Travel to Japan was disrupted last year when a devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan on March 11. The disaster brought an alarming death toll, fear of nuclear explosion and travel alerts cancelling hundreds of flights and stranding tens of thousands of travelers. But ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Students travel to Japan, help recovery efforts
Travel to Japan was disrupted last year when a devastating earthquake and tsunami hit Japan on March 11. The disaster brought an alarming death toll, fear of nuclear explosion and travel alerts cancelling hundreds of flights and stranding tens of thousands of travelers. But ...Wellness when traveling now more than a trip to the gym
When we think of wellness when traveling, thoughts turn to the exercise facility at a hotel. Maybe a walk on a beach comes to mind or the extra exercise we might get naturally at a destination we visit. That's a good place to start but hotels are taking that idea a step or ...Rio Carnival 2012: Best street foods for partying all day (and night)
It's impossible to survive consecutive days of Carnival blocos, parties, and parades without adding hits of nutrition to your daily beer diet. For this, Rio de Janeiro's street food vendors have you covered.
Street food can be found everywhere in Rio de Janeiro, ...Airport Carbon Accreditation program grows in Europe
Europe's Airport Carbon Accreditation program is now boasting fifty-five major European airports as members and making a significant dent in carbon emissions. The voluntary program has a four-level rating system that assesses and recognizes the efforts of airports to manage ...San Francisco introduces first-ever airport yoga room
If a long flight has you hankering for a sun salutation, San Francisco International Airport has got you covered. On Thursday, the airport will unveil the world's first dedicated airport yoga room, just past the security checkpoint in the newly renovated Terminal 2.
...Haiti: the rocky road to recovery
Haiti was hit by a massive earthquake a little over two years ago, flattening homes, school buildings, and businesses; pretty much transforming the entire city of Port Au Prince into rubble. Relief efforts came and continue by non-governmental organizations (NGO's) as ...Mexico's safest destinations
Crime in Mexico has kept travelers away from some parts of the country that are riddled with the results of drug cartel operations. Everything from murder to mass graves and the acts of brutal drug lords has caused the U.S. Department of State to issue warnings against ...Vagabond Tales: Nobody plans to visit a hospital in Uruguay
About the last thing that anyone wants to have happen on their vacation is to end up in the hospital. This much nearly all travelers can agree upon.
What's even more fun is ending up in a hospital in a country that speaks a foreign language, realizing your vocabulary ...Eat while traveling on cuisine-focused adventures
What we eat while traveling has always been a big part of a memorable trip. A recent survey by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism says 71% of Americans participated in at least one culinary activity while on an out-of-town trip and that activity was one of the most significant ...The ten most deadly cities in Mexico for tourists
Crime and danger traveling to Mexico have been widely publicized for a long time. As a result, tourism in Mexico has suffered to the point where even cruise lines have pulled ships from calling at ports that seem safe by all appearances. Still, numbers speak for themselves ...Galley Gossip: Improve your travel with Bruce Lee
The following quotes are from the book Striking Thoughts: Bruce Lee's Wisdom for Daily Living by John Little.
1. Something for nothing - "There is only something for something, never something for nothing."
Think about that next time you feel nickel and dimed by an ...5 airlines with great in-flight services in economy class
Last week, I spent 13 hours desperately trying to fall asleep on a Thai Airways flight from Bangkok to London; my economy class seat didn't have a personal entertainment system and the cabin monitor was pitch black from my angle. The week before, my sister took a ...World's worst places: Top 10 places you do not want to visit in 2012
Update: Check out the World's Worst Places of 2013 here
What comes to mind when you think of the world's worst place? While it is easy to complain about rural Wal-marts, La Guardia, Applebee's, and any government office with motor vehicle in its title, none of ...Cruise line murder case back on TV this week
Roll back the clock and set those VCR's, the 2005 cruise line murder case of George Smith who went missing while on a Royal Caribbean cruise is back on network television. In an update on Dateline NBC this Friday (10PM Eastern), the news hounds go to the well one more time ...10 tips for dealing with travel fatigue
It doesn't matter if you're traveling long-term or for only a week, travel fatigue can happen to anyone. You're tired, cranky, and you really couldn't care less about seeing another museum, cathedral, or castle. Maybe you're even thinking of cutting your trip short. Before ...10 unique modes of transportation around the world
Cars, trains, buses, and planes aren't the only way to get around a country. From the Bamboo Train in Cambodia to the Rail Cart in the the Philippines to the Couch Bike in Canada, here are ten unique modes of transportation from around the world.
Chicken Bus
Guatemala, ...5 strategies for beating jet lag
When traveling, jet lag can really put a damper on plans. Instead of struggling to make it through the day and spending sleepless nights tossing and turning in your hotel room, try these five strategies that help to beat jet lag.
Practice before you leave
Before you ...Knocked up abroad: flying with a baby
This is the second in the Knocked Up Abroad series on travel with a baby. Read more here about planning a trip with baby, from choosing a baby-friendly destination to booking an apartment rental.
Before traveling with my baby for the first time, I was very nervous and ...New smartphone app shows users how to have an authentic Australian experience
AUSTRALIA: Where To Go is a new smartphone app that gives insider advice on how to navigate through Australia and see the major sites as well as get off the beaten path. The app is opinionated and does not include all there is to see in Australia, but only what is worth ...5 best smartphone apps for travelers who can't get online
While you can basically download an app for anything you could possibly need to do on your smartphone, there are many times when traveling where you may find yourself unable to get Wi-Fi. When offline, many of these helpful apps become useful. To help you during those times ...
