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Adventures5 Summer Skills to Master Before Labor DayThe sun is setting earlier and beach days are numbered, but there's still time to master these critical PM-worthy skills before Labor Day weekend, from grilling the perfect burger to maximizing the sp…
2008:08:22 00:00:00
5 Extreme Sky Dives From the Last 50 YearsAccording to the U.S. Parachute Association, Americans make over two million jumps each year, but some daring divers choose to push their free-falls to the extreme. Here are are our favorite record-br…
2008:07:18 00:00:00
2900 Feet in 2 Hours, 43 Minutes! Yosemite ...Legendary rock climber Hans Florine and his Japanese partner snatched the world record for fastest climb up the Nose of El Capitan on Wednesday in a thrilling, heart-stopping display of strength, endu…
2008:07:03 00:00:00
4 Ways Sci-Fi Indy 4 Fails Dr. Jones and the ...With aliens, mushroom clouds and man-eating insects, Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull might be more heavy on the science fiction than any films in the classic franchise. The Huffingt…
2008:05:23 00:00:00
3 More Classic American Road Trips: War, ...Summer's here and the road is calling. Whether you prefer two or four wheels, there's no better way to explore this magnificent country than onits nearly endless highways and byways. Here are four jou…
2008:05:22 00:00:00
How to Ride the Blues Highway: Freedom of ...The road between Chicago and the Mississippi Delta is a pathway to great music, food and adventure-if you know where to look for them.
2008:05:21 00:00:00
Spare Air Is Reverse Parachute of Scuba: ...There's no substitute for having a diving partner around, but buddies can get separated, and that's where Spare Air comes in. The mini-tank has its own built-in regulator to hold just enough air to le…
2008:03:14 00:00:00
Top Outdoor Gear for 2008In our greatest hits from strolling the 2008 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show, you'll find everything from a camp stove that can burn jet fuel in a pinch, to a jacket stuffed with pine cones.
2008:01:24 23:00:00
How to Survive in the Wild for 72 Hours: ...In a new column, Jeff Wise spends 72 hours in the wilderness without food, water or shelter-and finds that survival is a state of mind. Plus: four quick tips to get by without, well, much of anything.…
2008:01:23 23:00:00
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2008:08:22 00:00:00
5 Extreme Sky Dives From the Last 50 YearsAccording to the U.S. Parachute Association, Americans make over two million jumps each year, but some daring divers choose to push their free-falls to the extreme. Here are are our favorite record-br…
2008:07:18 00:00:00
2900 Feet in 2 Hours, 43 Minutes! Yosemite ...Legendary rock climber Hans Florine and his Japanese partner snatched the world record for fastest climb up the Nose of El Capitan on Wednesday in a thrilling, heart-stopping display of strength, endu…
2008:07:03 00:00:00
4 Ways Sci-Fi Indy 4 Fails Dr. Jones and the ...With aliens, mushroom clouds and man-eating insects, Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of the Crystal Skull might be more heavy on the science fiction than any films in the classic franchise. The Huffingt…
2008:05:23 00:00:00
3 More Classic American Road Trips: War, ...Summer's here and the road is calling. Whether you prefer two or four wheels, there's no better way to explore this magnificent country than onits nearly endless highways and byways. Here are four jou…
2008:05:22 00:00:00
How to Ride the Blues Highway: Freedom of ...The road between Chicago and the Mississippi Delta is a pathway to great music, food and adventure-if you know where to look for them.
2008:05:21 00:00:00
Spare Air Is Reverse Parachute of Scuba: ...There's no substitute for having a diving partner around, but buddies can get separated, and that's where Spare Air comes in. The mini-tank has its own built-in regulator to hold just enough air to le…
2008:03:14 00:00:00
Top Outdoor Gear for 2008In our greatest hits from strolling the 2008 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market show, you'll find everything from a camp stove that can burn jet fuel in a pinch, to a jacket stuffed with pine cones.
