May 17th, 2013 at 4:00PM: craigfinlay/Flickr
To International travelers, the name Travelex should sound familiar. They are the largest airport currency exchange operator in the world. But a recent currency exchange study comparing the cost of using Travelex, some of the largest U.S. banks and credit cards revealed what experts already knew.
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Currency Exchange: What You Use Matters
May 17th, 2013 at 4:00PM: craigfinlay/Flickr
To International travelers, the name Travelex should sound familiar. They are the largest airport currency exchange operator in the world. But a recent currency exchange study comparing the cost of using Travelex, some of the largest U.S. banks and credit cards revealed what experts already knew.
CardHub's 2013 Currency Exchange Study compared the cost of the currency ...Beyond The Floating Hotel, Travelers Find Value Ashore
Apr 13th, 2013 at 9:00AM:
If I say "cruise," odds are good that the first thought that comes to mind is that of a big floating hotel that ambles from island to island in the Caribbean. That's not totally wrong either; a lot of cruise ships do just that. But looking at a cruise ship as a mode of transportation, like a commercial airliner that flies from airport A to airport B, should bring different thoughts. Thinking of ...Travel Tool: Interactive World Heritage Site Map
Apr 7th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
When it comes to planning my next trip, a pretty photo only inspires me half as much as a good map. I'm particularly partial to UNESCO's interactive World Heritage List map, which I spend more time clicking on than I'd care to admit. The map identifies the List's 962 properties across the globe and provides information about each, including an array of photos for those who need the ...Climate Change May Fuel Future Travel Options
Apr 2nd, 2013 at 5:00PM: Climate change is a topic that many of us think is something that will affect future generations, perhaps hundreds of years from now. But what if we look at it from a different viewpoint?
What if we could travel back in time 17 million years to when the Grand Canyon was just forming? Would we have believed that the national monument, now nearly a mile deep in places, would some day be a major ...Man Follows Girlfriend Around The World In Striking Photo Series
Mar 6th, 2013 at 11:00AM:
What would it look like if you followed your significant other to the ends of the world? That's the theme behind a striking series of photos by Russian video producer Murad Osmann.
Osmann has garnered a huge following on Instagram for the images, which show him being "dragged" by his girlfriend through the rice fields of Bali, along the canals of Venice, down the streets of Hong Kong, and ...Video Of The Day: A Sunny Day In Venice
Mar 4th, 2013 at 5:00PM:
Venice is widely thought of as one of the ultimate romantic destinations, especially in Europe. Today's Video of the Day, Around Venezia, captures the charm of the The Floating City's beautiful canals and colorful architecture. Venice's trademark gondolas are included, too, but what I like about this video is how it goes a little deeper than typical videos about Venice to show the beauty in ...
How You Can Help Save Endangered Destinations
Feb 27th, 2013 at 12:00PM:
Earlier this year, I told you about several destinations you should see before they disappear. Climate change, environmental destruction and a number of other issues were all threatening to ruin these travel sites, and in some cases (such as The Maldives) wipe them right off the map.
A lot of you responded with feelings of sadness and helplessness about the travel treasures we face losing. ...A Tale Of Two Cruise Ships Under Construction
Feb 22nd, 2013 at 3:00PM:
Coming up this spring, Princess Cruises and Norwegian cruise lines – two of the most popular cruise lines with mainstream cruise travelers – have new cruise ships coming out. Considering that both are under construction right now and both offer sister ships being built for later delivery, choosing one might be difficult for cruise travelers. Before we get too far down the road, ...Photo Of The Day: Venice Of The East
Jan 31st, 2013 at 6:00PM:
In travel media, we hear a lot of city comparisons: Ljubljana is the new Prague. Shanghai aims to be the Paris of the East. Looking at today's Photo of the Day, you'll think, "Wow, that looks like Venice. But in the East!" Taken by Flickr user Ver Argulla in western Thailand, the photo shows the floating market of Damnoen Saduak. Its proximity to Bangkok has made it a big tourist attraction, and ...From Ankle To Arch: Italy's Culinary Diversity
Jan 21st, 2013 at 12:00PM:
Go to your local supermarket to buy pasta and you'll find about a dozen different shapes from which to choose. Travel from the ankle to the arch of the heel in Italy, though, and you'll find 150 different types. And those are just the pasta types that begin with the letter "C."
