http://gotravelguides.net/ Discount travel deals, reviews, and recommendations en-us http://gotravelguides.net/i/kerala-tours--beaches-backwaters-and-hill-stations/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/kerala-tours--beaches-backwaters-and-hill-stations/ Kerala is a wonderful place to explore in India. It is one of the most beautiful states in the country. Curving alongside the azure Arabian Sea, it is a gorgeous land full of attractions. Also called Gods Own Country, it attracts tourists and vacationers from all over the world. Unique cultural and geographical of this state have made it one of the most popular and exciting destinations for tourism and holidays in India. There are a number of tourist places and attractions in this state. Out of them beaches, backwaters and hill stations are very popular among tourists and vacationers coming from different parts of the world. There are a number of breathtakingly beautiful beaches in Gods Own Country which capture the interest of tourists and vacationers. Kovalam, Varkala, Poovar, Mararikulam, Beypore, Fort Kochi, etc are popular beach destinations in the state where travelers and vacationers can seek for their delights. Kovalam is an internationally famous beach town close to Trivandrum, the capital city of Kerala Gods Own Country. It has emerged as one of the finest beach resorts in the world with excellent accommodation facilities, great tourism opportunity and truly right and amiable holiday ambiance. There are number of beach resorts in this beautiful beach town offering excellent and world class accommodation facilities for tourists and vacationers. Beach activities, water sports, Ayurvedic parlors, etc are attractions of Kovalam beach. Not only Kovalam but also almost all the beaches of Kerala have some Ayurvedic parlors and resorts offering a wide variety of Ayurvedic treatments for tourists. Backwaters of Kerala are also popular among tourists and vacationers. There are number of backwater destinations towns in this state. Some popular destinations for backwater tourism in this state are Alleppey, Kumarakom, Kollam, Kuttanad, Kozhikode, Fort Kochi, etc. Best of backwater tourism can be enjoyed by houseboat cruise sailing over tranquil and breathtaking backwaters. Alleppey is a very popular backwater destination where tourists can hire houseboat to explore backwater tourism. Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary is a must visit attraction. Tourists can enjoy best of tourism with one of right Kerala Tour Packages available in the market. Besides beaches and backwaters, Kerala is also noted for hill stations tourism with a few picturesque hill stations such as Munnar, Wayanad, Ponmudi, Peermede, etc. Munnar, also called the Kashmir of South, is the most popular hill station in the state. It is known for its ambiance which is filled sweetness of tea spice plantations. It is a destination where tourists can enjoy trekking and relax in lap of fantastic nature. Endowed with extraordinary nature beauty, Munnar never fails to lure tourists on their Kerala Tours and travels. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 04:33:35 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/enjoy-your-hiking-trip-with-the-correct-gear/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/enjoy-your-hiking-trip-with-the-correct-gear/ Training and conditioning your body is the pre-requisite to hiking. This has to be done slowly and step by step. Build your stamina and strength one day at a time. Dont push yourself too hard or you will end up harming yourself. You can work out at any of your local gymnasiums and consult a fitness trainer or a physical instructor regarding the regimen you must follow to get your body ready for the outdoor rigors. They will advise you on the correct exercises depending upon your fitness levels and strength. The fitness trainer will aim towards building your leg strength. This will include routines such as leg presses, squats and lunges. You will also need to build up your walking capacity. It is pertinent that you try to duplicate your hiking conditions in your fitness program. Training for hiking includes working out in the outdoors with your backpack and in the gear that you would be wearing during actual hiking. The right hiking gear is mandatory for a successful hiking trip. The first thing is the footwear. The shoes in which you would be hiking in have to be of excellent quality and right for a hiking trip. Ankle cuffs provide an additional protection for your feet. Choose hiking shoes with a correct ankle cuff length. They should not be too long as to hurt your calf. Try any number of pairs of shoes before buying one. Practice walking in your new shoes as much as you can so that you are comfortable in them and they are worn in. Always buy new shoes in the afternoon as it is during this time that your feet at their fullest size and thus you will be able to buy the right sized shoes. The hiking socks are every bit as important as the hiking boots or shoes. The coolmax socks are a good choice as they dont cause your feet to sweat. These cotton socks let your feet breathe thus providing maximum comfort. The socks which are impermeable to water are available in the stores. With these socks, you will have no fear of getting your feet wet while treading in water or wet areas. Given below is a checklist of essential items to be packed in the rucksack for your hiking trip: A good quality raincoat and a windcheater. Swiss kniveshunting knivesarmy knife It is advisable to wear gull sleeved clothes to prevent getting bitten by insects. Plastic bags to serve various purposes. A long trekking rope and a flashlight. A compass and a map of the area where you plan to hike. Carry energy rich foods with you. A suitable sleeping bag. Before buying the sleeping bag check the weather conditions of the area. Check for cotton lining in the sleeping bag. Assemble a first aid kit with the necessary provisions. UV protecting sun glasses, sunscreen and insect repellant cream must be on your person. Carry matches in waterproof plastic bags. After you get the essentials ready, read up about the place you want to go hiking. Research on the internet, scour the guide books and speak to friends and co-workers who have taken hiking expeditions before. Their experiences would be invaluable for you. Remember the more informed you are about the geography and conditions of the place, the better it is. While on a hike, communicate with the locals regarding any query which you might have. Never light a lot of unnecessary fires. Do not litter the area with garbage. Always pick up everything before you move any forward. Remember to keep the back of your neck covered as it is prone to sunburns. You have to be extra careful if you plan to hike in the wilderness. It is possible that you will get lost there. You have to mentally and physically prepare yourself for all kinds of situations. It is a good idea to carry a whistle with you. Be observant of the area that you pass during your hike. Remember the details and the landmarks of the area so that you can retrace your steps if you feel that you have lost your way. Never hike in poor light. There are chances that you would fall and hurt yourself. Also the insects and nocturnal animals get attracted to you. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:44:17 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/goa--a-perfect-destination-for-holidays-in-india/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/goa--a-perfect-destination-for-holidays-in-india/ Looking for a right holiday destination in India? You should consider for your holidays in Goa, the smallest but beautiful state of India. Goa is one of the most charming and captivating states in the country. It has been synonyms for holiday in India. It worldwide famous with its beautiful beaches, magnificent churches convent, fantastic architectural structures, exotic culture tradition, etc. It attracts holidaymakers and vacationers from all over the world. Through out the year it is full of tourists and vacationers. Accommodation facilities in this state are excellent with a number of budget luxury hotels and many beach resorts. Goa, the gorgeous land of India, is predominantly famous among vacationers because of its palm-fringed and sun-kissed beautiful beaches. There are a number of breathtaking beaches in this state which appeal vacationers. The combination of beaches and magnificent monuments makes this state a wonderful destination for perfect vacations in India. Anjuna, Candolim, Baga, Calangute, Dona Paula, Miramar, Bogmalo, Colva, Benaulim, etc are some of famous beaches in the state which are popular among vacationers who are willing to enjoy the charm of sun, sand and surf on their Holidays in India. Beaches of this state are like the curves of a gorgeous girls body warm, inviting and sensuous. Beaches of this state create truly fascinating and amiable ambiance for marvelous memorable vacations. On beach holidays in Goa, vacationers have a wonderful opportunity to indulge in lots of beach activities such as sand castle building, water funs, etc. They can just relax under the shades of beach umbrella watching scenic location landscapes around. They can enjoy lots of water sport activities such as scuba diving, fishing, dinghy sailing, kayaking, speed boats, water scootering, parasailing, swimming, etc. Nightlife and trance music parties of Goa beaches are popular among vacationers giving them marvelous experienced for memorable India holidays. Beaches of Goa are also popular among honeymooners. Honeymooners and newly wed couples from all over the world come to Goa to celebrate their honeymoon vacations on beaches enjoying the charm of sun, sand, surf and sea. Holiday in this gorgeous state also provide vacationers a wonderful opportunity to visit and explore some a magnificent churches and convents. Churches of Goa have been declared as UNESCO World Heritage Site. Goa is also home to exotic wildlife with some wildlife sanctuaries and parks. Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary, Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary, Cotigao Wildlife Sanctuary and Mollem National Park are famous destinations for wildlife holidays in Goa, India. Indeed, Goa is a perfect destination for perfect vacation in India. