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<generator>Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Photo of the Day (7/28/07)]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/28/photo-of-the-day-7-28-07/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/28/photo-of-the-day-7-28-07/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/28/photo-of-the-day-7-28-07/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/north-america/" rel="tag">North America</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/united-states/" rel="tag">United States</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/photo-of-the-day/" rel="tag">Photo of the Day</a></p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ppowers/907462380/in/pool-gadling/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="absmiddle" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/07/san-clemente-sunset.jpg"  alt="San Clemente Sun" /></a><br />Hope your Saturday afternoon looks a lot like this one and if it shouldn't you have Patrick Powers to thank for sharing another awesome shot of the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ppowers/907462380/in/pool-gadling/">San Clemente, California</a> sun. Does this not scream summer? Oh, and nice creative touch by simply playing with the lens cover and HDR.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/28/photo-of-the-day-7-28-07/">Photo of the Day (7/28/07)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Sat, 28 Jul 2007 15:03:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ppowers/907462380/in/pool-gadling/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/28/photo-of-the-day-7-28-07/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/952029/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/28/photo-of-the-day-7-28-07/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>california</category><category>san clemente</category><category>SanClemente</category><category>sunset</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Wilson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 28 Jul 2007 15:03:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo of the Day (7/25/07)]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/25/photo-of-the-day-7-25-07/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/25/photo-of-the-day-7-25-07/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/25/photo-of-the-day-7-25-07/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/north-america/" rel="tag">North America</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/united-states/" rel="tag">United States</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/photo-of-the-day/" rel="tag">Photo of the Day</a></p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shadixpn/756878367/in/pool-gadling/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="absmiddle" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/07/big-ass-prize.jpg"  alt="Big Ass Prize" /></a><br />There's no guessing what kind of prizes are available here if you win this carnival game. How big is the prize you ask anyway? It's big... It's a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shadixpn/756878367/in/pool-gadling/">"BIG ASS PRIZE."</a> This game vendor was captured at Coney Island in New York by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/shadixpn/756878367/in/pool-gadling/">shadixpn</a> during Memorial Day weekend when I'm sure the place was crawling with children and kid-at-heart adult types looking to win a big stuffed toy.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/25/photo-of-the-day-7-25-07/">Photo of the Day (7/25/07)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:28:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/shadixpn/756878367/in/pool-gadling/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/25/photo-of-the-day-7-25-07/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/952049/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/25/photo-of-the-day-7-25-07/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>coney island</category><category>ConeyIsland</category><category>new york</category><category>NewYork</category><category>nyc</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Wilson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jul 2007 23:28:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo of the Day (7/21/07)]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/21/photo-of-the-day-7-21-07/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/21/photo-of-the-day-7-21-07/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/21/photo-of-the-day-7-21-07/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/north-america/" rel="tag">North America</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/canada/" rel="tag">Canada</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/photo-of-the-day/" rel="tag">Photo of the Day</a></p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohadby/854161159/in/pool-gadling/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="absmiddle" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/07/barclay-grocery.jpg"  alt="Danial Market" /></a><br />Neighborhood shots are some of the best! This one of a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohadby/854161159/in/pool-gadling/">local grocery store</a> is located in Vancouver's West End neighborhood on Barclay Street. <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohadby/854161159/in/pool-gadling/">Ohad*</a> is the photographer behind this particular shot and in his notes he states that a skunk almost got in the way of this well-lit scene. Now that is pretty random.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/21/photo-of-the-day-7-21-07/">Photo of the Day (7/21/07)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Sat, 21 Jul 2007 15:23:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ohadby/854161159/in/pool-gadling/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/21/photo-of-the-day-7-21-07/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/946547/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/21/photo-of-the-day-7-21-07/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>grocery stores</category><category>GroceryStores</category><category>neighborhoods</category><category>ohad</category><category>vancouver</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Wilson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 21 Jul 2007 15:23:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[GADLING'S TAKE FIVE: Week of July 15]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/20/gadlings-take-five-week-of-july-15/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/20/gadlings-take-five-week-of-july-15/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/20/gadlings-take-five-week-of-july-15/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/learning/" rel="tag">Learning</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/business/" rel="tag">Business</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/gear/" rel="tag">Gear</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/photos/" rel="tag">Photos</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/asia/" rel="tag">Asia</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/north-america/" rel="tag">North