Oct 14th, 2009 at 2:30PM:
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The World Monuments Fund, a private organization battling to preserve the world's great man-made wonders, has published a list of the most endangered monuments around the world.
It's a depressing litany of priceless places that are under threat from ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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World Monuments Fund announces list of endangered treasures
Oct 14th, 2009 at 2:30PM:
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The World Monuments Fund, a private organization battling to preserve the world's great man-made wonders, has published a list of the most endangered monuments around the world.
It's a depressing litany of priceless places that are under threat from ...Photo of the Day (10.11.09)
Oct 11th, 2009 at 6:00PM:
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Truly great architecture has its own personality. The best buildings are not merely structures with walls, doors and windows. They tell you something about how they were made and the character of the places they were built. When I saw Flickr user scottmschutlz's playful photo, I ...A Frommer's gourmet Barcelona tour, fully illustrated
Oct 8th, 2009 at 1:45PM: Barcelona has one of the liveliest food scenes in Europe right now, with celebrity chefs, sprawling outdoor markets, and gourmet dishes of all sizes and prices -- which is why when I toured through the city in April I decided I would spend my days stuffing my face with tapas. I wanted to try the squid, the croquettes, the chocolate, the cava, the works. I'm a Frommer's editor by day (read more ...Top 10 places to have your pocket picked
Oct 4th, 2009 at 8:00AM:
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I always get a laugh when I see people walk the streets of Manhattan with backpacks worn on their fronts. Millions of people commute into and around the city every day, yet the outnumbered visitors take extreme measures to make sure their subway maps and recently ...Spain to become leader in high-speed trains
Sep 22nd, 2009 at 4:30PM: Spain is tipped to become the world's leader in high-speed trains next year, surpassing Japan and France for the most kilometers of track. With the rising costs and hassles of airfare, train travel has become more competitive. The high-speed train between Spain's two most important and visited cities, Madrid and Barcelona, takes just two-and-a-half hours. That's quicker than flying once you factor ...The World's ten happiest cities
Sep 5th, 2009 at 11:30AM: Disney World has been labeled "the Happiest Place on Earth", but one look at the tired parents, screaming kids, and extremely long lines will tell you that is just marketing spin. Ever wonder where the actual happiest place on Earth is? Then wonder no more, because Forbes, in conjunction with market researcher GfK Custom Research North America, has put together a list of the ten happiest cities on ...Through the Gadling Lens: 5 photography subjects that are the same and different everywhere
Aug 27th, 2009 at 11:00AM: Do you remember those Where the hell is Matt? videos that were taking the internet by storm in recent years? I was thinking about those videos the other day, and wondering why they affected so many people, causing the videos to go so wildly viral. And then it dawned on me: the reason we love that video so much is because as different as all of the people featured in the video are, from all over ...Through the Gadling Lens: seeing the light
Jun 11th, 2009 at 11:00AM: When you're first starting out in photography, you're likely to read, or hear, or have told to you: "See the light. When you can see the light, you'll be a great photographer. You just have to see the light." Many times, I've had new photographers retort with exasperation: "God, I hate that. 'See the light.' What light? There's just light! I see it! What are they talking about? How do you 'see the ...Gadling picks the world's best "second cities"
Jun 8th, 2009 at 10:30AM: We like winners. Whether it's the winning army of a war or the world's fastest 100 meter runner, we lavish attention and praise on the victors and relegate the losers to the dustbin of history. The same is true of travel - the most important travel cities like New York, London, Sydney and Tokyo are favored by visitors while lesser-known destinations are skipped, scratched from the itinerary or ...Gadling's guide to Summer music
May 29th, 2009 at 8:30AM: Summer. Music. Could any two words in the English language possibly go so well together? There's just something about warm weather that makes you want to be outside, bare feet touching soft grass and dirt underfoot, hands in the cool night air, eardrums fluttering to the vibrations of a strumming guitar. And aside from Summer, what could go better with music than travel? Whatever your favorite ...Spanish air contains cocaine
May 15th, 2009 at 1:30PM: Next time you visit Madrid or Barcelona, breathe deeply. Along with the car exhaust, you'll be getting a whiff of cocaine, according to a recent study. The Superior Council of Scientific Investigations tested the air in various barrios in the two cities where drug use is popular, and found trace particles of cannabis, amphetamines, and a host of other drugs besides the ubiquitous Bolivian Marching ...Daily travel deal - A romantic week in Paris and Barcelona for $749
Apr 30th, 2009 at 1:00PM: Got someone in your life that you really want to WOW? How about a 6 night trip from the US to Paris and Barcelona? Today's travel deal includes airfare from the US to Paris, then on to Barcelona, then back home. You also get 3 nights in Paris and 3 nights in Barcelona, plus all hotel taxes and breakfast (when available). Priced out of New York, this deal comes in at just $749. Departures from ...Oscar nominees for best movies that capture place: Six nominees
Feb 22nd, 2009 at 11:30AM: Each year I see all the movies nominated for Oscars in all the major categories--plus more. As I watch movies, where they are filmed and how the place influences the story interests me. Perhaps this is because when one travels, the places one travels influences the experience.