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 06:49:03 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/SocialShield-monitor-your-kids-risky-behavior-on-Facebook-Twitter-and-MySpace/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/SocialShield-monitor-your-kids-risky-behavior-on-Facebook-Twitter-and-MySpace/ What is SocialShield? SocialShield is an online safety software package that allows parents to monitor their kids' online activity in order to detect risky behavior and potential dangers. SocialShield will monitor kids' activity on social networks like Facebook and look for any patterns that present risk and show those to parents. What types of information does SocialShield show me? Suspicious adult-to-child activity on social networks. If an adult or another parent becomes a friend of your child on Facebook, you'll be alerted. See all photos being posted about your child. In one easy to read format, you'll get a digest of all the photos being posted about your child across all social networks. Monitor conversation topics. SocialShield monitors all conversations and if any telltale signs of risky behavior show up, you'll be alerted. Get a test report for your child Why do you need it? Online predators commonly use social networks to become acquainted with potential target children. Its a relatively anonymous environment which gives them a high degree of private access to children. Also, cyberbullying is an increasing risk to kids, and the biggest outlet for this type of behavior is on social networks. As a parent, you want to walk a balance between spying on your kids and being aware of impending dangers. SocialShield allows you to be alerted to risk patterns, while by and large allowing your kids to interact with their friends on social networks. Try SocialShield now Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:07:39 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/Popular-India-Tour-Packages--Choose-One-That-Suits-You-Interest/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/Popular-India-Tour-Packages--Choose-One-That-Suits-You-Interest/ India is a diverse country and one of the most sought after tourism destinations in the world. The country offers a wide range of tourism options with exciting tour packages. Have a look at some of best selling tour packages for tours and travels in this beautiful and incredible country of India. Golden Triangle Tour It is one of the most popular and famous tour packages for traveling in this country. It is journey into rich cultural heritage of country. It covers three historical cities of northern India Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. Red Fort, Qutub Minar, India Gate, Lotus Temple, Humayuns Tomb Akshardham Temple in Delhi Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri, Buland Darwaza, Itmad-Ud-Daullah Tomb, etc in Agra and City Palace, Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal, Jal Mahal, Amber Fort, etc in Jaipur are highlights of golden triangle tour in this country. Wildlife Tour It is a very exciting tour packages for enjoy the marvelous charm of wildlife tourism in the country. Most of tour operators cater this package with destinations like Ranthambhore National Park, Corbett National Park, Sariska Tiger Reserve, Bandhavgarh National Park, Kanha Tiger Reserve, Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary, etc. Hill Station Tour Hill stations of India are very popular among nature lovers, honeymooners, adventure enthusiasts and vacationers. This exciting package generally covers the famous hill stations of northern India such as Shimla, Manali, Dalhousie, Kasauli, Kashmir, Srinagar, Gulmarg, etc. Many tour operators also sell this package with beautiful hill stations of south India such as Ooty, Kodaikanal, Coonoor, Coorg, Munnar, Ponmudi, Wayanad, etc. Cultural Heritage Tour It is one of the most famous tour packages of India tourism. The itinerary for this package is generally designed with historical destination and attractions of Rajasthan, one of the most colorful and vibrant states in the country. The state attracts tourists from all over the world with heritage and historical attractions like forts, palaces, temples, havelis and museums. Cultural and heritage tour is one of the most fabulous options for India Tours and travels. Beach Backwater Tour It is one of the most famous India Tour Packages. This exciting tour package generally covers and destinations like Goa and Kerala. Goa is known for beautiful sun-kissed and palm fringed beaches. Kerala is known for beautiful beaches and breathtaking backwaters. Kovalam in Kerala is an internally famous beach town. Alleppey, Kumarakom and Kollam are famous backwater destinations in Kerala. So, choose a right India tour package that caters your interest perfectly and relish lifetime experience of incredible India tourism. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:30:34 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/Travel-Tips-for-Comfortable-and-Interesting-Tour-in-India/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/Travel-Tips-for-Comfortable-and-Interesting-Tour-in-India/ India is a wonderful land full of natural beauty, charm and adventure. There is endless attraction in India to amuse and entertain tourists. India is a country with varied climate, culture and traditions. If you have planned to make a trip in India, you must know about some important facts. Here are some travel tips for you. These tips will let you travel comfortably and conveniently. Know about the climate: India experiences all types of climatic conditions. So, carry clothes according to the season you visit here. Even it experiences different types of climate at same the time in different part of the country. So, if you are visiting India, bring the clothes according to the climate of the place where you have targeted. If you are visiting India for Rajasthan Tours, bring summer clothes as Rajasthan experiences sunny weather in most of the season. If you have planned for hill station tour, carry winter clothes. If you are planning to explore the unique natural features of eastern India, bring rain coat along with other clothes. Choose perfect accommodation: You can find both economic accommodation and luxury accommodation in all parts of the country. Choose comfortable accommodation according to your pocket. Carry attested photographs of documents: Carry attested copies of all documents. You will need them often. Keep the original documents safely. The documents you should carry are identity card, visa, passport and other travel documents. Know the culture of India: India is rich in culture and tradition. It is very famous for its decent culture. Understand its culture and do not show spousal affection in public. It is not considered modest in India. Public nudity is against the rule. However, you can wear bikini on sea beaches. Keep these things in mind and wear proper costume in India. Also cover your head before entering any religious place. Do not take photographs of women or religious complexes without permission. Take care of your health: Take care of your health. Carry prescribed medicines with you all the time. Always take mineral water and take healthy foods. If going for trekking or hiking on high altitude, take measures to make it enjoyable and trouble free. You may face breathing problem or nausea at higher altitude so, take precautions. Hire multilingual travel guide: There are more than 2000 languages and dialects in India. Although, English will work at most of the places but it is wise to hire a multilingual guide. Select perfect tour package: There are many India Tours Packages available to make the trip interesting and enjoying. Select a package according to your interest. Different package covers different destination. Select a perfect package that covers most of the hot destinations of India and embark on journey. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:26:05 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/Holidays-in-India-Explore-Five-Popular-Destinations/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/Holidays-in-India-Explore-Five-Popular-Destinations/ Different types of tourist attractions are cluster queued in India. India is endowed with great natural gifts and has good collections of man-made attractions. Visit India and explore the beauty of nature and grandeur of historical forts and palaces and other man-made structure. India has unique natural features and has rich potentials to attract tourists in high volume. India is one of the most visited tourist countries in the world. Some of the popular attractions of India are as follow: Taj Mahal: Taj Mahal is the main attraction of India Holidays. It alone attracts more half of the total volume of foreign tourists in India. It also attracts thousands and thousands of domestic tourists. It is situated in Agra and has turned Agra into a great tourist destination of India. Taj Mahal is one of the Seven Wonders of World and is an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Taj Mahal is made of white marble and represent the peace and love. It was built by Shah Jahan in memory of his wife and therefore, it is called as Epitome of Eternal Love. It is famous for its stunningly beautiful interior decoration. Kerala Backwaters: Kerala is very famous for its long network backwaters. Backwaters are chain of brackish lagoons, lovely lakes, canals and rivers. These backwaters were earlier used for cargo movement and now it is developed as houseboat tourism. Some of the popular backwater regions where you can sail in your houseboat are Kollam, Alappuzha, Kuttanad, Kumarakom, Munnar, Cochin, etc. Backwaters of Kerala are known for its virginal and unexploited beauty of nature. You will love you water journey passing through paddy fields, meadows, coastal villages, etc. Kerala also has exotic hill stations and picturesque hill stations. Goa Beaches: Goa is famous for its serene beaches. Most of the beaches of Goa are fringed with palm trees and are known for charming and welcoming mood of the surrounding. The beaches always remain full of tourists. Goa beaches also offer numbers of beach activities like sun bathing, sun sleeping, paragliding, skiing, scootering, etc. These activities can be enjoyed at popular beaches like Anjuna beach, Dona Paula beach, Colva beach, Baga beach, Miramar beach, etc. Rajasthan: Rajasthan the land of kings is famous destination of India luxury tours. It is royal state of India and is famous for its luxurious forts and palaces. The forts and palaces of Rajasthan were known for presenting lavish lifestyle to the royal kings of the bygone era. Some of the most popular forts and palaces are Junagarh Fort, Amber Fort, City palace at Jaipur Udaipur, Mehrangarh Fort, Chittorgarh Fort, Umaid Bhawan Palace, etc. Shimla: Shimla is popular and most picturesque hill station of India. Shimla is located in Himachal Pradesh. There are many hill stations in Himachal. Holidays in India is incomplete without exploring popular hill stations of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla is very rich in natural beauty and also offers opportunity for adventure gaming. