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Mele (day after) Kalikimaka, everyone! I could be predictable and post a Christmas-themed photo for the day, but I happened upon a nice shot from fellow Gadling blogger Aaron Hotfelder and just had to commend him for this glorious shot of cowboys in Aruba. Horseback riding in the Caribbean is one of the last things I would think to do, and such large cacti are the last things I would expect to see, too, but that's the joy of travel, don't you think? It's wonderful unpredictability.

If you have some great travel shots you'd like to share, be sure to upload them to the Gadling pool on Flickr. We might just pick one as our Photo of the Day!

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'Twas the night before Christmas Eve and all through the house
The children are stirring; you can't hear the mouse
After some ham or Christmas meat
You'll all settle in for your winter feast
Take some time to browse the latest reads
From the ever reliable Gadlinks feed.

(I'm not much of a poet, but I try. Enjoy the last few hours of Christmas hype!)

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There's no official word from the White House, but the rumor mill (a.k.a. all of the local news sources) are saying that the Obamas will spend their second consecutive Christmas in Hawaii.

The Obamas spent last year lounging in their luxurious Paradise Point Estate compound on the shores of Kailua on Oahu's windward shore, and it looks like they'll enjoyed their stay enough to return this year as well. According to the estate's website, "In the interest of security, this site will remain offline until January 4th, 2010." The Obamas will supposedly be arriving in Hawaii some time around Christmas Eve and leaving shortly after the new year.

Kailua is one of the state's most idyllic neighorhoods. Lanikai Beach continues to be rated as one of the world's most beautiful beaches. Many visitors enjoy kayaking to the nearby Mokulua Islands (pictured here). Kailua Town is quaint and full of great eateries and shops. It's really no wonder the Obamas enjoy the peace and beauty of this part of the island. Having grown up in Honolulu, Obama knows the best place to take a relaxing vacation. Last Christmas, he was spotted bodysurfing at Sandy Beach, a world-class beach with occasionally neck-breaking shorebreak.

At this time last year, the island experienced a very unfortunate and embarrassing blackout that left even the Obamas scrambling for the nearest generator. Let's hope that this year HECO has its act together and lets us all have a peaceful holiday in paradise.

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Sam Chillingworth, a high school classmate, friend, and now featured writer in the inspiring book series Wake Up... Live the Life you Love, recently passed on a book he contributed to called Living in the Now. At the time, I had just returned from a two-month trip to the mainland and Peru, and (as I usually do when I return from a trip) was experiencing a bad case of travel hangover.

There's nothing like reading a collection of inspiring essays about embracing life. Some of the tips I found were so helpful in putting life -- and, more importantly, travel -- in perspective that I thought it would be worthwhile to pass on some life and travel wisdom to ye faithful Gadling readers. Seeing that the new year is so quickly approaching, these tips should generate some good ideas for your 2010 resolution(s). On Sunday, I outlined how to travel in 4D, and yesterday we learned about the 80/20 travel rule. Here's my third and final travel tip to get your new year started on the right foot:

Continue reading Living in the Now: Travel gratitude

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Is it really the Monday before Christmas? (Yes.) Are you ready for Christmas cheer -- and preferably loads of spiced eggnog? (Maybe.) How about some Gadlinks to get this week started? (ALWAYS!)
'Til tomorrow, have a great evening!

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Travel hangover (NOUN): the sad feeling you have upon returning home from an inspiring trip, otherwise known as the back-home blues or a hangover without the alcohol

We've all had it, and there's no easy cure for it either. No matter how eager you are to return home from a trip, there's something about the trip that you're bound to miss -- whether it's the food, the culture, the sunsets, or the escape from reality. Upon returning home, you find yourself bummed out. Not only that: your friends just don't understand -- and can't do much to get you out of your back-home funk.

Don't get me wrong: there's no place like home, but there's also nothing like traveling abroad. Usually, the longer you're away the longer your travel hangover will be. Here are a few ways to get rid of your "illness" a little quicker.

Continue reading 5 ways to cure your travel hangover

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Sam Chillingworth, a high school classmate, friend, and now featured writer in the inspiring book series Wake Up... Live the Life you Love, recently passed on a book he contributed to called Living in the Now. At the time, I had just returned from a two-month trip to the mainland and Peru, and (as I usually do when I return from a trip) was experiencing a bad case of travel hangover.