America</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/china/" rel="tag">China</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/united-states/" rel="tag">United States</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/airlines/" rel="tag">Airlines</a></p><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="right" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/07/take5.jpg"  alt="Gadling" />Here we are again at another weeks end. As quirky as we are at times it seems there are still many good practical pickings out there to explore. If you need tips to arrive alive or help in a travel insurance purchase check out some of these. Oh, and if you need someone to do the sight-seeing for you we've found a little something in that department too. <br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/16/americano-to-go-away-from-forbidden-city/"><br />5. Americano To Go (Away from Forbidden City):</a><br />If you plan your vacations based on the number of Starbucks locations per city, you may very well be out of luck with this particular destination. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/18/think-youre-covered-top-10-things-travel-insurance-doesnt-cov/">4. Think You're Covered? Top 10 Things Travel Insurance Might Not Foot the Bill For: </a><br />This is an excellent post everyone should read! While purchasing travel insurance for your trip to Kilimanjaro can offer some peace of mind make sure you've read the fine print. Surprisingly, it does not cover everything you may have previously thought. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/18/vacation-surrogate-will-vacation-for-you/">3. Vacation Surrogate Will Vacation for You:</a><br />Um, I have to agree with many of the comments on the plug above. I don't get it. I wouldn't do it, but I'm sure it works for someone out and there and kudos to Sara Thacher - San Fran's Vacation Surrogate for being clever enough to develop a way for those who can't travel to the city. I'd rather go on my own though. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/17/airline-hackers-inside-the-world-of-mileage-running/">2. Airline Hackers: Inside the World of Mileage Running:</a><br />I love finding ways to increase my mileage on various airlines, however mileage running hasn't been one of my methods. This option works well if you've got a flexible schedule and a burning desire to collect as many sky points as possible, but there are other easier ways. Read further to find out some tips to mileage running if you're all packed and ready to go!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/18/six-tips-to-stay-awake-on-road-trips/">1. Six Tips to Stay Awake on Road Trips: </a><br />Driving late at night or at dusk and yes, even in the day can be tiring when on a long road trip. If having the windows rolled down with blasts of cool air hitting at your face while the Iron Maiden pumps out from the stereo doesn't work in keeping you awake, look into some of these other helpful tips. <br /><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/20/gadlings-take-five-week-of-july-15/">GADLING'S TAKE FIVE: Week of July 15</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Fri, 20 Jul 2007 22:59:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/20/gadlings-take-five-week-of-july-15/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/946560/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/20/gadlings-take-five-week-of-july-15/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>mileage points</category><category>MileagePoints</category><category>road trips</category><category>RoadTrips</category><category>starbucks</category><category>surrogates</category><category>travel insurance</category><category>TravelInsurance</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Wilson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 20 Jul 2007 22:59:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo of the Day (7/18/07)]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/18/photo-of-the-day-7-18-07/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/18/photo-of-the-day-7-18-07/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/18/photo-of-the-day-7-18-07/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/africa/" rel="tag">Africa</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/tanzania/" rel="tag">Tanzania</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/photo-of-the-day/" rel="tag">Photo of the Day</a></p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/localsurfer/840190150/in/pool-gadling/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="absmiddle" alt="Tanzania" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/07/landcruisin-tanzania.jpg" /></a><br />Nothing could possibly be more aggravating than having your trusty old land cruiser stop and break down on you when you're on your way to or from a surfing trip in Tanzania. However, considering the scenery, which looks filled with beautiful greens and yellows something suggests it may have made for a nice pit stop. Hopefully there was a mechanic in one of the vehicles because something also tells me they weren't too close to a repair shop. Only <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/localsurfer/840190150/in/pool-gadling/">localsurfer</a> would be able to fill us in on the details as this is his wonderful shot comes from his always awesome collection found in the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/gadling/pool/">Gadling Flickr pool</a>.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/18/photo-of-the-day-7-18-07/">Photo of the Day (7/18/07)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Wed, 18 Jul 2007 23:30:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/localsurfer/840190150/in/pool-gadling/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/18/photo-of-the-day-7-18-07/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/943298/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/18/photo-of-the-day-7-18-07/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>land cruisers</category><category>LandCruisers</category><category>surfing trip</category><category>SurfingTrip</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Wilson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 18 Jul 2007 23:30:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo of the Day (7/14/07)]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/14/photo-of-the-day-7-14-07/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/14/photo-of-the-day-7-14-07/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/14/photo-of-the-day-7-14-07/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/asia/" rel="tag">Asia</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/taiwan/" rel="tag">Taiwan</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/photo-of-the-day/" rel="tag">Photo of the Day</a></p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ladyexpat/799199608/in/pool-gadling/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="absmiddle" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/07/taiwan-mist.jpg"  alt="Taiwan Mist" /></a><br />Ms. Nancie McKinnon better known as <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ladyexpat/799199608/in/pool-gadling/">LadyExpat</a> has taken the lead for most photos submitted in our <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/gadling/pool/">Gadling Flickr pool</a>, but we don't pick based on quantity alone. This misty, early evening mountain shot between the palms and other tropical looking plant variety from <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/ladyexpat/799199608/in/pool-gadling/">Taiwan</a> exhibits quality. Nicely done!