One of my all-time favorite things in the whole world is riding second class buses in foreign countries. Though I could probably now afford to travel on a bigger budget than in my early 20s, I prefer the experiences of public transportation. It's not just mingling with ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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One of my all-time favorite things in the whole world is riding second class buses in foreign countries. Though I could probably now afford to travel on a bigger budget than in my early 20s, I prefer the experiences of public transportation. It's not just mingling with ...Hotel booking tips: 5 things you need to know before reserving group rates
While in Los Angeles for my brother's wedding, I was looking forward to staying at the Westlake Village Inn. But unfortunately, things went downhill even before we could check in.
Though the wedding itself was held off-site at a country club, a block of rooms were ...Vietnamese street food tastes better by motorbike
There are few things I enjoy more than perching on a plastic, Playskool-size stool on a steaming sidewalk, surrounded by clouds of carbon monoxide. Why do I so enjoy impersonating a contortionist and inhaling carcinogens? Because it means I'm somewhere in Southeast Asia, ...10 Things to do in Bali
Located just south of the equator, Bali bombards you with beauty, beaches, and culture. The entire experience feels at once effortless and nonpareil – the apex of tropical living. Sure, the beaches provide a gravity that draws travelers from all over the globe to this ...Choice Hotels offers music downloads to support charity and new artists
It feels good to give back, and when hotels get in on the giving we make a point to salute them.
Choice Hotels International, Inc. announced the launch of Choice Hotels Music – a new music initiative that brings new artists in front of millions of consumers and ...New York City restaurant grades: would you eat at a place with mice?
I was in the East Village last night and encountered my first sighting of New York's new restaurant grading system.
Starting last month, every New York City restaurant is now required to post a letter grade that corresponds to its health-inspection score. (Los Angeles has ...How to make free calls from a plane using Google Voice and Gmail
Right now, I'm cruising at 35,000 feet on a Delta flight surfing the Web with Gogo's Inflight internet access. My flight has been delayed, and I want to tell my wife that she can pick me up later. And it occurred to me: I wonder if Google's new "Call from Gmail" feature ...Test driving the Zipcar iPhone app
My brother got married last weekend in Los Angeles, which meant that I had to fly out Thursday night and back to New York City on Sunday. Rather than deal with getting off a long flight and renting a car from the airport -- I didn't think navigating an unfamiliar city at ...GadlingTV's Travel Talk - White Water Rafting (part 2)!
GadlingTV's Travel Talk, episode 28 – Click above to watch video after the jump
Ready for part two of Travel Talk's White Water Rafting adventure?! We're taking you on the rest of our white water rafting down California's mighty Tuolumne River on an action packed ...Women travelers have the world at their fingertips with Pink Pangea's website
I'm usually allergic to pastels and anything labeled "women-specific," but Pink Pangea has won me over. The new women's travel site was launched in June, by world traveler Rachel Trager and two similar-minded female friends. The trio work for an organization that finds ...Ask Gadling: Car rental scams, overcharges and paying for damages you didn't cause
When it comes to rental cars, you can't really live with them, and you can't live without them. Despite weird pricing methods, overpriced gas charges and shady insurance tactics, sooner or later you'll show up somewhere in need of a vehicle.
Thankfully, most rentals ...Ask Gadling: You left something on the airplane
It's not a good feeling, walking toward baggage claim or a connecting flight, and realizing you forgot an item on the plane. Especially if it's something valuable, like a brand-new digital camera (not that that happened to me). Okay, it did. I flew Varig into Sao Paulo, and ...Budget Stockholm: How to afford a summertime trip to Sweden
Stockholm has an expensive reputation -- those who return from a visit to this swanky Swedish capital rave about its slick design, luxurious cuisine and modern amenities. As a result, would-be travelers automatically expect it will be more expensive than other European ...GadlingTV's Travel Talk - White Water Rafting on the Tuolumne!
GadlingTV's Travel Talk, episode 27 – Click above to watch video after the jump
Suit up, strap in, and get ready for this week's Travel Talk! We're going white water rafting down California's mighty Tuolumne River on an action packed 2-day adventure. We'll show ...Justin Glow and Rolf Potts embark on round the world trip -- with no bags
Two of our favorite people in the world, Gadling editor-at-large Justin Glow and travel writer and personality Rolf Potts are teaming up on a wild project starting this week, traveling around the entire planet with absolutely no baggage.
The journey begins this morning on ...A taste of California history: Santa Maria Style barbecue
Hey, Southerners. I love you, but the barbecue trail doesn't really end at the Texas border. California has its own tradition, and it can be found in the heart of the Central Coast wine region. As a native Californian, I throw down the gauntlet in the temple of meat. Our ...5 tips for a budget traveler's makeover
I travel on the cheap, which means that instead of waking up refreshed and well-rested after a night in first class, I often wake up with dried drool on my chin and crazy hair from trying to get comfortable on an all-night bus or hard-seat train ride. Though I've certainly ...Art for free in Paris? Paris' cemeteries are beautiful and free.
Ah, Paris. City of light. City of magic. City of art. City of admission fees to view art.
Stepping inside the Louvre will cost you $14.00. Want the audio guide? Another 8 bucks. How about seeing one of the temporary exhibitions? That'll set you back another $16.00. How ...Budget travel tip: Ask to use a hotel's hospitality suite
I often book red-eye flights in order to save money and to spend more time in my destination -- without having to pay for an extra night's hotel.
Depending on your destination, even after you officially check out, you may also be able to use a hotel's hospitality suite to ...Four Chincoteague tips
Chincoteague, Virginia, located just a few miles south of the Maryland border on the Delmarva Peninsula, is best known for a children's novel, Misty of Chincoteague, published by Marguerite Henry in 1947. Misty is a beloved pony.
Beloved ponies provide the key to ...
