Nov 16th, 2011 at 12:00PM: Holiday shopping is easy if the people on your list like to eat and/or imbibe. If they're into travel--be it armchair or the real deal--the options are endless This year, think beyond the predictable bottle of wine or pricey "artisan" cookies and give reusable, portable, eco-friendly gifts or small-batch edibles that are the taste equivalent of a trip abroad.
As for where to get these items, ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Holiday gifts for food (and drink)-loving travelers
Nov 16th, 2011 at 12:00PM: Holiday shopping is easy if the people on your list like to eat and/or imbibe. If they're into travel--be it armchair or the real deal--the options are endless This year, think beyond the predictable bottle of wine or pricey "artisan" cookies and give reusable, portable, eco-friendly gifts or small-batch edibles that are the taste equivalent of a trip abroad.
As for where to get these items, ...The Obama pen: weirdest African souvenir ever?
May 16th, 2011 at 9:00AM:
Obama is big in Africa. There are Obama shops, Obama hotels, Obama t-shirts, even Obama: The Musical. A craze of naming babies Obama hit the continent when he was elected. Even better, the proud parents could fill out the birth certificate with an Obama ballpoint pen.
I came across these in a shop in Harar, Ethiopia. A friend of mine worked for his campaign, so it seemed the perfect gift. The ...Five business travel factors for Obama and the midterm elections
Sep 8th, 2010 at 12:00PM: Leisure travel is irrelevant during the election season, but the woes of business travelers seem to resonate. With the midterm contests two months away, all eyes are on the White House ... and President Obama's success rate with road, rail and runway repair.
This is the one time business travelers make the presidential agenda, according to Portfolio.com: "Presidents (or people campaigning for ...Obama visit likely to screw up Bar Harbor vibe
Jul 16th, 2010 at 2:00PM: President Barack Obama's about to ruin it for everybody.
The folks in Bar Harbor, Maine, according to MSNBC, value their privacy, especially the rich people who go there to escape the heat and the proletariat. They like quiet; they like to be left alone. When a president comes into town, none of that is possible.
Of course, it will be made exponentially worse by the fact that he'll have the ...Not your normal Asian adventure vacation
Dec 27th, 2009 at 2:00PM: We travel for many reasons. Maybe it's to relax, learn something new or see friends and family. And then there are the so-called "adventure travelers" – sorry guys, you just don't know the meaning of the expression. Keep your kayaks and your climbing gear in the garage, and trade them for a pencil so you can take some notes. Robert Park is redefining "adventure."
Park, 28 years old, ...Obamas will spend summer vacation on Martha's Vineyard
Jul 26th, 2009 at 2:00PM: When you're the President, it's easy to vacation in style. And that's just what President Obama plans to do this summer. The President and his family are renting a secluded 28.5 acre retreat called the Blue Heron Farm in the small town of Chilmark on Martha's Vineyard.
The waterfront home has a main house, 5 bedroom guest house, and a small boathouse on the water. The grounds feature a 300-yard ...All aboard: Obama wants a national high-speed train network
Apr 20th, 2009 at 2:30PM: Embedded video from <a href="http://www.cnn.com/video">CNN Video</a> President Obama is pushing for a new national network of high-speed trains as an answer to growing traffic congestion nationwide. That sounds like good news for train fans out there -- if it ever happens. I've been looking into trains from New York to Chicago recently and am surprised that the Lake ...
President Obama thinks 'Austrian' is a language?
Apr 7th, 2009 at 12:30PM: By most accounts, President Obama had a pretty successful maiden voyage to Europe this past week. But it was not without its gaffes. But relative to the era of George W. Bush, this one seems pretty minor. In response to a question from an Austrian reporter about his impressions of European leaders, President Obama said that in fact the interaction between European lawmakers was really not all ...
Will secretary Clinton help or hinder travel to Russia?
