The last we'd heard of Ordos in Inner Mongolia, it was a completely
modern, thoroughly upgraded ghost town, who knew it'd soon become
the setting of a Guinness World Record breaking human domino set?
From Straits Times: MORE than 10,000 people have set a new Guinness
World record for 'human dominoes' in China's Inner Mongolia,
toppling a record set a decade earlier in Singapore by more than
several hundred. The 10,276, mostly students seated cross-legged
and falling backwards in a line that snaked across an enormous
square, took 1 hour and 20 minutes to set the new record on
Thursday. 'The human dominoes were a success. The new record is
10,267 people. This is a new Guinness World record,' Guinness'
official Wu Shaohong said, in images broadcast on state television.
...
After all the research I’ve done, we have
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Argentina....
Travelling around SE Asia, china, india, nepal, and aussie. Should
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getting a double. Should I buy a hanging kit or will there be a
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Hi guys, me and some friends are planning a rtw trip starting in
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1. No change in Potosi. I checked with the 'bus terminal in Sucre
this morning and nothing is leaving in that direction. ...
So how many million dollars will our newest boatload of 490 welfare
recipients cost the Canadian taxpayer?
Last night I watched the Real Housewives of D.C. and one of the
characters had a vineyard in Virginia. Living in California, I
honestly had no idea other states produced wine, except for maybe
Oregon. When I was reading comments about the show, many...
They said it couldn't be done. Others, sensibly enough, asked why
we would want to do it in the first place. We were assured that
ratings inevitably will plummet, and that much of our core audience
will be outraged by this abominable, doomed exercise...
The country’s tourism agency has issued some, er, helpful
guidelines for locals in preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games,
which will be held in London. Among the tips? Don’t serve
prepackaged jam to Germans, don’t mention the Falkland
Islands to Argentinians and don’t bring up the
Mexican-American War with Mexicans. In the accompanying video, a
Guardian reporter takes the tips for a test drive.
In the wake of the plane crash that killed former U.S. Senator Ted
Stevens and four others this week, James Fallows digs into
“the unique world of Alaskan aviation,” noting that
it’s “more dangerous than elsewhere in the country, but
also more necessary.”
The numbers are still small-ish, but they’re growing fast.
From the New York Times: Between 2006 and 2007 the number of
American students studying in Arab countries rose nearly 60 percent
while China had only a 19 percent increase and England, 1.9
percent. Many of the students are looking to gain a better
understanding of the Arab world, and they’re also finding
their experiences and Arabic-language skills are making them hot
prospects for jobs. Students in these programs are also writing
some great travel stories.
The latest analysis comes from Financial Times travel editor Tom
Robbins. A positive note: Sales figures may be dire, the challenges
mounting, but this summer there’s a buzz in the world of
travel publishing, a sense of being on the verge of a totally new
era. The internet allowed people to research their trips themselves
before setting out, but smartphone apps and iPads travel with them.
Suddenly the guidebook publishers, who for years seemed to be
looking on from the sidelines, unsure of how to make websites work
for them, have found themselves with a medium that makes sense.
Eva Holland I’m in the Bay Area for a few days, visiting with
friends and colleagues at the Book Passage Travel, Food and
Photography Conference, and it’s been a treat so
far—the in-person writing community is one of the few things
I’ve missed since moving to the Yukon nine months ago, and it
feels good to reconnect.
Intimidator rises 232 feet then races over a mile of twists at 75
mph.
Bert cavorts with flightless birds and then samples an ostrich
burger.
Adam Richman takes questions after the Ultimate Destroyer
Challenge.
Tony discusses ethics and favoritism in the food industry with
Michael Ruhlman.
Anthony Bourdain gets a lesson in Roman cuisine and culture.
If only there was a remote control that could slow down these
waning summer weeks as we cross the threshold into the final days
of summer. Looking for ways to savor these blue-sky days? Take ...
Summer is obviously the official season for barbecuing and there
are lots of new grills, advanced technologies and fancy tools help
us create the perfect meal. But step back to a time when barbecuing
involved ...
There is an ancient critter living in Oregon that is pretty well
known in some circles. Care to guess what species it
might be? Let me offer you some hints: this species lives in rivers
but it ...
Rome is known for its simple, time-tested cuisine, but choosing a
restaurant can be tricky. Many places catering primarily to
tourists cut corners and compromise on tradition—it's easy to
wind up in a dining room where your fellow customers all speak
English, your waiter is smuggly indifferent (or cartoonishly
fawning), and, the one unforgivable shortcoming, your food is
second-rate. For a more authentic experience, check out the local
favorites of our Rome-based restaurant reviewer.
The rainy season starts in mid-September and lasts until
mid-November—which means you can expect afternoon downpours
that can last anywhere from 30 minutes to two hours. Hurricane
season occurs during these months (and even from June to November);
past storms include Hurricane Wilma and Hurricane Dean.
This is your best, cheapest, and least complicated way of making
and receiving phone calls here. In Botswana and Swaziland, there
are no access agreements to allow you to use U.S. long-distance
services. Thus, you will not be able to make calls using your U.S.
calling card from Botswana or Swaziland.
Gourmet food trucks have elevated the dining scene in Los Angeles,
taking a once underground world and bringing it into the forefront
with a whole lot of culinary panache. You can now enjoy organic hot
dogs, gourmet cupcakes, South Indian dosas, and even Korean
shortribs at 2 am.
For six weeks each summer, Saratoga Springs, N.Y., cares almost as
much about food as about thoroughbred racing.
Demand has grown for this bracing, refreshing, often fizzy white
wine from Basque country.
A growing number of open-air taverns take on the challenge of
thriving amid concrete and noisy streets.
For 48 hours, the airline said nothing about the matter, an unusual
course for a company known for skillfully cultivating the public
through social media.
A Las Vegas show allows scuba divers a behind-the-scenes look at
synchronized swimming.
Hong Kong fans of luxury footwear have been making a special
pilgrimage to the recently opened Rupert Sanderson boutique, the
brand's flagship store in Asia.
Computer mapping programs, including Google Maps, are reshaping how
bike enthusiasts travel.
On the Isle of Skye, there’s no shortage of
great restaurants serving shellfish and other treats straight from
the nearby lochs.
Amid the Adirondack forests and lakefronts, summer visitors can
still see the Great Camps.
In super-friendly Montreal, a music-charged night life,
meat-centric restaurants and post-industrial revival add to the
allure.
The last installment of our Fly Safe, Fly Smart series tells you
how to pick between airlines when you don't recognize the names.
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Naples may not be as expensive a city to visit as Rome or Venice,
but that doesn’t mean it’s not still a good idea to
save money wherever you can when you go. After all – the more
money you save on accommodation, the more pizza you’ll be
able to buy, right? That savings is [...]
Last month I talked about the directional temples on the island of
Bali, their importance and their significance to the Balinese. The
numerous facets of Balinese culture are truly amazing. These
temples are worth visiting even if it’s just
for the experience; even better if there is a temple celebration
going on. Besides the directional temples, [...]
This week’s flights on the cheap are coming
from AirTran! And to spice things up, we've got the best deals on
this side of the Atlantic for trips to Europe.
Usually ranked as one of the top five diving destinations in the
world, Cozumel is an idyllic location for a vacation in Mexico.
Rife with vivid wildlife and more water sports and seaside
activities than you can count - the area is a natural paradise. On
land, it’s known for the ancient Mayan ruins
and beautiful eco-themed parks.
There are few places in the world comparable to Tuscany. Exquisite
wine, breathtaking views and renowned cuisine are just a few of the
reasons that visitors flock to this cultural hub. Gate 1 Travel is
now offering an amazing deal- Spend five nights in Tuscany and an
additional three in Umbria for just $999 including flights, 8
nights’ accommodations, a nine-day car rental
and daily breakfast.