Each of Italy's 20 regions has a distinct cuisine. Pizza crust thickens and thins. Ingredients go in and out of ...Events Worth Planning A Trip Around In 2013
Jan 21st, 2013 at 9:00AM:
Have you ever landed in a place to find out you arrived just after the town's can't-miss event of the year? Well, hopefully that won't happen again this year. Gadling bloggers racked their brains to make sure our readers don't overlook the best parties to be had throughout the world in 2013. Below are more than 60 music festivals, cultural events, pilgrimages and celebrations you should ...Adventure Meets Cruise Ship On Extreme Shore Excursions
Dec 7th, 2012 at 5:00PM: It's not often that we write about adventure travel and cruises in the same story. It's more like kayaking and Costa Rica, or cruises and buffets. But some extreme shore excursion offerings by a few cruise lines have raised the bar so high, others may not catch up for a good long while.
Forget the stuffy tour bus and all the challenges of moving 50 or 60 people at a time around an iconic ...Photo Of The Day: Pigeons Of Jaipur
Nov 15th, 2012 at 5:00PM:
Pigeons are odd birds. Common all over the world, especially in cities, they can be considered tourist attractions like in Venice's St. Marks Square, or considered a nuisance to city dwellers (myself included) who see them as flying rats. Still, any large flight of birds can make for a spectacular photo, such as today's Photo of the Day from Jaipur, Rajasthan in India. The added pops of color ...10 Tips For International Business Travel
Sep 17th, 2012 at 1:00PM:
International business travel is a different animal when compared to a quick domestic trip. Flying for extended periods of time alone presents its own unique challenges for those who have not done it before. Still, international business travel does not have to be the grueling sort of ordeal that first-timers anticipate by following a few simple guidelines.
For our purposes here, we assume ...Question In Venice: What Would You Cook When You're Looking To Score?
Aug 28th, 2012 at 11:00AM:
"I'm on a boat!" I kept singing to myself. "Everybody look at me because I'm sailing on a boat." I was referencing the "Saturday Night Live" skit in which Andy Samberg and T-Pain sail the seas making this one simple proclamation. But this was no ordinary sea and I was on no ordinary boat.
I was on a yacht owned by the Missoni family sailing around the Venice lagoon. I wasn't, though, ...
7 Tips For Touring Europe By Train
Aug 13th, 2012 at 1:00PM:
Hitting the open road might be the most iconic way to see the United States, but riding the rails is certainly the most romanticized way to journey across Europe. And who wouldn't enjoy taking in the views as you sweep past rolling vineyards in Spain or ride the rails across water to reach Venice? As you plan your travels across Europe, here are some tips and tricks that will make sure your ...Photo Of The Day: Early Fall In Italy
Jul 31st, 2012 at 6:30PM:
This summer's weather patterns continue to astound me, between heat waves, hailstorms and the mighty Derecho, which was said to be the storm to end all storms before it narrowly missed New York City last week.
Today's Photo of the Day is proof of even more global weirding: leaves changing color in Italy ... IN JULY. As Flickr user Aviv reports from Venice, "One day it's too hot to be ...Knocked Up Abroad: Lessons Learned From Traveling With A Baby
Jul 12th, 2012 at 11:00AM:
Long before I became a mother, people told me that the first six months is the easiest time to travel with a baby – before they walk, talk or require children's activities. Others told me to travel as much as possible before you have children, as it's too difficult to go places for the first few years. I can confirm that you don't have to turn in your passport when you have a baby, as my ...Inside The S. Pellegrino Cooking Cup In Venice, Italy
Jun 29th, 2012 at 12:00PM:
VENICE, Italy – Ink-black clouds gather over the iconic Floating City, poised to roll across the lagoon. From our aquatic position, somewhere between the Lido and Giudecca islands, we can see the approaching wall of water.
"Everyone, below decks. Get below decks...Now!"
I'm aboard the Timoteo, a traditional Venetian burchio, a medieval wooden barge owned by fashion ...Video Of The Day: Human Towers In Tarragona, Spain
Jun 4th, 2012 at 6:00PM:
Spain has a multitude of novel traditions. While bullfighting and tomato throwing festivals are known worldwide, there's another custom that isn't as widely recognized. Throughout Catalonia, people who create human towers – also known as castellers – compete to see who can create the tallest human pyramids. Only these flesh-and-muscle structures aren't really pyramids at all; ...