2008:01:24 23:00:00
How to Survive in the Wild for 72 Hours: ...In a new column, Jeff Wise spends 72 hours in the wilderness without food, water or shelter-and finds that survival is a state of mind. Plus: four quick tips to get by without, well, much of anything.…
2008:01:23 23:00:00
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Journals & PhotosFriday REI and the Science CenterLee drove us and Nancy down to REI this morning the Seattle equivalent of Mountain Equipment Coop. The store is similar but larger and with a mountain bike test track around the lower level outside. W…
La Iglesia De Santo Toms.Chichicastenango afternoon.It039s afternoon and the market is in full swing. We039ve moved to a comedor drinking Victoria beer in fact the whole table in this dank and dark hole is covered with empty…
Thurday Pike Market The AquariumWe took a bus trip downtown with Nancy where we explored Pike Market including the world's first Starbucks before visiting the amazing Seattle aquarium. We got to touch star fish sea anemones and sea…
Wed The Duck Boat TourWednesdayWe were all up early as we were still living on Toronto time. I went out to hunt down coffees for all of us. In true Seattle keeping it was only a few blocks to nearest coffee shop. For our f…
Ibiza Installment 3rd tripIbiza Balearic Islands Here's the first entry from my blog I'm taking some time to write starting with a couple weeks back during the trip sometime midAugust. So here I am for the third time on the is…
Heading outAn early rise and despite having packed the car the night before last minute packing. An emotional child slowed us down but we finally squeezed into the car and drove the short distance to the subway…
Vancouverok so we whent to vancouver and within vancouver we whent to my dads friends houses and stanly park.we also whent to a provincial park of some sort.
No room on the plane and a piece of paradiseI got up megaearly and went straight to the Emirates office to change my flight so I could at least stay an extra few weeks before figuring out what to do about job life dilemnas... Sadly the planes a…
past few dayshello. okso far iv been to Snoquami fallsi probably misspelt itpacific science centera zoo and a harbour cruise. whoopie.
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La Iglesia De Santo Toms.Chichicastenango afternoon.It039s afternoon and the market is in full swing. We039ve moved to a comedor drinking Victoria beer in fact the whole table in this dank and dark hole is covered with empty…
Thurday Pike Market The AquariumWe took a bus trip downtown with Nancy where we explored Pike Market including the world's first Starbucks before visiting the amazing Seattle aquarium. We got to touch star fish sea anemones and sea…
Wed The Duck Boat TourWednesdayWe were all up early as we were still living on Toronto time. I went out to hunt down coffees for all of us. In true Seattle keeping it was only a few blocks to nearest coffee shop. For our f…
Ibiza Installment 3rd tripIbiza Balearic Islands Here's the first entry from my blog I'm taking some time to write starting with a couple weeks back during the trip sometime midAugust. So here I am for the third time on the is…
Heading outAn early rise and despite having packed the car the night before last minute packing. An emotional child slowed us down but we finally squeezed into the car and drove the short distance to the subway…
Vancouverok so we whent to vancouver and within vancouver we whent to my dads friends houses and stanly park.we also whent to a provincial park of some sort.
No room on the plane and a piece of paradiseI got up megaearly and went straight to the Emirates office to change my flight so I could at least stay an extra few weeks before figuring out what to do about job life dilemnas... Sadly the planes a…
past few dayshello. okso far iv been to Snoquami fallsi probably misspelt itpacific science centera zoo and a harbour cruise. whoopie.
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TravelPod News10 Abandoned PlacesYep, I’m a list-aholic, and when it comes to travel lists, I’ve pretty much seen them all. Ten best beaches, 10 best historical monuments, 10 worst hotel rooms, 10 up and coming destinations, if y…
2008:09:05 14:05:08
Businessman arrested for not turning off his ...The Gadling blog is reporting that a “well dressed businessman” has been arrested for leaving his laptop on during the landing of a Qantas flight. When the plane landed, the man was escorted off t…
2008:09:04 11:40:49
Caribbean Expert Profile: Guy Paul DuboisThis week’s feature Local Expert is Guy Paul Dubois, aka troispistoles a resident of Tortola, an island in the British Virgin Islands. As you might expect, aside from traveling, he loves surfing and…
2008:09:03 14:19:09
2008:09:05 14:05:08
Businessman arrested for not turning off his ...The Gadling blog is reporting that a “well dressed businessman” has been arrested for leaving his laptop on during the landing of a Qantas flight. When the plane landed, the man was escorted off t…