Mar 13th, 2009 at 11:00AM:
Travelers around the world are waiting for the day when the borders to Russia open wider to visitors. Although the formerly Communist country does and will accept tourists, the application process is long and expensive -- you don't just wander up to the border to Russia, get your passport stamped and mosey down to Red Square, no, before visitors to the Red State are even allowed to apply for a ...Cuba door cracks slightly
Mar 12th, 2009 at 2:00PM: President Barack Obama has announced that restrictions on travel to Cuba are about to become looser. But, it's not time for cigar smokers across the United States begin to rejoice yet. So far, the measure will only allow Cuban-Americans with family on the island to visit, and Obama has stated that he supports the embargo. The change in travel restrictions is part of a $410 billion spending bill ...Obama listens to travel industry gripes
Mar 11th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Leaders from across the travel industry met with President Barack Obama today to discuss ... not a bailout. It's no secret that luxury suffers when times are tough, and for many, any form of travel is not essential. Delta is cutting capacity, and the industry as a whole is getting ready to shed more than 200,000 jobs this year. So, what is an industry of "frivolity" worth to our economy? A ...Gadling Take FIVE: Week of Jan. 17 - Jan. 23
Jan 23rd, 2009 at 6:00PM: When looking for posts this week that fit into a theme, I couldn't quite see it. In that case, here is an assortment of posts that range from the useful tips to the thought provoking.
Brenda's Adventure Travel Medical Kits covers health issues you might have to deal with on a trip and what to do about them if you do.
With Slumdog Millionaire up for a Best Picture Oscar, Aaron's post Why ...President Barack Obama: How will he stack up as traveler-in-chief?
Jan 22nd, 2009 at 4:30PM: Sticking with tradition, Barack Obama recently announced that his first foreign trip as president will be to Canada. Most US presidents choose our neighbor to the north for their first international jaunt aboard Air Force One (George W. Bush was a notably exception: He chose Mexico for his first foreign visit). By most accounts, Barack Obama has a decidedly more global outlook than his predecessor ...Obama's blockhead double takes oath in CA
Jan 22nd, 2009 at 1:00PM: While President Barack Obama took the oath of office in Washington, D.C., his counterpart did the same in Carlsbad, CA. While the west coast ceremony was a bit rough around the edges, the blockhead appears to have done just fine. LEGOLAND® California is celebrating our new president with a new display, running until Memorial Day, May 25, 2009. Visitors to this theme park can enjoy the ...Last look at tips for the inauguration
Jan 18th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Tomorrow is the last day before the new president is sworn in. You are among the 2 million people (at least) heading into our nation's capital for this event. A new president will take office, and unless you're invited to one of the evening's inaugural balls, you'll need someplace to go. Don't worry; the Wall Street Journal has been thinking of you. The newspaper's reporters have compiled a list ...Airbus A380 to become the new Air Force One?
Jan 17th, 2009 at 10:30AM: Airbus, the European aircraft manufacturer and largest competitor to Boeing, is reportedly working on an offer to provide the President with their A380 super jumbo to replace the outdated fleet of VC-25's currently being used. Of course, the whole thing is probably a great way to generate some PR for Airbus, as I don't think there is a chance in hell that the United States would fly our president ...Obama's first flight on Air Force One
Jan 15th, 2009 at 5:30PM: Barack Obama's family digs and office space aren't all that will change on Tuesday with his inauguration. The two customized Air Force One Boeing 747s designed to safely transport the U.S. president are part of the presidencial goodie-bag package. Marine Force One, the helicopter, will also be at Obama's service.
Back in November 2007, Justin wrote the post Take a Tour inside Air Force One to ...Humorous round up of 2008 and 10 Gadling posts connected to this year's news
Dec 30th, 2008 at 2:30PM:
Here's a humorous round-up of news stories that made it big in 2008. Uncle Jay, whoever he is, sings a medley of carols with the words changed to offer a unique twist in the explanation of some of this year's major events. His cast of characters and happenings include Barack Obama, Sarah Palin, gas prices, the economy , the Olympics and more. While watching the video, I thought of Gadling ...
Get close (enough) to the inauguration
Dec 28th, 2008 at 12:00PM:
You want to witness the dawning of the age of "hope" and "change" first-hand. You want to be their in person when President-Elect Barack Obama drops the second half of his current title. But, there's a problem. You're not alone. In fact, as many as two million people are expected to attend the inauguration, and hotel rooms are disappearing as far away as Pennsylvania, according to the latest from ...Planning to go to the inauguration? Here are some tips to be prepared
Dec 3rd, 2008 at 2:00PM: As I watched President-elect Barack Obama's victory speech on November 4th, 2008, I vowed to myself that our family was going to be in Washington D.C. on January 20th -- if only just to catch a glimpse of the motorcade as it went by. It's going to be such a historic moment, I thought to myself. We should be there. Two days later, as I was frantically googling hotels and other places to stay, I ...
