Jun 16th, 2013 at 2:00PM: Wikimedia Commons
A hundred and twenty years ago, Norwegian scientist Fridtjof Nansen started a journey that made him one of the greatest explorers of all time. He set out to purposely get his ship frozen in the polar ice.
The reason? To study polar currents. His ship, the Fram, was purpose-built for the task. It needed to be; many crews had perished in the far north when their ships got frozen ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Norwegian Scientists Plan To Freeze Themselves In Polar Ice
Jun 16th, 2013 at 2:00PM: Wikimedia Commons
A hundred and twenty years ago, Norwegian scientist Fridtjof Nansen started a journey that made him one of the greatest explorers of all time. He set out to purposely get his ship frozen in the polar ice.
The reason? To study polar currents. His ship, the Fram, was purpose-built for the task. It needed to be; many crews had perished in the far north when their ships got frozen ...The Kimchi-ite: Hahoe, A Korean Village That Time Barely Touched
Jun 15th, 2013 at 10:00AM: Jonathan Kramer, Gadling
Less than an hour bus ride outside of the nondescript city of Andong in central South Korea, a little village doesn't just hold onto the past, it embodies it. Hahoe Folk Village (pronounced Hahwe) has been inhabited for well over 600 years, with many artifacts and buildings considered to be Korean national treasures.
Today, it stands as a unique relic for visitors to ...Photo Of The Day: Le Mont Saint-Michel
Jun 14th, 2013 at 5:00PM: annegbt, Flickr
Across the Cherbourg Peninsula from the infamous Omaha Beach in Normandy is one of France's most striking landmarks, as well as one of the most popular outside of Paris, Mont Saint-Michel. Dominating the the landscape of this tidal island turned commune is the Mont Saint-Michel Abbey, a place so beautiful Victor Hugo lobbied to preserve it. Over the millennia and a half that ...Photo Of The Day: Koyasan, Japan's Temple Town
Jun 7th, 2013 at 6:00PM: hktang, Flickr
Between the gentle peaks of the Kii moutain range, just south of Osaka, sit over 100 Buddhist temples in a beautifully dense forest. This seemingly hidden town of Koyasan, has possibly the densest concentration of temples anywhere in Japan, all of startlingly different architectural styles, from the simple to the ridiculous, none of which are any less than astounding. Xiaojun Deng ...The Kimchi-ite: Busan, South Korea's Seaside Second City
Jun 2nd, 2013 at 10:00AM: Jonathan Kramer, Gadling
South Korea's second city, Busan, has become the county's gate to the ocean, known for beaches, an extremely busy port and rich seafood culture. Located on the exact opposite end of the country from Seoul, it's unique from the capital in more than just location. It offers more open space, a distinct dialect and a much more laid back atmosphere. ...Photo Of The Day: A Sunburst From Australia's Blue Mountains
May 31st, 2013 at 5:00PM: VernsPics, Flickr
Just outside of Sydney, Australia's city limits are the Blue Mountains. The region has gorgeous plateaus and cliffs that are covered in lush greenery that seem as though they have never been touched. Flickr user VernsPics slept in a cave and rose with the sun to get this unbelievable sunrise peeking through the clouds.
If you have a great travel shot, submit it to our ...The Kimchi-ite: Thousands Of Lanterns At Busan's Greatest Temple
May 28th, 2013 at 11:00AM: Jonathan Kramer, Gadling
Down in Busan, South Korea's seaside second city, one of the greatest temples on the peninsula quietly sits. Samgwang Temple is large, imposing and beautiful on any typical day, but becomes a new spectacle altogether for Buddha's Birthday; for the holiday, it suddenly blossoms with the soft glow of 10,000 lanterns. ...Follies And Fixes In Long-Haul Travel
May 25th, 2013 at 1:00PM: TheeErin via Flickr (Creative Commons)
It was not yet 6 a.m., but I had a bad feeling about how the day was going to go. The stone faced desk clerk had no interest in checking me in here in Vienna, not to mention through to my final destination, Seattle.
"No. Different booking."
"But it's with the same airlines..."
"Different booking. No."
"So I'll have to..."