Hit Hawaiian beaches this summer or fall. Alaska's latest sale
features Honolulu, Kailua, Kahului, and Lihue. American, Delta,
United, and WestJet compete.
Visit the Sunshine State and the Gulf Coast this fall with
American's and United's latest sales. More than 150 cities are
included. AirTran, Continental, Delta, and US Airways often have
comparable prices.
AirTran, American, and Delta are competing for your summer and fall
business. The carriers' oversized sales collectively cover more
than 4,000 routes and over 70 domestic destinations. Everyday rates
from JetBlue, United, and others compete.
Alaska's latest sale features discounted flights to the mainland,
Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada, including Seattle, Maui, Fairbanks, and
Vancouver. American, Delta, WestJet, and others offer comparable
rates.
AirTran's latest destination-focused sale features travel between
Baltimore and more than 50 cities including Las Vegas, Miami, New
Orleans, Cancun, and Nassau. American, Continental, Delta, United,
US Airways have comparable rates.
Early planners can snag a bargain with American's latest sale
featuring travel to London this fall, winter, and spring. Kuwait
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travel during the off-season.
Departure day has arrived Thank you for keeping our Thrivent Builds
Worldwide team in your prayers for safe travels to Poland today and
for strong bodies during our build days Our journal bloggers Terri
Chuck and Barb from Wisconsin and Lauren from Virginia will update
the blog whenever we can find an Internet cafe. We're thrilled
there are almost 200 people following our blog and 'trav
There is only one word to describe Kathmandu NUTS.
So we have now established that Washington DC is a district not a
state. We saw lots of number plates 'Taxation without
representation' 'Go figure' as the Americans would sayWe loved this
city. We were so excited to get to see how it was all laid out and
it really feels like a capital citylike Paris or London where there
is so much to do and see and you can just walk for miles and
miles.We had
I had stayed with three of my girlfriends at Hotel Mar Monte the
night before. The lights went out at 12am. I tossed and turned
until 1255am then slept like a rock until 620am. As I woke up I
knew I needed to get some more sleep and relax before the big day.
Finally at 740am I got out of bed and took a nice long relaxing
bath to think about the day and soak up every minute. All my
friends and
We spent this week on safari in three different parks on the
southeast coast of South Africa in the state of KwazuluNatal. The
first park was called HluhluweImfolozi and there we spent three
days on a walking safari where we walked with guides during the day
and slept in a bush camp at night. While we didnrsquot encounter
any lions on our hikes we could hear both lions and hyenas while we
w
From the rural calmness of Jeju Island to Korearsquos second
largest metropolis we allowed ourselves four days to explore this
bustling port city. We had both been keen for a while to experience
Busan our original first choice destination in Korea. With such
lofty claims such as lsquothe fifth largest port cityrsquo in the
world you would assume there would be no shortage of things to d
RotterdamRotterdam campsite was ok stauds camping not as lively as
Amsterdam which is probably one of the best camp sites Irsquove
ever been to. Itrsquos pretty close to the road to. Got up about 10
and cycles through and round the whole city. Without a doubt
cycling round Amsterdam and Rotterdam is by far the best way to see
the cities. Things can be pretty nuts as mopeds and scooters use
PROCESSIONAL Concerto in E Spring Doug at front John seats Peggy
Pete walks in his parents Scott Georgianna Canon in D Major Dad
IOPENING WORDS OF THE OFFICIANT Doug Friends we have been invited
here today to share with Peter and Elyse a very important moment in
their lives. We are here not to witness the beginning of what will
be but rather what already is. In the years they have bee
We didn't really mean to run from the sun but that is what
happened. We are at the point of having less than a month to go
this time in mainland Europe so we needed to move out of Spain and
try to cover a little more ground than we have been. A little
reluctantly we left Spain and its sun behind although to be honest
it did provide just a taste of the rain the night before we left.
Through Fran
The week began with a huge water fight involving 700 water balloons
a group of 12 Malaysian doctors and 20 kids from House of Hope. It
took Stephen and I around 2 hours to fill the balloons and it was
all over in less than 5 minutes but the craic was great Thoroughly
enjoyed by allOn Monday Stephen celebrated his birthday his 34th
birthday What a celebration it wasIt all began with a meal
Ugh there were two problems with the flight to Australiaa It was
too short it was only just over 7 hours so not enough time to have
a good nights sleep.b It was very very bumpy so when I did fall
asleep I was woken up by the plane bouncing around.Other than that
it was a brilliant flight the Air Hostess were lovely as usually
and they even moved HB F and myself into First Class for the last
B305g day for me today. Was planning on do305ng something I had
been wa305t305ng to do my ent305re tr305p. Rent a scooter and
dr305ve 305t along the Ital305an coast. The amalfi coast to be
spec305f305c. th305s turk305sh keyboard 305s wreak305ng havoc
w305th my i letters sorry I ended up go305ng w305th th305s
Ital305an guy 305n m
Hi family and friendsWe're in Jasper Alberta about 140 miles north
of Banff. We've been in the Canadian rockies for close to 2 weeks
and loving it Haven't had any internet or news for a couple of
weeks but today is a little rainy so we're in town at a coffe bar
with internet. If you like the mountains hiking and cool weather
then it doesn't get any better than this We'll be in Jasper for 6
ni
Hi AllJust wanted to let everyone know that we are fine and were
not affected by the earthquake. Apparently the epicenter was only
about 50 km away from where we are staying and it was rated a 6.9
on the Ricter Scale. We felt tremours but nothing major. Our beds
vibrated and that was about it.Today we went splunking through the
Jumundy Caves. Seen stalagties and stalagmites the brave ones d
Hi EveryoneWent on the hot air balloon ride early tuesday morning.
had two balloons because of so many people. seen different types of
animals. highest we went was 1000 ft. it was amazing. had a
beautiful champagne breakfast in the open bush. landed on the
border of kenya and tanzania. went for an afternoon game drive saw
elephants buffalo lions and tons of others. we have now seen 3 o
Der vorteil dieses campingplatzes sind duschen und die wollen heute
morgen genutzt werden. Man goennt sich ja sonst nichts. Mittags
wollen wir uns die hauptstadt vancouver islands victoria anschauen.
Auf dem programm steht Internetcafe autofrage fuer die rockies
klaeren mittagessen goennen und ein bisschen von der stadt sehen.
Nach dem mexikanischen mittagssnack hebt sich die laune. Die inte
Der heutige Tag ist unser Beautytag wir gehen Wandern.Tascha und
Ben machen sich morgens auf den langen und beschwerlichen Weg zum
Grocery Store um die Gtruppe mit den noetigen Vitamienen zu
versorgen.In your face ScorbutUnser Ziel der Wanderung sind die
Niagura Faelle.Tascha die bisher das groesste Mueckepopfer ist
sprueht sich mit Chemie ein um den Blutsaugern zu entgehen.Diesmal
wandern
We arrived in North Island today quite cold here too . We watched
the news tonight and they have found bombs in Belfast where we're
heading and also the strikes at 6 airports in London and Scotland
at this stage we're not sure if they will affect us but suspect
so.On a lighter side we've been travelling a fair bit over the last
two days but have stopped for meals and also stopped at Kylemo
bdquoIST DOCH SCHEISSEldquo ist der spruch mit dem sarah laut den
wecker kommentiert der uns um sieben uhr aus dem schlaf reisst.