2008:09:04 11:40:49
Caribbean Expert Profile: Guy Paul DuboisThis week’s feature Local Expert is Guy Paul Dubois, aka troispistoles a resident of Tortola, an island in the British Virgin Islands. As you might expect, aside from traveling, he loves surfing and…
2008:09:03 14:19:09
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Travel RantsTravel Rants Podcast launch dateYou’ve read the blog, now you can listen to the Travel Rants Podcast, in association with HotelCalculator.com. The first show will be available on the 30 September. I’m excited about the Podcast b…
2008:09:08 10:31:44
High street travel agencies inaccessible to ...In the open post about changes to travel, one reader, Oly Simpson, commented that he was unable to gain access to three travel agencies in Bristol without the need of assistance from shop staff. This…
2008:09:07 13:36:04
Reader feedback on the Travel Rants weekly ...The free travel rants weekly newsletter was distributed to subscribers on Friday, and I would like to receive some feedback on what readers would like to be featured in future issues. So, for this wee…
2008:09:06 18:25:37
2008:09:08 10:31:44
High street travel agencies inaccessible to ...In the open post about changes to travel, one reader, Oly Simpson, commented that he was unable to gain access to three travel agencies in Bristol without the need of assistance from shop staff. This…
2008:09:07 13:36:04
Reader feedback on the Travel Rants weekly ...The free travel rants weekly newsletter was distributed to subscribers on Friday, and I would like to receive some feedback on what readers would like to be featured in future issues. So, for this wee…
2008:09:06 18:25:37
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NY Post: TravelMEET THE GRISWOLDSDON'T ask me about my summer vacation. Wait - do. The whole affair was probably doomed the moment we'd rented a pet-free condo, only to adopt Max several months later. Now we'd have to board our puppy…
2008:09:02 11:51:02
HOT DEALS* CANCUN $619.99/pp RT air and 5 nts at the all-inclusive Cancun Oasis. Fly Funjet out of Newark on various dates in Sept. and Oct. (funjet.com). * LONDON $482/RT from NYC on British Airways when you…
2008:09:02 05:13:46
DOG DAY AFTERNOONAS THE proud owner of an out-sized, 25-pound papillon named Pierre, the question is not: Who let the dogs out? Rather it's: Who will let the dogs in? So when I decamped for a week-long vacation in Ken…
2008:09:02 02:40:11
2008:09:02 11:51:02
HOT DEALS* CANCUN $619.99/pp RT air and 5 nts at the all-inclusive Cancun Oasis. Fly Funjet out of Newark on various dates in Sept. and Oct. (funjet.com). * LONDON $482/RT from NYC on British Airways when you…
2008:09:02 05:13:46
DOG DAY AFTERNOONAS THE proud owner of an out-sized, 25-pound papillon named Pierre, the question is not: Who let the dogs out? Rather it's: Who will let the dogs in? So when I decamped for a week-long vacation in Ken…
2008:09:02 02:40:11
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Travel Gear Blog5 Bike Accessories for the Urban CommuterI mentioned earlier this week that I was going to give up driving my truck as much as possible. Its not that the thing gets bad gas mileage (its a small 4 cylinder pickup), but Im tired of paying for…
2008:09:04 23:22:02
Ipevo USB Speakerphone for SkypeThe Ipevo USB speakerphone is a solid piece of hardware that does what it promises, so anyone looking for a USB speakerphone should definitely consider this one. It works well right out of the box, wi…
2008:09:04 17:35:38
REI Adventure Dog TentREI Adventure Dog Tent - Camp out with your dog. I think it is safe to say that many of us who enjoy the outdoors have dogs. So it only makes sense that we would like to enjoy the outdoors with our do…
2008:09:04 14:21:01
500,000 GB MP3 PlayerWhen I got my 30 gig video iPod a few years back, I thought to myself, how in the world will I ever fill this up? To me a 60 gig iPod was just absurd. Short of filling it up with movies, I have no ide…
2008:09:03 05:50:46
Myvu Crystal - Video SunglassesYou know how in any good sci-fi movie that’s based in the future you undoubtedly see someone who is watching TV or video in a pair of glasses? They just look so cool that you can’t wait for the da…
2008:09:02 13:50:31
Osprey Waypoint 60 Travel Pack - womensOsprey Waypoint 60 Travel - Multi use travel pack The Osprey Waypoint 60 Travel Pack wears like a back country pack, but works like a suitcase. Even that description is an understatement of what the O…
2008:08:29 15:43:24
Mountain Hardwear Typhoon PantsMountain Hardwear Typhoon Pants - I would have to say that a good pair of rain pants are just as important as a good rain jacket. As with most outdoor products, you get what you pay for. Don’t spend…
2008:08:29 05:44:39
