Conor Friedersdorf digs up an old gem from the Atlantic’s
archives: a dispatch from a native New Yorker, returning to the
city after an extended stay in Paris. It’s a must-read for
NYC-philes. Here’s a taste: In a word, this returned New
Yorker finds few familiar landmarks; and the few he does find seem
to have lost most of their original meaning. He is as much dazed
and puzzled by his surroundings as Rip Van Winkle after his twenty
years’ sleep. Nobody resides, does business, dines, or drinks
in the same places as before. Nobody frequents the same pleasure
resorts. Nobody saunters along the same walks. It is not safe for
him to make a business or social call, or to set out for a
restaurant, a chop-house, a theatre, or a club, without consulting
the Directory in ad...
Sam advises staying at a home-stay to fully experience the Balinese
culture.
Find out the history behind Detroit's delicious staple -- the Coney
Island Dog.
Anthony Bourdain talks about his favorite things to do in Paris.
Anthony Bourdain recaps some of his best moments from the past 100
episodes.
Anthony Bourdain talks about ratitude and traveling back to Paris.
Anthony Bourdain answers a common question about traveling to
Paris.
LA's food trucks went gourmet, but only one set of wheels is doing
it in heels.
Adam Richman visits the Fun Town Amusement Pier for some fun by the
shore.
Adam Richman discusses his Ludicrous Wings Challenge in New Jersey.
Anthony Bourdain and the crew dish on their beloved Diane Schutz.
Adam Richman gets a lesson in Syracuse history at The Salt Museum.
You may know all about the “usual places to
go†in Oregon—Multnomah Falls,
Portland and Mount Hood. RV campers willing to take a closer look,
however, can find pockets of adventure hidden in the ...
This week, my adventures across Oregon takes me to a place that
used to be a true hot zone of volcanic eruptions, magma flows and a
birthplace of mountains – evidence
that’s obvious not only ...
If you lease your car, or have some other reason to avoid putting a
lot of miles on your own vehicle, you may want to consider using a
rental car for long road trips. A rental car with unlimited miles
can pay for itself if you drive it for a couple of thousand miles
instead of using your own vehicle.
If you are what you eat, then most Cape Codders would be a clam . .
. or maybe a lobster roll. It should go without saying that a land
named for a type of fish would abound with opportunities to sample
tasty seafood, and Cape Cod does not disappoint.
If you’re traveling with a laptop or other electronics that
must be X-rayed separately, make sure you can easily remove such
items from your bag without having to pull everything else out,
too. Packing neatly—and not overstuffing—also decreases
the time it takes to inspect your carry-on’s X-ray image. And
finally, having your bags searched at a security checkpoint will be
quicker and much more tolerable if your bag is tidy.
Fall is just around the corner, and it's time to hit the books!
Here's our selection of hot new titles that should be on every
traveler's back-to-school list.
An oyster fanatic ups his shell game.
The San Sebastian district of Sitges is my idea of the perfect
European beach resort.
A photography exposition, ancient ruins and 12th-century churches
are just some of the reasons to visit this colorful Provencal town.
A planned trip to Romania turned out to be right before a
revolution.
After the F.A.A. downgraded Mexico’s safety
rating, attention turned to the inconsistencies in global
guidelines.
With most flights full, anxieties and tensions associated with
stowing carry-on bags are soaring.
Shareholders asked a judge to delay a vote on the
company’s sale to Hertz, contending that the
board failed to consider Avis Budget’s higher
offer.
Zacatecas, a colonial city north of Mexico City, has an arts scene
that suggests a population of more than its 120,000 residents.
A review of Las Margaritas, a typical, well-chosen, under-$15 hotel
room.
A group of 100 non-professional volunteers will be taking part in a
grand experiment at the Tate Modern, courtesy of the Scottish
contemporary dance choreographer Michael Clark.
"My wife and I and some friends are going to Buenos Aires in late
December and are looking for memorable ways to celebrate New Year's
Eve, possibly involving the tango."
Credit cards, particularly magnetic striped American-issued ones,
aren’t as widely accepted abroad as ad
campaigns suggest.
An increasing number of hometown chefs are celebrating
Colorado’s farmers, ranchers, cheese makers and
foragers.
Insider tips that save you time and money not only help you make
fast friends with Mickey, but keep you from getting taken for the
wrong kind of ride. Disneyland Paris - Disney - Recreation - Theme
Parks - Disneyland Resort
This Eat, Pray, Love-themed package includes six nights in Bali, a
spa treatment, and connections to the best-selling memoir. Bali -
Eat Pray Love - Indonesia - Asia - Travel
Italian court throws out topless sunbathing complaint A mother of
two boys, aged 12 and 14, claimed that the sight of a topless
large-breasted woman applying suntan lotion at a beach near Rome
"troubled her sons." I can't help but think the boys would have
used a different word there. (via @michellefabio on Twitter) Jailed
Mobsters Sent [...]
When I’m at home during the summer months, I start each
Saturday at my local farmer’s market, and as long as my
favorite stand has strawberries I typically come home with several
containers. There are several stands at my local market that have
strawberries, but my favorite stand has one variety that no other
stand [...]
A travel podcasting and blogging friend of mine, Chris Christensen,
is the man behind the popular Amateur Traveler podcast – and
when he graciously offered to put together a cute Italy map with
links to all the Italy episodes from the Amateur Traveler, I
thought that sounded like a fine addition to WhyGo Italy. On each
[...]
Pura Taman Ayun was built in 1634 by the the Raja, I Gusti Agung
Anom. The kingdom of Mengwi was powerful enough to control large
parts of Badung, Tabanan and Gianyar from the first part of the
17th Century to the latter part of the 19th Century. The temple is
surrounded by a moat and [...]
Much has been said in recent months [mostly complaints] about the
Immigration desks at Ngurah Rai International Airport and their
lack of ‘speed’ in
processing newly arrived tourists. Despite assurance from the
immigration department that this process would be vastly improved,
as yet, it still remains the same. Getting excited upon arriving in
Bali and looking [...]
When I first heard about this klenteng or Chinese temple I became
excited at the prospect of viewing a Chinese temple I have yet to
visit already having seen all on the island of Bali. My aspirations
were soon dashed when we ended up at a small temple in Denpasar
down by the river. It [...]
This article will provide information on Denver's historic and
famous Brown Palace Hotel and Spa. Enjoy this Forbes 4 star and AAA
4 diamond rated hotel and all it's amenities. Listed Top 500 World
Hotels.Contributor: Veronica ReynoldsPublished: Aug 23, 2010
They flew planes into the Twin Towers in NY and now extreme
Islamists have come up with a new way to kill in
Somali.Contributor: Radell HunterPublished: Aug 24, 2010
To get the best possible service (and often times price) here are
the definite don'ts when you are checking in.Contributor: Abby
WillowPublished: Aug 24, 2010
After watching a show on surviving in the wilderness, I realized my
best hope for staying alive is staying indoors.Contributor: Donna
CavanaghPublished: Aug 24, 2010
If you're off to the Emerald Isle, consider checking out this
diamond in the rough.Contributor: Orrin P. FremontPublished: Aug
24, 2010
Louisville's 21c Museum Hotel recently announced that it plans to
build boutique hotels in three additional locations, including one
in the Northwest Arkansas community of Bentonville.Contributor: Kay
MathewsPublished: Aug 24, 2010
Things to do to ensure you have the best room, regardless of which
hotel you stay in.Contributor: Sid HattangadiPublished: Aug 25,
2010
Davenport Hotel restored to its former glory.Contributor: Jo
AdamsonPublished: Aug 26, 2010
This week, we're introducing our brand spankin' new Cheap Weekend
Flights! With flights so low, there's no excuse to stay home. Pack
up your bags and head out for the weekend with these cheap,
round-trip flights to cities across the US!
