Feb 21st, 2013 at 1:00PM:
If you've ever wished you had more space in your home, just wait until you see these startling images of abysmally tiny apartments in Hong Kong.
The livings spaces are so small that the bed, TV, kitchen and office are all within arm's reach, and belongings are stacked precariously high along the walls.
According to human rights group The Society for Community Organization (SoCO), nearly ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Bird's-Eye Snapshots Of Hong Kong's Most Claustrophobic Apartments
Feb 21st, 2013 at 1:00PM:
If you've ever wished you had more space in your home, just wait until you see these startling images of abysmally tiny apartments in Hong Kong.
The livings spaces are so small that the bed, TV, kitchen and office are all within arm's reach, and belongings are stacked precariously high along the walls.
According to human rights group The Society for Community Organization (SoCO), nearly ...Kiwi Cool: Saving Money While Traveling In New Zealand
Sep 10th, 2012 at 11:00AM:
Last month, I spent three weeks traveling through New Zealand, focusing mainly on the cities and culture. After living in Istanbul for two years, it wasn't the culture shock, the jet lag, or the seasonal switch that was hard to adjust to, it was the prices. While I knew New Zealand wasn't cheap (though their dollar is slightly weaker than ours), I was unprepared for the sticker shock. Dinner and ...Tips For Renting Vacation Apartments Or Homes In Italy And Beyond
May 1st, 2012 at 10:00AM: Italy is an addictive place. You get a taste of it, and you want more. Indeed, one could spend a lifetime exploring Bella Italia and still not see everything. But with the Euro still relatively strong against the Dollar, it isn't the most budget friendly travel destination for American travelers.
If you want to spend a week or more in any one town or city in Italy, you've probably considered ...Knocked up abroad: planning travel with a baby
Oct 25th, 2011 at 9:00AM: Let's get this out of the way: you can travel with a baby. Many new parents feel that once they have a child, their travel days are over, but many parents will tell you that the first six months are the easiest time to travel with a baby. Is it easy? Not exactly, but with enough planning and the right attitude, it's not as hard as you might think. Is it selfish? Probably, but so is most travel. ...Q & A with Grantourismo round-the-world slow travel bloggers
Nov 24th, 2010 at 2:00PM:
With all the holiday travel madness just beginning, sometimes it's nice to take a breath and think about taking travel more slowly. I recently had a chance to meet up with blogger Lara Dunston and her photographer-writer husband, Terence Carter, of the round-the-world travel project and blog, Grantourismo while they were traveling through Istanbul. Lara and Terence hosted me at their fabulous ...New York short-term apartment rentals to become illegal
Jul 25th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Traveling to New York on a budget? Well, you just lost an option. Governor David Paterson just put his signature on a bill banning short-term vacation apartment rentals in New York City. Unless you're renting an apartment for 30 days or longer, you're out of luck. Originally, he said he'd veto the measure.
According USA Today, Paterson says the new law:
"... fixes problems caused by illegal ...Rent an apartment - International travel tip
Jan 19th, 2010 at 11:35PM: As parents of 3 young children, rental apartments have become our favorite lodging when traveling.
Most country's tourist boards maintain lists of rental apartments, and one can check reviews of the "chosen" apartment from the internet.
We visit the local butcher and purchase meals to finish at the apartment. The farmer's market becomes much more fun when you get to take the produce "home" ...Top ten alternative lodging options
Nov 20th, 2009 at 10:30AM:
When it comes to lodging, most people automatically look for a hotel. And if you want room service, a business center, gym, and all the other perks that come with a hotel, that may be your best bet. But if you're looking for a more unique place to stay, if you want to save money, or if you want to experience a destination in an entirely new way, you have a whole range of options outside ...Pay to sleep on a stranger's couch with AirBnB
Jul 22nd, 2009 at 3:30PM: I recently came across the website AirBnb.com, which promises to connect "adventurous travelers" with "nice folks" willing to let strangers stay in their apartment, spare room, or even on their couch - for a fee. Basically, if VRBO (Vacation Rentals by Owner) and CouchSurfing had a love child, this would be it.
At first I thought it was just a way to get money out of people who (somehow) still ...Budget Travel: Renting a vacation apartment
Feb 19th, 2009 at 11:30AM: Pssst. I've got a secret. Did you know you can stay in some the world's most beautiful and unique accommodations, located in the best neighborhoods and do it all for rock-bottom prices? Surprisingly enough, it's not some hidden boutique hotel chain or Priceline deal. I'm talking about vacation apartment rentals. The beauty (and the hassle) of renting an apartment when traveling is you get to do ...Taking Chessboxing to a whole new level - with a hotel
Jan 25th, 2009 at 3:00PM: It has been 4 years since Gadling devoted an article to the fine sport of Chessboxing. Chessboxing is a hybrid sport combining chess and boxing (duh). The name describes exactly what the sport involves, but if you don't have a very creative imagination, picture a boxing ring with a chess board. The game switches between playing chess and punching the crap out of each other. The sport is ...Really At Home On The Road
Sep 27th, 2007 at 12:21PM: Martha's recent post about apartments and home rentals as an alternative to staying in hotels was bang on. Across my last few trips I've tried to incorporate a few more leisurely nights staying in private homes in local neighborhoods and have usually made bookings through the Vacations Rentals By Owner website.
VRBO lists around 86,000 private homes available for rent in more countries than ...Why You Should Stay Away From Hotels
Sep 26th, 2007 at 9:41AM: I love staying in hotels, if for no other reason than I don't have to clean up (much) after myself -- I can leave the bed unmade, and fresh sheets and towels will magically appear without me having to make the trek to the laundry room. But sometimes a hotel isn't the best option -- renting an apartment or house is often the way to go, especially if you're staying for a while. According to this ...
