Starting today, we're unveiling a new weekly feature here at Gadling. Each Friday we'll be highlighting the most interesting content from our friends over at BootsnAll, one of the best resources on the web for independent travelers. For those that have never taken a look, ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Gadling + BootsnAll - Picks of the Week
Starting today, we're unveiling a new weekly feature here at Gadling. Each Friday we'll be highlighting the most interesting content from our friends over at BootsnAll, one of the best resources on the web for independent travelers. For those that have never taken a look, ...Hulk Hogan, Osama Bin Laden and a pair of Red Wings
I heard part of an interview with Morgan Spurlock, the creator of the documentary, "Where in the World is Osama bin Laden" yesterday. The film, which opens today, sounds as if it might be more travelogue with a twist of the Middle East. Spurlock visits places as varied as ...Help Gadling buy this woman a cow
If you've ever traveled to a third world country and fell in love with its people, you know that feeling of guilt that inevitably arises when you realize just how difficult life can be for those less privileged than you.
Most travelers caught up in this epiphany often ...The wacky closing of the India/Pakistan border
Today's earlier post about Michael Palin's new travel series reminded me of one of the more spectacular clips I've seen on his travel programs; the closing of the Pakistan/India border. Every evening an extravagant ceremony accompanies the border closing with soldiers from ..."Check" Flag Welcomes Czech Prime Minister to Pakistan
What's wrong with this picture? Adil Najam, founding editor of the All Things Pakistan blog, was driving back from the airport in Islamabad when he noticed a banner welcoming Czech Prime Minister Mirek Topolánek to the capital city. A kind notion, for sure, but ...Earth Day Celebrations Around the World
From Karachi, Pakistan to Koh Samui, Thailand to Chelewah, Washington people are celebrating the earth this weekend. Yep, Earth Day is April 22. You can plant trees, clean up a beach, go to a lecture, canoe, pet animals, hike, dance, sing, participate in a 5-K run and eat ...The World's Most Dangerous Destinations for 2007
Here at Gadling, we usually profile places people WANT to go. However, sometimes it's useful to mention places to avoid. Consequently, here's an interesting (and not altogether surprising) list of the 2007's 12 Most Dangerous Destinations:
Somalia
Iraq
...Promoting Sindhi Culture Through Motion Animated Dolls
Danyal handicrafts is comprised of members of the Solangi family. Together, they make "electrical operated functional cultural models," which are doll-like, mini-robots that help demonstrate and explain the culture of the Sindhi people, who are found in Pakistan and ...Photo of the Day (12/18/06)
This is a recent photo of a resort area called Nathiagali, in northern Pakistan. The picture reveals the reality: lush evergreen forests, high mountains (8200 ft, where this photo was taken). While the photo may not be like some of the super artsy items we've thrown on ...First Pakistani Woman to Tour Space
Namira Salim is not an astronaut. She does music, art, sculpture and is a peace activist, but among all this she will become the first Pakistani woman to tour outer space. In 2008 she will set out with Virgin Galactic (sister company to Virgin Atlantic) as one of the good ...Word for the Travel Wise (09/02/06)
I've used climbing K2, the second highest mountain on Earth, as a conversation starter before, but it won't keep me from using it again. After you see today's word from one of the lesser spoken languages of Pakistan you'll understand why. Today's word is a Khowar word used ...Amnesty International Ceasefire Photo Gallery
Here's something to spend just a few moments checking out. On August 7th, Amnesty International held a global vigil for ceasefire in the Lebanon/Israel conflict. The gallery showcases how members and supporters from over 30 countries came together to show their solidarity ...Word for the Travel Wise (07/12/06)
For the herds of you heading over to Pakistan next month - just thought to point out the 57th celebration of independence from British rule occurring on August 14. Anyone with a Lonely Planet guide is probably well aware and ready to party like a local, but just thought I'd ...Central Asia Refresher
Every once in a while it's nice to remind ourselves about places that may not be on the top of our travel lists, but we forget exist or never knew existed. As I've been sharing some upcoming travel plans with people it's suddenly starting to strike a nerve how much of the ...The Dog-Eat-Dog World of (Illegal) Pakistani Kite Flying
The Kite Flying Festival in Lahore, Pakistan has gained much international attention lately due to Khalid Hosseini's bestselling novel The Kite Runner. Unfortunately, it has also received too much attention in Pakistan as well, according to Sam Knight of The Times ...Skiing in Kashmir
Adventure skiing usually involves steep slopes and challenging terrain, not armed soldiers and disputed
territories. Yet, this is exactly what journalist Tam Leach potentially faced when he traveled to one of the more dangerous places on this
planet, Kashmir, to do a ...Word for the Travel Wise (02/02/06)
Adventure and Pakistan are synonymous. Period. I'm not the only one who feels this way. A visit to the country is an undertaking several will think about and few will dare pursue. Many of you in some point in time have probably dreamed of climbing K2, the second highest ...