There's not an Oscar for movies that best capture a sense of place, but if there were, here are my suggestions for movies ...Are the trains in Spain faster than the planes?
Jan 30th, 2009 at 10:00AM: If you've ever had a chance to travel around Europe, you're probably familiar with its various high-speed rail networks. In France, the TGV and AGV lines whisk passengers between Paris and points beyond including Brussels and Lyon at speeds over 200 miles per hour. And in Spain, the AVE rail system connects Madrid to Seville and as of 2008, to Barcelona as well. According to a recent post at ...Sounds of Travel 9: Me Gustas Tu?
Nov 21st, 2008 at 3:00PM: Here at Gadling we'll be highlighting some of our favorite sounds from the road and giving you a sample of each -- maybe you'll find the same inspiration that we did, but at the very least, hopefully you'll think that they're good songs. Got a favorite of your own? Leave it in the comments below and we'll post it at the end of the series. Manu Chao is a vagabond by nature. He was born in Paris to ..."No Reservations" season 4, episode 17: Spain
Aug 21st, 2008 at 12:00PM: Location: It's about time, Mr. Bourdain. Tony makes a culinary pilgrimage to one of Europe's, and arguably the world's, most famous culinary destinations of the moment: Spain. It is a country that is thoroughly grounded in the cuisine of tradition yet remarkably forward-thinking in its gastronomic outlook. Episode Rating: Four and a half bloody meat cleavers (out of five). I'm sorry, perhaps I'm ...Where to plan your next environmentally vacation: 15 green cities
Aug 19th, 2008 at 4:00PM: The good folks at Grist put together their own list of 15 green cities. Although their thought was probably to showcase the green efforts made by local governments and locals to make the cities more environmentally friendly, in reading it I realized it was a great list of places to chose your next eco-vacation. If you're looking to take public transportation, play in parks and learn more about ...Photo of the Day (08/11/08)
Aug 11th, 2008 at 5:00PM:
The reflection in the water is simply stunning. At first glance, it has a Taj Mahal feel about it. It is in Barcelona though. Tysonwilliams.com is the photographer and Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya is the subject. I think I almost like it better in its original black and white version. It is less dramatic, but looks more authentic. What do you think? ***To have your photo considered for the ...Drink at Barcelona's "secret" bars
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Jul 23rd, 2008 at 2:00PM: Barcelona is a nightlife-lover's paradise. Between the city's thriving music scene, liberal drinking laws and the generally hedonistic social attitudes of many Spaniards, you're almost assured a good time when you go out. I have spent many a night wandering the narrow streets of the Barrio Gotico neighborhood, hopping from one tiny bar to the next while enjoying a few mojitos with friends. If ...Photo of the Day (06/02/08)
Jun 5th, 2008 at 9:30AM: Today's Photo of the Day comes from Flickr user tysonwilliams.com. He calls it: "Chimneys, Casa Milà, Barcelona, Spain" and after researching a bit, I discovered that it's a Gaudi designed building that is now a World Heritage site and it's obviously most famous for the quite spectacular roof and chimneys. I'm not sure if he used a filter, or if he warmed it up digitally, but either way, ...