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 00:25:57 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/DimDim-coupon-activation-link-from-Twitter/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/DimDim-coupon-activation-link-from-Twitter/ What is DimDim? DimDim is a completely web-based online meetings tool which lets you conduct remote meetings with up to 50 participants - but using only a web browser. Compare it to Webex and GoToMeeting, but a lightweight version with no software download and at a lower price. You miss some of the more advanced features of Webex like screencasting, but for basic online meetings you can't beat DimDim - its fast, easy, bug-free and cheap. How much does DimDim cost? Free package - up to 20 meeting participants Pro package 25 month - up to 50 participants Webinar package 75 month - up to 1,000 participants See all packages and details Click here to activate your coupon for 15 off your subscription to DimDim How does DimDim compare with Webex? Much cheaper this is a biggie for me Much simpler to use No crashing Mashable with Open APIs No install to host, join, record Just as good on Mac Starts at only 25 per month How does DimDim compare with GoToMeeting and other conferencing tools? The easiest to use Nothing to install One click to share your:- Microphone Webcam- Computer screen- Docs, website, whiteboard- Public Private Chat Free for up to 5 participants Free Audio Conferencing Free Meeting Widgets Limited time: Get a no-credit-card free trial to DimDim What can you do with DimDim? Dimdim lets anyone host and attend live meetings, demos and webinars using just a web browser. Save money, time and travel by instantly sharing documents, web pages, whiteboards, audio, video even record yourevents - with no software to install. Dimdim is free forsmall meetings and starts at only 25 per month for unlimited use with more participants. Why use online conferencing software? Face-to-face meetings used to be the only way to get things done. Now the best way to save money, time and travel is to collaborate over the Web with Dimdim. Push button simplicity lets everyone host or attend live meetings, demos and webinars using just a web browser instantly increasing your productivity. Givepresentations, shareweb pages,whiteboards,voice,video evenrecordyour events - withno software to installand with no hassles.Dimdim isfreefor small meetings and is only 25 per month for unlimited use with many more participants. And only Dimdim is both easier to use and much less expensive than WebEx or GoToMeeting. Click here to activate your coupon for15 offyour subscription to DimDim Sun, 22 Aug 2010 11:42:05 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/LifeShield-Home-Security-review/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/LifeShield-Home-Security-review/ Looking for a home security system like Broadview and ADT, but don't like the sky-high prices? LifeShield is a new home security company recently endorsed in the New York Times that provides a competitive service like Broadview and ADT, but at 20 or 30 of the overall cost. What you get: Wireless home security system Second keypad 8 extra sensors Fire protection monitoring Keychain remote The entire package costs just 299. Compare this with well over 1,200 for ADT and over 800 for Broadview. Click here to activate your 10 discount on an all-inclusive LifeShield home security system What customers say: "LifeShield is actually easy to install - I did it myself on a Sunday afternoon. The entire process is well-explained and you can easily get a LifeShield rep on the phone if you need help." - Steve Berth in Houston "Having the extra sensors allows us to secure our entire 4 bedroom home without having to purchase extra components. The all-inclusive package is very nice." - Jake Rease in New York "The internet system is superior. I can monitor the entire house while I'm at work from my browser, and its never gone down on me." - Chip F in San Diego, CA Learn more about LifeShield What is LifeShield? LifeShield is an entirely new approach to security for homes, apartments and small businesses using the most advanced digital and wireless technologies. It is the first "professional-grade," professionally monitored security system that can be easily self-installed by individuals. No other home security system is better designed to fully leverage broadband connectivity. As a result, LifeShield gives customers better protection, reliability, and superior control compared to traditional analog-based security systems. Unlike traditional security systems, since LifeShield is completely wireless, it is ideal for renters as well as homeownersno drilling required! How is a LifeShield Kit different than other systems? Value:See how LifeShield is a better valuethan other providers. Also, only LifeShield offers Pay-As-You-Go security monitoring with NO CONTRACTS. Control:LifeShield allows you to stay in touch with your home, anywhere and anytime:Within the home, the system can be controlled by: Console Handsetthat also serves as a cordless phone LifeShield's unique,two-way Keychain Remote. Outside of the home, LifeShield customers can control their system via ANY Internet-connected device. LifeShield monthly monitoring plans include unlimited web access, text and email message notification.NOTEA home phone line is NOT required for security monitoring but is required to utilize the handset as a cordless phone. Self-installable, self-customizable:LifeShield is the first "professional grade" system that can be self-installed in minutes. The system is delivered pre-configured so it can be working only moments after it is plugged in. Sensors are easily affixed to doors and windows or even cabinets, and then registered via the handset. The Protection Heartbeat:LifeShield is always on and always connected to send vital data to LifeShield's servers several times per minute. LifeShield continually watches for any change in your "grid", including a cut telephone line, so that the consumer or the monitoring center immediately knows if there's a problem. Professional Monitoring:LifeShield Security is the only self-installed home protection system that is professionally monitored. All systems are professionally monitored byGuardian Protection Services, the world's largest privately-held security company. Guardian is consistently ranked as one of the top security companies in the nation and has been protecting lives and property for over 50 years. Website Access and Control:LifeShield allows consumers to control and manage their home protection systems easily through MyLifeShield. An easy-to-navigate web interface allows subscribers to assign user-friendly names to their sensors as opposed to "Zone 8", deploy non-emergency sensorssuch as liquor cabinets or swimming pool gates - and even adjust entry and exit delays. Home Connect:Home Connect enables consumers to link multiple LifeShield Kits together to protect the homes of elderly parents or a vacation house. Monitoring for additional systems, billed to the same address, is 15.99month. Weather:LifeShield delivers up-to-the-minute weather forecasts to the Handset and Console at the touch of a button. This is just another example of how, in addition to superior protection, LifeShield offers the most daily convenience. Severe Weather Alerts:If the national weather bureau issues a severe weather notification, LifeShield alerts you immediately. Email and Cell Phone Notifications:Each LifeShield Kit can be customized to send non-emergency alerts via email or text message. For example, a parent can be notified when their child comes home from school or if an elderly parent did not open their medicine cabinet by 9AM. Can I save money on my Homeowner's Insurance by installing a LifeShield Kit in my home? Yes. Most Homeowner's Insurance policies allow for a discount of up to 20 when you install a home security system. Contact your Insurance agent for specific details. Click here to activate your10 discounton an all-inclusive LifeShield home security system Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:50:36 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/western-digital--real-leaf-contest-winners/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/western-digital--real-leaf-contest-winners/ We got two sets of winners today one from our Western Digital Contest and the other one from the Real Leaf Word Master Challenge. Western Digital Winners First Prize: Nino Avenido 2nd Prize: Mark Verano Real Leaf Winners Winner 1: Jam M. If youre stuck thirsty in an island with your mom and your ... Related posts:Contest: Real Leaf Word Master Challenge We're back with Real Leaf and doing another contest. This... Contest: Spot a Real Leaf, Win a Nano Thanks to our sponsor, Coca-Cola, we're giving away a brand... Winner of the Real Leaf iPod Nano Giveaway Thanks to all the hundreds of participants to our iPod... YugaTech-Western Digital HDD Giveaway This is just a heads up to everyone reading here... Western Digital My Book Elite 2TB It's been close to 3 years since I first bought... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:15:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/are-you-an-app-whore/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/are-you-an-app-whore/ Before the time of the iPhone and Android smartphones, I would have not imagined people would be gungho with buying and downloading apps to their mobile phones. Before I got the iPhone 3G two years ago, the only mobile app I bought was for a Palm Zire 71 back in 2004. Today, buying and downloading ... Related posts:iManila jumps to 1 Top Paid iPhone App First reported over at PTB, the iManila iPhone App has... Why the iPhone Nano doesn't make sense? For a couple of weeks, there's been a growing number... Yahoo! and Skype App on the iPhone Two top-notch apps are now available on the iPhone App... Google SMS Search arrives in India And I thought everybody knows that the Philippines is the... 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Sat, 04 Sep 2010 17:15:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/live-it-up-in-a-delicate-dress/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/live-it-up-in-a-delicate-dress/ . . . have had this editorial, oh so pretty: live it up in a delicate dress by georges antoni for aussie magazine grazia on the inspiration board for a while now, most especially for the little white lace dress by alex perry, but also because absolutely adore delicate dresses and dressing up, and every once in a while and especially on dusky and daydreamy afternoons at home . . .p.s. happy, happy september! while shall always love summer best, september is a rather beautiful month, with the last magical afternoons of the summer, and the first brisk mornings of autumn, moments after the sun has risen and there's a feeling of change and adventure in the air . . .images: editorial - oh so pretty, nika lauraitis by georges antoni for grazia AU august 2010 styled by mark vassallo via dustjacket atticthis is glamorous on facebook follow on twitter copyright 2007-2010 this is glamorous all rights reserved Sat, 04 Sep 2010 15:15:04 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/energizers-ultimate-photo-contest-with-national-geographic/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/energizers-ultimate-photo-contest-with-national-geographic/ Twelve photographers from across the country have just been named Category Finalists in the 2010 Energizer Ultimate Photo Contest with National Geographic. They are now one step closer to their shot at greatnessthe Grand Prize Winner will receive a trip of a lifetime to the Greek Isles and will see his or her photo appear ... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/moon-dough-for-out-of-this-world-fun/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/moon-dough-for-out-of-this-world-fun/ My kids love creative play especially when they can create their own pieces. So when we had the opportunity to review Moon Dough Barnyard Playset, I was very interested in learning more about it. Up until then, I've never heard of the product but the idea of a "dough" that doesn't dry out sounded very ... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/mrs-dash-salt-free-seasoning-blends-review/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/mrs-dash-salt-free-seasoning-blends-review/ Did you know the average American consumes over twice the recommended amount of salt on a daily basis? That's equivalent to nearly 7.6 pounds of salt per year! While sodium intake is essential for the body to function, high amounts of sodium can cause many health issues including high blood pressure. Mrs. Dash has created ... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/our-coleman-stay-cation/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/our-coleman-stay-cation/ Working for the airlines allows our family to take various vacations throughout the year. However, with the rising costs of hotels and rental cars plus having to tote around a 10-month old baby, going out of state is not very feasible for us right now. Thankfully, Coleman provided us with another option . . . ... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/web-buzz-hipmunkcom-stands-out-in-a-crowd-of-boring-flight-search-engines/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/web-buzz-hipmunkcom-stands-out-in-a-crowd-of-boring-flight-search-engines/ Is there room for another search engine for flights? If Hipmunk.com can truly save us time, then absolutely. What's hot: Search results are displayed in a radically different format that uses charts and colors to draw users into considering their flight options. The filtering happens visually, rather than through the more time-consuming display of say, Kayak.com, ... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/new-zealand-travel-update-quake-shuts-christchurch-airport-facilities-checked-for-damage/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/new-zealand-travel-update-quake-shuts-christchurch-airport-facilities-checked-for-damage/ The huge earthquake that rocked New Zealand's South Island early Saturday damaged buildings, cut out power and shut the Christchurch airport, according to wire reports and the airports website. At least two serious injuries were reported from the quake. Passengers should not travel to Christchurch International Airport CHC until further notice, and theyshould contact their airline ... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/top-10-roller-coasters-at-six-flags-magic-mountain/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/top-10-roller-coasters-at-six-flags-magic-mountain/ In compiling my Top 10 list for Six Flags Magic Mountain, I tried to combine the can't-miss roller coasters with the one-of-a-kind rides you cant find anywhere else. The Valencia park is about mind-blending speeds, gut-wrenching drops and scream-inducing thrills of the wooden and steel coaster kind. Magic Mountain currently remains tied with Ohio's Cedar Point in ... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/labor-day-and-beyond-hit-the-seas-with-tall-ships-and-pirates/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/labor-day-and-beyond-hit-the-seas-with-tall-ships-and-pirates/ Theres a lot going on Southern California seas this fall, and were not talking about plush cruises. Vintage tall ships arrive in San Diego and Dana Point for rides, exploring and a bit of pirate mischief. Labor Day weekend: The Festival of Sail at the Maritime Museum of San Diego celebrates a variety of tall ... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/san-diego-2-nights-at-porto-vista-hotel-come-with-winery-tour-tastings-and-more/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/san-diego-2-nights-at-porto-vista-hotel-come-with-winery-tour-tastings-and-more/ The governor has proclaimed September California Wine Month, which is a good excuse to tour a winery without going far from home. The Porto Vista Hotel in San Diego has a two-night package for two that includes wine tastings, a winery tour and more starting at 435. The deal: The Great Wines in San Diego, ... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/where-my-last-20-erm40-books-came-from-9/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/where-my-last-20-erm40-books-came-from-9/ So it's been awhile since I've done this! Here's where I got my last 40 reviewed books. 14 are bought or borrowed! That's pretty impressive : Black Hole Sun by David Macinnes Gill - BoughtMockingjay by Suzanne Collins - BoughtFirst Light by Rebecca Stead - Borrowed from a friendEscape from Furnance: Solitary by Alexander Gordon Smith - Given during tour of MacMillanThe Limit by Kristen Landon - Picked up at BEASalvation City by Sigrid Nunez - Picked up at BEAThe Gardener by SA Bodeen - Can't remember!The Water Wars by Cameron Stracher - Got signed copy at BEAFor the Win by Cory Doctorow - Requested review copyThe Unidentified by Rae Mariz - Requested review copyThe Blending Time by Michael Kinch - Requested review copyGreen Angel by Alice Hoffman - Borrowed from friendThis World We Live In by Susan Beth Pfeffer - Amazon Vine programRestoring Harmony by Joelle Anthony - Requested review copyGone by Michael Grant - LibraryCarbon Diaries 2015 by Saci Lloyd - LibraryNomansland by Lesley Hauge - Amazon Vine program The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan - BoughtZ for Zachariah by Robert C O'Brien - BoughtShip Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi - Requested review copyJust Listen by Sarah Dessen - BoughtPicture the Dead by Adele Griffin - Accepted review queryThe Eternal Ones by Kirsten Miller - Unsolicited review copy7 Souls by Barnabas Miller and Jordan Orlando - Requested review copyA Friend of the Family by Lauren Grodstein - Unsolicited review copyShadow Hills by Anastasia Hopcus - Accepted review queryThe Cardturner by Louis Sachar - Requested review copyThe Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell - LT ER programBorderline by Allan Stratton - Accepted review querySlept Away by Julie Kraut - Accepted review queryShade by Jeri Smith-Ready - Got signed copy at BEAYes, My Darling Daughter by Margaret Leroy - LT ER programThe One That I Want by Allison Winn Scotch - Got signed copy at BEAThis Gorgeous Game by Donna Freitas - Accepted review query Lord of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase - BoughtAlison Dare: The Heart of the Maiden - Accepted review queryAlison Dare: Little Miss Adventures - Accepted review queryPersuasion by Jane Austen - Borrowed from a friendThe Sky is Everywhere by Jandy Nelson - Accepted review queryMatched by Ally Condie - Got signed copy at BEAWhere are your books coming from? Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/my-mailman-steals-my-books--guest-post-by-ivy-devlin-about-low-red-moon/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/my-mailman-steals-my-books--guest-post-by-ivy-devlin-about-low-red-moon/ When I was contacted about readingLOW RED MOONfor a blog tour, I immediately said yes. Though I am not a huge paranormal fan, I liked the idea behind this one, and was excited to read it. Unfortunately...the review copy that was sent to me was one of books that did not make it to me this summer. Which is why I think the mailman is secretly a book lover and must have quite a stash of my books by now.Rest assured, I will be reviewing this as soon as I can get my hands on a copy, but for now, I have the summary and a guest post by Ivy on world building.Summary via Bloomsbury:The only thing Avery Hood can remember about the night her parents died is that she saw silver deadly silver, moving inhumanly fast. As much as she wants to remember who killed her parents, she cant, and theres nothing left to do but try to piece her life back together. Then Avery meets the new boy in school Ben, mysterious and beautiful, with whom she feels a connection like nothing shes ever experienced before. When Ben reveals hes a werewolf, Avery still trusts him at first. Then she sees that sometimes his eyes flash an inhuman silver. And she learns that shes not the only one who cant remember the night her parents died. Part murder mystery, part grief narrative and part heart-stopping, headlong romance,LOW RED MOONis a must-read for teen paranormal fans.And now...here's Ivy!World Building: LOW RED MOONI'm a little embarrassed to admit this, but what the heck, here goes: Once I got the idea for LOW RED MOON, I sketched out roughly! very roughly! I'm the world's worst sketcher! what the layout of Woodlake was like, just so I knew where everything was in my head. I also wanted Ben to have a last name that was appropriate, so I did some research, found something that made me go "hmmmmm......" and knew I'd end up using that. The rest of it evolved as I was writing, and for me, that was one of the most exciting things aboutLOW REDMOON--here was this story I wanted to tell and the people and places in it started to fill themselves out sometimes in ways I didn't see coming! I really admire authors who do very detailed charts and create whole character profiles, etc., but I've never been able to do that--for me, the world that comes out--and the people who live in it--are already there. They're just waiting for me to find them and let me let them tell their story, if that makes sense. I hope it does!Thanks Ivy! Can't wait to read this! Sat, 04 Sep 2010 11:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/tedxshanghai-livestream-sunday-on-tudou/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/tedxshanghai-livestream-sunday-on-tudou/ For those of you who were hoping to join in on this year's TEDxShanghai but for some reason couldn't make the actual event, they're taking a page out of last year's playbook and streaming everything on Tudou. TED conferences are "famed intellectual destinations for 'Ideas Worth Spreading' through high quality influencer speech videos." Basically, people in the know give lectures that might help you better understand some topic that coverges on the three topics of "technology, entertainment and design." As for the livestream, say the organizers: This coming Sunday 95 from 10:00-18:00 Tudou will be live streaming TEDxShanghai event on http:www.tudou.comhometedxshanghai2010 The theme is "10,000 Hours" - referring to a rough number needed for someone to develop strongly one's skill profession. Very interesting mix of 10 speakers. In the "Unleashing the Creativity of Young Chinese Animators" topic, Tudou will also be presenting a few brilliant animations and inviting two young animators joining us on site around 16:30 on the day. So, like, check it out tomorrow. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/quote-of-the-day-morrissey-on-chinese-being-a-subspecies/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/quote-of-the-day-morrissey-on-chinese-being-a-subspecies/ "If anyone has seen the horrific and unwatchable footage of the Chinese cat and dog trade - animals skinned alive - then they could not possibly argue in favour of China as a caring nation. There are no animal protection laws in China and this results in the worst animal abuse and cruelty on the planet. It is indefensible." Rock artist Morrissey formerly of The Smiths Said in a statement defending his pronouncement that "you can't help but feel that the Chinese are a subspecies," because of their treatment of animals. Morrissey, an animal rights activist, is known for acting erratically when confronted with meat eating. Last year, he abandoned the stage at Coachella, a rock festival, when he smelled cooked meat. He has also been accused of being racist in the past, after making statements to NME about immigrants in England. He emphatically denied those comments later, saying the magazine was trying to frame him to boost sales. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/pets-of-the-month-11-cats-of-lane-26/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/pets-of-the-month-11-cats-of-lane-26/ This month's Adoptable Pet from Jaiya's Animal Rescue Name: The 11 cats of Lane 26 Age: From 3 to 6 Health: Vaccinated, dewormed and de-flead. All spayed and neutered. Ideal Home: People that have experience with adult cats. Story: CF rescuer, an animal lover and keen supporter of animal rescue groups in Shanghai contacted JAR in hopes that we can provide a permanent roof and love for the cats that he has managed to rescue in the past 6 months. Marvin JAR founder, Alejandra rescuerfoster parent and volunteer, Dr. Stephanie Goltz and CF met up on August 2nd in order to decide how to help these beautiful cats. Luckily, CF has kindly provided cat litter trays, cat food, water, bowls, bedding, cushions and a fan to try and make the cats as comfortable as possible. Unfortunately, the room that CF has rented where the cats are residing in will be taken over very soon. Hereafter, JAR needs to find fosterpermanent homes for all these 11 cats as soon as possible. JAR requires adoptersfoster parents who are experienced with adult cats, having patience, compassion and determination to rehabilitate them after the hard life that they have had. Certainly, JAR wants to give them a chance to be re-homed and to have loving permanent homes. The cats are very timid and shy, but quite lovely and sweet. Can you help? Are you willing to support JAR and give these cats the opportunity they never had? All these cats have been spayedneutered, and they are 3 to 6 years old. All of them have received their vaccinations, which has been possible thanks to the gracious support from Dr. Stephanie Goltz who currently is working at the PetsHome Gubei Hospital. As always, time is of the essence. Please consider offering your love to these beautiful cats! For more information about being a foster parent or how to adopt another cat or dog from JAR, please contact shanghaidogsgmail.com, or come to visit JAR during its "Special Adoption Day in Pudong" on Sunday, September 5, from 11:00 to 15:00 hrs, at Papas Bierstube Restaurant, Hongmei Road 3338, Hongmei Pedestrian Street 22- 24, Puxi, Shanghai 3338. JAR is a non-profit small animal rescue group that is committed to protecting and improving the health and welfare of animals through pet health care, education, and the promotion of adoption foster care as an alternative approach to purchasing animals. We are dedicated to domestic animal population control, promoting pet adoption fostering and reducing the incidence of abandonment. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/the-economist-interviews-maos-translator-sidney-rittenberg/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/the-economist-interviews-maos-translator-sidney-rittenberg/ The Economist has posted an interview with "Mao's translator," Sidney Rittenberg . Arriving in China in 1944, Rittenberg befriended Mao, Zhou Enlai and other top Communists. During his long involvement with the Chinese Communist Party, Rittenberg was imprisoned twice. The first time in 1949, after being falsely fingered as a "spy" by Joseph Stalin, he spent six years in solitary confinement and the second time in 1968, for ten years when labelled a "May 16th element" . In spite his long time in prison, Rittenberg still expresses a restrained fondness for Mao, who he describes as the "best listener I've ever run into." Like any reformed communist, Rittenberg is now making big bucks as an advisor for multinationals like Hughes Aircraft and Intel on their China buisness, and he has many interesting observations on China, past, present and future. The interview runs about 15 minutes and streams a bit slowly, so you may wish to download it directly here. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/weekendist-dance-dance-learn-to-dance/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/weekendist-dance-dance-learn-to-dance/ Every Friday, we tell you what sounds exciting to us over the next three days! This weekend, look forward to dance opportunities - both watching and learning, and charitable events galore! Not to mention, rugby fans get to cheer for their favorite leagues LIVE at the Shanghai Sevens and the father of minimal music, Robert Hood, is in town for all you DJ lovers. For this weekend's live music offerings, check out our Midweek Music Preview. FRIDAY Party animals pay attention! Not Me brings you MELTDOWN A 5 hour alcohol extravaganza! Yes, for only 80RMB you can enjoy an open bar as DJ's bring you the best in Hiphop, electro, house and everything in between! 10pm, Not Me, 21 Dongping Lu near Hengshan Lu LA's International Contemporary Dance comes to Shanghai's Downstream Garage. Choreographer Susan Rose and her dancers have dedicated Friday and Saturday to cooperating with Shanghai's experimental indie choreographers Nunu Kong and Nannan for "Powerplays." 7pm, Downstream Garage, 200 Longcao Lu, south of Hua Ting Hotel SATURDAY Rugby fans rejoice, it's finally time for Shanghai Sevens! For the second consecutive year, the Shanghai Sevens are proud hosts of the IRB Asian Sevens Series and will welcome an expanded roster of 12 international teams, 16 amateur club teams, 4 international women's teams, and 2 vets teams. The games on Saturday are 70RMB. For a two day package of Sunday and Saturday is 150RMB. If you just want to come for Sunday, it's 100RMB. Other options: One day VIP Hospitality is 1200 RMB two day VIP Hospitality is 2000 RMB Long Lunch per person is 880 RMB Long Lunch per table of 10 and Two day VIP Package per person is 8000 RMB. Got all that? Good. 8am to 5pm each day, Shanghai Rugby and Football Club ZhangYang Bei Lu The perfect way to try getting fit while looking hot... for free! Popular yoga and pilates center, theOrangeRoom, is offering a free hip hop dance class for youth this Saturday. You'll be taught by Bella. Bella is a qualified instructor from Korea. She has taken up street dance hip hop for 7 years and has been a member of a dance crew for 4 years. To sign up, call them at 64063642 or email at informationtheorangeroom.cn. 11:30am to 12:30pm, Room B, 7th floor, Saint Laurent Commercial Block, No. 201, Lane 3215, Hongmei Lu To celebrate the launch on their new play this coming week, Shanghai Repertory Theater will be having a party at Abbey Road. 100RMB buys 3 drinks and a raffle ticket and you can win a whole bunch of prizes, including tickets to the play itself! Should be a hoot. 3pm to 6pm, Abbey Road, 45 Yueyang Lu, near Dongping Lu 45, . He caused quite a storm when he was in Shanghai last time, at one of most talked-about parties of the last couple of years in Shanghai. Coming back on Saturday to the Shelter with VOID is Robert Hood, who is a pretty big deal aparently and one of the biggest names in "proper" DJ music. The man from Detroit is credited for inventing "minimal" music 15 years before it became the trendy sound dominating clubs in Europe. 50RMB cover. 10pm, Shelter, 5 Yongfu Lu near Fuxingxi Lu, 5 SUNDAY Learn new dance moves while giving back to the Earth! ARTIST Shanghai will be offering a full day of dance classes at a fraction of the cost. For RMB 50 per class, you can learn Ballet, Modern Dance, Belly Dance, Neo-Jazz and Hip Hop. Best of all, all the proceeds will be used to plant trees to fight desertification and offset carbon emission through Shanghai Roots Shoots' Million Tree Project! For class schedule and reservations, please call the studio at 86 21 5196 1120 11am to 5pm, Dance Studio ARTIST Shanghai, Room 02-03, F5, No. 1035 North Nan Quan Rd. in Pudong Jaiya's Animal Rescue JAR is a non-profit small animal rescue group. JAR holds monthly Adoption Days and this September 5th is your next chance to get involved. The event is an opportunity for both humans and animals. The animals dogs, cats, kittens and puppies have a chance at being adopted, and you guys get the chance to play with the animals and learn more about adoptingfostering via JAR. It's a free event, so get down there, boost your karma and play with some puppies! 11am to 3pm, Papas Bierstube Restaurant, Hongmei Road 3338, Hongmei Pedestrian Street 22-24, Shanghai. 