Sure, Hawaii is technically one of the States, but it feels like an
entirely different world. Palm trees, miles of sand and blue
shorelines, volcanoes, rainforest and luaus all make these islands
the perfect place to flock for a vacation in paradise.If you book
by midnight tonight, you can take advantage of
bookit.com’s 72-hour sale and get a room at the
Castle Ocean Resort Hotel in Waikiki for $69 a night, instead of
the usual $138.
If you’re looking for a place with serious
diversity, there are few better places to visit than South Africa.
Still reeling from its massive success in hosting the 2010 World
Cup, this country in the southern tip of Africa is primed and ready
for more travelers to enter its doors and experience its greatness.
Not all college towns are created equal, but each one has a
distinct altar. To some, that altar is a football field, to others,
a library for budding geniuses. And then there are altars that are
actually stages in rock clubs, or nearby mountain ranges.
We’ve picked college towns that exult in what
makes them unique in their focus and atmosphere
– and no, South Bend, Indiana did not make the
list.
Madrid is one of the most majestic cities in Europe. The capital
and largest city in Spain, Madrid is known for its art galleries,
thriving nightlife and cultural festivals. If you are looking for a
last-minute getaway, Gate 1 Travel is offering a six-day Madrid
vacation from $829 which includes round-trip airfare, four
nights’ accommodations, breakfast and more.
If you are looking to use up some of your stashed vacation days, a
tryst in Montreal may be your answer. If you are an avid traveler
and exercise lover, this is ideal for you. Le Centre Sheraton
Montreal Hotel is offering great summer rates and free BIXI Cycling
for guests visiting before Aug. 31, courtesy of
Marie-Andrée (Director of Sales & Marketing).
Summer rates start at only CAD $159.
Beijing might not be the most modern of cities, but
it’s getting there. With the re-haul of
architecture and infrastructure in 2008 for the Summer Olympic
Games, this traditional Eastern metropolis is making its way to
becoming even more of a worldly influence.From delicate tea houses
to the controversial Tiananmen Square, Beijing is a microcosm of
China’s tumultuous history and its legendary
icons.
Sometimes deemed the Las Vegas of Mexico, Cancun knows how to
party. Unapologetic and blatantly in your face, this sunny city
brings the heat with extreme beaches and nightlife. More than 4
million visitors a year book flights to Cancun, and it has since
become one of the Western Hemisphere’s biggest
draws. Come celebrate the kitsch in all its glory.
On the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula, Los Cabos
encapsulates all of the “capes†in
this sunny area. Full of world-class resorts and a constant
port-of-call for cruise ships, Cabo San Lucas is known for a
well-blended concoction of relaxation and excitement.
Palm Springs is a resort paradise that wears many hats. Most of the
time a party haven, always a lounging mecca, and occasionally a
refuge for recovering LA celebs to treat their plastic surgeries,
Palm Springs and Coachella Valley can become pretty much anything
you need it to be.
On a mountaintop overlooking the town of Charlottesville, VA sits
Monticello, home of America's third President and author of the
Declaration of Independence, Thomas Jefferson. President, inventor,
architect, gentleman farmer...Contributor: L.A. StewartPublished:
Aug 23, 2010
When you are traveling to hotels, you are traveling in a public
space. And whether or not you'd like to admit it, not everyone is
as fond of your dog as you are.Contributor: Jesse SchmittPublished:
Aug 23, 2010
Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport has fantastic facilities for children
of all ages. If you are traveling with a family, this airport is a
delight!Contributor: Keri WithingtonPublished: Aug 23, 2010
Many customs in southeast Asia can cause embarrassment for
travelers. Here is a list of 10 things to observe while traveling
in Thailand.Contributor: Rod LittlePublished: Aug 24, 2010
Traveling with kids can be chaotic. But, with some prior planning
and effective communication your trip can be a lot more fun. You
might even make some memories you want to remember.Contributor:
L.E. DuncanPublished: Aug 25, 2010
The holidays, spring break, and summer traveling can be expensive
for college students. They already have to worry about college
expenses, so how can they save money to make the most out of
periods outside of college?Contributor: Joshua HuffmanPublished:
Aug 25, 2010
No one likes to think about getting sick or injured while on
vacation, but it never hurts to be prepared for the worst
situations.Contributor: Tucker CummingsPublished: Aug 23, 2010
International Travel is often complicated and confusing. When
taking a trip to a more exotic location, South Africa, for example,
there are a few simple hints that will help avoid the problems that
could arise on your journey.Contributor: Sarah StrangePublished:
Aug 23, 2010
The Fightin' Phils home is the very, very best in a significant
regard aside from the team that plays there, but it's not quite as
"perfect" as some claim.Contributor: Rick SoissonPublished: Aug 23,
2010
Researchers are indicating some promising leads into the fight
against the Emerald Ash Borer, but for now the best hope in
stemming the beetle's spread is a quarantine on wood products,
including firewood.Contributor: KoyotePublished: Aug 23, 2010
As the world gets smaller and more accessible to everyone, people
want to experience more than the superficial, cattle-drive tourism.
People are beginning to seek more depth in their travel, through
experiential or adventure travel.Contributor: L.E. DuncanPublished:
Aug 24, 2010
There is a lot of gear that goes with traveling with a baby so what
if you could have a device that would carry and change your child
for you? The Smart Baby Case is one idea submitted to the Samsonite
Design Contest.Contributor: Lisa CareyPublished: Aug 24, 2010
An infant travel system is a combination package of car seat base,
infant carrier, and stroller that are all attachable and designed
to fit together as a single unit. The combined system is safer,
easier to transport, and more convenient.Contributor: Lisa
HudsonPublished: Aug 24, 2010
Are you ready to travel in Finland?Contributor:
SilverchriotPublished: Aug 25, 2010
American Gaijin is a short travel guide based on my 20 years of
trips to Asian countries such as China, Korea, Japan and Hong Kong.
I estimate I spent about 10 years actually living there during this
time.Contributor: Thomas H. WardPublished: Aug 25, 2010
A typical day in the life of a Guatemalan-based travel
writer.Contributor: michael shererPublished: Aug 25, 2010
This is a review of the Logitech M305 Wireless Travel Mouse based
on design, portability, functionality, and style.Contributor: Don
PeysumPublished: Aug 25, 2010
Many people ask me how I became a travel agent. This is my true
story, and how you can become a travel agent, too.Contributor:
Candice CainPublished: Aug 25, 2010
Fly from Chicago and Northeast cities such as Boston, Philadelphia,
and Providence, to several Sunshine State destinations like Ft.
Lauderdale, Orlando, and West Palm Beach with Southwest's sale.
American, Delta, JetBlue, and others compete.
Fly to Ireland this October with American's latest sale featuring
flights from a handful of departure cities to Dublin. American's
prices are occasionally the lowest, with Delta and US Airways also
offering cheap flights.
Virgin America's latest sale features discounted flights to Las
Vegas, New York City, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C., among a
handful of other destinations. Look to similar unannounced rates
from American, Frontier, JetBlue, and United, among other carriers.
Weekend travel just got a whole lot cheaper. Alamo is offering $20
weekend car rentals, among other promotions. Plus, discover
discounts on rentals in Central America, the Caribbean, Mexico, and
Europe.