<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/14/photo-of-the-day-7-14-07/">Photo of the Day (7/14/07)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Sat, 14 Jul 2007 14:29:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/ladyexpat/799199608/in/pool-gadling/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/14/photo-of-the-day-7-14-07/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/940252/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/14/photo-of-the-day-7-14-07/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>mist</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Wilson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 Jul 2007 14:29:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[GADLING'S TAKE FIVE: Week of July 8]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/13/gadlings-take-five-week-of-july-8/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/13/gadlings-take-five-week-of-july-8/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/13/gadlings-take-five-week-of-july-8/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/cultures/" rel="tag">Arts and Culture</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/history/" rel="tag">History</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/learning/" rel="tag">Learning</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/events/" rel="tag">Festivals and Events</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/asia/" rel="tag">Asia</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/north-america/" rel="tag">North America</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/south-america/" rel="tag">South America</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/china/" rel="tag">China</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/india/" rel="tag">India</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/canada/" rel="tag">Canada</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/mexico/" rel="tag">Mexico</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/united-states/" rel="tag">United States</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/brazil/" rel="tag">Brazil</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/peru/" rel="tag">Peru</a></p><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="right" alt="Gadling" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/07/take5.jpg" />Time for another week of random picks from the bloggers here at Gadling. Saddle up, simmer down and go solo on the slow train if you must. <br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/10/canadian-cowboy-culture-wheres-the-real-old-west-these-days/"><br />5. Albertan Cowboy Culture: Where's the Real Old West These Days?:</a><br />When my mind conjures images of cowboys on the open range or prairie searching for the type of things cowboys go looking for I don't imagine them in Canada. This could just be me, but thanks to Martha the cowboys in my daydream have a new home in Alberta. Some are a little commercialized and others a bit more authentic, but you'll have to read further for the details.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/09/why-trains-suck-in-america/#comments">4. Why Trains Suck in America:</a><br />I've never taken a train in America. Have you? Ever wonder why so many Americans don't? See why Neil thinks train transportation is basically dead in the U.S.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/11/the-best-u-s-cities-for-singles/">3. The Best U.S. Cities for Singles:</a><br />It's summer time in the city and you're single. Find out which city has the most singles and mosey on over to find your better half. That's if you don't like being single for the summer and all.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/10/a-canadian-in-beijing-reverse-culture-shock/">2. A Canadian in Beijing: Reverse Culture Shock:</a><br />Goodbyes and readjustment can be a tough job to tackle after a long excursion abroad. Ember hasn't been home long and already she is back on the road touring with her band. Check out this last post in her series and find out where you can keep tabs on her future jaunts.<br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/08/the-wonders-of-the-world-votes-are-in/"><br />1. The "Wonders of the World" Votes are in!:</a><br />The world has made its final decision and the new seven wonders of the world are...<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/13/gadlings-take-five-week-of-july-8/">GADLING'S TAKE FIVE: Week of July 8</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Fri, 13 Jul 2007 22:53:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/13/gadlings-take-five-week-of-july-8/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/940415/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/13/gadlings-take-five-week-of-july-8/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>alberta</category><category>beijing</category><category>cowboys</category><category>culture shock</category><category>CultureShock</category><category>romance</category><category>romance travel</category><category>RomanceTravel</category><category>seven wonders of the world</category><category>SevenWondersOfTheWorld</category><category>singles</category><category>solo travel</category><category>SoloTravel</category><category>train travel</category><category>TrainTravel</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Wilson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 13 Jul 2007 22:53:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo of the Day (7/11/07)]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/11/photo-of-the-day-7-11-07/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/11/photo-of-the-day-7-11-07/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/11/photo-of-the-day-7-11-07/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/europe/" rel="tag">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/germany/" rel="tag">Germany</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/photo-of-the-day/" rel="tag">Photo of the Day</a></p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/trentstrohm/409781415/in/pool-gadling/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="absmiddle" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/07/fussen.jpg"  alt="Fussen" /></a><br />Here is a magical night shot of a little town called <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/trentstrohm/409781415/in/pool-gadling/">F&uuml;ssen</a> located right outside of Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany. While I'm sure it is just as charming with the sunshine - the fog makes for a nice touch. Round of sound to <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/trentstrohm/409781415/in/pool-gadling/">StrudelMonkey</a> for hanging around these parts of the globe to capture such a sight!