Heute wird frueh aufgestanden wir verlassen den goldstraem
campingplatz um mit einem mietwagen nach torfino zu fahren. Torfino
ist eine ehemalige hippiekommune an der westkueste von vancouver
island. Heute ist der ort touristisch ausgebaut und vor allem bei
sur
Wir warden von dicken trucks geweckt die ab sieben uhr die waldwege
entlang brettern. Der boden bebt und es ist wirklich laut. Die
nacht war nicht besonders erholsam. Wir packen unser zelt zusammen
und machen uns wieder auf den weg nach torfino. Der nebel haengt
noch immer fest ueber dem oertchen am meer. Wir nehemen unser
cerail und blaubeerfruehstueck auf einer picknickbank ein von der
man no
Der heutige tag steht unter dem zeichen der weiteren reiseplanung.
Nach dem fruehstueck wird im plenum die grobe reiseroute fuer die
rockies festgelegt. Das leidige dauerthema sbquoauto mietenrsquo
wir auch endlich abgehakt. Am Montag dem 10. koennen wir ein
sbquofullsizersquo auto bei alamo in vancouver abholen.
Erleichterung. Heute regnet es und auf den sofas ist es fast zu
gemuetlich u
Mutti und Vaddi Tascha und Ben wollen spontan noch die
abenteuerlichewhalewatchingtour mitnehmen. Sie sind frueh auf.
Heute ist mal wieder checkout time. Sarah sophie und tessa machen
sich ein lecker ausgedehntes fruehstueck mit eiern tomaten und
toast. Ben und tascha kehren zurueck ohne auch nur einen wahl
gesichtet zu haben. Heute morgen haben die boote nicht abgelegt.
Stattdessen haben
Der kampf geht weiter.Ben und tascha holen das auto am flughafen
ab.Es gibt eine flughafengebuehr. Das wussten wir nicht.Das auto
das wir bekommen sollen hat in der kurzbeschreibung zwei koffer
abgebildet. Wir haben am telefon eindeutig gesagt dass wir viel
gepaeck haben. Einen minivan kann man aber erst ab 25 jahren
mieten. Die alamos machen nach laaanger diskussion eine ausnahme
und lassen
Das Wasserrattenpaerchen macht einen morgentlichen spaziergang und
springt dabei ins eiskalte nass. Tascha sieht eine schlange. Die
sonne scheint auf unser zelt und es ist angenehm warm. Wir fahren
weiter durch das oertchen Pemberton und bezahlen fuer unsere
Vitamine ein vermoegen. Unser fruehstueck findet picknickstyle
hinter einem stacheldraht am fluss statt.Wir wollen eine strasse zu
dem ort
Benrsquos kuenste das porridge auf die richtige konsistenz zu
bringen sind heute auf dem hoehepunkt. Vivre la consistence Danach
geht die kommune geschlossen an den wunderschoenen see angefuehrt
von langhans. Naturbelassen und planschend wird der koerperhygiene
nachgegangen. Wir sind ganz alleine an dem grossen see und die
sonne glitzert auf dem wasser. Sophie erweckt die goettin in sich
mit
I made my way across the River Uruguay and back into a familiar
country I have been here three times now.... This time into the
city of Concordia in Entre Rios Province. The boat guys and dock
workers were real sailors it was awesome.It is pouring rain there
isnt much to do especially when you arrive in the rain during
siesta time but I still convinced myself to go take a walk around.
I f
It feels like summer here in Qosqo today although we are right here
in the middle of the dry cold winter season. At night the altitude
and lack of an atmosphere are evident in the night. The stars
arrayed in new constellations to my eyes shine brightly over the
high walls of the valley. And it is very cold. No joke.Typically
when I wake in the morning it is a scramble to cover myself complet
ROMASo early Tuesday morning I got and walked down to the bus stop
to catch the bus into the airport. Lucky I got up a little bit
earlier as the bus decided to leave 30 minutes earlier than was
expected too. So I was at the airport quite early. The plane ride
was fairly quick only 40 mins the wait for the luggage was actually
longer. I hoped on the train to Termini station and within the hour
An early start for Heathrow. I always hate this part of the trip as
you have to get down the M23 and along the M25Purple parking were
once more excellent and delivered us to terminal 3 at 830am.A small
problem when the handle broke on Pams suitcase. Seemed okay to be
checked in though and we successfully moved our seats to the centre
isle. Best place on a boeing 777.A breakfast at TGIs and then a
Within the comments to a recent post on Chris Elliott’s blog,
there’s an interesting suggestion to check the strike list
before you book a flight. The strike list, in this case, refers to
TravelGuard’s list of travel providers whom they consider to
be at risk of disruption or shutdown due to strike. Each name on
[...]
We can only hope this is a trend: Harrah’s
Entertainment has eliminated resort fees at all of its Las Vegas
properties. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and PH Towers
Westgate were the last in Harrah’s Las Vegas
portfolio to do away with the extra daily charges. The resorts join
Caesars Palace, Harrah’s Las Vegas, Paris [...]
The Acer Aspire 4553G is probably the first locally-available
laptop sporting an AMD triple-core CPU. The CPU sits somewhere
between Intel’s Core i3 and Core i5 systems (not just because
it has 3 cores). The unit is fairly heavy but is expected in its
category — not meant to be lugged around but, IMO, more [...]
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This is the 1st of a series of 4 contests for the YugaTech-Western
Digital giveaways. And as the title says, all you need to do to
join is “show me your PC“. Take a photo of your laptop,
desktop or your workstation and share it with us by uploading it
online. See below for complete [...] Related posts:YugaTech Contest
#1: Merry Tweetmas Note: Round #1 ends 5pm today, December 21,
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friends at Tradeport is giving away another set of... Contest: Spot
a Real Leaf, Win a Nano Thanks to our sponsor, Coca-Cola,
we’re giving awa...
Looks like Samsung’s cheapest Android smartphone, the Galaxy
5 i5500, is already selling in stores ahead of official launch. One
of the local stores (CMK Cellphones) sent us this unboxed photo of
the Galaxy 5 and tells us they’re selling them at Php11,400 a
pop. Samsung i5500 Galaxy 5 (Corby Smartphone) 2.8″ display @
240×320 [...] Related posts:Soon: Samsung Halo i8520, Galaxy
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its own 1GHz CPU plus Android combo under... Samsung Monte S5620
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touchscreen phone... Samsung Galaxy S i9000 price, 1st impressions
When the handset was shown to me by one of... Samsung launches
Galaxy S i...
So LG Philippines gave us some more time with their new Full LED 3D
TV by letting us spend an overnight stay in their fully set-up
hotel room in Astoria over the week-end. While we can’t
afford the Php270k price tag of this 55″ 3D TV, at least we
got the chance to play around [...] Related posts:LG Infinia LX9500
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So it’s bound to happen — Globe Telecom’s
4G/WiMax Service is now offered in prepaid plans. Just buy the
WiMax modem and load it up to get unlimited internet all day. The
WiMax modem starts at Php2,990 (one-time) and all-day unlimited
internet costs Php60. Speed is up to 512Kbps. Reloading is done via
Autoload Max, [...] Related posts:Globe on Tattoo, WiMax and GPON
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. . . a late hazy august morning, sipping coffee and falling in
love with the soft, understated elegance of rachel ashwell's london
flat, where every room feels like a dreamy and languid
late-summer's afternoon enveloped in a soft and delicate light and
the warmth of shades of palest pink and bits of gold . . .{p.s.}
also: august sunrise{images: via lonny}{this is glamorous} on
facebook & follow on twitter copyright © 2007-2010
{this is glamorous} all rights reserved
hello! home again and so lovely to see you -- sincerest apologies
for being suddenly m.i.a. the past few days -- an unscheduled and
dramatically last-minute trip to new york city late last week, and
it's been a whirlwind of romance and strawberry cocktails, long
dinners and late nights, beautiful shops and sunrises over the
water, early morning swims and menus filled with the most delicious
things, like wild blossom salad with champagne vinaigrette . . .
much to tell and many, lovely photographs -- but first, a few
moments to catch my breath . . .{images: natalia chabanenko by
serge leblon, styling by styled by mattias karlsson for harper's
bazaar uk, september 2010 via picsandmodels, also seen at a
dustjacket attic}{this is glamorous} on facebook & follow on
twitter copyright © 2007...