Ipevo St4rt Universal HandsetThe Ipevo St4rt handset is an extremely simple device, with a very tempting price. It’s probably not the best choice as a main VOIP headset for any hardcore user, and certainly not even worth consid…
2008:08:28 16:31:25
Eagle Creek Travel Bug DaypackEagle Creek Travel Bug Daypack - Travel sized daypack. Daypacks made for backcountry use come in handy for multitude of uses and scenarios. But, sometimes you don’t need all that room or all those f…
2008:08:28 05:25:42
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2008:09:04 23:22:02
Ipevo USB Speakerphone for SkypeThe Ipevo USB speakerphone is a solid piece of hardware that does what it promises, so anyone looking for a USB speakerphone should definitely consider this one. It works well right out of the box, wi…
2008:09:04 17:35:38
REI Adventure Dog TentREI Adventure Dog Tent - Camp out with your dog. I think it is safe to say that many of us who enjoy the outdoors have dogs. So it only makes sense that we would like to enjoy the outdoors with our do…
2008:09:04 14:21:01
500,000 GB MP3 PlayerWhen I got my 30 gig video iPod a few years back, I thought to myself, how in the world will I ever fill this up? To me a 60 gig iPod was just absurd. Short of filling it up with movies, I have no ide…
2008:09:03 05:50:46
Myvu Crystal - Video SunglassesYou know how in any good sci-fi movie that’s based in the future you undoubtedly see someone who is watching TV or video in a pair of glasses? They just look so cool that you can’t wait for the da…
2008:09:02 13:50:31
Osprey Waypoint 60 Travel Pack - womensOsprey Waypoint 60 Travel - Multi use travel pack The Osprey Waypoint 60 Travel Pack wears like a back country pack, but works like a suitcase. Even that description is an understatement of what the O…
2008:08:29 15:43:24
Mountain Hardwear Typhoon PantsMountain Hardwear Typhoon Pants - I would have to say that a good pair of rain pants are just as important as a good rain jacket. As with most outdoor products, you get what you pay for. Don’t spend…
2008:08:29 05:44:39
Ipevo St4rt Universal HandsetThe Ipevo St4rt handset is an extremely simple device, with a very tempting price. It’s probably not the best choice as a main VOIP headset for any hardcore user, and certainly not even worth consid…
2008:08:28 16:31:25
Eagle Creek Travel Bug DaypackEagle Creek Travel Bug Daypack - Travel sized daypack. Daypacks made for backcountry use come in handy for multitude of uses and scenarios. But, sometimes you don’t need all that room or all those f…
2008:08:28 05:25:42
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Andy HoboTravelerRipstop Fabric for Traveler BagsRipstop Fabric for Traveler BagsDon’t you just hate it when someone says some jargon like,“Ripstop Nylon.”Great, the material of my Travel Pack is made with Fabric that is supposed to stop Rips.…
2008:09:08 08:11:00
Fingerprint Identification in ThailandFingerprint Identification in ThailandI am from the USA, security is lax, normally there is almost zero compared to the rest of the world. I was rather amazed to see this space age type fingerprint id…
2008:09:08 06:47:00
Where do Tourist GoWhere do Tourist GoIs this a Geography question?“98% of tourist only go to 5% of the places of any country” Wade of Vagabondjourney.com“99% of tourist only go to 1% of the places of any country…
2008:09:07 22:56:00
A Reluctance to Enter Developed CountriesA Reluctance to Enter Developed CountriesI realized a few years ago, the quality of life in the Developed Countries is less than the under-developed countries. I now strive to earn money from the Deve…
2008:09:07 19:34:00
The World's Most Extreme TravelersThe World's Most Extreme TravelersI just realized that Peter and Kay Forwood may be finished, or very close to finishing a very complete visit to planet earth.The World's Most Traveled Motorcycle-----…
2008:09:07 09:17:00
When Street Level Sucks buy a CondoWhen Street Level Sucks buy a CondoI never understood why the world has this love of Condos, I finally understand why, when street level sucks so bad, they only way to escape is up, then you go up to…
2008:09:07 07:56:00
Outside the 20 Foods We EatOutside the 20 Foods We Eat“There are 250,000 known plant species in the world, but only 20 of them provide 90% of our food.”-- Edenfoundation.com---------------------------------Rangsit, Thailand…
2008:09:06 20:49:00
Voted Best Commercial in EuropeVoted Best Commercial in EuropeSorry, I have a friend that sends me jokes everyday, this video is too funny video, if you have no children, you need to watch.---------------------------------Rangsit,…
2008:09:06 02:49:00
Cheap Housing in Korea for 10-15 US DollarsCheap Housing in Korea for 10-15 US DollarsA reader of the blog wrote me an excellent way of finding cheap housing in Korea.---------------------------------Rangsit, ThailandThamasart Rangsit Universi…
2008:09:06 00:30:00
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2008:09:08 08:11:00