<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/11/photo-of-the-day-7-11-07/">Photo of the Day (7/11/07)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:35:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/trentstrohm/409781415/in/pool-gadling/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/11/photo-of-the-day-7-11-07/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/939061/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/11/photo-of-the-day-7-11-07/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>bavaria</category><category>fog</category><category>fussen</category><category>lake</category><category>night</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Wilson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jul 2007 22:35:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo of the Day (7/7/07)]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/07/photo-of-the-day-7-7-07/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/07/photo-of-the-day-7-7-07/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/07/photo-of-the-day-7-7-07/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/south-america/" rel="tag">South America</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/ecuador/" rel="tag">Ecuador</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/photo-of-the-day/" rel="tag">Photo of the Day</a></p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fiznatty/484006598/in/pool-gadling/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="absmiddle" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/07/butterfly.jpg" alt="Butterfly" /></a><br />Butterflies are some of nature's most delicate fluttering creatures. So when they are captured with wings fully spread, relaxing on the soft pink petals of a flower and posing for a passing photographer in the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fiznatty/484006598/in/pool-gadling/">Ecuadorian Amazon</a> they must also be granted a moment of fame on Gadling. This POTD was taken by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/fiznatty/484006598/in/pool-gadling/">fiznatty</a> and several other beautiful butterflies and creepy crawlers from Ecuador can be found in the Gadling Flickr pool.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/07/photo-of-the-day-7-7-07/">Photo of the Day (7/7/07)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Sat, 07 Jul 2007 13:59:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/fiznatty/484006598/in/pool-gadling/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/07/photo-of-the-day-7-7-07/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/932769/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/07/photo-of-the-day-7-7-07/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>amazon</category><category>butterfly</category><category>flowers</category><category>nature</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Wilson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 07 Jul 2007 13:59:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[GADLING'S TAKE FIVE: Week of July 1]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/06/gadlings-take-five-week-of-july-1/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/06/gadlings-take-five-week-of-july-1/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/06/gadlings-take-five-week-of-july-1/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/cultures/" rel="tag">Arts and Culture</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/learning/" rel="tag">Learning</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/business/" rel="tag">Business</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/food/" rel="tag">Food and Drink</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/gear/" rel="tag">Gear</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/blogs/" rel="tag">Blogs</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/africa/" rel="tag">Africa</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/asia/" rel="tag">Asia</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/europe/" rel="tag">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/north-america/" rel="tag">North America</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/south-america/" rel="tag">South America</a></p><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="right" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/07/take5.jpg" alt="Gadling" />Good, practical travel advice just the way your mother used to give. That's the theme for this week's Take Five. Well, maybe not all good and maybe not all advice, but it's stuff I'm sure more than a handful of you out there reading can use. Why? Because we care...<br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/02/new-blogs-transitions-abroad-and-national-geographic-traveler/"><br />5. New Blogs: Transitions Abroad and National Geographic Traveler:</a><br />Looking for a few new blogs to go in your travel RSS feeds? Give these two a go and keep virtual travel going longer and stronger. (Okay, that was corny.)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/06/shapes-top-25-stay-fit-travel-tips/">4. Shape's Top 25 Stay-Fit Travel Tips:</a><br />If you travel so much you basically live on the road and out of a suitcase you probably already discovered a few tips to staying fit. On the flip-side for those of you haven't found the perfect way to blend your road trippin' fun with fitness you may wish to take a peek at this plug here.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/05/travelers-phrase-book-t-shirt/">3. Traveler's Phrase Book T-shirt:</a><br />Unlike Justin, who points out this nifty phrase book style tee to wear and assist in communication, I think it is a great idea and not so overpriced. I'm a HUGE advocate for learning the local vocab and slang, but sometimes your mind freezes, goes numb or went back packing with the cat that also has your tongue and in such event it never hurts to resort to Plan P by pointing it out!<br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/02/problems-in-a-hotel-complain-immediately-for-best-results/#comments"><br />2. Problems in a Hotel? Complain Immediately for Best Results:</a><br />I think the title of this one says it all. Don't wait until check-out to rant and point out flaws. If the room is seriously painfully bad or unsanitary let the folks behind the front desk know ASAP.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/05/what-countries-have-universal-health-care/">1. What Countries Have Universal Health Care?:</a><br />So you've seen the movie <em>Sicko</em> and you walked away with a knot in your stomach like the rest of us... Now you wish to plan an escape to a country with Universal Health Care... Where do you go?