. . . spending most of our summer weekends away in the countryside,
markets and antique shops on saturday mornings, leisurely dinners
that last until nightfall and, most wonderfully, a summer picnic on
a perfect july afternoon, deep green leaves flickering in sunlight,
intermingling with battenburg lace and the scent of sweetheart
roses, champagne and the glimmer of vintage cut crystal, fine
floral print china and fresh strawberry tarts, and most of all, the
air filled with a dreamy and magical light . . .{p.s.} our last
picnic{images: photography by p & this is glamorous
© august 2010, image five - excerpt from a quote by
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Sexy Paul Smith x Burton snowboard. But how does it ride? I guess
I’ll have to find out.
Wallets, card holders, and general handmade accessories. Made with
love by R&L Goods.
Erin Byrne never let her mask slip, until a headless, armless Greek
statue taught her a lesson she couldn't ignore
Larry Habegger rounds up global travel news
Xiamen Bay is the new Costa Brava! From the Guardian: Sources at
the company said they had found a spot that was geographically
similar to Cadaqués, with its gently sloping hills and
protected bay. “Building work will start in September or
October,” a spokesman said. More than 100 acres of land will
be used to build a near replica with a capacity to house some
15,000 Chinese holidaymakers who want to enjoy the Costa Brava
experience without having to travel 6,500 miles. The Chinese
version will not have the sparkling Mediterranean, the
madness-inducing Tramontana wind or as many jellyfish as
Cadaqués, but the promoters say they will try to get as
close to possible to the real thing. The developers are following
in the footsteps of Lyon in the desert and Thames To...
The airline’s been objecting to cracks about Steven
Slater’s infamous emergency chute escapade via its official
Twitter account. Of course, this only inspires the tweeting jokers
to new heights; here’s comedian Andy Borowitz’s
response: “At @JetBlue you have to pay $5 extra for a sense
of humor. Exact change, please.” Meanwhile, the New York
Times has unearthed the 1947 story of a Bronx bus driver who got
fed up with his job—and took his rig on a 1,300-mile joy
ride. That sounds even better than a trip down the inflatable
slide, no?
Me, Simply Cathi, & Debra @ A Frugal Friend
Welcome to this week’s Hot Links of the Week.
If you would like to have your giveaway included in an upcoming
edition, please email me the [...]
Please welcome Debut Author Joelle Anthony to Dystopian
August! I reviewed her novel RESTORING HARMONY earlier today,
and called it "cheerful dystopia". Read on too see why Joelle
intended it to be that way.In RESTORING HARMONY, Molly has several
skills – playing the fiddle and knowing how to
tend a garden are two - that help her survive, and yet she
can’t count money. What are some of your own
skills that might help you survive in Molly’s
world and what are some gaps in your skill-set that might make it
tougher?I’m quite good at cooking and making
things out of ingredients as opposed to prepared foods. In
Molly’s world, that’s all
you’d have to cook with and I could definitely
do it because I’m already doing it.
I’m also pretty good at chopping wood and
stack...
I've been a long time reader of Beth Revis' blog (author
of the upcoming ACROSS THE UNIVERSE), so I was very excited when
she banded together with a group of debut YA authors who write
science fiction and dystopian works to form the The League of
Extraordinary Writers. The five writers have works that run the
gamut of near-future mind control to far-future space travel, but
they do have one thing in common: a future where the Earth we know
now is twisted, gone.In addition to Beth, the League is made up
of Elana Johnson (author of CONTROL ISSUES), Julia
Karr (author of XVI), Angie Smibert (author of MEMENTO NORA) and
Jeff Hirsch (author of THE LONG WALK HOME). All of these books are
coming out in Spring or Summer of 2011. [Find out more about the
publication infor...
THIS WORLD WE LIVE IN fails on pretty much every level, and also
nearly manages to quash any goodwill I still have for book one of
the series LIFE AS WE KNEW IT.I think the root of the problem is
that the diary format just doesn’t work for
this installment. In book one, it was interesting enough to follow
Miranda’s personal journey via her written
thoughts. She goes from a girl who has the whole world open to her
to a girl trapped in a dark, cold room with only her starving
family (and, yes, the family cat). However, this time around,
Miranda’s character arc is so scant that it
can’t sustain 256 pages of her whining. The
diary format also makes the creation of three-dimensional
supporting characters difficult. I do recall caring about the fate
of Miranda’s family in the first boo...
Windstar Cruises, which specializes in intimate trips on small
yachts, is offering two-for-one fares starting at $1,575 per person
for a seven-day Costa Rica cruise and $3,575 per person for a
15-day Panama Canal cruise. You must book by Saturday to get this
deal. The deal: The Wind Star is the antithesis of the mega-cruise
ship. [...]
A towering symbol of the mammoth and myriad missteps made when
Disney California Adventure opened nearly a decade ago will soon be
erased forever from the skyline above the Anaheim theme park. The
180-foot-tall Maliboomer drop tower, an off-the-shelf thrill ride
that embodied the on-the-cheap aesthetic and bad California puns
that marked DCA’s debut, will mercifully [...]
The JetBlue Airways flight attendant who is alleged to have flipped
his lid, cursed at passengers, grabbed a bottle of beer and slid
down the jet’s emergency exit chute was reportedly upset at a
passenger who defied him by getting out of a seat upon landing.
This isn’t the first flip-out report
I’ve heard. What about [...]
The Perseid meteor shower that will peak Thursday night and Friday
morning is expected to be unusually bright and visible in the night
sky this year because moonlight won’t be
hampering the celestial show. The best time to watch will be from
midnight to dawn, and the best place to watch will be any dark-sky
[...]
British Airways has a limited-time deal that throws in up to two
free nights at a hotel when you book a round-trip flight between
the U.S. and London. You’ll need to travel in fall or winter
to take advantage of this offer. The deal: London for
Free includes airfare and your choice of hotel from a [...]
Yosemite in California and the Grand Canyon in Arizona (in photo
above) would love to see you this summer —
especially Saturday and Sunday, when entrance to parks and forests
nationwide will be free. The fee-free weekend is meant to induce
individuals and families to get out in nature while making the
visit a bit [...]
It’s got to be the chute heard round the world.
JetBlue Airways flight attendant Steven Slater has
become an instant cult hero for his alleged flip-out Monday in New
York after a reportedly rude passenger pushed him to cuss out the
woman on the PA system, grab two beers from the drink cart and pop
the [...]
Brace yourselves, aficionados de Mexico. The U.S. State
Department’s latest Mexican travel warning runs to eight
pages — a detailed and harrowing document that should
persuade any sane tourist to stay away from Ciudad
Juárez (pictured above) and take extreme care in
other border-state cities such as Tijuana, Nogales, Nuevo Laredo,
Monterrey and Matamoros. But when [...]
“Virgin America Does Dallas.†Yup,
that’s the airline’s promotion for its
new nonstop daily service from Los Angeles (LAX) and San Francisco
(SFO) to Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW). Service will start
Dec. 1 from LAX and Dec. 6 from SFO. To kick off the new routes,
Virgin is holding a fare sale that’s bigger than Texas. But
[...]