3338 Help BEAN by baking chocolate, peanut butter, and chocolate chip cookies to sell at the BEAN booth at the Charity Flea Market. All proceeds from the Charity Flea Market support Stepping Stones, a community group which supports English language lessons in migrant schools around Shanghai. BEAN will supply all the materials and ingredients- all you need to bring is yourself! There are limited spaces for this event, so please send an e-mail RSVP to beanshanghaigmail.com if you would like to join. 2pm to 4pm, Jing An District email BEAN for actual location Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/western-china-establishes-new-special-economic-zone/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/western-china-establishes-new-special-economic-zone/ China has designated its Yili prefecture a Special Economic Zone to increase trade with KazakhstanWednesday, September 01, 2010 - China has designated the Yili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture bordering K read more Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/hawaii-gateway-to-human-slavery-of-thais/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/hawaii-gateway-to-human-slavery-of-thais/ Six recruiters have been accused of luring 400 Thai laborers to the United States and forcing them to work, according to a US federal indictment that the FBI has called the largest ever human-traffick read more Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/saudi-arabia-stops-issuing-tourist-visas-/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/saudi-arabia-stops-issuing-tourist-visas-/ Saudi Arabia has stopped granting of visas to those who wish to visit the kingdom only for tourism, Gulf News learnt on Monday. read more Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/pilot-and-eight-tourists-killed-in-plane-crash/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/pilot-and-eight-tourists-killed-in-plane-crash/ A fiery plane crash that killed nine people in Fox Glacier today happened just metres from the town's chief fire officer's house. read more Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/france-ready-for-tourism-recovery/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/france-ready-for-tourism-recovery/ France, one of world's top tourism destinations, estimates a better performance of the key tourism business this year after receiving higher number of foreign holidaymakers, a government official said read more Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/point-your-smartphone-to-a-building-and-get-information/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/point-your-smartphone-to-a-building-and-get-information/ Dublin is the worlds first city to provide a pointing technology-enabled smartphone application app, which allows users to point their mobile device at a building or object in the real world and re read more Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/us-travel-industry-recovery-weekend/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/us-travel-industry-recovery-weekend/ The travel industry is expecting to recover slightly from a dismal 2009 this Labor Day weekend, a pattern that should continue into the autumn. read more Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/plane-crashes-near-dubai-airport-shortly-after-takeoff/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/plane-crashes-near-dubai-airport-shortly-after-takeoff/ DUBAI, United Arab Emirates A UPS cargo plane with two crew members on board crashed shortly after takeoff Friday outside Dubai, officials said. read more Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/saint-martin-back-to-normal-after-hurricane-earl/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/saint-martin-back-to-normal-after-hurricane-earl/ MARIGOT, Saint Martin - The Saint Martin Tourist Office is pleased to report that the island has sustained only minimal damage from hurricane Earl that passed 30 miles north of the island on Monday, A read more Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/teaching-hotel-guests-to-donate--a-trend-or-a-lifestyle/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/teaching-hotel-guests-to-donate--a-trend-or-a-lifestyle/ Going green, looking for organic stuff, providing more for kids, doing charity work, and choosing travel destinations to evoke certain emotions have been mentioned as current hospitality trends. read more Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/breaking-new-zealand-earthquake-twitter-postings-/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/breaking-new-zealand-earthquake-twitter-postings-/ eTN - One of the biggest earthquakes in recorded history has struck Christchurch and the South Island this morning. read more Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/phuket-targets-the-wedding-market/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/phuket-targets-the-wedding-market/ PHUKET eTN - Southern Thailands gem, the island of Phuket, looks further to diversify its product to attract a wider range of travelers. read more Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/airline-baggage-transparency-and-accountability-act/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/airline-baggage-transparency-and-accountability-act/ The Association for Airline Passenger Rights AAPR today applauded Sen. read more Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/phnom-penh-tips--budget-hotels/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/phnom-penh-tips--budget-hotels/ Hi I have booked to travel to Phnom Penh with friends in early October. I was wondering if you could please recommend any good budget hotels near the river and also at Siem Reap. Thanks Lee Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/a-wedding-and-a-funeral/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/a-wedding-and-a-funeral/ Hi everyoneAs I had said in my last blog I was about to leave to get an overnight train for a friendrsquos wedding. Well it certainly was a very enjoyable and very different experience. Thanks to the help of a sleeping tablet I got a good nightrsquos sleep on the train so I was well rested for the wedding the next morning. As we5 of us in total arrived into the village where the wedding was Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/fire-festival/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/fire-festival/ KonichiwaLast weekend I went to the Fire Festival with Xander and our friend Chris who is also an ALT like Xander teaching english here. It was about an hour drive away and the main road was closed so we took a somewhat scenic route which was really beautiful and reminded me a lot of Hawaii. We drove to a beach and camped out there for the next day. The spot was really beautiful with a view of Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/living/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/living/ As any traveler could tell you there are times when it just doesn't feel right to stay longer. I reached a similar point last week. While I knew my plans were to stay in Yokohama I didn't have the vision to stay. I couldn't see myself as a tourist or as a local. Then I fell in love with Jokohama Jogakuin I undertook the study of the language of Japan and I met a new Japanese friend. Today I t Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/nha-trang-siem-reap-and-everything-inbetween-/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/nha-trang-siem-reap-and-everything-inbetween-/ After leaving Hoi An we spent the next 5 days or so in Nha Trang chilling out on the beach. Unfortunately when we arrived in Nha Trang we realised our camera and a phone were no longer with us due to them being stolen from our big bags in the hotel So we have no photos from here how ever we did get 5 days of sunshine to improve our tans and sample a bit of windsurfing which was good fun. We the Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/typhoons-fishies-and-moving-to-japan/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/typhoons-fishies-and-moving-to-japan/ Konnichiwa Greetings from Japan So quick update on my life. 1. I am no longer a resident of the European Union. I have cut all ties with Douai and my visa has expired. le sigh. 2. My mother and I survived Africa. It was tough hot and sweaty but we made it through alive and no parasites this time 3. I spent a brief three weeks in the US running around Pittsburgh and getting dragged to th Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/london/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/london/ Thursday night after my much needed nana nap I headed over to Richmond to catch up with Sabrina. Caught the train from Clapham Junction to Richmond once again too easy We went to the Pitcher and Piano for a drink sat out on the deck in the evening sun by the river. Once again I'm feeling surrounded by glamourous people some of the girls had on the coolest dressesWe then went to a lov Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/scooter-ride-round-the-finistere-coast-to-douarenez/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/scooter-ride-round-the-finistere-coast-to-douarenez/ Cannot believe the wonderful weather we are enjoying. Apart from a few showers in first couple of day it has been gloriously sunny. Weather forecasts suggest we should make the most of it so we are making hayhellip..Got the scooter out of the garage and headed south to Douarenez 25 km away. Stopped first at Plomodiern to fill scooter with fuel. Bob filled it himself then realised pump was not Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/gary/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/gary/ Gary stayed in for the first few days after we arrived so he could get to know the house and establish this place as his new home. He is fine indoors and has found a favourite hidey hole to escape too in the wardrobe on top of my clothesHe is not showing signs of wanting to go outside and explore very much he knows there are other animals here and he s finding it all a bit much to take on board Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/lovin-it/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/lovin-it/ We are on our own here now the family left on Wednesday 1st Sept.We have certain things that we need to do every day obviously looking after the pets is a biggie it is mainly me who takes care of the furries Rob tends to do more of the maintenance things like the pool and the garden. The pool gets covered over every evening with the electronic pool cover so in the morning it needs uncovered th Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/sierra-leone-coup-detat-1997/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/sierra-leone-coup-detat-1997/ Aprs ces jours ces semaines ces mois de dur labeur dans des conditions extrmes un peu de dtente en cette fin de vendredi aprs midi nous fera du bien...Pourquoi pas un tennis sur le court du Lakka Cotton Club Mercredi prochain nos premires plantes partiront pour la France la tension retombera enfin...Taper dans la balle jaune l'ombre des palmiers est un dfouloir...Fin de partie pet Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/the-dog-walk/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/the-dog-walk/ The dog walk is awesome I love taking Layla and Nicky out every day. It's something I have really missed since my Zak passed away. Love watching them running around free investigating every smell noise running up and down the vines rolling about and looking very pleased with themselves when they come over to me covered in sticky williesThe walk itself is so cool the views are amazing you c Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/still-in-paris/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/still-in-paris/ Friday the 3rd was another big day... highlight again was lunch... went to a place recommended