<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/06/gadlings-take-five-week-of-july-1/">GADLING'S TAKE FIVE: Week of July 1</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Fri, 06 Jul 2007 22:40:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/06/gadlings-take-five-week-of-july-1/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/940322/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/06/gadlings-take-five-week-of-july-1/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>diet</category><category>fitness</category><category>language</category><category>michael moore</category><category>MichaelMoore</category><category>sicko</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Wilson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 06 Jul 2007 22:40:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo of the Day (7/4/07)]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/04/photo-of-the-day-7-4-07/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/04/photo-of-the-day-7-4-07/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/04/photo-of-the-day-7-4-07/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/north-america/" rel="tag">North America</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/united-states/" rel="tag">United States</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/photo-of-the-day/" rel="tag">Photo of the Day</a></p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/moody75/247040962/in/pool-gadling/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="absmiddle" alt="DTW Tunnel" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/07/detroit-airport.jpg" /></a><br />For some reason or another <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/moody75/247040962/in/pool-gadling/">Moody75</a> just got around to tossing this shot into our Gadling Flickr pool. Without the tags I probably wouldn't have guessed this was taken at DTW airport in Detroit. What strikes me the most is the number of people in wheelchairs the photographer managed to capture. From the movement to the colors, I'd say it is a pretty gnarly shot.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/04/photo-of-the-day-7-4-07/">Photo of the Day (7/4/07)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Wed, 04 Jul 2007 22:54:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/moody75/247040962/in/pool-gadling/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/04/photo-of-the-day-7-4-07/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/932767/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/07/04/photo-of-the-day-7-4-07/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>airports</category><category>detroit</category><category>dtw</category><category>tunnel</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Wilson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jul 2007 22:54:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo of the Day (6/30/07)]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/30/photo-of-the-day-6-30-07/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/30/photo-of-the-day-6-30-07/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/30/photo-of-the-day-6-30-07/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/asia/" rel="tag">Asia</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/japan/" rel="tag">Japan</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/photo-of-the-day/" rel="tag">Photo of the Day</a></p><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="absmiddle" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/06/tokyo.jpg"  alt="Tokyo" /><br />It's Saturday night, the mood is right and so it is time to hit the streets of Shibuya - right? These night time city lights were captured by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahandmichael/126327411/in/pool-gadling/">sarah.and.michael</a> while hanging around Japan in 2005 sometime. Lucky them and nice shot!<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/30/photo-of-the-day-6-30-07/">Photo of the Day (6/30/07)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:03:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/sarahandmichael/126327411/in/pool-gadling/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/30/photo-of-the-day-6-30-07/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/930480/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/30/photo-of-the-day-6-30-07/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>shibuya</category><category>tokyo</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Wilson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 30 Jun 2007 22:03:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[GADLING'S TAKE FIVE: Week of June 24]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/29/gadlings-take-five-week-of-june-24/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/29/gadlings-take-five-week-of-june-24/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/29/gadlings-take-five-week-of-june-24/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/cultures/" rel="tag">Arts and Culture</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/learning/" rel="tag">Learning</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/business/" rel="tag">Business</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/food/" rel="tag">Food and Drink</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/gear/" rel="tag">Gear</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/china/" rel="tag">China</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/united-states/" rel="tag">United States</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/australia/" rel="tag">Australia</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/airlines/" rel="tag">Airlines</a></p><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="right" alt="Take5" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/06/take5.jpg" />Some of these are still pretty recent posts that you SHOULD NOT have missed if you've been a good little Gadling reader checking in everyday. In the event you somehow slipped and missed a day or two here are five worthy of review.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/25/only-in-oz-irwins-whale-watching-boat/">5. Only in OZ: Irwin's Whale Watching Boat:</a><br />Still feeling melancholy over the death of Steve Irwin? Don't! Chances are he wouldn't want you to be and if you find yourself heading to OZ soon this featured activity may be your chance to remember Steve and learn a lot about whales which he loved just as much as the famed crocs. <br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/27/a-canadian-in-beijing-vegan-mandarin-language-survival-guide/"><br />4. A Canadian in Beijing: Vegan Mandarin Language Survival Guide:</a><br />After reading this little language survival guide Ember whipped up, my head is full of useful new words to help out at the dinner table in China. I'm not vegan, but it never hurts to know.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/28/swimming-with-manatees-life-in-the-slow-zone/">3. Swimming with Manatees: Life in the Slow Zone:</a><br />When my friend invited me to swim with manatees the first time I laughed not really knowing what they were or thinking she was serious. After hearing how fun her trip was and this tale by Gadling guest blogger, Dolores Parker, I wish I were closer to Crystal River, FL to swim with them myself. If you're searching for fun ways to hang with the family in Florida this one is sure to please all.<br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/28/when-geeks-backpack/"><br />2. Traveling Tips from a Backpacking Geek:</a><br />No matter how prepared you think you are for your big trip ahead looking over some one else's tips never hurts. Here are a few ideas from a backpacking geek on how to save digital photos and important documents from being lost forever.