Spain's air traffic controllers have called off a strike planned
for later this month, saying they don't want to further dent the
country's troubled tourism industry. read more
In an attempt to continue the great success of the Saudi Commission
for Tourism and Antiquities' (SCTA) initiative in providing
marketing outlets to Saudi women artisans in collaboration with
Abdul Mo read more
Croatian tourism, accounting for about a sixth of the Balkan
nation’s economy, will grow around 5 percent
this year as Greece’s crisis drives visitors
north, analysts at Zagrebacka Banka d.d. read more
The solution to a faulty heart or bad back may be to skip town.
read more
NEW YORK, NY - Mrs. Candis Niles has been selected as the new
director of tourism with the Anguilla Tourist Board. read more
Richard Branson’s Virgin Group is linking its
Virgin airlines together through frequent-flier programs, raising
the question of whether the British entrepreneur can build a true
global airline brand read more
St. Petersburg, Fla. read more
State Department travel warnings can have a dramatic impact on
tourism. read more
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. read more
THOUSANDS of taxi drivers are being encouraged to take a crash
course in all things Welsh ahead of the 2010 Ryder Cup. read more
CHICAGO & HOUSTON – United and Continental
Airlines have been honing their joint images into one visual brand
that will equally represent their merged airline. read more
It was called the "mountain that eats men" for the number of miners
who perished there, but these days it's tourists who are trapped at
the Bolivian peak of PotosÃ. read more
Taxation without representation! read more
Vacations plans are disrupted for all sorts of reasons. Is it worth
the extra cost of read more
Poor infrastructure and climate change are among factors that hold
back fast growth of tourism in Tanzania. read more
Our good photographer friend, Ryan Pyle, has just completed his
motorcycle training in Germany and is only a week away from setting
off on an epic journey through all of China with his brother,
Colin. Called MKRide, the 60-day journey hopes to raise funds for
SEVA, a charitable foundation that finds solutions for health
problems in lower income communities around the world. A couple
weeks ago, they asked us at Shanghaiist if we'd be interested in
publishing stories from their trip. Being avid fans of charity
motorcycle rides, we gave them an enthusiastic YES! For the next
two-ish months, expect to see updates of their insanely punishing,
hopefully rewarding trip across all of China. Their introduction
below: When sitting down to write here at the airpor...
Well, what do you know: CNNGo feels like it's found the new Tongren
Lu (now that the old one as been, so to speak, Expo-ed)... and it's
actually the only underground bar street in Shanghai. Called Datong
Mill, you'll see the same bored looking bar girls sitting at
similar tacky looking bars, though it's even more crazy: here, not
only is everything splashed with a dash of Venetian flair, there's
also a giant Eiffel/Tokyo tower hybrid marking the spot.
Congratulations Giuseppe, your photo of yourself mustaching it up
25 feet underwater has won you a 20,000RMB gift certificate from
Ctrip. Check out the second place and third place winners on the
Ctrip blog.
What's the easiest way to get people to obey the law? Shanghai's
Pudong district has decided it's by making sure that those
lecturing you are pretty ladies. Their new "Beautiful Woman
Chenguan" campaign, in which young, comely girls patrol the streets
for "urban management," has apparently met with some success.
Chengguan, the city's urban administrative and law enforcement
bureau, don't usually get associated with the word "beauty" - seems
like people prefer to use words like "thug" instead, and for good
reasons. But the Pudong government is trying to change that with a
newly formed unit of beautiful female urban managers, who made
their debut at Zhoupu Wanda Plaza in Pudong. There's some strict
requirements for selection: women must have a college diploma, a
sweet voice, a familiar-l...
Guess who's coming to town? Hint: He's a man who's known for
comparing himself (favorably) to Hitler, beating up the opposition
party leaders in his country and generally engineering his own
country's freefall "from impressive success to the most dramatic
peacetime collapse of any country since Weimar Germany." That's
right - Mugabe's a-coming! He'll be taking a short break from
ruining his country even further to visit the Africa Pavilion
tomorrow for Zimbabwe's National Day, where he'll take part in
celebrations and watch a "Zimbabwe cultural group" perform. Expo:
for ruthless dictators too!
Do you recognize Qian Zhijun? He was an internet sensation a couple
years ago, after a picture of his abnormally chubby face was
photoshopped to become everything from Doraemon to the Mona Lisa.
Ever wonder what became of him? Apparently, he's using his fame to
organize Shanghai fattie fests. On August 8, over 100 people
weighing over 100 kilograms got together to celebrate...
alternative body images. Besides having an internet celebrity like
Qian Zhijun (aka "Xiao Pang" å°èƒ–),
they also sang, danced and had a "Fat Beauties" fashion show. Qian
told reporters that every year on August 8, Shanghai's "fatties"
get together because, of all the numbers, 8 looks the fattest. He
added that fatness is not a problem and that fat people should have
confidence in...
If there's anything Tiger Woods needs right now, it's a comeback -
and it looks like he's thinking about staging it in Shanghai. Just
weeks after he shot the "worst 72-hole score of his career," and
despite a pretty crappy run in the same spot last year, Tiger has
booked his return to Shanghai for the $7 million WGC-HSBC
Championships at Sheshan International Golf Club. So those who
worried they wouldn't get a chance to see "Lao Hu" this year...
don't anymore.
For tonight's viewing pleasure, here's a video filmed by one of our
favorites from the Shanghaiist Flickr pool, dbmboise. From his own
description, he's using his Nikon's intervalometer, jpg's and
Windows Live Movie Maker to create this hypnotic vid of night
traffic on a Shanghai street. Beautiful!
Photos from Netease If a
horrific, “unforeseen and natural” disaster happens in
China these days, what is the actual betting that it was, in fact,
both man-made and foreseeable? Well, unless it’s a direct hit
with an asteroid, the answer is: quite high. Now Tibetan poet and
writer Tsering Woeser has compiled an impressive dossier that shows
that the Zhouqu landslide in Gansu Province that has killed (so
far) 702, with over 1,000 still missing, was likely precipitated by
a variety of devastating ecological activities by - yes - man. The
report (which is GFWed) blames deforestation, mining and topsoil
erosion going back to the “Great Leap Backwards” in
1958. The annual cost of illegal logging alone is now 100,000 m2...
It seems that the 24/7 life in Shanghai enjoyed by around 20
million people is actually having a negative effect on them. A
survey, co-organised by Tsinghua University and the Ministry of
Education, has reported that the pressures of city living has led
to 90% of people admitting that they feel lonely; with 50% of
respondents stating that they were not happy with their lives.
Biggest contributors included delayed promotions, frustrating
co-workers, and the increase in cost of living. The survey covered
Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen using 69,000 participants. The best
solution to that? In our opinion, heading out to one of the many
events we feature every week (many of them are even free!!)!
By Daniel Mark Carr In the latest crackdown on China’s
increasing energy use, the Chinese government has ordered more than
2,000 highly polluting, unsafe or energy inefficient plants to
‘shut down’ within the next two months... but the good
news is not all as it may seem. It was only two weeks ago that we
reported how the Ministry of Environmental Protection was set to
close 468 outdated and inefficient power generators across China.
Now, in a further push to fulfill the requirements of China’s
environmental ‘5 year plan’, the government has
expanded its ‘closure’ order to over 2000 factories.
But, this seems to be mostly bravado. Sorry to rain on
everyone’s parade! Over the weekend, The Ministry of ...
Tomorrow night offers yet another chance to drink and be merry
while helping out a worthy cause. BEAN Shanghai is collaborating
with Heart to Heart, a charity that provides open=heart surgeries
to impoverished children across China (you can read more about them
on their site). Best thing: it's actually a pretty good deal too.
Just 30RMB gets you into Drink2Drink event held at Kaiba Belgian
Bar (the original one) on 528 Kangding Lu. That not only buys you
one drink, food and a live music show, all 30RMB of it also goes
straight to charity. Considering how much a drink usually costs at
Kaiba, you're getting a hell of a discount. Not only that, just by
showing up, you're helping to raise money. Several private and
public donors have promised to match BEAN's fundraising efforts -
one ha...