Just announced! Rival carriers American and Southwest have launched
competing sales this week which, when combined, offer more than
2,300 discounted routes to about 70 cities.
Choose from more than 75 destinations within the continental U.S.,
Hawaii, Alaska, and Mexico with Alaska's expansive fall sale. Other
airlines (American, Continental, Delta, and United) also have
matching unadvertised sale fares.
Head to Brasilia or Rio de Janeiro this fall with American's latest
sale, featuring departures from more than 130 cities. American's
prices are occasionally the lowest, with Delta and US Airways also
offering cheap flights.
JetBlue is at it again. Yesterday's one-day sale is gone, but the
low-cost carrier's Web Fares are here. Not only is JetBlue on its
A-game, American, Delta, US Airways, and other competitors are,
too, with similar unannounced low fares.
This November, fly to Europe after the crowds and summer heat have
vanished with Aer Lingus' latest sale. Destinations include popular
cities such as Paris, Barcelona, London, and Rome. Several airlines
offer competitive pricing.
Have Labor Day weekend plans? We'll be seeing more Labor Day sales
in the days to come, but in the meantime, rivals, including Delta,
Continental, and US Airways, have matching and even lower
unannounced fares.
Upgraded: In-flight magazine verité How about this
headline for an inflight magazine: “Live Entertainment in
Kabul: Dog Fighting.” Seriously. This is onboard
Afghanistan’s Safi Airways, and as their recent WSJ profile
makes clear, this is an airline run by realists. “In the seat
pocket in front of you on Safi, you will find an article [...]
For a limited time, InterContinental Hotels Group properties will
reimburse some guests’ checked baggage fees. So a hotel chain
— including InterContinental, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo,
Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Holiday Inn Club Vacations,
Staybridge Suites, and Candlewood Suites — is indirectly
subsidizing airlines. Interesting. Beginning Aug. 16, when
travellers book two consecutive weekend [...]
Two more Samsung Wave smartphones will come out in the next couple
of months — the Samsung S5250 Wave 2 and Samsung S5330 Wave 2
Pro. Both handsets will also run the Bada OS and will be much
cheaper than its predecessor. Samsung S5250 Wave 2 240 x 400
pixels, 3.2 inches 100MB internal memory [...] Related
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We always rejoice whenever something Filipino-related comes out on
the Top Twitter Trending Topics but I never realized it would take
a hostage taking situation like the one we have right now at the
Quirino Grandstand to bring in the all-time spotlight. Chrice
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Intel just announced a new Atom N550 processor with dual-core and
hyper-threading (4HT) that might just bring sexy back to netbooks.
While this is not the first dual-core Atom processor by Intel (Atom
N330 was used in an Asus Eee PC 1201N netbook), it could be the one
that will be widely used on upcoming [...] Related posts:Lenovo
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We’re back with Real Leaf and doing another contest. This
time, it’s gonna be like a treasure-hunt game running on a
Facebook App. Check out the details of the Word Master Challenge
below. The contest will run in conjunction with several other blogs
(FlairCandy, Pinoy Travel Blog, Starmometer, Kubiertos and
GMTristan). Each day, a new [...] Related posts:Contest: Spot a
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exercise......
Turns out the IdeaPad S10-3s netbook showed to us by Lenovo
Philippines was already running on the newer dual-core Intel Atom
N550 processor. The initial report given to us was that the S10-3s
were merely a refresh (as reported way back in May) and still
running the single-core Atom N450 and N470. Turns out they [...]
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S9... Lenovo IdeaPad S10 in the flesh Just like most other netbooks
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 is the likely successor to the popular
Lumix LX3 and while it has not yet been officially released in the
Philippines, a few units have been spotted in the grey market. With
a 1/1.63″ sensor size, the Lumix LX5 was announced back in
July and brings some cosmetic and feature improvements [...]
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with Daniel Lewis, the man behind the Bang and Olufsen look. Asus
has made the notebook available in the Philippines on a per-order
basis only. Asus NX90 specs 18.4″ display @ FUll HD 1080p
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something you might want to look into. According to local reps the
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2010) but the price is yet to be determined (though I think it
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Hello friends and familyWelcome to our travel blog. As you all know
we just recently dove together into the eternal blessing of nuptual
bliss. We loved seeing you all who were able to make it to the
wedding. You may also know that we will be spending the next few
months travelling in Hawaii honeymooning a little working on some
farms and just really being intentional with each other as we
After another shopping spree at WalMart in Wasilla the four of us
set out for Glennallen Ak. From there we part ways for a couple of
days. Leta and Shelby will continue east to Tok and Barbara and I
will turn south for Valdez Ak. I wanted to do some salmon fishing
and Shelby decided he was not that interested plus Leta had a date
with a chainsaw carver to make her a bear. Barbara and
City Shanghai Hong Kong Seoul Daegu Language Bit of
EverythingCurrency Korean Won 850W NZ1.00Climate 35rsquoC. Fine and
sunnyWe awoke to a sunny day with only a few clouds a great day for
travelling. It was definitely worth staying at the airport hotel
Airport Motel 168 as it saved us a very early start from the city.
We were actually able to have quite a relaxed start to the day
City Shanghai ChinaLanguage MandarinCurrency Chinese YuanClimate
high 36c low 26c sunny This was our last day at the apartment
before heading to the airport hotel so decided to spend the morning
checking out the view from the 88th floor of the Jinmao tower. We
walked back via the musical instrument district to the Bund and
went underneath the river through the Bund sightseeing tunnel at
So last week I mentioned that I went into the Pacific Ocean. To
expand I took an afternoon trip to Miracle Beach which is on the
Straight of Georgia between Vancouver Island and mainland BC. It
was really cool to go to a marine beach especially one so full of
life. The beaches in this area of the Island are famous for their
oysters which I got to hold but put back because each oyster is a
City Daegu Language KoreanCurrency Korean Won 850 NZ1Climate Low
26c high 36c Fine and sunnyWhen we woke we went down to the hotel
restaurant for breakfast and ran into Tomas from Germany. We also
saw Shane and Kala from NZ along with Steve McSweeney Joachim
Andrea and Alex from Germany among others. Breakfast was a big
spread of all sorts of foods including Korean fare as well e.
Schon die Anreise nach Bario verschlafener Hauptort im entlegenen
KelabitHochland ist ein kleines Abenteuer. Die einzige Alternative
zu einer beschwerlichen und teuren tagelangen Anfahrt im
Gelndewagen ber unbefestigte Logging Roads Privatstraen fr den
Holztransport besteht im Flugzeug. Ein Flug ist nicht nur
wesentlich schneller lediglich eine Stunde von der Kstenstadt Miri
sondern
Pangong Lake also known as Pangong Tso was one of my recent travel
destinations during the Manali Srinagar drive . I chose to start my
first blog with this place beacuse to me its God's best canvas
where Mother nature reveals her beauty Pangong Lake is stretched
over a length of 130km bisected by International border between
India and China. Its widest point is approximately 6km in distanc
City Daegu Language KoreanCurrency Korean Won 850 NZ1Climate Low
26c high 36c Fine and sunnySunday a great day to kick back and do
some housekeeping. Washing was top of the list for us Kala and
Shane. After a late breakfast we decided to regroup about 11.30am
and venture into the small Korean streets to find a laundromat.