Fingerprint Identification in ThailandFingerprint Identification in ThailandI am from the USA, security is lax, normally there is almost zero compared to the rest of the world. I was rather amazed to see this space age type fingerprint id…
2008:09:08 06:47:00
Where do Tourist GoWhere do Tourist GoIs this a Geography question?“98% of tourist only go to 5% of the places of any country” Wade of Vagabondjourney.com“99% of tourist only go to 1% of the places of any country…
2008:09:07 22:56:00
A Reluctance to Enter Developed CountriesA Reluctance to Enter Developed CountriesI realized a few years ago, the quality of life in the Developed Countries is less than the under-developed countries. I now strive to earn money from the Deve…
2008:09:07 19:34:00
The World's Most Extreme TravelersThe World's Most Extreme TravelersI just realized that Peter and Kay Forwood may be finished, or very close to finishing a very complete visit to planet earth.The World's Most Traveled Motorcycle-----…
2008:09:07 09:17:00
When Street Level Sucks buy a CondoWhen Street Level Sucks buy a CondoI never understood why the world has this love of Condos, I finally understand why, when street level sucks so bad, they only way to escape is up, then you go up to…
2008:09:07 07:56:00
Outside the 20 Foods We EatOutside the 20 Foods We Eat“There are 250,000 known plant species in the world, but only 20 of them provide 90% of our food.”-- Edenfoundation.com---------------------------------Rangsit, Thailand…
2008:09:06 20:49:00
Voted Best Commercial in EuropeVoted Best Commercial in EuropeSorry, I have a friend that sends me jokes everyday, this video is too funny video, if you have no children, you need to watch.---------------------------------Rangsit,…
2008:09:06 02:49:00
Cheap Housing in Korea for 10-15 US DollarsCheap Housing in Korea for 10-15 US DollarsA reader of the blog wrote me an excellent way of finding cheap housing in Korea.---------------------------------Rangsit, ThailandThamasart Rangsit Universi…
2008:09:06 00:30:00
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Travel PostTan's birthday in Krakow - Krakow, PolandBy blazzaThe corner of my eye caught a flash of light from Skippy's mobile phone as we crept through the streets of Krakow. He'd just received another text from Sham, our insider on tonight's mission.…
2008:08:20 22:17:10
el pedregal santa eulalia - Santa Eulalia, ...By mininathis is a ranch, with bungalows very affordable and in the natural beauty...relax from the city with horses and monkeys and a river so you can swim... Visited - May 19, 2007
2008:08:20 22:17:10
Kanibadam (City of Almond) - Kanibadam, ...By moddakorn77Kanibadam means city of Almond. Back to 1999, I got a chance to join an exchange student programe called 'IAESTE'. This programe basically is to exchange University students from around…
2008:08:20 22:17:10
Talesh mahaleh - Talesh, IranBy hashtpary1135Taleshan are one of the oldest inhabitants of Iran,have lived in Iran even before Aryans migration,According to some scholars Taleshan have been in this area 3000 years before the Arya…
2008:08:20 22:17:10
Boozy Tubing! - Vang Vieng, LaosBy Kate-n-NickWe took a tuk-tuk early to the south bus station and got hold of a ticket to Vang Vieng. The ticket sellers made out there was no such thing as a public bus (a lie of course) so we ended…
2008:08:20 22:17:10
Hunt for properties - Dobric, BulgariaBy dakataThe place is incredible, lot of fun in the disco clubs and the beach is minutes away. Recommended Visited - Jul 2, 2006
2008:08:20 22:17:10
Aihole - Aihole, IndiaBy SHoweMBOUFirst Chalukyan capital, developed over a period of 600yrs in C6. Birthplace os Indian temple architectural styles, built rather than carved out of solid rock. Mostly dedicated to Vishnu.…
2008:08:20 22:17:10
Came back home for a day - Templeton, OregonBy PeggyMNels Monson homesteaded Templeton in 1874, came to United States from Sweden in 1872. I married his grandson, Richard Monson in 1950 and lived at Templeton about 25 years. The farm had a cham…
2008:08:20 22:17:10
No Chinese, yes! - Luang Prabang, LaosBy Kate-n-NickWe caught the 5pm sleeper bus from Kunming, through the Laos border and into Luang Prabang. It was a 30 hour bus ride and an all round thrilling experience! It was significantly better t…
2008:08:20 22:17:10
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2008:08:20 22:17:10
el pedregal santa eulalia - Santa Eulalia, ...By mininathis is a ranch, with bungalows very affordable and in the natural beauty...relax from the city with horses and monkeys and a river so you can swim... Visited - May 19, 2007
2008:08:20 22:17:10
Kanibadam (City of Almond) - Kanibadam, ...By moddakorn77Kanibadam means city of Almond. Back to 1999, I got a chance to join an exchange student programe called 'IAESTE'. This programe basically is to exchange University students from around…
2008:08:20 22:17:10