Photo from China Daily It's been about a month since herbal shampoo
Bawang was accused of having carcinogens mixed in with its hair
products. And since then, its spokesperson Jackie Chan hasn't had a
word to say on the matter. He finally broke the silence yesteray in
Shanghai. Bawang International, China's largest herbal shampoo
maker, was put under the spotlight in mid-July when Next Magazine
reported that samples of its anti hair-loss formula had 10 parts
per million of 1,4-dioxane, a substance that may cause cancer. The
report, which Bawang called "inaccurate and unfounded," caused the
company's shares to take a nosedive. In the weeks since, it has yet
to recover from the stock dip... and has made a couple of PR gaffes
in the meantime. A press conference in which Bawang said it ...
At least, that's what it looks like according to a test simulation
Taiwan's military ran recently. In what's sure to be a blow to the
island "nation," the test of their "defence capabilities in case
the People's Liberation Army launched an invasion," found that
Taiwan would only last three days at most. Yeesh, better keep it up
with the economic cooperation then, eh Taiwan?
Business people can find lessons everywhere - including in China's
management of its illegal sex industry! According to Shaun Rein at
Forbes, its on-and-off prosecution of everything from pornography
to prostitutes teaches us this: "understanding the relationship,
differences and interplay between the central and local governments
is critical." Just because a local government's allowing you to
bend the rules doesn't mean the central government thinks it's okay
- and that local gov. favor may one day come back and smack you in
the face. Not that you needed sex workers to tell you that.
The Broad Pavilion, one of the 17 corporate pavilions at the
Shanghai Expo, may not get nearly the amount of attention that any
of the international pavilions command, but much more than them, it
may represent the future of China. It's main attribute is that it
was built in less than a day - 14 hours to be exact. It uses
prefabricated parts and features energy efficient modules and 20%
of the materials used by other pavilions of a comparable size. It
also managed to minimize site waste (20 to 30% of urban refuse in
modern cities, apparently), trimming the overall amount of waste on
site to just 1%. Best of all, these prefab parts can be taken apart
after the Expo for use somewhere else. Considering the amount of
construction going on in China's cities, and its growing need for
almost in...
My partner and I are going travelling from late December to end
April 2011 so probably 4 months in total. We are currently trying
to sort out flights which seem to be horrifically expensive (in the
region of €2.5k each) because so many people fly
to SE...
Here is a quick update on Myanmar:...
Whats the story with these mad micks?...
Malaysia is my first Muslim country. I am excited about this as it
adds a certain exotic mystery to the trip as well as being a change
from the predominantly Buddhist countries we have been visiting.
The difference is immediate as while checking...
I’ve never read a more insightful piece about the beauty and
nuance in Sofia Coppola’s “Lost in
Translation”—a masterpiece of a film—than this
one. Coppola has one objective, Ebert writes: She wants to show two
people lonely in vast foreign Tokyo and coming to the mutual
realization that their lives are stuck. Perhaps what they’re
looking for is the same thing I’ve heard we seek in marriage:
A witness. Coppola wants to get that note right. There isn’t
a viewer who doesn’t expect Bob Harris and Charlotte
(Scarlett Johansson) to end up in love, or having sex, or whatever.
We’ve met Charlotte’s husband John (Giovanni Ribisi).
We expect him to return unexpectedly from his photo shoot and
surprise them together. These expe...
The New York Times has an op-ed from a former resident of Kibera,
an area of Nairobi that’s become a popular destination for
slum tourists. Here’s writer Kennedy Odede: I was 16 when I
first saw a slum tour. I was outside my 100-square-foot house
washing dishes, looking at the utensils with longing because I
hadn’t eaten in two days. Suddenly a white woman was taking
my picture. I felt like a tiger in a cage. Before I could say
anything, she had moved on. We’ve talked slum tourism on
World Hum before: Columnist Eric Weiner asked whether it can ever
be done right while Rob Verger reported from a favela tour in Rio
de Janeiro. (Via @nobauerm and @robverger)
NPR explores the controversy surrounding one of Moscow’s
famously decorated subway stations—Dostoevskaya, the station
that honors Fyodor Dostoevsky. Apparently, some Russian
psychologists are concerned that the darkness of the
station’s artwork may inspire violence or suicide. David
Greene sets the scene: The walls are gray and bare, except for
murals capturing scenes from Dostoevsky’s famous novels:
Brothers Karamazov, The Idiot, and of course, Crime and Punishment,
the book where Dostoevsky digs into the mind of his lead character,
Raskolnikov, exploring a young man’s path to murder…
The fictional character—poor, desperate for money to help his
family and mentally tortured—ends up killing two women. And
it’s all depicted in a mural ...
Get a lesson in a "Who's Who of American Jazz" during your trip to
Kansas City.
Rome is known for its simple, time-tested cuisine, but choosing a
restaurant can be tricky. Many places catering primarily to
tourists cut corners and compromise on tradition—it's easy to
wind up in a dining room where your fellow customers all speak
English, your waiter is smuggly indifferent (or cartoonishly
fawning), and, the one unforgivable shortcoming, your food is
second-rate. For a more authentic experience, check out the local
favorites of our Rome-based restaurant reviewer.
You don’t want to have come all this way to see a Vermeer or
van Gogh and not be able to get close enough because of all the
tourists and schoolchildren.
Timothy Garrett is an aeronautical engineer for the Boeing Defense,
Space and Security Phantom Works group. He is also a pilot,
undeterred by multiple sclerosis.
There are clear signs that the business-travel industry, which
drives the fortunes of a large part of the economy, including
airlines and hotels, is gradually coming back.
It’s an apples and oranges comparison as
travelers now pay for things they used to get free.
Seth Kugel on bargaining at hotels.
Quesillos - corn tortillas topped with a mozzarella-like cheese,
fresh cream and pickled onions - proved to be a pretty tasty and
very cheap Nicaraguan gem.
San Juan La Laguna, a remote Guatemalan town with views of Lake
Atitlan, hasn't been drastically reshaped by foreigners.
Arriving in Paris after a well-received run at MoMA in New York,
the "William Kentridge -- Five Themes" exhibition is a brief
over-view of the South African artist's career, featuring 40 works
completed in a variety of mediums -- animated films, drawings,
prints and models.
Delays. Packed planes. Frayed tempers. It seems the frustrations of
airline travel are getting to everyone. What's the worst flight
attendant conflict you've ever witnessed?
"I will be based in London for about a month in September. I want
to take an overnight trip to York and Durham."
A new Butchertown establishment uses simple preparations to
highlight the strong, natural flavors of the ingredients.
Beyond Boston’s bricks and brownstones lies a
city with a more modern sheen.
Computer mapping programs, including Google Maps, are reshaping how
bike enthusiasts travel.
Where to eat and drink your way around Italy, as inspired by the
book and film Eat, Pray, Love. Eat Pray Love - Elizabeth Gilbert -
Romance - Arts - Poetry
Can an airline use your personal information -- such as date of
birth -- to send a card/promotional offer? Airline - Secure Flight
- Aviation - Marketing and Advertising - Transportation
Curaçao's got it all: beautiful beaches, water sports, and a
fascinating history. Take advantage of all the enticing activities,
such as culinary walking tours and ostrich farm visits. List of
water sports - Recreation - Travel - Specialty Travel - Adventure
and Sports
This whirlwind Ireland vacation package covers airfare, your car
rental, and six nights split among Dublin, County Mayo, and
Limerick. Dublin - Republic of Ireland - County Mayo - Limerick -
Ireland
A last-minute Central America trip, an Italy vacation, a St.