Shane and Kala had researched this on the web and had a map m
Okhellipso some of you thought I hadnrsquot made it home due to the
fact that I didnrsquot really post it on the blogI did make it home
after a wonderful sunny ride through from Nakusp B.C. across the
Rogers pass and up to Lake Louise. I got home around 730 in the
evening after leaving Nakusp at 2pmhellip..thatrsquos right I was
riding sensibly thatrsquos why it took me 512 hours to
We arrived in San Fransisco yesterday and after misunderstanding
the directions of our GPS we finally made it to Candlestick Park
for RV's. Today we walked over the Golden Gate Bridge had a lunch
of crab at Fisherman's Wharf and took a cable car through the
streets of S.F. It was really hot and John and I were both burnt. I
was able to stand outside the cable car looking back to the bay and
I t
Etwas zu spt aber doch kommen wir am Flughafen an und warten an der
nationalen Ankunft und warten warten und wartenhellip Nach vielen
sms und einem Anruf spter treffen wir Botsch und die
Wiedersehensfreude ist sehr gro. Jetzt geht es ab in die Stadt zum
Einkauf Buchung und Mittagessen vor dem gerumigen Camper auf einem
ffentlichen Parkplatz. Es ist wirklich sehr nett und ich freue mich
On The BusesWednesday 18th AugustToday is another long day of
travelling as we leave Honduras and head towards El Salvador. Our
ultimate destination is the town of Suchitoto which is going to be
four or maybe five bus rides and a border crossing away. The first
panic of the day is caused by me. The driver of the eight
orsquoclock bus decides to leave half an hour early and Irsquom the
only one
Two very busy days and as I sit Pam and I are in the Queen Victoria
hotel Victoria British columbia Yesterday we set out from Jasper
very early to go to Maligne Lake and Spirit island. Saw some elk on
the way there.The journey by boat to the island was delayed until
the mist had cleared and then we were off. Scenery was stunningand
it took about 30 minutes to reach the Island. Very peaceful th
Not Kuta Bali but Lombokthe island on the east reached by
ferry4.5hrs and then bus2 hrsthats if you take the right one we
didn't..saw Sengiggi town on the north west of the islandfor 5
mins. Yet again we got the wrong busbut we got to see a whole lot
more of the islandThey say that Kuta Lombok is like what Kuta Bali
was 30 years ago I think they're right.The town is under developed
at th
While Sydney was great we chase the sun which in turn leads to fun.
We took a month to ride The Animal through the Outback and have
made it to Darwin where it's 5 dudes to every girl.
WoooohoooooooWhen there is a fork in the road take it. Some dude at
Wicked Campers
14th to 16th August Day 19 to 21 Serengeti Safari Tanzania3 safari
vehicles arrived at camp this morning to take us on our 3 day
excursion into the Serengeti National Park and Ngorogoro Crater on
safari. We split into 3 groupshellip.the 3 accommodated passengers
went off on their luxury trip while the rest of us piled into the
remaining 2 vehicles. Love God our driver and guide introduced hi
My CELTA Diary26th July 2010CELTA DAY 1 Introduction day. 12
trainees. 2 tutors Richard and Ali. Everythinng I was expecting and
soo much more Knackered. Lesson planning tonight. Teaching
tomorrow.27th July 2010CELTA DAY 2 teaching a group of PreInt. It
went really well I'm soo happy and relieved Can't believe it's
overKNACKERED28th July 2010CELTA DAY 3 classroom observation. Teac
After a single day at orientation here are some thoughts Irsquove
had about coming into a world built upon relationships and
experiences.I graduated school in a cynical and passionate way. In
one of the final things I wrote I am critical of fellow students'
commitments to social change. I saw it as fleeting as something
like a boyscout badge pinned on when most useful. Rightly I was cor
Sorry you might have already had this bit but it keeps crashing so
I'll send the update again but the photo's are with the other bit I
sent earlier today.Hope this makes sense haHiHow much fun is too
much fun but with everything going terribly wrong.. Well not
terribly but a little bit.We left Darwin all excited and headed to
Litchfield National Park where we were going to camp for a couple
of ni
AUGUST 24TUESDAYhellip marilyn was able to work her california
magic again today as we had blue skies all day long hellip hellip
tuesday was a homer spit day hellip the spit is a 4 mile long
terminal morain hellip the tide was just turning when we went out
on the spit and we walked out about a quarter of a mile on the hard
packed sand that will be 18 feet under water when the ocean will
17th and 18th August Last day of tour and a horrendous day in
Nairobi Arusha Tanzania to Nairobi KenyaAnother early
starthellip..yes another one....... but this would be the last one.
We made ourselves a packed lunch to eat on the truck as we had a
big distance to cover and a border crossing that usually took a lot
of time but we managed to arrive into Nairobi at about 3pm and
missed the
I spent a couple of days in the capital before heading to the
beaches. It's quite a pleasant city. Very modern city with nice
bars and restaurants. Quite different from everything I've seen in
Cambodia so far.I went to the former school S21 prison where the
Khmer Rouge held political prisoners before killing them. Went to
the Killing Fields where the prisoners from S21 were dispatched.
Quit
City Daegu Language KoreanCurrency Korean Won 850 NZ1Climate Low
26c high 34c Fine and sunnyToday we decided to join Kala and Shane
with a trip to the beach for the Beach Volleyball completion as
part of the Firefighter Games that thye had entered. We met bright
and early in the lobby at 6.30am in order to catch the supplied
transportation. Firstly a stop at EXCO to collect other comp
Well the countdown is well and truly on. This time next week we
will be out over the Pacific getting ready to go to sleep. So have
we packed.....no are we organised.........partly but Lou does have
an international drivers licence so we leave here 1st September and
arrive in Vancouver 1st September we have 3 nights there and head
off to Victoria by seaplane for 2 nights then we head to Montr
So two days ago we went in to Notre dam and it started to rain so
we wanted to see the gargoils go blaaaaaaaaaaaaah like they where
overly drooling out rain water but no we didnt. so we headed to
Mont Matre where it poured werry hard and we missed it at notredam.
then that night we took a night bike tour and loved it. Jacki i was
thinking of you. at the end of the tour we got on a boat and with
th
I had noted an interest in the advertisement of the Museum of
London attached on the wall of the tube stations in West End saying
that there have been new galleries added recently. I picked up the
leaflet of the Museum of Docklands at Sutton House in July. These
promotional tools encouraged me to visit the Museum of London and
the Museum of Docklands near Canary Wharf. We decided to visit the
Mus
Upon arrival at Moorgate we caught the Northern Line and got off at
Monument which is the transfer point to Bank. We took the Docklands
Light Railway on the direction of Greenwich and Lewisham. There
were a lot of people on the train. We got off at the West India
Quay. The leaflet of the Museum of Docklands had a picture of the
museum building which was converted from the warehouses and it was
If I had to describe my last couple weeks the first word I would
use is wet. The monsoon has been in full swing since I've come back
from Ladakh and the mountain state of Himachal Pradesh is
experiencing its hardest monsoon in over 50 years. While it doesn't
rain all the time in many places the clouds never lift and nothing
dries out between showers.I spent my last couple weeks in the
Himalaya i
auuuutsch...long time no message but here we are againwe just
arrived to coco bandero cays with a total of 25 souls on board
2motorcycles and 2 bicycles. people are from all over the world
england irlandcanada philipines sweden us australia new zealand
germany austriaswitzerland colombia......maybe i forgot some
countriesnow we rae preparing the beach BBQ whil most of the
. . . and of course, in the even that you are ready for autumn,
elegantly cut blazers with pleated & puffed sleeves, insanely
stylish belted dresses, perfect trenches and the softest
champagne-coloured cowl-neck sweaters . . .{p.s.} if you've just
arrived, see below xo{images: lover the label; more of this
collection at the side project}{this is glamorous} on facebook
& follow on twitter copyright © 2007-2010 {this is
glamorous} all rights reserved
. . . another summer weekend may have come and gone, but it was
filled with french bread and escargots, nights in silk dresses and
upswept hair, and a lingering of early morning breezes laden with a
beautiful excitement . . . and over morning cups of coffee,
reminded of a favourite winston churchill quote:"A pessimist sees
the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the
opportunity in every difficulty.". . . a wonderful thought for a
brand new week, and hope yours is off to a perfect start,xo{p.s.}
late august, which means a wildly sporadic posting schedule and
never quite seem to get into the week until it's nearly over, and
so -- many new & wonderful things you may have missed at week's
end:* weekend romance & lovely links* in the bedroom: only
sweet dreams* photograph...
