Cool Websites From A to Z

Sun, Jul 6, 2008, by Chelsearth

Web Talk

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!

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5 Comments For This Post

  1. nobert soloria bermosa Says:

    real cool article,gotta try clicking them one by one,thanks

  2. agmon Says:

    cool!

  3. Hein Marais Says:

    :)

  4. Steph Says:

    thanks :)

  5. Jeff Says:

    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.

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