Vincent scuba-diving adventure, plus resort deals in Aruba and the
Bahamas. Aruba - Scuba diving - Caribbean - Central America -
Travel and Tourism
A traveler books a Priceline package, discovers the hotel is in a
bad neighborhood, and wants a refund. Should she get her money
back? Priceline - Travel - Recreation - Expedia - Thailand
Many of the people who dream of a vacation in Italy thinks about
one of two things – visiting all the famous monuments and
sights in a whirlwind tour of the country’s highlights, and
settling into a countryside vacation rental for a couple of weeks.
These trips sound like they’re at opposite ends of the [...]
Italy: A change in thinking on Pompeii A few scientists are now
putting forth the theory that the people who died at Pompeii
weren't suffocated by ash and gas from Mt. Vesuvius, but rather
were killed from the extreme heat. Personally, I'm amused by the
description of one of the scientists – "a rogue vulcanologist
from [...]
Fans of the hit TV show Lost who are finding themselves at a loss
for what to do now that the series is over need not despair. There
are always reruns. And for the more adventurous among us
there’s always Oahu, and cheap Hawaii vacations
that can bring you closer to the Lost experience.
Florida, although always a sunny destination, has very distinct
versions of getaways based on where you visit. Orlando attracts
kids and families, Fort Lauderdale is a spring break mecca, and
Miami calls on all travelers who appreciate shopping, dancing,
drinking, lounging, golfing, eating, tanning and well, just about
anything and everything with a fresh dose of celebrities like
Jennifer Lopez and Enrique Iglesias.
If you’ve never been to Las Vegas, some may
argue that you’ve never lived. With an
unlimited number of things to do, you’ll always
be entertained. But just because you can win big here,
doesn’t mean you have to spend big. Visit the
Platinum Hotel Las Vegas for a two-night stay and pay just $99 per
night, including weekends. If you just can’t
leave, enjoy a complimentary late check out, up until midnight.
The region of the Americas where romance languages filter in and
out of cafes and squares is affectionately known as Latin America.
Visiting gives way to natural wonders of the world (think: Machu
Picchu), world-wide celebrations (Carnival) and unmatched
traditions in food, drink and dance.Now, how are you supposed to
afford all that?
Latin America is full of bold flavor, sultry dance moves, and
celebratory culture that invites travelers from all over the world
to partake in its ambiance. Check out Cheapflights' Top 10 picks
for must-see destinations in Latin America, and start planning your
vacation now.
You don’t need to be a pro to spot this great
golf deal. The Spartanburg Marriott at Renaissance Park Hotel is
now offering a golf package in beautiful Spartanburg, South
Carolina. Book your next weekend getaway at the Marriott and
receive a complimentary round of golf at the Carolina Country Club.
Start planning a fall vacation with JetBlue's latest batch of Web
Fares. Domestic and Caribbean destinations include Los Angeles, New
York City, Nassau, and Barbados. Several airlines, including
AirTran, American, Delta, and United, compete.
Travel into the new year with American's latest sale offering
travel to destinations such as Las Vegas, Nashville, New Orleans,
Orlando, and San Francisco. These are some of the lowest prices
alongside rates from AirTran, Delta, United, and others.
This fall, take off with Southwest's limited-time sale on over
1,900 routes to cities such as Boston, Las Vegas, New York City,
and Orlando, among 69 listed destinations. Competitors include
AirTran, Alaska, Continental, Frontier, and US Airways.
When looking for a hotel in Venice Beach, California, consider this
boutique hotel near the beach, restaurants, canals, and the Venice
Beach Boardwalk.Contributor: Sandra EssaryPublished: Aug 09, 2010
Staying in Tampa? Here's what you need to know about this
hotel.Contributor: Tucker CummingsPublished: Aug 09, 2010
I thought it was refreshing and friendly to see a dog walking along
in the hotel as we were checking into our room.Contributor: Donna
DanielsPublished: Aug 09, 2010
Learn all about the Shades of Green Resort hotel, an official
Disneyworld Hotel in Orlando, Florida.Contributor: Rachel
B.Published: Aug 09, 2010
Social and Behavioral Short Stories for people with Autism Spectrum
Disorder and their families to use on transitioning for
vacations.Contributor: Rebecca McKeePublished: Aug 10, 2010
A traveller's review on Hotel Capitol in the city of Kuala Lumpur,
MalaysiaContributor: Amy HuangPublished: Aug 10, 2010
A short look at one of the most kid-friendly hotels in Milwaukee,
WI.Contributor: Jenna KulasiewiczPublished: Aug 10, 2010
The largest living history museum in America, Colonial Williamsburg
is a private non-profit foundation which has set the standard for
living museums across the world.Contributor: L.A. StewartPublished:
Aug 09, 2010
With the many tourist attractions in the nearby provinces a few
miles away from Manila, the Philippines' capital, tourists can
include itineraries for trips in some of the most popular
out-of-town attractions in the Southern Tagalog Region.Contributor:
Rianne Hill SorianoPublished: Aug 09, 2010
Renting an RV is a good option for lodging in Las Vegas. You will
have the freedom of using the RV to explore the surrounding area. A
rental RV can save you money over expensive hotel
rooms.Contributor: Kent HadleyPublished: Aug 09, 2010
The Palawan Islands are a series of islands off of the Philippines.
Largely undiscovered, eco-friendly, and now just becoming on the
tourist radar.Contributor: Julie ShahPublished: Aug 09, 2010
What to do whilst in Mumbai for 2 days? Hot places to visit,
including restaurants and shoppingContributor: Julie ShahPublished:
Aug 09, 2010
We just got back from our fittings at the tailor and are all so
happy w our stuff. Bren is even having a second suit made because
his first turned out so well. The downpours here are not to be
messed w. Both yesterday and today it started pouring around 330
and it immediately floods all the streets. Once it stops raining
the water recedes really quickly. I'm uploading pics from our fi
Adjusting to a new city can be tough. Aside from a constant state
of sweat Taipei is very easy. The people are friendly the food is
tasty and the transportation rivals any major city I've known.
During the day the city bussles with corporate types. Despite
hosting a greater population density than New York Tapei residents
will surprise you with their friendliness. The Taiwanese openness
to We
s 5 e meia da manha o carro j estava a minha espera do lado de fora
do albergue. A viagem ate Barreirinha levou 2 horas e meia. Ainda
bem que eu tinha o Itamar ao meu lado contando causos historias e
curiosidades locais. Os personagens e historias pareciam ter
saltado do meu livro de contos. Aquilo sim era o meu Brasil. Era
exatamente por isso que escolhi essa parte do pais para a minha
viajem
Day Fourteen Koh PhanganAfter our epic sleep we woke up full of
beans wanting to do something on our last day on the Island. We
lazed around the pool for a bit. A girl called Mollie was also by
the pool an English girl travelling on her own we obvs got chatting
and she is a PE teacher from cornwall. We decided to head over to
the top of the island to visit a beach thats good for snorkelling
Sete horas da manha j estava acordada e de mochila pronta. Depois
do caf andei algumas quadras ate encontrar a voadeira que iria
descer o Rio Preguia e me levar ate o meu prximo destino Cabur. De
novo tudo foi organizado pelo Itamar. E era ali mesmo que eu me
despediria dele. Ali deixava pra trs um batalhador uma pessoa
maravilhosa e de um corao gigantesco que se entrega de corpo e alm
Day FifteenKo SamuiThe Catamaran ferry to Ko samui only takes
20mins so we had a nice short journey we arrived at our next resort
and had to walk down a muddy path a little unsure of what to expect
at the end. We walked through past some bungalows to a
barrestaurant and asked if we were in the right place. The bar was
right on the beach front and the weather was gorgeous We were shown
to our
Its been a while since a two day blog about 89 days or so. Just
like that day I have little to write about except for traveling. I
should have just called this blog Planes Trains and Automobiles but
I liked using my terrible pun in the title instead. Of course I did
not fly for this trip. I replaced that mode of transit with a
ferry. Started my day Aug. 8 in Sarajevo and took a late morni
Arriving in Guilin midday we were greeted with the hustle and
bustle of a city with a bigtown atmosphere. The buildings were no
skyscrapers but the people were moving quickly in every direction
and we could see the layer of hazy smog hovering above us. We
caught a tuktuk not sure what they call them in China to the
backstreet youth hostel where we were turned away as we had no
reservations
We are now in Kuala Lumpur staying in the Citin Hotel which is a
nice hotel bang in the middle of Little India. You have to walk
through loads of stalls sellling fake designer stuff till you find
the entrance. It's hot and humid as expected and we have been
surviving on about 4 hours sleep a night for the last 3 days so I
am abs knackered But at least we are getting to see loads. We
walked a lit
Hi finally I wasn't too lazy to get my camera out as we were flying
over the Himalayas. Captin called me to the cockpit to see the view
and no photo can capture the scale...Enjoy
The journey La Paz was strange halfway through we all had to get
off the bus and get on a speedboat while our bus was put on a
wooden rickety carrier thing 2 weeks earlier a bus had sunk then
get back on at the other side of the river. We got to La Paz at
about 8pm and got a taxi to Hotel Republica where we had booked to
have a double bed and a chill out night before we booked into Loki
the
HELLO for a change chloe and dad are going to entertain you rather
than mum im very sorry i dont do all of the grammer and capital
letters.We are sitting in a huge hotel lobby with fast internet for
a change in phnom penh which is the capital city of cambodia.
