Heather Ellison
Most people who think monkeys are cute have more than likely never met a real monkey.
Although they might be cute on television, as anyone who has actually met a monkey will tell you, their cuteness is simply a disguise for their evil.
Yes, I'll say ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Vagabond Tales: Kayaking With Thieving, Soda Drinking, Bloodthirsty Monkeys
Heather Ellison
Most people who think monkeys are cute have more than likely never met a real monkey.
Although they might be cute on television, as anyone who has actually met a monkey will tell you, their cuteness is simply a disguise for their evil.
Yes, I'll say ...Need Some Fudge? Visit The Wisconsin Dells, The Midwest's Most Delightfully Tacky Resort Town
You don't have to leave the Midwest to catch a glimpse of the Roman Coliseum, the White House, the Kalahari Desert and the fabled windmills of Mykonos. Nope, all you have to do is take a road trip to the Wisconsin Dells, one of America's delightfully tacky resort towns, ...#OnTheRoad: Gadling Instagram From Lake Michigan
Adia WellsMichigan's Grand Haven State Park
Come on in, the water's - well, it's freezing. (Seriously, the girl in this photo is nuts.) But that isn't keeping me away from my first trip to the breathtaking shores of Lake Michigan, also known as the country's Third Coast. ...Is Renting On Airbnb Cheaper Than Staying At A Hotel? A Graphic Comparison Of US Cities
Venturist, Flickr
Airbnb has become one of the go to sites for travelers looking for a more authentic experience while traveling. After all, if you are in a city for more than a few days, it's certainly more comfortable to have your own kitchen and space for chilling out ...New Airline Ratings Resource: It's All About You, Eventually
Chris Owen
Pretend you had never been a passenger on one of today's commercial airlines, but had the need to choose one. How would you do that? Look for airlines with a good safety record? One that is rated highly on service, a low cost leader or some other criteria that is ...Eating And Drinking In Slovenia
Sean McLachlan
Historic sights, art galleries, beautiful countryside – all these are important in a vacation, but one thing you absolutely can't go without is the food. You have to eat, after all, and a country with poor local cuisine just isn't going to get many ...Hiking in Triglav National Park, Slovenia
Sean McLachlan
We've been talking about Slovenia for the past week here on Gadling. It's got everything you'd expect from a European country: beautiful architecture, medieval churches and castles, world-class museums, a distinct cuisine ... but every European country can ...Learn Spanish With Lonely Planet's Fluent Road
Courtesy of FluentRoad.com
Traveling to Spain or Latin America this summer and want to say more than "Donde esta el bano?" (though, that's an important one to know)? Lonely Planet has just launched a new online foreign language program, Fluent Road, partnering with Spanish ...I Lost My Airbnb Virginity In Charlottesville, Virginia (And Paid Just $49 For The Privilege)
What kind of accommodation do you expect for $49 a night? Are you visualizing a place with 800-thread-count sheets, a memory foam mattress and free Perrier and gourmet coffee? Or for $49 bucks, would you expect a place where they rent by the hour, where you might be mingling ...Lake Bled: A Tourist Trap In Slovenia You Really Must See
Sean McLachlan
If you don't already know that Lake Bled is the most popular tourist attraction in Slovenia you'll know it the moment you arrive. There's a casino. There's a Shamrock Irish Pub. There's even one of those tourist buses made up to look like a choo-choo train. ...Vagabond Tales: The Thin Line Between Backpacker And Homeless
Kyle Ellison, Gadling
Long-term backpackers can be a competitive bunch.
In case you've never spent time in the common room of a youth hostel, either nursing a hangover, mingling with strangers, or ogling at the opposite sex, the conversation always starts with a simple ...Unique Themed Cruise Brings Wine, Stars And Seminars
payhere/Flickr
Themed cruises are becoming more popular all the time as fans of (insert almost anything here) gather at sea. Music fans dominate the offerings with ships setting sail sold out with fans of Kid Rock, KISS, Blake Shelton and others each hosting their own theme ...Like Castles? Go To Slovenia
The little nation of Slovenia is situated on a crossroads. On the southeastern edge of the Alps and on the way to the rest of the Balkans and to central Europe, it's seen more than its fair share of invading armies.
No wonder, then, that this country that's slightly ...New Study Has Travel By Air Preferred, Thanks To Travel By Sea
Port of San Diego/Flickr
A new study out this week says the idea of a cruise vacation is not as popular as it once was, targeting multiple factors for the hit. Regardless of the reason, the numbers show a cruise industry that has its job cut out for it.
Over half of all ...Coopers Rock: Morgantown, West Virginia
I have lost count of how many times I have been here. I started coming to Coopers Rock State Forest in Morgantown, West Virginia, when my family first moved to the town, which was seven years ago. The 12,000-some acres of beautiful hiking trails begin just a couple exits ...Ljubljana: Why Slovenia's Cool Capital Needs To Be On Your Bucket List
Sean McLachlan
Ljubljana, the capital of Slovenia, has been trumpeted by travel writers for a good 10 years now, yet this artsy little city of 270,000 still doesn't get overrun with tourists. Perhaps it's because it's surrounded by better-known countries like Italy and ...Bundling, Unbundling Travel Services For Convenience, Savings
stevendepolo/Flickr
Bundling travel services can often be the best value when compared to buying individual services in an a la carte sort of way. Buying airfare then adding on a rental car and/or hotel package is a good example of saving travel funds via bundling.
...Summer Travel: Luxe Hotels In Or Near National Parks
Flickr user YoTut
Planning a trip this summer? Why not make it family friendly with at trip to a national park? While we love spending our days hiking, biking or riding the river, we're not always about camping out or grabbing the nearest roadside motel after a long day ...Bedbugs Being Dealt With By Tough, Heartless Science
Medill DC/ Flickr
Nasty bedbugs are bad news for everyone. Travelers drop them off or pick them up at just about any hotel. The people that run those hotels hate them too. Bedbugs require a great deal of attention just to keep circling your room. But now, some good science ...Planning The Perfect Picnic (Food Poisoning Not Included)
Trey Ratcliff, Flickr
The solstice may be a few weeks off yet, but let's not kid ourselves: summer has begun. A favorite warm weather pastime the world over is dining al fresco. I first discovered the joys of the picnic, in particular, when I was 10, and my family spent the ...
