Dec 8th, 2011 at 11:00AM: Uncornered Market is one of the most popular travel blogs out there. A quick gander will demonstrate why this is the case. Audrey Scott and Dan Noll's labor of love boasts some of the most arresting travel photography around. The subjects the two take on are of broad interest as well--from reflections on cultural traffic to recipes, to reflections on the importance of diplomacy on a personal ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Uncornered Market Q&A: Audrey and Dan on Iran
Dec 8th, 2011 at 11:00AM: Uncornered Market is one of the most popular travel blogs out there. A quick gander will demonstrate why this is the case. Audrey Scott and Dan Noll's labor of love boasts some of the most arresting travel photography around. The subjects the two take on are of broad interest as well--from reflections on cultural traffic to recipes, to reflections on the importance of diplomacy on a personal ...Yerevan: Covered food market
Nov 2nd, 2011 at 10:30AM:
Markets are great places for getting a sense of what makes a place tick, for grasping both the local agricultural bounty of a place and its culinary inclinations. Yerevan's covered food market presents no exception to this general principle.
It's physically a very impressive site, looking for all intents and purposes like an ornate Jugendstil airplane hanger. It is lively and fascinating, a ...Video of the Day - IranAir 727 makes emergency landing
Oct 25th, 2011 at 4:00PM:
Just one week ago on October 18th, an IranAir Boeing 727 landed at Tehran's Mehrabad airport without the use of its front landing gear, after the bay of the nose gear failed to open on approach.
The crew performed a landing without the nose gear on runway 29L and came to a stand still on both the main gear and the nose of the aircraft. The flight, traveling from Moscow to Iran, held ...
Battle of Marathon to be fought again
Sep 5th, 2011 at 12:00PM: While the U.S. is having lots of Civil War reenactments lately, it's not the only country where avid hobbyists like to refight old battles. This year Greece is marking the 2500th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon, an epic clash between the Greeks and Persians that saved Europe from invasion and allowed Greek culture to thrive. To commemorate the battle, there will be a reenactment on the ...10 countries Americans need advance visas to visit
Aug 17th, 2011 at 12:00PM: We live in an increasingly borderless world and we have access to many countries that were closed (or non-existent) 20 years ago. As reported earlier this week, Americans are especially lucky with access to 169 countries visa free. Still, there are still many countries that Americans need advance visas to visit. Visa applications and processing services can cost several hundreds of dollars and ...Iranian aircraft crash caught on new video
Jun 3rd, 2011 at 2:30PM: 2009's crash of an Iranian military aircraft was a terrible loss of life and technology. Emerging this week is a new perspective of the crash, captured from the back of a C130 that happened to be refueling an F-4 Phantom in the area. In the video, you can clearly see the Iranian aircraft spiraling out of control and tumbling down to earth, a haunting image captured purely by accident.
The new ...
Qatar Airways expands into Montreal; reaches 100th destination milestone
Mar 7th, 2011 at 9:30AM: Qatar Airways will become the first Gulf area airline to serve Canada when it expands into Montreal with service on June 29. The non-stop journey from the airline's hub in Doha to Montreal's Pierre Elliot Trudeau International Airport will be a total flying time of 13 hrs 20 minutes and will be offered three times weekly, on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.
Montreal will become the airline's ...Backpacking the Axis of Evil
Feb 3rd, 2011 at 12:15AM:
Some people look at the US State Department travel warnings as a guideline of countries to stay away from. If you consider Thailand, etc overrated by the "nomadic" set, why not look the other direction and see what countries aren't considered tourist hotspots?
After doing the Trans-Siberian/Trans-Mongolian railway two years ago, I figured why not take another epic train trip? And epic train ...Gadlinks for Friday 11.13.09
Nov 13th, 2009 at 5:00PM:
It's Friday the 13th! I am hoping that makes it a lucky day for me. It's been yet another tough week on the home front for many non-travelers, so maybe some travel reads will help to lift our spirits. Have a look at these....