Talesh mahaleh - Talesh, IranBy hashtpary1135Taleshan are one of the oldest inhabitants of Iran,have lived in Iran even before Aryans migration,According to some scholars Taleshan have been in this area 3000 years before the Arya…
2008:08:20 22:17:10
Boozy Tubing! - Vang Vieng, LaosBy Kate-n-NickWe took a tuk-tuk early to the south bus station and got hold of a ticket to Vang Vieng. The ticket sellers made out there was no such thing as a public bus (a lie of course) so we ended…
2008:08:20 22:17:10
Hunt for properties - Dobric, BulgariaBy dakataThe place is incredible, lot of fun in the disco clubs and the beach is minutes away. Recommended Visited - Jul 2, 2006
2008:08:20 22:17:10
Aihole - Aihole, IndiaBy SHoweMBOUFirst Chalukyan capital, developed over a period of 600yrs in C6. Birthplace os Indian temple architectural styles, built rather than carved out of solid rock. Mostly dedicated to Vishnu.…
2008:08:20 22:17:10
Came back home for a day - Templeton, OregonBy PeggyMNels Monson homesteaded Templeton in 1874, came to United States from Sweden in 1872. I married his grandson, Richard Monson in 1950 and lived at Templeton about 25 years. The farm had a cham…
2008:08:20 22:17:10
No Chinese, yes! - Luang Prabang, LaosBy Kate-n-NickWe caught the 5pm sleeper bus from Kunming, through the Laos border and into Luang Prabang. It was a 30 hour bus ride and an all round thrilling experience! It was significantly better t…
2008:08:20 22:17:10
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L.A. TimesRoundup: Hurricane-related waived change ...Good morning travelers! I hope you enjoyed your weekend. Airline news | Hurricane Ike has weakened to a Category 2. Assistant Los Angeles Times Travel editor Jane Engle reminds travelers that in order…
2008:09:08 11:20:17
Fly to Nashville, Tennessee, from LAX for ...Deal: Frontier Airlines is offering round-trip flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nashville, Tennessee, (BNA) for $220. Caveats: Fare includes tax, with no minimum stay, but seven…
2008:09:08 00:20:47
Temecula: Stomp grapes at winery festivals ...Time to put your cleanest feet forward so you can get squishing this fall. Wineries far and wide are preparing to celebrate harvest season with grape-stomping contests and festivities. Though the juic…
2008:09:07 16:13:48
Category 4 Hurricane Ike slams Turks and ...Hurricane Ike hit the Turks and Caicos islands hard last night, especially in the South Caicos and Grand Turk. There were no reported deaths, but many homes lost their roofs as well as power. Turks &…
2008:09:07 12:48:18
Oahu, Hawaii: half off at Hyatt Regency ...If you’re planning a stay at Waikiki Beach, in Honolulu, Hawaii, in the next few months, be sure to compare and contrast some of the many hotel deals abounding this season. For those who don’t min…
2008:09:07 10:04:13
Something else to see in Edinburgh: ...Canongate Kirk — “kirk,” that’s what they call churches in Scotland — is at the lower end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, near Holyrood Palace. Built in 1690, its plain, light-blue interior, wi…
2008:09:06 18:08:57
Dream Trip: Siberian train, body odor and ...Got money? Interested in trains and books and conflict and Murmansk? We have the trip for you. FACT 1: An upscale tour company is offering wealthy patrons an Arctic Circle steam train trip with none o…
2008:09:06 16:00:55
Fall yoga retreats in Arizona, Honduras and ...Go on and strike a pose — September is National Yoga Month, according to the National Health Information Center. If you’re an aficionado of this ages-old practice that takes many forms today, why…
2008:09:06 10:06:17
Airlines waive change fees for Gustav, ...Gustav, Hanna and Ike have whipped up a triple threat of storms to disrupt weekend travel. If you’re going to the Caribbean or anywhere in the southern U.S. or along the East Coast, from Florida to…
2008:09:05 20:09:18
2008:09:08 11:20:17
Fly to Nashville, Tennessee, from LAX for ...Deal: Frontier Airlines is offering round-trip flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Nashville, Tennessee, (BNA) for $220. Caveats: Fare includes tax, with no minimum stay, but seven…
2008:09:08 00:20:47
Temecula: Stomp grapes at winery festivals ...Time to put your cleanest feet forward so you can get squishing this fall. Wineries far and wide are preparing to celebrate harvest season with grape-stomping contests and festivities. Though the juic…
2008:09:07 16:13:48
Category 4 Hurricane Ike slams Turks and ...Hurricane Ike hit the Turks and Caicos islands hard last night, especially in the South Caicos and Grand Turk. There were no reported deaths, but many homes lost their roofs as well as power. Turks &…
2008:09:07 12:48:18
Oahu, Hawaii: half off at Hyatt Regency ...If you’re planning a stay at Waikiki Beach, in Honolulu, Hawaii, in the next few months, be sure to compare and contrast some of the many hotel deals abounding this season. For those who don’t min…
