Have you ever been desperate enough to pay $7 for a bottle of water in a hotel room? I drink tap water in any country where it's safe and stockpile store-bought water in countries like Mexico, where it isn't, so I never really get caught needing to pay extortionate prices ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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$7 Bottles of Water: Refreshing Or In Bad Taste?
Have you ever been desperate enough to pay $7 for a bottle of water in a hotel room? I drink tap water in any country where it's safe and stockpile store-bought water in countries like Mexico, where it isn't, so I never really get caught needing to pay extortionate prices ...Liftopia Has Hot Deals On Lift Tickets For The Upcoming Ski Season
As the last few weeks of summer drag out to their inevitable conclusion it is time to start thinking about the seasons ahead. The crisp air and cooler temperatures of autumn will be a welcome change of pace for many of us who have endured unusually warm temperatures the past ...Photo Of The Day: Lake Louise
This Photo of the Day comes from Gadling Flickr pool member James Wheeler who captured this image taken at Lake Louise in Alberta, Canada, with a Nikon D-5000.
James captions the image:
"This must be one of the most photographed places in Canada. I didn't get ...Google Maps Heads To The Arctic
Google's never ending quest to map the Earth has taken them to numerous remote locations and their Street View technology has made it possible for us to explore much of the planet without ever leaving home. Not only have they shown us the wonders of Ancient Mexico, but ...Photo Of The Day: The Other Direction
This Photo of the Day comes from Gadling Flickr pool member by James Wheeler who captured this image taken in Alberta, Canada, with a Nikon D-5000.
James captions the image:
"I woke up early to one morning at Waterton Lake National Park to take photos some photos of ...Ice Fall Off Ghost Glacier Closes Trails At Jasper National Park
On August 10, 2012, tons of ice fell off Canada's Ghost Glacier on Mount Edith Cavell in Jasper National Park. The massive avalanche, which accounted for 50 of the glacier, fell into Cavell Pond at the base of the mountain, causing a mini-tsunami that flooded the area. ...
What Really Happens With Those 'Special Request' Boxes On Hotel Reservations
We've written about hotels that go above and beyond in the service department before. A recent example from The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, comes to mind, where staffers went above and beyond in their return of a stuffed animal to a little boy.
Now Fairmont Winnipeg is ...10 Offbeat Fringe Festivals From Around North America
An array of fringe festivals are happening around North America, bringing together the most out-of-the-ordinary artists from around the world. From dancers, to acrobats, to buskers to unusual performance artists, these fringers will show that they are not only talented, but ...Photo Of The Day: Clear Days
This Photo of the Day comes from Gadling Flickr pool member James Wheeler who captured this image titled "Clear Days" with a Nikon D-5000.
James captions the image:
"We don't get nearly enough clear days in Vancouver, but when we do the views everywhere are ...Airline Safety: Another Needle Found In Airplane Food
Two weeks ago, we told you about how six Delta passengers were horrified to find needles in their airline sandwiches. While we were hoping it was a one-time incident, it seems passengers really do need to be extra careful when eating their on-board meals. In the last case, ...Photo Of The Day: Golden Kayakers
This Photo of the Day comes from Gadling Flickr pool member James Wheeler who captured this image titled "Golden Kayakers" with a Nikon D-5000.
James captions the image: "Kayaking the Vancouver shoreline is a common activity for tourists and many can be seen enjoying ...Sick Of The Heat? 40 Places Where You Can Cool Off
Most people look for warm places to visit. I look for cold ones. I live near Washington, D.C., and by mid-July, I've had it with the suffocating heat and humidity. I've taken escape-the-heat trips almost every summer over the last five years to places like Newfoundland, Nova ...Two Men Detained At US Border For Carrying Chocolate Eggs
In the past year, there have been stories of travelers getting in trouble for painting their nails on flights, telling jokes on Twitter and traveling with baked goods. The most recent scandal in the world of surprising travel crimes, involves two men trying to cross the ...iPhone Travel Apps Ranked By Actual Usage
iPhone Travel apps have been coming at us rapidly for quite some time now. Everyone seems to have their favorites, based on a variety of factors. Some iPhone travel apps are easy to use, quick to load and produce good results. Others, not so much. Knowing which one is most ...Motor Club Membership Has Pets Wagging More, Paying Less
The American Automobile Association (AAA) is a not-for-profit motor club that has been helping travelers since 1902. Formed mainly in response to a lack of roads and highways suitable for automobiles, AAA membership has evolved to serve the changing needs of more than 50 ...Photo Of The Day: Bending Creek
This Photo of the Day comes from Gadling Flickr pool member `James Wheeler who captured this image titled "Bending Creek" at Squamish-Lillooet, British Columbia, CA, using a Nikon D5000.
James was on a three-week road trip through British Columbia out of Vancouver, ...15 North American City Skylines Reflected On Water
One of my favorite moments of any trip to a new city is to find a great lookout point, and take in a flawless skyline view.
While all skyline photos are iconic and usually beautiful, it's also nice to get a different perspective of the outline of a destination. To change it ...Photo Of The Day: All The Way To The Islands
This Photo of the Day comes from Gadling Flickr pool member James Wheeler who captured this image titled "All The Way To The Islands" in North Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, using a Nikon D5000.
James describes the image: "Lynn peak is a short hike from North ...Ultimate Dinosaurs Exhibit In Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto
We all know about the Tyrannosaurus Rex and Triceratops, but what about the Gigantosaurus, pictured above, or the Amargasaurus? These are just a couple of the little-known dinosaurs highlighted at a new exhibit at the Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto, Canada.
"Ultimate ...Photo Of The Day: Fish Ladders
This Photo of the Day comes from Gadling Flickr pool member James Wheeler who captured this image titled "Fish Ladders" in Cowichan Valley, British Columbia, CA, using a Nikon D5000.
James describes the image as, "Some fish ladders for the salmon to head up river for ...