Yesterday we left kampot for kep at midday. it was still raining
when we arrived in kep. A very nice tuktuk driver took us round the
tow
If you are looking for something different to do this weekend and
don't want to spend a lot of money consider taking a drive out to
Hanging Rock State Park located in the picturesque town of Danbury
in Stokes County North Carolina. Located less than an hour north of
WinstonSalem Hanging Rock is easily accessible from the Piedmont
Triad region of north carolina 2 hours north of Charlotte and
Hee lieve mensenHier weer een kleine update over de avond van
gisterenavond Ik ga gewoon stap voor stap beschrijven hoe de dag
begon. Er waren al wat mensen die er van wisten dus tegen die
mensen hadden we gezegd we zingen rond half 10 maar we gaan er om 7
uur al heen dus we verzamelen ons om half 7 voor het hostel. Wist
ik veel dat het hele hostel zou uitrekken om ons te zien. Twee
mensen riepe
SlianteSadness is sweeping over us. Our love affair with Ireland is
coming to an end. We have two more days in this stunning land. Our
tour has been awesome. The people have been really great. They have
been so great that we have become zombies because of the lack of
sleep. We have been around the entire coast line. The scenery can
not be described truly amazing. We had some amazing days at th
Over 15 million kilowatts quote from newspaper China DailyBeijing's
power consumption on Friday July 23 the highest in the cityrsquos
history. Around a third was used by air conditionersYou get the
picture itrsquos been hot hot hot but thank goodness the weather
has finally broken and we have had some blue skies and proper
sunshine and some cooler days what a relief. And for those o
HELLO ALL You boys and GIRLS ID LIKE to takE YOU to the INSIDE
WORLD ITS QUITE AN IRREGULAR PLACe TO BE BUT NEVER FEAR YOUR SAFE
WITH ME....WEll maybe..FRIZZLE FRYPRIMUSOver the past weekend
Friday through Sunday night I was in a place called TORO TORO.
Starting on Thursday the 5th was the prelude to the independence
day of BOLIVIA. During this day I actually thought it was Bolivian
independe
In my first blog post I laid out my detailed plan of my time in
India. Yoga this drama that...plans plans plans. Ironically 10
months after arriving in India I have yet to quote from shakespeare
and my lotus pose is slowly degenerating into more of a struggling
weed pose. At the end of that first blog post I said that I needed
to 'expect the unexpected' and be willing to let India change my
Up at 5am to catch a 7am ferry. The ferry system here isnrsquot
completely disorganized it is just chaotic. I decided to try to
minimize the chaos by going at 7am on a Sunday. That has to been
the best time to go right As Monday at 930am was packed.Turns out
Monday was not packed. Today was packed. Like what Ellis Island
mustrsquove been like. Or a mosh pit.I thought ldquowhat
The road here was superb a six lane highway with very little
traffic. Already hot at 9am with temperatures sitting around 33C
expected today and for days to come. The land is flat with the
usual sunflowers and grain agriculture in places. All went well
until I approached Istanbul and the traffic began to build. Then
the nightmare began. There were some rain showers just to mix
things up but I see
After a long week of travelingIt's nice just to sit down and relax
and not have to think about what you're going to do over the next
few days but rather deciding on the day or 10 minutes before you
decide you want a milkshake subsequently driving to steak n shake
at 10.15pm and seeing where things go.The drive home from
Charleston was relatively short only about 8 hours from Mam and Pa
Ray
Silas woke up and left in the morning at 8am to go to work. He let
me stay at his place until I had to go to the airport. I did
laundry the night before at his place so I packed away the clothes
that I washed. I said good bye to Silas and he gave me the key and
told me to lock up the place and put the key under the mat. I took
a shower and made sure that I had everything packed. On my way out
I
Just a quick blog to let you all know I am moving on to Mbale
tomorrow to the Uganda Women's Concern Ministry. Excited and
nervous. Excited for the next learning curve to begin. Nervous for
the things I might be exposed to. This organization provides
services to people in very difficult life situations. Expect that
it will be hard for my heart but eager to continue to grow and
learn. Know that is
Today was spent entirely on buses. A 16 hour ride. Not nearly as
bad as it may sound though.All processes and systems continue to
mystify me. One border crossing teller for a bus of 40 people Like
the ferry not disorganized but inefficient and sometimes chaotic.
Dinner with Ryan Brad and Maddy. And tomorrow we leave for Lake
Attitlan. No photos from the bus ride as I kept my valuables
Hi hope everyone is well and has been enjoying their
summerhellipmore meaningless drivel from Saigonhellip.At the
beginning of July I headed off to Borneo for a holiday. I went with
Nick and then met my mate Jon out there. Borneo is amazing and I
definitely plan on going again as I barely saw any of it. We went
to Kuching in Malaysian Borneo. It made a nice change being out of
Vietnam. Kuch
Greek Islands Day OneBoarded the ferry this morning for stop number
1 Mykonos. The ferry was hot and humid but I stayed on that top
deck so if it sunk I would at least have a chance of swimming We
stayed away from the main town at Paradise Beach lots of youngsters
on the plonk from the night before and would probably keep going
until they left the island Got settled in then sat on the beach wi
We set out on our journey 5 days ago... although it seems much
longer than that... it was hard to say goodbye to a few people at
the hostel people that make us laugh every day with their insane
personalities... but we will see them again so after a few hugs we
took off... our friend Jama who is babysitting our things drove us
to the station on his day off which was great. We found our way thr
8 August 2010We awoke to clear skies after a bout with smoke ridden
days from a bad wildfire. We decided to head up to the mountains
and take a lunch to one of the high lakes. A drive up any or all of
the Cascade Lakes Highway is always a treat We were astonished by
how many people had the same idea we did though we've never seen it
so busy in the mountains outside of a long weekendWe head
Gday AllIt's been hard to find the time to blog but I think an
update is in order. Since finishing up in Spain Hayley and I caught
a train to Toulouse rented a car and drove to St Tropez in France.
St Tropez was beautiful for swimming and we managed to find
accomodation just outside town. The town is full of selfindulgent
billionaires and their entourage but it's worth a visit. Following
St Tr
If you want to give a unique wedding gift, why not try giving a
travel membership.Contributor: Roby HicksPublished: Aug 08, 2010