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/28/hilarious-hand-written-airline-complaint/">1. Hilarious Hand-Written Airline Complaint:</a><br />In need of a good laugh? This has to be one of the funniest complaints I've ever seen in regards to that horrible seat next to the lavatory that some 'poor soul' gets stuck with on a completely packed flight. In this situation the poor individual decided to share the experience with the airlines in a laugh-out-loud hand-written complaint with pictures. A MUST READ.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/29/gadlings-take-five-week-of-june-24/">GADLING'S TAKE FIVE: Week of June 24</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Fri, 29 Jun 2007 23:15:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/29/gadlings-take-five-week-of-june-24/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/930466/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/29/gadlings-take-five-week-of-june-24/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>croc hunter</category><category>CrocHunter</category><category>manatees</category><category>oz</category><category>steve irwin</category><category>SteveIrwin</category><category>vegan</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Wilson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2007 23:15:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo of the Day (6/27/07)]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/27/photo-of-the-day-6-27-07/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/27/photo-of-the-day-6-27-07/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/27/photo-of-the-day-6-27-07/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/north-america/" rel="tag">North America</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/united-states/" rel="tag">United States</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/photo-of-the-day/" rel="tag">Photo of the Day</a></p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/78313123@N00/392695213/in/pool-gadling/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="absmiddle" alt="Kailua" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/06/kailua-hawaii.jpg" /></a><br />In all my days spent on the Hawaiian island of Oahu, I never once saw this turtle or a <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/78313123@N00/392695213/in/pool-gadling/">sunrise in Mokolua</a>. I have said many times that my days on Oahu are done, but this shot here makes me wonder if I might be missing something more. Thanks to <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/78313123@N00/392695213/in/pool-gadling/">Rob Webster</a> for plugging this one into the Gadling Flickr pool. Very nice shot!<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/27/photo-of-the-day-6-27-07/">Photo of the Day (6/27/07)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:07:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/78313123@N00/392695213/in/pool-gadling/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/27/photo-of-the-day-6-27-07/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/927810/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/27/photo-of-the-day-6-27-07/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>hawaii</category><category>islands</category><category>kailua</category><category>mokolua</category><category>oahu</category><category>sunrise</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Wilson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 27 Jun 2007 15:07:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo of the Day (6/23/07)]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/23/photo-of-the-day-6-23-07/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/23/photo-of-the-day-6-23-07/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/23/photo-of-the-day-6-23-07/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/north-america/" rel="tag">North America</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/mexico/" rel="tag">Mexico</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/photo-of-the-day/" rel="tag">Photo of the Day</a></p><a href="http://adrienne-is.com/blog/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="absmiddle" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/06/mazatlan-bananas.jpg"  alt="Mazatlan Bananas" /></a><br />File this one under: <strong>Mazatlan Food Porn</strong>. <br /><br />This shot comes from <a href="http://adrienne-is.com/blog/">my own gallery</a> of Mexican goodies and was taken moments before satisfying my personal street food craving in Mazatlan. While fried bananas covered in condensed milk and caramel is hardly frightening, one can never tell what exotic belly dance type effect foreign food will have on the bowels while vacationing. I survived! Today's self-promoting POTD also comes with a reminder to check out this gallery of <a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/21/the-weird-things-people-eat-around-the-world/">Weird Things People Eat Around the World</a> and this plug on <a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/05/27/avoiding-the-side-effects-of-bad-street-food/">avoiding side effects of bad street food</a>.<br /><br />Bon appetite! <br /><p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/23/photo-of-the-day-6-23-07/">Photo of the Day (6/23/07)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Sat, 23 Jun 2007 14:47:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://adrienne-is.com/blog/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/23/photo-of-the-day-6-23-07/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/924480/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/23/photo-of-the-day-6-23-07/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>bananas</category><category>food porn</category><category>FoodPorn</category><category>mazatlan</category><category>street food</category><category>StreetFood</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Wilson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 23 Jun 2007 14:47:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[GADLING'S TAKE FIVE: Week of June 17]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/22/gadlings-take-five-week-of-june-17/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/22/gadlings-take-five-week-of-june-17/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/22/gadlings-take-five-week-of-june-17/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/business/" rel="tag">Business</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/events/" rel="tag">Festivals and Events</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/photos/" rel="tag">Photos</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/stories/" rel="tag">Stories</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/africa/" rel="tag">Africa</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/asia/" rel="tag">Asia</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/europe/" rel="tag">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/north-america/" rel="tag">North America</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/south-america/" rel="tag">South America</a></p><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="right" alt="Take5" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/06/take5.jpg" />The week is out of here, but before you hit the town or one of Kelly's many book recommendations for the first official weekend of summer make sure you give these plugs one more spin.