visitors can participate!
S
Slate
Get your news here. Today’s latest headlines are summed up in this online magazine, with interesting columns and features weekly.
T
Travelocity
Compare travel fares and get the best deal! A must-do for any eventual tourist.
U
Uproar
Play the latest games that can keep you up for hours.
V
Vox
Not just an online journal, it’s a community. Look for similar people and once the team gets cozy enough, there’s a section for the next big meetup.
W
Wet Feet
Looking for a job gets more accessible, with the site offering valuable, realistic information about companies, HR facts and employability data.
Weberman
Conspiracy theorists converge, as this site’s got a huge mass of stories that will leave you thinking thrice.
X
eXploratorium
The web version for San Francisco’s science museum. A fantastic site for kids and adults alike!
Y
Yahoo! Mail
If there’s one email provider, this is it. Offering unlimited data storage and a newer interface, you now can choose on cooler domains such as rocketmail.com and ymail.com.
Z
Zagat
The free version of this magazine is a godsend for foodies. Search the best restaurants, read reviews, and find the one that fits your palate and pocket.
If you know of other fascinating websites not mentioned, please let me know and do add it up!













July 6th, 2008 at 7:11 am
real cool article,gotta try clicking them one by one,thanks
July 8th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
cool!
July 8th, 2008 at 2:53 pm
July 10th, 2008 at 12:10 am
thanks
July 18th, 2008 at 6:41 am
For travel, it’s worth checking out http://www.jetabroad.com – they’re not so big on providing information about destinations but have some of the cheapest flights available anywhere and have a great deal on accommodation anywhere around the world once you’ve booked your flights with them.