The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing is under way on the North Shore of Oahu, and Pupukea is right in the thick of things. [via Honolulu Magazine]
Speaking of surfing, ...Gadlinks for Friday 8.7.09
Aug 7th, 2009 at 6:00PM: This has been quite a week! I don't know about you guys, but I'm eager for the weekend to begin. Here are some green-themed Gadlinks (to honor our green travel theme this month).
I always have a hard time choosing the best travel shoes. This article helps to sort out the different kinds of footwear to bring with you on your travels. [via GoGreenTravelGreen]
While you may think you have to ...Gadlinks for Monday 6.22.09
Jun 22nd, 2009 at 7:00PM: I just watched "The Hangover" last night and the exorbitant amount of money that was spent in just two evenings in Las Vegas made my head spin. There's something about Vegas and road trips that throw reason and budgeting out the window, I think. For a more realistic view of the travel experience, you might want to read these great
The National Geographic Adventure blog provides a list of ways ...Gadlinks for Wednesday 6.17.09
Jun 17th, 2009 at 7:00PM: Happy Hump Day, everyone! Here are the latest Gadlinks from the travel blogosphere.
Are you following what's going on in Iran through Twitter? If not, you should. Andrew Sullivan over at The Atlantic's Daily Dish has a pretty impressive compilation of reports on the revolution that's occurring there at this moment.
If those Iranian tweets don't inspire you, maybe this cool article ...Vote for America's best bathroom
Jun 8th, 2009 at 12:30PM: It's a room we visit several times each day, but the humble bathroom (john, head, bog, loo, etc.) is rarely celebrated in its true glory. Cintas Facility Services, a leading provider of bathroom supplies, wants to change that with its America's Best Restroom Award. Check out their website to see the nominees and vote for your favorite. A good bathroom is the traveler's best friend, and should be ...Video postcards from Iran
Feb 28th, 2009 at 11:30AM: A few days ago, I posted about one person's experience traveling to Iran. He and the woman he traveled with found Iranians to be the "friendliest" people. What I liked about the article is that it showed a different aspect of a place that many people don't know much about. What we know of a place we haven't been is what we have read or seen on the news which often is the sound bite version. As ...
Who are the friendliest people in the world? Iranians
Feb 23rd, 2009 at 3:00PM: Who have you found to be the friendliest people in the world? According to Will Hide, the answer is Iranians. He and his female friend Annette toured Iran for 10 days where they met up with experiences I'd call delicious. Delicious food, delicious scenery, delicious things to see, and the type of hospitality where people invite you to tea all the live-long day.
As Hide says, everywhere they went ...Enjoy Iran in London (at a discount)
Feb 20th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Step back in time with the latest exhibit at The British Museum. Sha 'Abbas: The Remaking of Iran highlights the religious, social and cultural impact of this ruler on seventeenth century Iran. To make this unique experience more accessible, the Montague Hotel is offering a unique deal. For only £189 a night (based on two guests), you'll get a luxury room, breakfast, two tickets to the Sha ...Forbidden travel: you're not the first
Jan 3rd, 2009 at 12:00PM: The world's hot spots have become hotter, according to MSNBC's Christopher Elliott. He lists Cuba, Iran and North Korea among the countries that are attracting American tourist interest and offers some smart advice for anyone interested in taking the plunge. These and other countries on the U.S. State Department's list of travel warnings dangerous destinations are fun, though, specifically because ...Iranians the biggest gamblers in Asia? What are the odds?
Aug 1st, 2008 at 5:20PM: In the US, gambling online is technically illegal, but that doesn't stop millions of Americans from playing poker and betting on sports over the internet. Some of us are even known to fund our travels that way (allegedly).
It turns out all of us dangerous gambling delinquents have something in common with the Iranians-- we're both fans of non-government-sanctioned internet gambling.
A British ...Rick Steves in Iran
Jul 17th, 2008 at 10:00AM: Rick Steves is the kind of guy who can tell you where to find the best Chianti in Tuscany. No one would label him an intrepid travel journalist... Until now. Steves, known as the host of PBS shows about traveling in Europe, recently went somewhere that few people in his line of work have gone before, Iran. He spent 10 days traveling through the country earlier this summer, camera crew in tow. ...