. . . one of the loveliest thoughts is that somewhere in the world,
soon it will be spring, just as our days will soon fall into
dramatically overcast and blustery skies, slightly chilly and
romantically melancholic mornings, somewhere, blossoms are set to
bloom and wrap themselves beautifully around branches and there
will be pretty shorts and the sheerest blouses, elegant blazers and
lacy, champagne-coloured dresses, and since shall always hold on to
the very last golden and fading rays of summer sun, lover's
spring.summer 2010.11 collection may be just the thing for these
last, languorous late-august days . . .{images: lover the label via
studded hearts}{this is glamorous} on facebook & follow on
twitter copyright © 2007-2010 {this is glamorous} all
rights reserved
"One belongs to New York instantly, one belongs to it as much in
five minutes as in five years."~thomas wolfe. . . a few summer
weekends ago, spent a few hot and hazy days in new york city, days
filled with early morning swims, bellinis and brunches and
sundrenched terraces, afternoon markets and dusky shops with
herringbone floors, glasses of perfectly chilled champagne and red
velvet cupcakes, sunset in the park and long, lingering moments
soaking in the intoxicating energy all around, leaving with
memories of dinner on the very last night among topiaries and
carrera -- oysters to start, followed by seared sea scallops,
rocchetta, medjool dates, lardoons with champagne vinaigrette . . .
and it was farewell until next time . . .{images: all photography
by p & this is glamorous © aug...
I love this project. To what extent can we distort famous logos and
symbols that they remain easily recognizable? A personal
exploration.
Icebreaker, the eco-conscious performance wear company from New
Zealand have really outdone themselves for their FW10 line. Taking
some risks and focusing on their outerwear line, which I feel has
been neglected in the past, they are set to launch three new pieces
each for men and women. Blurring the lines between technical
clothing and [...]
Yep, American Express is now offering the first-ever travelers
check in Chinese currency. The news begs two questions: First, is
this more evidence that China is on its way to becoming the
world’s top tourist destination? And second, does anyone
still use travelers checks?
The 29 year-old woman, Claire Ackermann, died while crossing the
Teklanika River on the Stampede Trail this weekend. Her companion
told state troopers that they weren’t on their way to visit
the old school bus where Christopher McCandless died in 1992, but
the incident has renewed concerns about McCandless pilgrims
nonetheless. The Anchorage Daily News story about Ackermann’s
death notes a number of recent near-misses for other hikers
attempting the crossing, and one local resident told the paper:
“Honestly, I’m amazed this hasn’t happened
earlier.” (Via @lunaticcarl)
NPR has a sequence of remarkable photos from the ongoing jam, which
stretches for more than 60 miles. Hat tip to Boing Boing’s
Maggie Koerth-Baker, who speculates about how the AP photographers
managed to make it to and from the scene: “I’m
imagining a dirt bike was involved.”
Spike Lee’s new documentary, If God is Willing and da Creek
Don’t Rise, is airing on HBO this week. It’s a
follow-up to his award-winning 2006 Katrina documentary,
“When the Levees Broke,” and Salon’s Billy
Sothern, a NOLA resident, says it nails the voice of the city.
Money quote: The people telling the story in this documentary are
many of the same people whose names appear in the paper. Some are
policy wonks; others, activists or artists; but nearly all are
fervent New Orleanians. Some of them speak in a strongly held
hyperbole that hints at madness or mania, both about the good and
the bad here. There are angry words, never precisely defined, about
“the powers that be” and their efforts at “ethnic
cleansing” on the one hand, ...
If you take vitamins, then you’ve probably familiar with the
Nature Made brand. Pretty much everyone I know has at least one
Nature Made vitamin in their home. The Nature Made site is a wealth
of information, resources, and tools on how to maintain a healthy
lifestyle. They are particularly interested in spreading the word
about [...]
As you know, my family loves to play video games. We have pretty
much all the devices out there and we recently had the opportunity
to review one more . . . The Leapster Explorer by Leap Frog.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Leapster Explorer offers an extraordinary new
learning experience with endless ways to play so children can
discover [...]
About the Book MY TEENAGE WEREWOLF will find a captive audience in
mothers of daughters and daughters of mothers. It is the
craftily-written story of Lauren Kessler’s
quest to understand her mercurial daughter Lizzie as she comes up
on her thirteenth birthday. At first Lauren sits down with all the
best Amazon.com-ranked parenting books but soon [...]
As part of Nickelodeon’s celebration of Dora
the Explorer’s 10th Anniversary, more than 30
cities and states across the United States are proclaiming
Saturday, Aug. 14, as “Dora the Explorer
Day.â€Â Citizens in these locales will be
encouraged to embrace Dora’s spirit of
inclusion and cooperation, her love of exploration and learning and
to join [...]
When we’re traveling, one of the items I always make sure I
pack in the kids backpacks are books. They love to read and a good
book will keep them entertained for a long time. I recently had the
opportunity to review a couple of great travel books –
Where’s Waldo The Ultimate Travel Guide [...]
Family, coaches, friends, fans and followers can support Little
League® as well as save 15% on their next stay at any of
the 3,600 hotels within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands by
booking at Hilton Worldwide Little League. With the Waipio Majors
All Stars being in the Little League World Series, I am so happy
[...]
Do you have children ages 3 to 6 in your household (or even a bit
younger)? Do they like TV but you are underwhelmed by
the not-very-educational options? Then you should
check out Super Why! Super Why! is a PBS series for 3
to 6 year olds. Every episode presents a problem and
Whyatt transforms, [...]
To address the urgent health and fitness crisis among our
nation’s youth, while acknowledging the budget
crisis faced by schools across the country, Henkel, the company
behind some of the nation’s leading consumer
brands such as Dial®, Purex®,
Renuzit®, Right Guard®, and Soft
Scrub®, has launched the company’s
2010 Henkel Helps campaign — Henkel Helps [...]
My kids love to play outside but this means that they usually come
home pretty dirty. A part of me wants to tell them to try and stay
clean but another part of me knows that getting dirty is just a
part of being a child. SHOUT understands this and to help celebrate
unrestricted play they’re [...]
Welcome to District 10! Even though Katniss didn't think much
of our tributes dressed up as cows with flaming belts (she called
them pathetic), we're still 100% behind Katniss, our symbol of
hope.Now if you know livestock farmers at all, you know that we all
really enjoy putting together playlists. We love the Hunger Games
Survival Mix Forever Young Adult put together for Katniss to
prepare for the games. Yep, Another One Bites the Dust by Queen
never fails to get us pumped up. It makes a nice change
to the cacophony of cowbells and rooster crowing.In any
case, I wanted to take it one step further and make individual
playlists for each of the Hunger Games triology main
characters. These are songs that I either thought of
when reading particular scenes featu...
