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TourWrist has one of the world's largest collections of geo-located virtual tours, acquired from consumers and panoramic photographers. Different than two-dimensional photos and static-shot video, TourWrist real world panoramic images can greatly enhance travel-planning ...Canadian Hotel Rooms Test High For Bacteria, Investigation Shows
Oh, Canada. You've got national healthcare and spectacular scenery, but your hotel rooms ... those need work.
According to a recent CBC Marketplace investigation conducted by a microbiologist, six diverse chain hotels ranging from budget to high-end had, "high levels of ...Live Blog: Onboard United Airlines 787 Launch
It's an historic day in Houston as United Airlines prepares to launch service on the 787 Dreamliner. Though plans were set back slightly by the delivery schedule at Boeing, one inaugural 787 will make the flight from Houston to Chicago to Houston to Los Angeles this ...Russian Ship Carrying 700 Tons Of Gold Ore Goes Missing
A Russian cargo ship carrying more than 700 tons of gold ore has gone missing off the country's Pacific Coast after sending a distress call a few days back. The ship, which is named "Amurskaya," had a crew of nine aboard at the time and was headed for the island of Feklistov ...The Travel Outfit That Will Let You Breeze Through Airport Security
After years of fine-tuning, I may have just mastered the art of dressing for airport security.
It wasn't easy, mind you. For many years, my travel uniform consisted of jeans, a belt, a white T-shirt and sneakers. But my belt would always set off the alarm, my ...Business Travel Stress, Defined
Business travel stress is caused by a number of reasons. Just being out of the office can make communication and keeping up with ongoing projects a challenge. Some travelers cope well with the challenges of working on the road. Others, not so much. A recent survey by ...The Knee Defender Stops Airline Seats From Reclining, But Is it Ethical?
Last week, I heard about a product called the Knee Defender, which, when attached to the tray table of an airline seat, restricts how far the person in front of you can recline, on an episode of NPR's "This American Life." Apparently, this product has been available for more ...Video: Naked Ham Man In Banned British Commercial
I knew it was going to be a good day when I woke up this morning, turned on the computer to browse the news on CNN.com, and came across a hot naked man singing to a ham sandwich.
Admittedly, such imagery isn't to everyone's taste (seriously? But there's cured meat!). But ...
Exploring Downtown Asheville, North Carolina
Asheville, North Carolina, is a town of many titles. Self Magazine considers it the Happiest City for Women, while to Rolling Stone, it's America's New Freak Capitol. Outside Magazine calls it one of America's Best Outside Towns, while AmericanStyle names it among the ...Outdoor Adaptive Sports Programs: Where To Find The Nation's Best
Like most of us, I didn't fully realize the extent of the daily hassles and challenges faced by those who use a wheelchair, prosthetic, or other mobility aid until it became somewhat personal. I'm fortunate to have two people in my life who've been an enormous source of both ...Is Eddie Huang The Next Anthony Bourdain? Watch And Find Out
If the name Eddie Huang isn't familiar, it may soon be, if the folks at VICE.tv have their way. The Washington, D.C., native is a chef, former lawyer and, according to his website, a former "hustler and street wear designer" born to Taiwanese immigrants – a ...Still Have Unused Vacation Days? Fall Is A Great Time To Use Them
According to the most recent American Express Spending & Saving Tracker, U.S. employees have an average of eight unused vacation days this fall. Not only that, but 38% of workers are expected to lose them completely. While some people don't know they can use them this ...Grounded Cruise Ship Trial Begins With Black Box Evidence
The grounded cruise ship Costa Concordia may not be on trial itself but court proceedings began this week, looking for answers to what happened. More than 100 lawyers representing survivors and the families of passengers and crew members who died in the January event are ...Totnes: South Devon's Alternative Village
Totnes, an Elizabethan town in the South West English county of Devon, isn't your average West Country village. Totnes is what is increasingly known as a Transition Town – in fact, it is a model Transition Town.
What is a Transition Town, you ask? A Transition ...Apple's Passbook Gives Us A Glimpse Of The Future Of Air Travel
A few weeks back, to much fanfare, Apple released a new version of their popular iPhone and an updated version of iOS, the operating system that powers the device. Dubbed iOS 6, the latest edition of the software as been a bit of a mixed bag for most iPhone users, who now ...Video Of The Day: TJ Elevator Fan At Hampton Hotels
I'm not usually impressed by corporate videos, but sometimes a corporation gets behind a story in a video that is unshakably touching. When I caught wind of this video made by the Hampton Hotels' Asheville branch, I wanted to check it out for myself. Featuring a boy ...
ExpertFlyer Launches Seat Alert App
With airlines constantly reducing the number of free seats available at booking, more and more passengers are finding it impossible to guarantee seating when they purchase their tickets. Because of this, many travelers wait until they reach the airport to get a seat, ...Roadside America: El Paragua Restaurant, Espanola, New Mexico
The little city of Española lies just 25 miles north of Santa Fe. It sits on the crossroads of SR 68 and NM 76 (aka the Taos Highway), which leads to the village of Chimayo, famed for its handwoven blankets, Santuario, and chiles. Española is also surrounded by ...Airline Seatmates From Hell: One Man's Story
Hot off of blogger/travel writer Kelsey Timmerman's Twitter comes his shocking account of nearly getting thrown down by an "octegenarian" seatmate.
Timmerman, who states he never reclines his seat during flights out of deference to fellow passengers, apparently shifted ...$6.79 Breakfast Sandwich And Other Avoidable Travel Expenses
Which airline does the best job, which hotel has the best perks and which cruise line has the best past-guest program are topics that few travelers agree on. But when it comes to extra travel fees, all seem to agree: they are something to be avoided if at all possible. ...