2008:09:07 10:04:13
Something else to see in Edinburgh: ...Canongate Kirk — “kirk,” that’s what they call churches in Scotland — is at the lower end of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, near Holyrood Palace. Built in 1690, its plain, light-blue interior, wi…
2008:09:06 18:08:57
Dream Trip: Siberian train, body odor and ...Got money? Interested in trains and books and conflict and Murmansk? We have the trip for you. FACT 1: An upscale tour company is offering wealthy patrons an Arctic Circle steam train trip with none o…
2008:09:06 16:00:55
Fall yoga retreats in Arizona, Honduras and ...Go on and strike a pose — September is National Yoga Month, according to the National Health Information Center. If you’re an aficionado of this ages-old practice that takes many forms today, why…
2008:09:06 10:06:17
Airlines waive change fees for Gustav, ...Gustav, Hanna and Ike have whipped up a triple threat of storms to disrupt weekend travel. If you’re going to the Caribbean or anywhere in the southern U.S. or along the East Coast, from Florida to…
2008:09:05 20:09:18
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South Pacific TravelGreat Fiji Butterflyfish CountTo mark the International Year of the Reef, the Fiji Government Departments of Tourism, Environment, and Fisheries, the Fiji Islands Visitors Bureau, and several reef conservation organizations are ho…
2008:08:30 14:41:00
Frigates Reef Resort YanucaYanuca Island south of Viti Levu, Fiji, offers visitors gorgeous beaches, spectacular snorkeling, and world class surfing and diving. Rather than the exclusive (and expensive) resorts you’ll find on…
2008:08:30 14:37:00
Namuamua Village, Navua RiverNamuamua village on the Navua River, upstream from Navua town on Viti Levu, Fiji, has long been a daytrip destination for visitors staying at Fiji’s Coral Coast resorts. Trips from Navua organized b…
2008:08:30 14:28:00
Mai Dive Resort FijiThe Mai Dive and Astrolabe Reef Resort (tel. 679-603-0842) opened recently on Ono Island near Kadavu, Fiji. The resort is on a spacious 19-hectare property with green jungly slopes and a lovely one-ki…
2008:07:09 20:51:00
Inventing Easter IslandEaster Island, or Rapa Nui as it is known to its inhabitants, is located in the Pacific Ocean, 3,600 kilometers west of South America. Due to its intriguing statues and complex history, the island has…
2008:07:09 20:49:00
Bula Bula Fiji MeThis six-minute promo video is intended to convince Australian travel agents to book their clients on Fiji holidays. In most parts of the world, such a film would be a poor introduction to a c…
2008:07:05 15:47:00
Savusavu Fiji Airport ClosingSavusavu Airport on Vanua Levu, Fiji, will close on July 14, 2008, for four months of reconstruction work. Those who have flown into Savusavu in past may have noticed that the runway is rather short,…
2008:07:05 15:43:00
Zip Fiji Takes OffPacific Harbour on the south coast of Viti Levu, Fiji, is a world class scuba diving and whitewater rafting center. Now Zip Fiji is offering 1.5-hour rides on a series of eight cable runs throug…
2008:07:05 15:42:00
Tonga-Samoa Now OnlineThe complete text of Tonga-Samoa Handbook is now freely accessible on Google Books. You can scroll through all 321 pages, or use the "Contents" button to jump directly to a specific chapter. You can s…
2008:06:10 19:19:00
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2008:08:30 14:41:00
Frigates Reef Resort YanucaYanuca Island south of Viti Levu, Fiji, offers visitors gorgeous beaches, spectacular snorkeling, and world class surfing and diving. Rather than the exclusive (and expensive) resorts you’ll find on…
2008:08:30 14:37:00
Namuamua Village, Navua RiverNamuamua village on the Navua River, upstream from Navua town on Viti Levu, Fiji, has long been a daytrip destination for visitors staying at Fiji’s Coral Coast resorts. Trips from Navua organized b…
2008:08:30 14:28:00
Mai Dive Resort FijiThe Mai Dive and Astrolabe Reef Resort (tel. 679-603-0842) opened recently on Ono Island near Kadavu, Fiji. The resort is on a spacious 19-hectare property with green jungly slopes and a lovely one-ki…
2008:07:09 20:51:00
Inventing Easter IslandEaster Island, or Rapa Nui as it is known to its inhabitants, is located in the Pacific Ocean, 3,600 kilometers west of South America. Due to its intriguing statues and complex history, the island has…
2008:07:09 20:49:00
Bula Bula Fiji MeThis six-minute promo video is intended to convince Australian travel agents to book their clients on Fiji holidays. In most parts of the world, such a film would be a poor introduction to a c…
2008:07:05 15:47:00
Savusavu Fiji Airport ClosingSavusavu Airport on Vanua Levu, Fiji, will close on July 14, 2008, for four months of reconstruction work. Those who have flown into Savusavu in past may have noticed that the runway is rather short,…
2008:07:05 15:43:00