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/18/a-peek-into-the-future-of-dubai/">5. A Peek into the Future of Dubai:</a><br />From the sound of things Dubai will be a circus of exotic hotels and filled with many more amusements to tickle your fancy before you can say ab-ra-ca-dab-ra. If you're like me and you hope one day to see it without all the crazy tourism development you better make plans to go now. Otherwise cloud hotels could be fun.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/19/a-quest-for-a-cheap-car-rental/">4. A Quest for a Cheap Car Rental:</a><br />Summer is here and it is time to hit the road. If you are in need of tips to help you save a buck or more try this one.<br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/19/lp-filmmaker-scholarship/"><br />3. World Nomad/LP Filmmaker Scholarship:</a> <br />Here's an incredible opportunity for budding filmmakers with a desire to travel around the world. The scholarship application deadline closes somewhere around August 15th so hurry young travelers.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/19/travel-stories-that-are-rated-r/">2. Travel Stories That Are Rated "R":</a><br />Okay, so these travelers tales AREN'T for everyone. Some of them like Willy mentioned are very off and bizarre even for us here at Gadling. Should your curiosity get you going and you wonder what happened in Vegas or Paris or even Cape Town that didn't stay where it needed to be, check a few of these stories out. <br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/17/alaska-without-the-cruise-ship-part-17-some-final-thoughts/"><br />1. Alaska without the Cruise Ship Part 17: Some Final Thoughts:</a><br />Neil's fantastic Alaska dispatch has come to a close, but never fear! You can still revisit each part by clicking on the fancy icon to the right or the link right above which will allow you to explore them all over again and again and again until one day you finally decide to go on your own. The pictures of Alaska are great, but you got to admit it looks a whole lot better in person.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/22/gadlings-take-five-week-of-june-17/">GADLING'S TAKE FIVE: Week of June 17</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Fri, 22 Jun 2007 21:17:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/22/gadlings-take-five-week-of-june-17/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/924685/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/22/gadlings-take-five-week-of-june-17/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>alaska</category><category>alaska cruise vacations</category><category>AlaskaCruiseVacations</category><category>car rental</category><category>CarRental</category><category>cruise ships</category><category>CruiseShips</category><category>dubai</category><category>scholarships</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Wilson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jun 2007 21:17:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo of the Day (6/20/07)]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/20/photo-of-the-day-6-20-07/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/20/photo-of-the-day-6-20-07/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/20/photo-of-the-day-6-20-07/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/europe/" rel="tag">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/ireland/" rel="tag">Ireland</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/photo-of-the-day/" rel="tag">Photo of the Day</a></p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54211888@N00/299403234/in/pool-gadling/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/06/irish-bike.jpg"  alt="Sepia Ireland Street" /></a><br />Sepia tones bring something so magical and so different to photos that I couldn't help, but to choose this one from the Gadling Flickr pool for today's POTD. Taken by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54211888@N00/299403234/in/pool-gadling/">patrodz</a> while <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/54211888@N00/299403234/in/pool-gadling/">in Ireland</a> one day not long ago I assume, this one deserves a round of sound for sure. <br /><br />Want to see your parked bike shots or sepia colored destinations on Gadling? Submit your travel to the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/gadling/pool/">Gadling Flickr pool</a>.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/20/photo-of-the-day-6-20-07/">Photo of the Day (6/20/07)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:11:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/54211888@N00/299403234/in/pool-gadling/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/20/photo-of-the-day-6-20-07/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/924500/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/20/photo-of-the-day-6-20-07/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>bikes</category><category>sepia</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Wilson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 15:11:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo of the Day (6/16/07)]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/16/photo-of-the-day-6-16-07/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/16/photo-of-the-day-6-16-07/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/16/photo-of-the-day-6-16-07/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/north-america/" rel="tag">North America</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/united-states/" rel="tag">United States</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/photo-of-the-day/" rel="tag">Photo of the Day</a></p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/casuela/505040110/in/pool-gadling/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="absmiddle" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/06/big-sur.jpg"  alt="big sur" /></a><br />Here's a beautiful shot of some very lovely and <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/casuela/505040110/in/pool-gadling/">alluring California coastline</a>. I've lived in California for roughly eight collective years and I still haven't seen such a scene. Looks like I'll have to do like <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/casuela/505040110/in/pool-gadling/">ll casuela ll </a>did and spend some time up around Big Sur to take shots at a coastline like this one.