There's nothing like reading a collection of inspiring essays about embracing life. Some of the tips I found were so helpful in putting life -- and, more importantly, travel -- in perspective that I thought it would be worthwhile to pass on some life and travel wisdom to ye faithful Gadling readers. Seeing that the new year is so quickly approaching, these tips should generate some good ideas for your 2010 resolution(s). Yesterday, I outlined how to travel in 4D. Here's my second travel tip -- of three:

Continue reading Living in the Now: Following the 80/20 Travel Rule

Living in the Now: Following the 80/20 Travel Rule originally appeared on Gadling on Mon, 21 Dec 2009 09:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sam Chillingworth, a high school classmate, friend, and now featured writer in the inspiring book series Wake Up... Live the Life you Love, recently passed on a book he contributed to called Living in the Now. At the time, I had just returned from a two-month trip to the mainland and Peru, and (as I usually do when I return from a trip) was experiencing a bad case of travel hangover.

There's nothing like reading a collection of inspiring essays about embracing life and some of the tips I found were so helpful in putting life -- and, more importantly, travel -- in perspective that I thought it would be worthwhile passing on some life and travel wisdom to ye faithful Gadling readers. Seeing that the new year is so quickly approaching, these tips should generate some good ideas for your 2010 resolution(s). Here's the first one -- of three:

Continue reading Living in the Now: Travel in 4D

Living in the Now: Travel in 4D originally appeared on Gadling on Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We've all experienced heartbreak -- the kind where you've cried until you have no more tears and you feel like your soul is on the floor. It's never a good feeling, and you feel so emotionally spent that you feel like the best thing to do is stay in bed so you can't get more hurt. The problem is you can't get into a bad pattern of self-deprecation. You have to see the light of day at some point, and it might as well be as soon as possible.

Here are five reasons you should travel after a breakup:
  • A much-needed distraction: You may not feel inclined to pack your bags and hit the road, but travel requires mental (and emotional) energy that can make it the perfect distraction after a breakup. Instead of wondering about your ex or why things went wrong in your relationship, you'll have to plan your next great travel adventure.
  • Learning about yourself: Breakups are all about learning and moving on, and the best way to truly know yourself is by getting yourself into a healthy state of self-reliance. By traveling, you quickly discover your limits and your goals realign so quickly that your heart will realign with them in no time.

Continue reading 5 reasons to travel after a breakup

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Despite the recent news from Dubai stating its property and building crisis, the city is alive and well, and visitors like our faithful photographer jrodmanjr continue to have inspiring shots to offer us -- like this one. Only in the Middle East can you snap a sunset like this one. That round, glowing sun lowering on the horizon must have been a sight to behold.

The dawn of a new decade is just weeks away, and while the sun will set on the beginning ten years of this millennium, there are plenty of beautiful things to look forward to.

If you have some great travel shots you'd like to share, be sure to upload them to the Gadling pool on Flickr. We might just pick one as our Photo of the Day!

Photo of the Day (12.19.2009) originally appeared on Gadling on Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Can you believe Christmas is next week and the New Year -- and a new decade -- is quickly approaching! If you haven't considered your new decade's resolution, you should think about including travel as part of it! Here are some travel tidbits to mull over this weekend.

'Til Monday, have a great weekend!

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Are you craving some good juicy travelers' tales? Here are today's Gadlinks.

'Til tomorrow, have a great evening!

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Gadlinks for Wednesday 12.16.2009 originally appeared on Gadling on Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Welcome to another week here at Gadling! We're in the final stretch in 2009 and ending a glorious (or maybe not so glorious for some of you) decade. This both Christmas and the New Year around the corner, it's time to get into gear and get the scoop on the latest travel stories from around the web.

'Til tomorrow, have a great evening!

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Gadlinks for Monday 12.14.2009 originally appeared on Gadling on Mon, 14 Dec 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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The Honolulu Marathon is being held this morning here on Oahu -- and it's a beautiful day in paradise. Taking a tour of the Honolulu Marathon course basically gives you a comprehensive idea of Honolulu's best sights.

The marathon begins on Ala Moana Boulevard, which in Hawaiian means "path by the ocean." The actual starting line is located in beautiful Ala Moana Beach Park, a peaceful recreation area with over 100 acres of green park, sandy beach, swimming and surfing spots.

The second mile of the course runs through downtown along Honolulu Harbor and the historic Aloha Tower, which was once the tallest building when it was erected back in 1926 and is now the main port for Honolulu's cruise ships. The course turns directions in Chinatown and then passes Iolani Palace, which is the only royal palace in the United States.