13 year old Matt lives in a world where going over your family
credit limit can have serious consequences, but Matt's family is
not worried. Their father has a great job, and the family
spends and spends. One day, on a shopping spree, Matt's
mother is informed that she has gone over their limit, and soon the
government authorities come pick up Matt to make him work off the
family's debt.This fast-paced middle grade novel has such an
interesting premise, and addresses the problem of runaway spending
that many consumers engage in well. Matt's parents are
portrayed as very, very silly. They buy expensive items they
don't need and never check their account balances even though
they know that going over the limit could mean that their children
are taken away from th...
For my final author interview of Dystopian August, I have the very
lovely Lauren Oliver on deck. Even though DELIRIUM is
not out until next year, I was able to snag an early copy at BEA
and I loved it. Look for my review later today. I am also dying to
read book 2 of this series, and of course that one is not due until
2012. Now, let's welcome Lauren! (applause)What
is about the dystopian genre that drew you in and made you want to
write a whole series? Any favorites or influences
you’d like to share? Well, utopias are no fun,
are they? No, but seriously—I
didn’t exactly set out to write a dystopia, but
I have always liked to imagine alternate societies, and alternate
ways and patterns of living. That’s part of the
fun of being a writer! This concept—...
The newest LED Sport Vest ($20.99) from Nite Ize is designed to
make walking or cycling at night safer. The lightweight,
black-nylon mesh vest has bright-red, battery-powered
LED-illuminated stripes front and back to announce your presence. A
power button at the shoulder controls whether the LED lights glow
or flash. The vest also has a white reflective [...]
If you haven’t seen the big, red bowling-pin
surfboard that’s been roving around Manhattan
Beach for the past year, it’s a good excuse to
visit the beach town and stay a spell. The small and sleek Shade
hotel, a few blocks from the sand, has a winter package with
restaurant credits and a fourth night [...]
Here’s a tourism ad campaign for you:
“Yucatan. No drug-related killings in 2009 or the first half
of 2010.” Nobody’s actually putting those words into
advertising. But as the drug wars worsen and debate persists about
the risks of travel in Mexico, Yucatan is the only one of
Mexico’s 31 states that can make that claim, according to
[...]
See amazing fall colors in the Rocky Mountains with a four-night
stay at a condominium that comes with free activities, all for $189
per person in a group of four. The deal: Stay at a two-bedroom
condo that sleeps four near Monarch Mountain, about
2½ hours from Denver, for a total of $756 plus tax
for [...]
Act quickly if you want to take advantage of a JetBlue Airways
one-day sale offering fares from $39 to $129 each way from Southern
California to points north and east. The deal: JetBlue is offering
the following low one-way fares (tax is extra) from Long Beach:
> $39 to Las Vegas, Sacramento, Oakland and San Francisco >
$59 [...]
The 301-foot-tall WindSeeker promises to change Knott’s Berry
Farm’s skyline when the spinning swing ride debuts at the
Buena Park theme park in 2011. WindSeeker will carry 64 riders in
twin-seat gondolas to the top of the tower, where the ride’s
metal arms will extend out at a 45-degree angle and spin for one
minute at [...]
Here’s one sweet deal for folks who still
haven’t had their fill of Mammoth Mountain and
Yosemite National Park this year. Head north in fall and spend just
$39 each way to fly from Los Angeles to Mammoth Lakes, roughly half
the usual cost, in a one-week sale that began Tuesday. The deal:
Pay $39 each [...]
VICTORIA, Mahe - Seychelles Vice President, Mr. read more
More than a year after a controversial sex sting in Palm Springs'
popular gay resort neighborhood, local hoteliers say the city's
tourism industry still has a “black
eye.†read more
Mexico's aviation industry woes have spread north of the border.
read more
The director of the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority says his
country is delighted by the U.S. decision to grant Nigerian
airlines permission to fly directly to the United States. read more
CHICAGO – Two gators in the Chicago River. One
strolling down a Massachusetts street. Another in bustling New York
City. And that's just in the past few weeks. read more
UGANDA (eTN) - The new offices of the Uganda Tourist Board (UTB),
aka Tourism Uganda, have finally moved to their new location in the
upscale Kololo suburb on Acacia Avenue, not far from the Protea Ka
read more
LONDON, England - Today, Corinthia Hotels released further details
of the five-star luxury hotel it is building in central London,
which is due to open in early 2011. read more
Cruise ships and large commercial ships will be banned from dumping
any kind of sewage -- even highly filtered wastewater -- along
California's coast out to three miles from shore, under new rules
fro read more
UGANDA (eTN) - The anti-hunting lobby in Uganda has taken fresh
hope, following reports last week that the top management of the
Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) was suspended from office to clear
the read more
MEXICO CITY - Ownership changes at struggling airliner Grupo
Mexicana appear to have left the company without a chief executive
as it navigates bankruptcy proceedings, with the new owners
remaining ti read more
NEW YORK – Look at Manhattan from afar, and the
first thing you notice is the Empire State Building, spiking like a
needle above the carpet of skyscrapers that coats Manhattan from
tip to tip. read more
Bad Guys Want in read more
LONDON - Debenhams has revealed that instead of paying expensive
charges for stowing cases in the hold of the plane, canny
holidaymakers are using their free hand luggage allowance and
"wearing" the r read more
Portugal’s tourism sector is represented by
Bernard Luis Amador Trindade who could easily be mistaken for a
movie star, but it is his Mediterranean charm, business
intelligence, and political savvy read more
TANZANIA (eTN) - In its new campaign to attract more tourists from
United Kingdom, Tanzania has targeted the ongoing English Premier
League to market its tourist attractive icons through digital video
read more
Foxconn, always with the
clever ways to get their employees to stop committing suicide, has
now started holding rallies with the theme "Treasure your life,
love your family, care for each other to build a wonderful future."
And what crazy rallies these were, judging from the pictures.
Employees wore "I Love Foxconn" shirts, some held up "I Love Terry
Gou (the CEO)" posters. Some dressed as Spiderman for no reason in
particular, though I'll make up some right here: Maybe his mad
building climbing skills are meant to signify the rescuing of
jumpers? Or maybe the fact that he shoots webs represents the
netting Foxconn has now put in place - which, ironically, is what
killed the 12th jumper. Says Burson Marsteller, the PR firm
representing Foxconn, t...
By Daniel Mark Carr “You'll Never Walk Alone”; unless
your name’s Kenny Huang that is. Yes, amid speculation and
rumours earlier this week, Kenny Huang has now officially announced
that he has withdrawn from the bidding for Liverpool Football Club.
The Chinese businessman was one of several bidders who submitted an
offer ahead of last Friday’s deadline. It is believed,
however, that Huang began to become impatient with the ‘due
diligence’ being carried out by the LFC board. Huang was
eager to complete the deal ahead of the August 31st transfer window
closing in order to allow for squad improvements. Current American
owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett (or Tom and Jerry as some fans
have nicknamed them) have a, let’s say,
‘fractured̵...
Satirical magazine(s) McSweeney's - or at least the internet branch
- has actually taken the time to check out our lil' Expo, with
their "travel writer" Kevin Dolgin taking the time out of visiting
everywhere worth going in Europe to come all the way to Shanghai.