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/16/photo-of-the-day-6-16-07/">Photo of the Day (6/16/07)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Sat, 16 Jun 2007 23:20:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/casuela/505040110/in/pool-gadling/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/16/photo-of-the-day-6-16-07/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/913201/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/16/photo-of-the-day-6-16-07/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>big sur</category><category>BigSur</category><category>california coast</category><category>CaliforniaCoast</category><category>shoreline</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Wilson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 16 Jun 2007 23:20:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[GADLING'S TAKE FIVE: Week of June 10]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/15/gadlings-take-five-week-of-june-10/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/15/gadlings-take-five-week-of-june-10/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/15/gadlings-take-five-week-of-june-10/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/cultures/" rel="tag">Arts and Culture</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/learning/" rel="tag">Learning</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/business/" rel="tag">Business</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/gear/" rel="tag">Gear</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/photos/" rel="tag">Photos</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/stories/" rel="tag">Stories</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/asia/" rel="tag">Asia</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/north-america/" rel="tag">North America</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/airlines/" rel="tag">Airlines</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/camping/" rel="tag">Camping</a></p><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="right" alt="Take5" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/06/take5.jpg" />Here's a handful from the week that you may have looked over some how and for one reason or another they deserve all your attention. Take five, 15 or 50 minutes exploring these posts from this week. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/11/urban-camping-tents-in-the-big-city/">5. Urban Camping: Tents in the Big City?:</a><br />Like camping or sleeping in your car? Here's a lovely gear idea to get you doing both right out on your urban neighborhood street or avenue or boulevard. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/12/internet-everywhere-with-autonet-mobile/">4. Internet Everywhere with AutoNet Mobile:</a><br />This one is for real internet junkies or professionals who actually need the net on the GO. See how you can get broadband internet service for your car.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/13/americas-most-miserable-airports/">3. America's Most Miserable Airports:</a><br />A trip through the airport can be a trip in itself. Find out which airports you should try avoiding this summer when making plans that may include a layover or flying through them all together. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/11/eating-your-way-through-the-ethnic-neighborhoods-of-los-angeles/">2. Eating Your Way Through the Ethnic Neighborhoods of Los Angeles:</a><br />Looking for something different to feast on in the city of Angels tonight? The options are endless as Neil points out in this spotlight on some of the ethnic neighborhoods serving up exotic plates. Oh, and they're delicious too...<br /><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/13/a-canadian-in-beijing-shannons-wings/"><br />1. A Canadian in Beijing: Shannon's Wings:</a><br />Ember pays homage to a close friend who committed suicide and walks us through the details of an accidental bird sanctuary visit. The piece is touching, beautiful and thought-provoking. Hands down one of the best for the week...<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/15/gadlings-take-five-week-of-june-10/">GADLING'S TAKE FIVE: Week of June 10</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:34:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/15/gadlings-take-five-week-of-june-10/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/924697/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/15/gadlings-take-five-week-of-june-10/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>beijing</category><category>broadband</category><category>ember swift</category><category>EmberSwift</category><category>ethnic food</category><category>EthnicFood</category><category>internet</category><category>tents</category><category>urban camping</category><category>UrbanCamping</category><category>wifi</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Wilson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jun 2007 19:34:00 EST</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Photo of the Day (6/13/07)]]></title><link>http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/13/photo-of-the-day-6-13-07/</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/13/photo-of-the-day-6-13-07/</guid><comments>http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/13/photo-of-the-day-6-13-07/#comments</comments><description><![CDATA[<p>Filed under: <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/europe/" rel="tag">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/portugal/" rel="tag">Portugal</a>, <a href="http://www.gadling.com/category/photo-of-the-day/" rel="tag">Photo of the Day</a></p><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/t3mujin/535058494/in/pool-gadling/"><img vspace="4" hspace="4" border="0" align="absmiddle" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.gadling.com/media/2007/06/europa-latina.jpg"  alt="Europa Latina" /></a><br />For a photo drive-by shooting I'd say this one out of Lisboa is pretty fun, funky and fresh. I can't tell if the person seen is power walking or on a light jog around the town, but I'd love to be in their sneakers. Doesn't a stroll through Lisboa sound nice?  Nice work  <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/t3mujin/535058494/in/pool-gadling/">t3mujin</a> and thanks for tucking this one into the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/gadling/pool/">Gadling Flickr pool</a>.<p style="padding:5px;background:#ddd;border:1px solid #ccc;clear:both;"><a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/13/photo-of-the-day-6-13-07/">Photo of the Day (6/13/07)</a> originally appeared on <a href="http://www.gadling.com">Gadling</a> on Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:18:00 EST.  Please see our <a href="http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/">terms for use of feeds</a>.</p><h6 style="clear: both; padding: 8px 0 0 0; height: 2px; font-size: 1px; border: 0; margin: 0; padding: 0;"></h6><a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/t3mujin/535058494/in/pool-gadling/>Read</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/13/photo-of-the-day-6-13-07/" rel="bookmark" title="Permanent link to this entry">Permalink</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/forward/913199/" title="Send this entry to a friend via email">Email this</a>&nbsp;|&nbsp;<a href="http://www.gadling.com/2007/06/13/photo-of-the-day-6-13-07/#comments" title="View reader comments on this entry">Comments</a>]]></description><category>europa</category><category>latina</category><category>lisboa</category><dc:creator><![CDATA[Adrienne Wilson]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2007 15:18:00 EST</pubDate></item></channel></rss>