At the fourth mile, runners pass by Ala Moana Center, a huge, open-air mall with more than 250 stores and restaurants, and then racers make their way along Kalakaua Avenue through lively Waikiki. Kalakaua Avenue is full of historic sights and sounds, such as the Sheraton Moana Surfrider (Waikiki's oldest hotel, built in 1901), Waikiki Beach (marked by the iconic statue of Duke Kahanamoku), and the International Marketplace.

Runners pass the Honolulu Zoo, the Waikiki Shell (an outdoor stage area), and Diamond Head (the gorgeous volcanic crater popular with hikers). Near the halfway point, marathoners will run along the Kalanianaole Highway, one of the island's most scenic byways, heading east toward Koko Head, another volcanic crater. Runners near the popular snorkel spot, Hanauma Bay before heading back along the highway, running along Kahala Avenue (the famed road with oceanfront homes owned by the island's and nation's elite) toward the Diamond Head and the finish line. The race finishes in Kapiolani Park, next to the Waikiki Aquarium.

The Honolulu Marathon course is a great introduction to this tropical city of delights. Maybe instead of running it, you can take your time and enjoy the sights at a slower tourist's pace. Enjoy!

Tour Honolulu via the Marathon course originally appeared on Gadling on Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Riding a ferry anywhere in the world is simply one of the most pleasant experiences in the world, and this photo pretty much sums up why. This particular ferry is the 4:20 to Bremerton on the Puget Sound. The water is as still as glass, and the sky a glowing orange. There's such peace, such tranquility, in this shot. Walt Whitman's "Crossing Brooklyn Ferry" is one of my favorite poems, and in it he writes, "Others will enter the gates of the ferry, and cross from shore to shore." The ferry is a perfect metaphor for the common experience of life itself. How beautiful that metaphor -- and life -- is.

Today's photo comes to us from Andy Bokanev, a Seattle native with an amazing array of travel photography. If you have some great travel shots you'd like to share, be sure to upload them to the Gadling pool on Flickr. We might just pick one as our Photo of the Day!

Photo of the Day (12.12.2009) originally appeared on Gadling on Sat, 12 Dec 2009 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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We're closing in on mid-December and Christmas is lurking around the corner (it's in two short weeks!). This weekend is the last minute Christmas shopping push for those of you hoping to send your gifts in time to have them under the tree. As for those of you who got your shopping done, you may have a few more minutes to spare to read up on some of the latest travel stories from about the web. Enjoy!

  • Who said you can't find love on the road? This article makes it seem like your true love may just be waiting for you on the other side of the world. [via CNN Travel]
  • If you didn't know this already, there is such a thing as apparel etiquette when traveling abroad. Try these tips on for size so you don't make a fool of yourself. [via MSNBC Travel]
  • Less than 1% of the world's population will ever see the likes of the top of Mount Everest, but we can always dream, can't we? [via Travel Fusion]
  • If there's one place floorsurfing comes in handy, it's London. This article from the Faster Times shows us how it's done in the East End.
  • Winter in Hawaii means unbeatable surf on the north shores of the islands, but it also means you can hit the slopes and go skiing/snowboarding! [via Honolulu Magazine]
'Til Monday, have a great weekend!


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Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>appareletiquettefloorsurfinggadlinkshawaiilovemount everestMountEverestskiingsnowboardingFri, 11 Dec 2009 17:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The final stage of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing begins today at the Banzai Pipeline]]>http://www.gadling.com/2009/12/10/the-final-stage-of-the-vans-triple-crown-of-surfing-begins-today/http://www.gadling.com/2009/12/10/the-final-stage-of-the-vans-triple-crown-of-surfing-begins-today/http://www.gadling.com/2009/12/10/the-final-stage-of-the-vans-triple-crown-of-surfing-begins-today/#commentsFiled under: , , ,

It is arguably the most famous wave in the world, the wave that all other waves are measured against. In recent years, Pipeline has provided the perfect arena for the final stage of the Vans Triple Crown, and the first day of competition will be held today in 10+ foot surf.

With its shallow coral reef and a lack of continental shelf to break up the open-ocean swells, Pipeline is one of the most dangerous waves in the world. Add a packed lineup of wave riders trying to get a piece of the action, and Pipe becomes not just a dangerous ride, but an extremely entertaining show for spectators.