Dolgin comes off like a greenhorn - he spends a good few paragraphs
talking about silly English phrases on T-shirts - but hits his
stride when he finally actually visits the Expo and gets into the
gist of getting his previous assumptions debunked. For instance, on
China proving itself to the world with an Expo, he says "Once
there, I started getting a different impression. Perhaps it wasn't
China that was extending its bid to be considered as something
beyond the world's prime manufacturer of vuvuzelas, perhaps they
figure they...
After the recent hair care scares related to Bawang Shampoo, more
and more people are turning to homemade shampoo recipe - even after
product quality officials debunked the original reports of excess
carcinogens. According to one woman interviewed by Shanghai Daily,
her reasons for creating her own shampoos are because she didn't
know which brand of shampoo to trust. Meanwhile, Dr. Wang Jiayuan
of Shanghai Yueyang Hospital applauded the idea, as such
‘natural homemade’ hair care products will not have any
side effects. The report inspired us to check this out for
ourselves - so we went a-‘head’ (pardon the pun!) and
made some of our own shampoos. Here's the best and worst of our
"natural homemade" experiences: The first we tried was...
Liběna Rochová Things happening from
Monday to Tuesday of this week! MONDAY Come to the Bund this week,
starting Monday, to see cutting edge Czech fashion. The runway show
tonight gives viewers "the chance to see dainty models in the best
five leading designers, including Liběna
Rochová and Pavel IvanÄic, have to offer," say
the organizers. Younik at Bund 18, 18 Zhongshan East Road TUESDAY
The Frankfurt Book Fair starts! The 4 day event (between August
24th and 27th) focuses on Chinese digital and mobile publishing. On
the 25th and 27th you can enjoy over 15 top-notch presentations
from leaders in Chinese digital publishing. Over 15 foreign
publishers will also be in Shanghai throughout the 4 day affair.
Registration is 600RMB per person per day. More information can be
found ...
Malaysian Graffiti artists THEY and Bibichun came to Shanghai to
paint streets and... apparently pavilions. The whole story is at
Shanghai Expo Insights, but here are two things I want to note: 1.
I had no idea the Malaysian Pavilion had been spray painted! That's
pretty rad! 2. If this video got you hankering for more Graffiti,
then you'll be delighted to know that The Shelter is hosting a
whole graffiti bonanza this weekend! Called “Wall
Lords,” it's billed to be Asia's biggest graffiti contest and
will not only have artists battling it out spray can-style, but
also some pretty sweet live music: FRIDAY: Start off at the Shelter
on Friday night for the Graffiti Warm Up Party. We don't know if
anyone will actually be painting anything, but you do...
Photo by le niners More photos on the Shanghaiist Contribute page.
To see your photos on our Contribute page, use Flickr and tag your
photos “shanghaiist”. Or you can email your photos to
photos@shanghaiist.com and they will automatically appear on our
site (and here).
And not just because of the extensive and all-encompassing
corruption trials last year! Foreign Policy takes a look at the
Sichuan city's meteoric rise from just 2 million in the 1960s to a
whopping 32 million today, a pace so fast that "its maps are
already out of date by the time they are printed," following the
story of Yan Qi, a snails snacks seller who has turned her "river
delicacy" into a million dollar enterprise. Along the way:
Chongqing's history as an army stronghold, it's not quite yet
"nouveau" rich and - of course - Bo Xilai, China's political star.
We knew that drunk driving was becoming an ever more serious
offense here in Shanghai (perhaps to curb the national statistic
that 2x of us drive drunk compared to the rest of China), but did
you know that being caught could get you deported if you're a
foreigner? Long the punishment for overenthusiastic activism
(especially around sensitive time periods), it seems that now you
could be kicked out of China for imbibing way too much before your
commute home. A European named Peter, who had been working for
three years at an upscale hotel, was caught after he crashed his
motorcycle into a sidewalk. He is the first foreigner ever in China
to get deported for drunk driving. From Shanghai Daily: Traffic
police said he could hardly talk when he was questioned at the
scene. A blood alcohol t...
Congratulations Matt! Our good friend at Exploremetro has managed
to get a million people to download his iPhone app - and he's
decided to celebrate by giving it out for free! Just for the next
two days though. In case you own an iPhone and were on the fence
about picking this up, now's the time to give it a twirl. You would
have to empty your pockets of 99 cents otherwise!
Photo of breast feeding policewoman during the Sichuan Earthquake
from The Moderate Voice Here's heartening news for breast milk
advocates: In the wake of the recent milk powder scandals (most
recently, the possibility that one type of milk was causing babies
to grow breasts), mothers in Shanghai at least are turning to the
nip. A survey by the Shanghai Morning Post found that 85% of 452
Shanghai residents believed breast milk to be superior to other
dairy substitutes. Though the whole thing may just be a quality
issue rather than Shanghai mothers really thinking "breast is
better." After all: About 33 percent of the respondents said they
will no longer buy domestically manufactured milk powder because
they doubt the quality, while 41 percent said they usually buy
imported milk powde...
Last year, Shanghai
resident Katya Knyazeva stumbled upon Ever-spring Hall, a piece of
historic Shanghai that had fallen by the wayside. Located just 100
meters east of the Temple of the City God on Wutong Lu, it was
turned into a gymnasium at some point in time and then left to rot.
A shame for architecture for which the saying was penned, "First,
there is Ever-Spring Hall; second, there is Yu Garden." Last month,
she was able to head back there again. From her Flickr: For months
the lane off Wutong Lu was barred with a construction door; the
workers were seen lodging in the side building. However, one fine
July sunday, we walked in through the gate and nobody seemed to
care. Workers thought we were important, apparently. ...
Those that care about beauty competitions and hot girls in
ridiculous costumes have been poring over the Miss Universe 2010
National Costumes Competition. But while I've seen endless
commentary on Miss Kazakhstan's giant headdress, Miss America's
actually kinda cool Golden Eagle and Miss Zambia's gourd breasts,
nothing has been said about China. Well, here's why. How boring!
She looks like she wore a reconstructed cushion, complete with
tassels, to some random B-list celebrity press event. How is that
even going to BEGIN to compete with Miss Venezuela, who looks like
she could cut you to pieces? Considering this dress has to be
thirty billion times lighter, couldn't Tang Wen look a little
happier to be there? And did she even wash her hair? In comparison,
this is what China did fo...
A look at Shanghai in HD and with an atmospheric soundtrack,
brought to us by the same people who gave us a similarly amazing
video last time - the Rhone Alps Pavilion.
As the women of the world prepare to go head to head in Miss
Universe - lip-gloss, eye liner and bronzer at the ready, some of
Americas finest beefcakes have already slipped in to a bit of
spandex for an adoring audience at the Expo. They did however;
ditch the catwalk, opting instead for something a little more
familiar to them - a wrestling ring! Yes, Sunday afternoon played
host to a Chinese first when a smörgåsbord
of spandex-clad, Muscle Marys from World Wrestling Entertainment
Inc. (the WWE) performed at the Expo. Thousands upon thousands of
WWE buffs travelled from all over mainland China, Hong Kong and
Macau to catch a glimpse of some of the biggest names in the
wrestling world and watch them battle it out, right here, in
Shanghai. The WWE was founded in 1952 but WWE matches...
Did finding out the sanitation situation not scare you off
crayfish? Then how about muscle degeneration? Dozens of people in
Nanjing were struck down with a strange form of food poisoning from
our little lobster friends: rhabdomyolysis. The Nanjingren were
hospitalized after suffering unbearable muscle pains shortly after
eating crayfish. Symptoms have included sore joints, a sore back,
pale complexion, and the rather peculiar ‘soy sauce
urine’. Although doctors were sure that crayfish was the root
cause of the patients illness, the strange manifestation when
compared to ‘typical’ food poisoning baffled them. One
doctor, a would-be Sherlock Holmes, took to the street markets of
Nanjing to try and find the cause. After making a few inquiries he
concluded that ...