"You'll need to ...Photo Of The Day: A Gorgeous Moscow Metro Station
May 24th, 2013 at 6:00PM: Mariusz Kluzniak, Flickr
One of the most beautiful subway systems in the world is the Moscow Metro. The system was originally built under direct orders from Stalin to create gorgeous stations that the people of Moscow would admire for its depictions of a "radiant future." Mariusz Kluzniak took this fantastic panorama of the absolutely beautiful Novoslobodskaya Station. The station's architect, ...Summer Travel Bargains, Available Now During Brief Buying 'Sweet Spot'
May 21st, 2013 at 3:00PM: Moyan_Brenn/ Flickr
Summer travel season is right around the corner but exciting travel opportunities are often limited by price. There are plenty of places to go, but they are often priced out of reach. Still, with some research and timing, summer travel bargains are out there right now. Why? Sellers of travel want occupancy and booking levels to be at a certain target number right about now. If ...Photo Of The Day: A Harvest Moonrise Over Mono Lake, California
May 17th, 2013 at 6:00PM: ™ Pacheco, Flickr
Just past the eastern terminus of the Tioga Pass, the entryway to Yosemite National Park, is the quietly beautiful Mono Lake. The area is unique due to its salinity and eerie tufa rock formations that jut out from the water, which give it a completely unreal appearance. Flickr user Pacheco took this amazing photo of the moonrise after a two-day mission to get the perfect ...The Kimchi-ite: Seoul's Spectacular Lotus Lantern Festival
May 15th, 2013 at 10:00AM:
Every year, Buddha's Birthday is marked in Korea by a sea of draped lanterns. The holiday itself is not until May 17 this year, but that has not stopped the festivities from starting early. Most streets surrounding Buddhist temples have a colorful array of lanterns strung from their lampposts. The temples themselves often feature an entire canopy created by a rainbow of lanterns. And as part of ...Photo Of The Day: An Absolutely Astounding Scottish Loch
May 3rd, 2013 at 6:00PM:
In the Scottish Highlands, on Loch Shiel, sits Glenfinnan, a small village with an amazing view. Darby Sawchuck took this incredibly lit photo of the loch, really evoking the lush green of the landscape and the beautifully wide valley. Despite it being clear that this region sees plenty of rain, it would be worth weathering through just to see this sight when you wake up in the morning.
If ...Galley Gossip: 10 Ways To Handle A Tight Connection
May 3rd, 2013 at 11:00AM: 1. Book wisely. If you need to be somewhere really important, it's probably not a good idea to book your flights with less than an hour between them. Even an hour is pushing it. An hour and a half is good. Two hours, even better. Whatever you do, don't take the last flight out! Delays happen. So do cancelations.
2. Pay the extra fee. If you're the anxious type and travel is stressful, pay the ...The Kimchi-ite: The End Of Cherry Blossom Season On Yeouido
May 2nd, 2013 at 11:00AM:
Cherry blossoms mark the true beginning of spring, along with the arrival of glorious sunshine, refreshing breezes and all around spectacular picnic weather. Within Seoul, the most talked about place to see the blossoms is on Yeouido, a large island on the Han River where many of the tallest skyscrapers in Korea are located.
Yeouido's Spring Flower Festival, which centers around the ...Wanderu's Site Lets You Research And Book Bus And Rail Travel
Apr 24th, 2013 at 1:00PM: If you're a traveler, then you're a Kayaker. Not a paddler, but a devotee of Kayak.com, the airline (and hotel and rental car) search engine that makes booking the lowest fares a breeze. If you're a traveler, then you've also probably cursed the fact that a similar site doesn't exist for bus and rail travel.
We can now count our blessings, thanks to Wanderu. According to Thrillist, this ...Photo Of The Day: Shanghai's Ancient River Town
Apr 19th, 2013 at 6:00PM:
Shanghai is the most populated city in the world, with buildings literally as far as the eye can see, but that's partly because of reduced visibility from pollution. It's hard to believe that this river oasis is located within China's most commercial city. Qibao, one of the oldest towns still remaining within Shanghai, is photographed here by Nelson Ni, who perfectly captured the calm within ...Memorial Day Travel Ideas: Consider The Source, No Cheating
Apr 18th, 2013 at 3:00PM: Memorial Day weekend begins Friday, May 24, and marks the start of the summer travel season. One of the most popular times of the year to travel, finding a destination that fulfills our three-day weekend dreams can take some work. Considering a visit to the Upper East Coast? Maybe not such a good idea to visit beaches ravaged by last October's hurricane. Or is it?
If you are looking for a quiet ...#OnTheRoad On Instagram: Seoul, South Korea
Apr 16th, 2013 at 4:30PM:
Cherry blossoms get me ridiculously excited. The gorgeous pinkish-white flowers last for only a couple of weeks, making them truly special. They are the one true indication that spring has started here in South Korea, where cherry blossoms line many streets and park walkways. Numerous festivals around the country are held in order to take full advantage or their limited blooming period. Over ...Travel All The Time With Jobs Like These
Apr 15th, 2013 at 5:00PM: Those who travel all the time can go to far away places as routinely as others might go to buy groceries. They have somehow managed to be employed in an occupation that requires travel as part of what they do. Commonly, we might think of sales people who hit the road to get face time with regular or prospective customers, and many do. People with the word "travel," or something like it, in their ...