Pipeline breaks in the winter because storms from Alaska send groundswells towards the North Shore from thousands of miles away. The waves travel great distances across the northern Pacific Ocean, and unleash some spectacular waves along the north shores of the Hawaiian islands.

Continue reading The final stage of the Vans Triple Crown of Surfing begins today at the Banzai Pipeline

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While some of you were catching some sick rides on the slopes, these pro surfers were riding mountain-sized waves on the North Shore of Oahu at the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational yesterday. Either way, I hope you all had a great start to the week. We're in the thick of it now, and here are some cool travel stories to get you through the next few days.

'Til tomorrow, have a great evening!

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Gadlinks for Wednesday 12.9.2009 originally appeared on Gadling on Wed, 09 Dec 2009 18:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>eco-friendlygadlinkssurfingswedentunisiatunnbrodwinterwinter activitiesWed, 09 Dec 2009 18:00:00 EST<![CDATA[Get out and go: Events around the world (December 9-14)]]>http://www.gadling.com/2009/12/09/get-out-and-go-events-around-the-world-december-9-14/http://www.gadling.com/2009/12/09/get-out-and-go-events-around-the-world-december-9-14/http://www.gadling.com/2009/12/09/get-out-and-go-events-around-the-world-december-9-14/#commentsFiled under: , , , , , , , , , , ,

It's time to look at the festivals and events happening around the world, and this week has a particularly international selection of happenings. If you're close and have time, then you have no excuse to get out and go!
  • Toronto - The Festival of Carols, a holiday tradition, will be held in Toronto this Wednesday, December 9th.
  • Oslo - The Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony will be held in Oslo Thursday, December 10th. The Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony takes place every 10th of December, the date on which Alfred Nobel died in 1896.
  • Cape Town - The Hout Bay Harbour Festival will take place in Hout Bay, Cape Town on Friday, December 11. The festival will continue until December 13.
  • St Lucia - The Festival of Lights Celebration will take place for two days in St Lucia starting this Saturday, December 12. Saint Lucians celebrate this day by going to church services, attending parades and rallies, organizing sports meetings and staging cultural presentations. December 13th is the National Day of St Lucia.
  • Auckland - Coca-Cola Christmas in the Park will take place in Auckland on Saturday, December 12 . This is a free musical event that begins at 7:30 p.m.
  • Tokyo - Gishi-sai takes place on Sunday, December 13 in Tokyo, Japan. This is a festival honoring the forty-seven loyal retainers (ronin) in Akoh, who were made popular in movies and dramas.
  • Tanjay City - The Bod-Bod Festival will take place Monday, December 14th in Tanjay City in the Philippines. The festival celebratesto the Bod-bod, a native delicacy made of glutinous rice, coconut milk, sugar and salt. The festival will continue until December 16th.
If you make it to one of these events, let us know how it was, or if you know of an even that's coming up, please let us here at Gadling know and we'll be sure to include it in the next "Get out and go" round-up.

Get out and go: Events around the world (December 9-14) originally appeared on Gadling on Wed, 09 Dec 2009 08:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink | Email this | Comments]]>aucklandcape townget out and goGetOutAndGooslost luciaStLuciatanjay citytokyotorontoWed, 09 Dec 2009 08:30:00 EST<![CDATA[The Eddie Aikau Big Wave Surfing Invitational is going on today!]]>http://www.gadling.com/2009/12/08/the-eddie-aikau-big-wave-surfing-invitational-is-going-on-today/http://www.gadling.com/2009/12/08/the-eddie-aikau-big-wave-surfing-invitational-is-going-on-today/http://www.gadling.com/2009/12/08/the-eddie-aikau-big-wave-surfing-invitational-is-going-on-today/#commentsFiled under: , ,

"The waves are going off right now." That's the typical phrase you'll hear here in Hawaii. With this being the El Nino season, the waves on the north and west shores have been bigger and better than normal, and it looks like the islands will be experiencing one of the biggest days in history. Forecasters are saying some waves will have 60-foot faces. The last time the waves were this big was the winter of 1969. That was forty years ago; this is now.

If you happen to be on Oahu today, the "Eddie Aikau," an annual big wave surfing invitational, is being held. The "Eddie," as locals call it, is one of the few events that is held only if waves reach 25+ feet. Today's event will be a particularly special day because the two past winters didn't have waves that high, so the event wasn't held. The bravest and best surfers are called on a moment's notice and fly out to Hawaii to participate in the "Eddie."

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