This trip which I am about to undertake is more than a break from
work and the pressures of life. It is a journey of healing, a
journey to conquer my fears, hopefully restore my confidence as
well as to let go of some of the baggages that we all seem to...
I'm planning my first RTW trip for December 2011. I'm worried I
might be trying to do too many things for this one trip. Can you
please tell me if my budget seems sufficient and if I should try to
cut out some countries? On my trip I plan on doing all...
Welcome to the branch for the budget minded traveller....
Does anyone know of any bancks that offer this service. Nationwide
are going to start to charge in November!!!
I'm off to Inida in a couple of weeks and planning to travel around
for a couple of months. Does anyone have any experience in
buying/using an Indian SIM card on some kind of pay as you go basis
with an unlocked iPhone or similar smart phone whilst...
I left the UK 13 years ago to settle in Australia and have been
very happy here. I still hold a full current UK passport and have
become an Australian Citizen and hold a current Australian
passport....
Nancy Kline grieves for a city that no longer belongs to her
Yet another interesting way to look at the world or, in this case,
Los Angeles. (Via Kottke)
Details are still thin on this one, but it looks as though the Judd
Apatow comedy crew is turning its attention to travel. Wanderlust
stars Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd as an “urban
couple” who hit the road, aiming to “live a more
counter-culture lifestyle.” Apatow is producing, while Rudd
and director David Wain are collaborating on the screenplay. David
Wain also directed one of our favorite summer vacation movies,
“Wet Hot American Summer,” and Paul Rudd is one of my
favorite actors, so from where I’m sitting this looks
promising. “Wanderlust” is due out in 2011. (Via Frank
Bures)
The Atlantic has a dispatch from Bill Donahue, who’s been
traveling in a changing Mongolia. As Donahue explains, the
long-dead warlord is central the country’s new commercial
efforts: Genghis Khan is Mongolia’s future. After his
conquests were downplayed in the history books during seven decades
of de facto Soviet rule, the nomad who ruled an empire stretching
from the Caspian Sea to Siberia reemerged in 1990, as democracy was
being established. Today, he is a poor nation’s avatar of
hope—and he’s becoming a major industry. In
Ulaanbaatar, you can drink Chinggis beer at the Grand Khaan Irish
Pub. (For obscure reasons, the local spelling differs from the
Western.) The Genco Tour Bureau, an Ulaanbaatar-based company, has
spent about $7 million on the Chi...
Adam Richman takes questions after The Big Ugly Burger challenge.
Editor’s Note: Our Cheese and Chocolate
Cuisinternship Winner, Lisa Graff, recently completed her week long
adventure in Southern Oregon at Rogue Creamery and Lillie Belle
Farms. We’ll be posting her recaps over the
next several ...
There’s a good chance you might not find it there when you
get to baggage claim. Rarely, travelers are even ordered to check
the larger of their carry-ons at the gate and not given time to
transfer valuable items—which then go missing. Be sure your
expensive things are in your smallest carry-on.
If you’re driving down the interstate looking for a place to
refill your gas tank, avoid the exits that have just one or two
stations. You’ll save money at exits with three or more
stations, as competition helps drive down prices.
Most parks have been planned specifically to appeal to a broad
range of interests, so apart from wild rides there are gentle ones
that please young children, older travelers, and more sedate types.
Plus, many attractions in many theme parks are completely
accessible to people who use wheelchairs or who have other
disabilities.
Keith Johnson, has visited 16 countries for the Sundance Channel
show “Man Shops Globe.â€
Many hotels want to take eco-friendly steps —
energy use is their second largest expense —
but postrecession, those steps are small.
If you have ever dreamed of having a snoop around Jimi Hendrix's
London apartment, now you can.
With this year's White Night festival on Sept. 11, Madrid is
treating its citizens, and visitors, to an all-night celebration of
contemporary art and culture.
Mother Nature is part of the ride when the Boulder Dash speeds down
the mountain at the Lake Compounce theme park.
Provocative artwork is breathing new energy into
Mardin’s creative pedigree.
What Hawthorne and Melville found out in 1850, tourists know today:
the region is very farm friendly.
Over the years, guests and employees of the Copper Queen Hotel have
recorded their encounters with spirits in residence.
The war for independence from Spain began with a single cry 200
years ago. Today, three picturesque and now peaceful towns invite
celebration.
All-you-can-fly passes from JetBlue and Sun Country, plus what you
need to know about emergency medical evacuations. Sun Country
Airlines - JetBlue Airways - Health - Sun Country - Airline
If you’re as directionally-challenged as I am, the idea that
you’d need a “how to” article for getting lost
might seem a bit ludicrous. But hear me out. Venice, unlike most
other cities, gets better as you get lost-er. And because Venice is
both relatively small and almost always crowded, getting lost can
be a little [...]
At the moment Bali is buzzing with tourists and
it’s a great time to visit this beautiful
island. The weather is perfect and even better, the exchange rates
for most currencies is higher than it has been. Besides that,
Australians have a plethora of airlines vying for your bum on one
of their seats on [...]
The Red Roof Inn is one of the cheapest hotels in the Pensacola
area. In this review I discuss the pros and cons of this hotel, as
well as why you may be better off staying somewhere
else.Contributor: Leanne CPublished: Aug 21, 2010
All-inclusive vacations are a great way to enjoy a set price for
accommodations, food and beverages, amenities and activities,
depending on what each resort offers. On cheap Caribbean vacations
as a couple, our favorite all-inclusive vacations meant turning a
blind eye to our bar tab for all those great tropical drinks. Now,
our trips to the Caribbean consist of water sports; games and
kids’ clubs; theme nights and restaurants. And
rather than having to reach for your wallet for every activity,
all-inclusive vacation are the perfect solution. It's not only
easier to plan a budget, it's keeps your mind strictly on the fun
quotient, not the financial bottom line. What all-inclusive
vacations add up to is bang for your buck.
There’s a difference between being a best
friend and being a mediocre friend. Best friends get perks for
their buddies, mediocre friends don’t.Now, you
can get your pals (and your precious self, no worries) $50 off of a
flight booked through Vayama. Cheapflights has teamed up with
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off your next flight booked with Vayama.
This article will show you the safest ways to carry money and
cheapest ways to exchange money when going abroad. Cash may be the
easiest to use but it is also the easiest to loose.Contributor:
Daniel MunPublished: Aug 21, 2010
This is a brief overview of what vaccines you may need if you
travel overseas.Contributor: Daniel MunPublished: Aug 21, 2010
Traveling to Naples Florida with my shih tzuContributor: Mary
Rose-SellersPublished: Aug 21, 2010
This will give you a brief overview on why visa's are
importantContributor: Daniel MunPublished: Aug 21, 2010
These days people are penny pinching, so it's important that the
insurance companies don't rob you!Contributor: Daniel MunPublished:
Aug 21, 2010
Travel Rewards credit card may be the ideal way to get something in
return for the purchase of travel, but also to get the most awards,
you need to know to choose the right card for you.Contributor:
MARCUS MCKENZIEPublished: Aug 22, 2010
Are you ready to travel in Holland?Contributor:
SilverchriotPublished: Aug 22, 2010
China independent travel is possible if you arrange for a local or
student to act as your tour guide.Contributor: Peggy
HazelwoodPublished: Aug 22, 2010