by Gourmet Traveller see pic. A had consume and poulet and C had onion gratin and turbot and we shared a lovely bottle of Beaujolais. Around that we all managed a great shop Merci La Promenade Plantee Via Duct Arts Musee de l' Orangerie the Champs Elysees Arc de Triomphe and the Eiffel Tower. Ha Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/cadbury-delights/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/cadbury-delights/ I must have mentioned numerous times how New Zealand was such an amazingly diverse stunningly beautiful landscaped country I just didn't want to leave. I had spent more time than anticipated on Stewart Island which cut back a few places I had wanted to see one of them being Dunedin and the Otago Penninsula. Well......Earlier in the year while volunteering in West Sumatra I was scarfing a muc Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/meet-the-animals/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/meet-the-animals/ Layla is a gorgeous black cross female we think she is a sort of labradorsetter cross with perhaps a bit mastiff thrown in there somewhere She is extremely friendly a little livewire and she loves attention and cuddles. If it was up to Layla she would have you stroking her all day long. She is very attentive and obedient too. Loves walking and runs about like a lunatic through the vines and fi Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/corfu-hospital-rain-and-pink-adventures/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/corfu-hospital-rain-and-pink-adventures/ Awe man so I ended up getting sick here. It seems like a lot of people do. Definitely the staff but also the guests. Enough so there have been a few names made to sum it up like Corfu cough and corflu. Great.... Well since I work everyday and they don't sell vitamin C in grocery stores here and the nearest pharmacy is in the next village I didn't really get to take care of myself like I would Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/settling-in/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/settling-in/ Spent most of Monday and Tuesday just sorting everything out and getting all our instructions from Colin Juliette on how everything works around here how to maintain the pool system the garden watering system and what the animals routines are basically everything we need to know to be running the place when the family leaves on Wednesday.Started walking Layla and Nicky Juliette showed me one Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/melbourne-from-above/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/melbourne-from-above/ Yesterday we took a trip to Melbourne to do some more exploring of the city. I had uni in the morning so we didn't make it to Melbourne until early afternoon As soon as you get out of Southern Cross station you get the 'Melbourne feeling' it just feels good being in the city amongst all the high rise buildings hustle and bustle there's always something happening that's what I love about Melbo Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/thailand-koh-phangan-full-moon-party/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/thailand-koh-phangan-full-moon-party/ HelloIn my last update I'd just flown from Singapore to Bangkok and was about to fly from Bangkok to Koh Samui to then get to Koh Phangan to meet up with Laura from Durham who I met in Hoi An and then met up again with in Phi Phi which I was VERY excited about.......Tuesday 24th August Singapore to Koh Phangan continued...........I got on my Bangkok Airways flight to find someone in my wind Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/sweet-switzerland/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/sweet-switzerland/ Our overnight train from Amsterdam to Zurich was not quite the perfect wakeupinanothercountryfeelingfresh experience we had been hoping for the cabin beds were really hard. Also some fleamosquitoother biting insect managed to devour half of my face hands and feet in the night so I showed up in Zurich looking like Irsquod been in a fight.We quickly discovered the expense of the Swis Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/crazy-times/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/crazy-times/ Next entrySo I'm lying here recovering from an absolutely terrible beijiu hangover...but we'll come to that... Yesterday we decided that having bikes would definitely be worth it so we decided to go to carrefour and buy bikes apparently carrefour has literally everything We ended up wandering around carrefour for ages and finding some pretty interesting things including turtles frogs and de Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/fabulous-glacier/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/fabulous-glacier/ Sept 2nd Thursday must be Valdez AKDick was so excited last night because he planned to go on another 6.5hour glacial cruise for today. I thought it would be nice but had absolutely no idea that it would be fantastic. This cruise was to the Columbia Glacier plus looking out for the marvelous AK animals. We saw numerous rafts of otters which are pretty shy animals. Just learned today they r Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/more-adventures/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/more-adventures/ SEPTEMBER 3THURSDAYhellipmarilyn and i spent a delightful day thursday in prince william sound aboard a ship on a natureglacier tour hellip it was completely different from the glacier tour we took in seward hellip glaciers are as individualistic as are humans hellip this tour took us to the columbia glacier which extends for miles out into the sea hellip we were stopped about 12 miles Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/it-smells-of-something-but-nothing-im-familiar-with/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/it-smells-of-something-but-nothing-im-familiar-with/ Wowzer I didnrsquot realise how behind we were with this Irsquom now faced with the not so easy challenge of condensing ha...you wish almost 80 pages from our journal into a moderately interesting blog entry. Thankfully Irsquove prepared for this moment by opening a can to lubricate my brain cells. To summarise as this may be a long haul wersquove now been to 18 states 29 cam Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/english-corner/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/english-corner/ Last night a bunch of people from my group went to the English corner. It is held every Friday night and people mostly students at 22235240292282323398 but also some high school students young kids and older people gather to speak English with each other for practice. We kind of got mobbed because we were obviously native English speakers but it was really fun to talk to a bunc Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/finally-in-budapest/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/finally-in-budapest/ I made it safely to Budapest I arrived here yesterday and I'm still settling down into my dorm. The first night I slept for about 14 hours since I didn't sleep for about 36 hours. My sense of time has been thrown off since I don't have a clock yet. I went to a store yesterday to buy things for my dorm. It was called Tesco. I spent about 2 hours there trying to find everything that I neede Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/hitchin-a-ride/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/hitchin-a-ride/ From Waiuku to Kihei Without Spending a DollarI got up at 930AM and was checked out at 10. Getting that key deposit back made me feel guilty as hell as did me then leaving my bag in their free left luggage room. I'd had a trip to the beach a kegger and a bed for the princely sum of 2.80 the 10 deposit hostelworld charged me to bookCheck in at the hotel in Kihei wasn't until 3PM so I went f Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/kirstens-birthday-and-rabbit-island/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/kirstens-birthday-and-rabbit-island/ Kirstenrsquos Birthday and a weekend on Rabbit Island ...In the midst of another busy week working with drillers under the hot sun and chasing around to find local labs that have half way decent analytical methodology Kirstenrsquos Birthday rolled around on Thursday 26th. On our way to dinner at Friends a lovely little restaurant set up to train Phnom Penh street kids in hospitality K s Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/vancouver-continued/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/vancouver-continued/ The apartment is fabulous really close to city and has all the things we need for washing etc. This place is beautiful....really beautiful and so green so many flowers EVERYWHERE and they have really big hills mountains that have snow on the tippy tops. The city is really clean and trees in every street and little dogs everywhere cute dogs and tremendously cute gay guys everywhere... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/planes-planes-and-bloody-planes-/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/planes-planes-and-bloody-planes-/ Oh my God we have so much to tell you all FOr new readers of our blog Thel is Vicki and Lou is Mandy. Checked in to business class and then it just got better and better we were asked if we would like to go to the business class lounge whilst we waited for our plane aaaaahhhmm yep and express cards for departure and arrival for customs etc. So up we go to the lounge just like we Sat, 04 Sep 2010 09:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/where-in-the-world/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/where-in-the-world/ Can you go for 20 usd a day or under not including costs of traveling from one place to another? Anywhere in the Latin Americas? Or just SEA and India?? What about Iran or Egypt? Cheers, Epiphanie B Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/best-way-from-uk-to-capetown-or-kenya/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/best-way-from-uk-to-capetown-or-kenya/ Does anybody have any ideas for the best way cheapestmost interestingdifferent of getting from the UK to either Cape Town or Kenya at the end of October or early November? Not that interested in flying unless its really cheap! Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/individual-tickets-v-rtw-ticket/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/individual-tickets-v-rtw-ticket/ Hello... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/round-the-world-from-sept-2011-which-way-and-which-ticket/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/round-the-world-from-sept-2011-which-way-and-which-ticket/ Hi guys,... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 08:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/melbourne-piss-up/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/melbourne-piss-up/ 7th October starting at 5.00 p.m. at 3 Crowns ... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/8-days-in-japan-in-nov-2010/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/8-days-in-japan-in-nov-2010/ My husband and I really want to go to Japan over thanksgiving in Nov and we have about 8 days to see as much as we can. We were about to book a guided tour but read a bunch of forums and a lot of people say that we can easily travel there independently... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/salwar-kameez/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/salwar-kameez/ Hi, Can anyone recommend somewhere in Goa where I can get a salwar kameez made? and how much I should pay? Sat, 04 Sep 2010 07:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/hurricane-safety-tips/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/hurricane-safety-tips/ Follow Travel Channel's tips for hurricane safety. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/tasting-cheese-in-paris/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/tasting-cheese-in-paris/ Tony and Eric Ripert visit Mari-Anne Cantin for a lesson on cheese. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/worlds-sloppiest-cheeseburger/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/worlds-sloppiest-cheeseburger/ Gray's serves a cheeseburger smothered in chili and crackers for a soupy mix. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/cheeseburger-with-a-kick/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/cheeseburger-with-a-kick/ Sunset Inn's Slopper is a cheeseburger covered in spicy green chili. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/adams-goldfish-challenge/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/adams-goldfish-challenge/ Adam Richman stumbles over his words, again. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/adam-falls-in-love/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/adam-falls-in-love/ Adam Richman is in Kansas City, aka Barbecue Heaven. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/adam-talks-to-a-buffalo/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/adam-talks-to-a-buffalo/ Adam Richman is in Boulder, CO, where he makes a new friend. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/now-thats-a-gyro/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/now-thats-a-gyro/ Check out Adam's sacrilegious foodie experience in Cleveland. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/embarrassing-moments-with-adam/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/embarrassing-moments-with-adam/ Adam Richman has some fun on the set of Man v. Food in Long Island. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/how-big-are-your-onion-rings/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/how-big-are-your-onion-rings/ Salt Lake City brings out the best -- and funniest -- Adam Richman yet. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/how-hungry-are-you/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/how-hungry-are-you/ Adam Richman wants to know how many 6-lb. omelets you can eat? Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/give-the-gift-of-ribs/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/give-the-gift-of-ribs/ Adam Richman is in Richmond, VA, just in time for ... prom? Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/adams-puerto-rican-style/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/adams-puerto-rican-style/ Adam Richman finds out if his Spanish lessons will pay off. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/adam-watch-your-mouth/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/adam-watch-your-mouth/ Adam Richman stumbles over his words in Phoenix. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/a-syracuse-breakfast-challenge/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/a-syracuse-breakfast-challenge/ Adam takes questions after his Frittata Challenge at Mother's Cupboard. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/see-maines-art-district/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/see-maines-art-district/ Adam visits the Portland Museum of Art to admire works by Picasso and others. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/choosing-a-cruise-ship-get-the-best-cabin-you-can-afford-/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/choosing-a-cruise-ship-get-the-best-cabin-you-can-afford-/ While all cabins are designed to be as comfortable and functional as possible, you cant get around the fact that cruise-ship cabins are still much smaller than the typical hotel room. If you intend to do nothing more than sleep in your cabin, book the cheapest option, which is typically an inside cabin on a lower deck. But if comfort is important to you, book the best cabin you can afford. On newer ships more and more cabins have balconies, and the chance to sit outside on your balcony to have breakfast or just to relax and look at the stars is an unbeatable luxury. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/air-travel-squeeze-in-some-in-flight-fitness/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/air-travel-squeeze-in-some-in-flight-fitness/ Isometric tightening of your muscles is the simplest way to exercise during a flight. Focus on a muscle or group of musclessay, your stomach. Sit up straight, and take a deep breath. As you exhale, tighten your muscles and hold for a count of 10. Release and breathe in. Repeat five to 10 times. Do this every 20 minutes or so, choosing a different muscle or set of muscles each time. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/hawaii-while-exploring-kauai-plan-for-a-lot-of-stops-on-the-road/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/hawaii-while-exploring-kauai-plan-for-a-lot-of-stops-on-the-road/ Try to take advantage of the many roadside scenic overlooks and pull over to take in the constantly changing view. Don't try to pack too much into one day. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/canada-remember-that-going-to-canada-from-the-united-states-means-crossing-an-international-border/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/canada-remember-that-going-to-canada-from-the-united-states-means-crossing-an-international-border/ All travelers now need a passport or other accepted secure documents to enter or reenter the United States. Naturalized U.S. residents should carry their naturalization certificate. Permanent residents who arent citizens should carry their Permanent Resident Card, more commonly known as a green card. U.S. residents entering Canada from a third country must have a valid passport, naturalization certificate, or green card. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/your-essential-guide-to-the-oregon-state-fair/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/your-essential-guide-to-the-oregon-state-fair/ In Oregon we wrap up summer with one tradition: The Oregon State Fair. Last week I got a glimpse at what makes the fair the one event locals never miss. If you plan ... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/grants-getaways-huckleberry-hounds/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/grants-getaways-huckleberry-hounds/ Drawing inspiration from the Oregon Bounty Wanderfeast, this week I headed to the Willamette National Forest in search of the elusive huckleberry. The Oregon Cascade Mountains can satisfy your needs for exploration and adventure in so ... Sat, 04 Sep 2010 03:45:01 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/5-ways-travelers-have-lost-their-manners/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/5-ways-travelers-have-lost-their-manners/ Here are five cases where obnoxious travelers give everyone a bad name. On your next trip, do us all a favor and make sure that you're not being equally scandalous. Travel - Recreation - Travelogues - Shopping - United States Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/airfare-deals-and-news-for-the-week-of-sept-3-2010/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/airfare-deals-and-news-for-the-week-of-sept-3-2010/ An Aer Lingus fall sale to Dublin, new Virgin America routes to Mexico, and what you need to know about seat selection. Aer Lingus - Dublin Airport - Virgin America - Airline - Ireland Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/park-of-the-week-kenilworth-park--aquatic-gardens/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/park-of-the-week-kenilworth-park--aquatic-gardens/ This Washington, D.C. park is a serene place to view butterflies, great blue herons, water lilies, and more. Great Blue Heron - Washington DC - Recreation - Outdoors - Shopping Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/reinventing-extended-stay-hotels/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/reinventing-extended-stay-hotels/ Smart travelers already know that booking hotels with kitchenettes can help save money. These three extended-stay hotel brands lead the pack. Apartment hotel - Extended Stay Hotels - Hotel - Travel and Tourism - Lodging Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/london-walking-tour-wizards-and-wanderings/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/london-walking-tour-wizards-and-wanderings/ This eventful walk begins alongside the Tower of London and twists its way through a fascinating warren of streets steeped in history. London - Tower of London - England - Travel and Tourism - Maps and Views Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/travel-troubleshooter-billed-for-a-scratch-on-the-rental-car/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/travel-troubleshooter-billed-for-a-scratch-on-the-rental-car/ A traveler, who is billed 600 for a scratch on the roof, receives a photo that shows the damage -- on the wrong rental. Does she owe any money, or does the car-rental agency owe her an apology? CarRental - Travel - Transportation - Greece - Prefectures Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/frommeraposs-5-deals-for-sept-1-2010/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/frommeraposs-5-deals-for-sept-1-2010/ Discounts on a Portugal Spain escorted tour, a four-night Rome vacation with air, and deals in Hong Kong, Cairo, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Cairo - Hong Kong - Asia - Portugal - Spain Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/off-off-off-broadway-try-dublin/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/off-off-off-broadway-try-dublin/ With top-tier actors and affordable tickets, the citys theater scene is rich and intimate. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:45:02 -0500 http://gotravelguides.net/i/36-hours-in-silicon-valley/ http://gotravelguides.net/i/36-hours-in-silicon-valley/ The area south of San Francisco buzzes with cultural spaces, lively restaurants and a hyper-educated workforce that has no problem keeping up. Sat, 04 Sep 2010 02:45:02 -0500