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Flying Ryanair no cup of tea: Poland flight diverted to Germany
When wackiness hits the European skies, it's usually safe to guess that Ryanair is somehow involved. A British plane from this discount carrier had to land in Germany – rather than in Poland, its intended destination – because a passenger couldn't keep her tea in ...Photo of the Day (9.1.10)
You can schedule yourself into oblivion when you travel and tick off every major sightseeing spot in your guide, but sometimes it's the quiet moments that are the most memorable. This tranquil scene of Florence at dusk -- shot by Flickr user Justin Delaney -- reminds me ...Durham: castles, cathedrals, and monsters in northern England
Ever hear of Durham? Unless you're British or a church historian, you probably haven't. That's because a disproportionate number of visitors to England never get beyond London and its neighbors Oxford, Cambridge, Bath, and Stratford-upon-Avon. This concentration on ...Letter from Turkey: exploring Topkapi Palace, Istanbul's pleasure palace
When Selim the Sot ascended the throne of the Ottoman Empire in 1566, he proposed a new theory of royal governance. Henceforth the greatness of an emperor was to be judged not by bravery or glory, but by indulgence in comfort and pleasure. In Selim's case this meant two ...Wanderfly.com beta invites for Gadling readers
We hate to break it to you, but there's only a week left in summer. Why not get a jump on planning your fall and winter travel? Wanderfly, the new travel-planning and booking site we reviewed earlier this month has just unveiled a spiffy new beta site and is offering free ...Great deals on attractions during Scottish Archaeology Month
September is Scottish Archaeology Month, and the land of kilts and haggis is gearing up for four weeks of free talks, tours, and events highlighting the region's rich heritage. The special month is part of Visit Scotland's new push for archaeological tourism.
In ...Letter from Italy: hiking Cinque Terre away from the crowds
A seagull and hawk dueled in the clear, blue sky directly in front of our noses. Waves crashed but we could not hear them, because they were far too far below.
Was this the land of dreamy dreams? No. Try the Cinque Terre.
The grapegrowers and woodsmen of the old, ...Record turnout on Spain's Camino de Santiago pilgrimage trail
For more than a thousand years, the faithful have been making an arduous journey along rugged trails in Spain's northwestern province of Galicia to the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Dedicated to the Apostle St. James, it's one of Europe's most popular pilgrimage ...New online tool, AvidTrips, offers adventure travel options
AvidTrips, a newly launched website, is giving adventure travelers a new option for finding unique places to explore and connecting them with tour operators that can help them do it. The site is currently in beta form, and still lacking a lot of travel options at the moment, ...Socks with sandals? Blame the Romans
Last month we reported on a survey of the worst fashion violations men commit while on vacation. Speedos, of course, came in first, and while the banana hammock is certainly the worst of all fashion sins, wearing socks with sandals got high marks too.
Now it turns out we ...Hiking the East Highland Way--the practicalities
Hiking a brand-new trail has both advantages and challenges. The main plus to hiking the East Highland Way was that I had the trail all to myself. I never did meet that mysterious German who was a day ahead of me, and I met nobody else doing the trail. Hotel owners along ...Photo of the Day (8.28.2010)
A peaceful and powerful scene from Orkney Island, Scotland. When I look at these rocks and think about how long they've been there, I picture them with roots connecting them to each other while keeping them grounded. I mean, really. They've been there a long, long time. ...Daily Pampering: Luxury ski chalets for the ultimate winter retreat
Have a few hundred thousand dollars to spare and want to do something special this winter? You're in luck! The Abercrombie & Kent group just added 18 new luxury ski chalets to its already grandiose offerings and starting this December, they're available for you.
Enjoy ...Istanbul after dark
You can read any guidebook or travel article for ideas on how to spend your days in Istanbul, taking in the city's many world-class museums and bustling neighborhoods. But at night, you're better off using local resources and recommendations as a starting point and then ...The East Highland Way day six: strange sculptures and cursed castles
It's the last day of my hike along the East Highland Way and the trail has given me a special wake-up treat, namely this view of Loch Insh in the early morning. I love this photo because it captures the most alluring aspect of Scottish lochs--the way their placid waters ...36 Hours in Paradise: St. Gilgen, Austria
It doesn't take long to sense the cool, clean air; to see the world stretched like a lawn blanket a thousand meters below; to feel the gust of wind that lifts the spirit and says confidently, "I am alive." Just thirty-six hours is all it takes -- in a paradise-land known for ...Real-life "Mary Poppins" takes over at London's Athenaeum hotel
A nationwide search for Britain's best nannies resulted in three real-life Mary Poppins-like ladies who are now available to watch your little ones next time you're in London.
The Athenaeum, hailed as one of London's most family-friendly five-star hotels, went in search ...The East Highland Way day five: exploring Scottish heritage
Newtonmore is the biggest village I've stayed in since starting the East Highland Way. With a population of 1,000, you could almost call it a town. It's pleasant, with lots of interesting shops and pubs, yet feels too big and claustrophobic after hiking through the ...The East Highland Way day four: Pictish forts and empty wilderness
Views like this reassure me that I'm doing the right thing with my life.
It's day four of my trek along the East Highland Way in Scotland, and the terrain is getting increasingly rugged. My trip today will take me through the most remote part of my walk. But before I ...84-year old set to cross Atlantic on a raft
84-year old British adventurer Anthony Smith has big plans for 2011. In January of next year, he and three other men, will attempt to cross the Atlantic Ocean aboard a raft made out of plastic gas pipes. Setting out from the Canary islands, they'll cover more than 2800 ...