Zip Fiji Takes OffPacific Harbour on the south coast of Viti Levu, Fiji, is a world class scuba diving and whitewater rafting center. Now Zip Fiji is offering 1.5-hour rides on a series of eight cable runs throug…
2008:07:05 15:42:00
Tonga-Samoa Now OnlineThe complete text of Tonga-Samoa Handbook is now freely accessible on Google Books. You can scroll through all 321 pages, or use the "Contents" button to jump directly to a specific chapter. You can s…
2008:06:10 19:19:00
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Travel WeeklyMy flight on CelebAirOne of our colleagues on Gazetteers.com - Elaine Clark - recently flew to Portugal. But this was no ordinary flight. Elaine turned up at Gatwick south terminal to find hers was a CelebAir flight. Her…
2008:09:08 12:01:08
Credit where it is dueThis happens all the time but is a touch more galling this time because TW reporter Edward Robertson actually sent a briefing note to national newspapers about the story he had written. Ed's…
2008:09:08 10:19:35
The travel agency gets it . . . Well it does in a forthcoming episode of Coronation Street, according to the Daily Mirror. Barmaid Becky Grainger goes on the rampage after a love tiff with Jason Grimshaw. She ends up s…
2008:09:05 14:32:31
Liverpool: La Machine's giant spider on the ...La Machine's giant spider ('La Princesse') has 'woken up' after being removed from Liverpool Lime Street station...Liverpool Daily Post has some more video and a live blog; the BBC has a timetable and…
2008:09:05 09:16:15
Margaret Hodge's UK critique - some reactionFollowing up on Margaret Hodge's comments on UK tourism, one UK operator, Superbreak, told TW such comments aren't particularly useful. And over at TW's sister brand, Caterer and Hotel Keeper, Ma…
2008:09:05 07:44:50
Links: Travel journalism ethics, and the ...I've posted a couple of comments in this discussion on the ethics of travel journalism on One Man and his Blog... ...and am skimming through this detailed feature on developments in in-flight ent…
2008:09:04 11:23:54
Worldchoice merger, Oasis sales: Yesterday's ...Busy day yesterday. Here's what happened... The TTA-Worldchoice merger got shareholder support Consumers: The merger would create a huge travel agent consortium. In a consortium, member travel agents…
2008:09:04 08:53:36
UK tourism minister blasts . . . UK tourismOur misnister of tourism - amongst other things - Margaret Hodge has provided a critique of the domestic holiday maket. Fair or unreasonable? Quite strange, if you ask me, as she is responsible f…
2008:09:04 06:54:15
In the Oasis of the Seas call centreTW's student journalist Tiffany Evans, gives feedback on her visit to Royal Caribbean International's call centre in Addlestone, Surrey, on the day Oasis of the Seas tickets w…
2008:09:03 11:46:44
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2008:09:08 12:01:08
Credit where it is dueThis happens all the time but is a touch more galling this time because TW reporter Edward Robertson actually sent a briefing note to national newspapers about the story he had written. Ed's…
2008:09:08 10:19:35
The travel agency gets it . . . Well it does in a forthcoming episode of Coronation Street, according to the Daily Mirror. Barmaid Becky Grainger goes on the rampage after a love tiff with Jason Grimshaw. She ends up s…
2008:09:05 14:32:31
Liverpool: La Machine's giant spider on the ...La Machine's giant spider ('La Princesse') has 'woken up' after being removed from Liverpool Lime Street station...Liverpool Daily Post has some more video and a live blog; the BBC has a timetable and…
2008:09:05 09:16:15
Margaret Hodge's UK critique - some reactionFollowing up on Margaret Hodge's comments on UK tourism, one UK operator, Superbreak, told TW such comments aren't particularly useful. And over at TW's sister brand, Caterer and Hotel Keeper, Ma…
2008:09:05 07:44:50
Links: Travel journalism ethics, and the ...I've posted a couple of comments in this discussion on the ethics of travel journalism on One Man and his Blog... ...and am skimming through this detailed feature on developments in in-flight ent…
2008:09:04 11:23:54
Worldchoice merger, Oasis sales: Yesterday's ...Busy day yesterday. Here's what happened... The TTA-Worldchoice merger got shareholder support Consumers: The merger would create a huge travel agent consortium. In a consortium, member travel agents…
2008:09:04 08:53:36
UK tourism minister blasts . . . UK tourismOur misnister of tourism - amongst other things - Margaret Hodge has provided a critique of the domestic holiday maket. Fair or unreasonable? Quite strange, if you ask me, as she is responsible f…
2008:09:04 06:54:15
In the Oasis of the Seas call centreTW's student journalist Tiffany Evans, gives feedback on her visit to Royal Caribbean International's call centre in Addlestone, Surrey, on the day Oasis of the Seas tickets w…
2008:09:03 11:46:44
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