May 25th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
Most people have heard of Route 66. It's iconic. It's a classic American highway recognized in pop culture and its expanse covers many U.S. states. The route original passed through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. Although officially removed from the United States Highway System in 1985, many portions of the original road are now National Scenic ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Iconic Road Trip: Route 66's Classic American Countryside
May 25th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
Most people have heard of Route 66. It's iconic. It's a classic American highway recognized in pop culture and its expanse covers many U.S. states. The route original passed through Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. Although officially removed from the United States Highway System in 1985, many portions of the original road are now National Scenic ...The Future Looks Hopeful For New York's Proposed Underground Park
May 24th, 2012 at 5:00PM:
Back in September, we told you about New York's proposed Delancey Underground, or "Low Line." While we were unsure of its future at that time, it now looks as if the city's first underground park will become a reality.
The park, which was inspired by New York's "High Line," an abandoned elevated railway, also makes use of the concept of disregarded spaces. In fact, the project's ...
Iconic Road Trips: Around Michigan's Upper Peninsula With US Highway 2
May 24th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
US Highway 2, through Michigan's Upper Peninsula, is pristine. This stretch of road is so relatively far out of the way that its untouched beauty is its main attraction. This trip is 290 miles. You'll want to stop off and take a dip every time you see the waters of Lake Michigan glistening beyond the birch trees, and so you should. That's what I did when I drove across this portion of Highway ...Make Father's Day Special With One Of These Packages Offered By Hotels Around The US
May 23rd, 2012 at 5:30PM: Dad's special day is just around the corner. To help make this Father's Day memorable, check out the unique packages and manly programming being offered by hotels around the country.
Travaasa Austin
Austin, Texas
This Father's Day, the Travaasa Austin is celebrating by featuring a full lineup of manly programming at their nature-immersed property. Some activities dads can expect ...10 Apps To Help Pass The Time On Long Journeys
May 22nd, 2012 at 5:00PM: Backpacking my way through South America, I spent many hours – sometimes entire days – making my way from city to city via bus. Whether you're taking a bus, plane or train, here are 10 great apps that work offline to help you pass the time.
Kindle
Kindle makes it easy to stay up-to-date with your favorite books, especially when it can be hard to find novels in your spoken ...Iconic Road Trips: Enjoying Idaho's Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway
May 22nd, 2012 at 2:00PM:
If you're already in Idaho, chances are you've already had your breath taken away at the hand of your surroundings. But the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway, also known as Idaho State Highway 21, will make you fall in love with the Idaho landscape if you haven't already. Beginning in Boise, the "City of Trees," this road is carved within the Boise National Forest and the scenery here is ...Relaxing In Peru's Best Beach Town: Mancora
May 21st, 2012 at 5:00PM: After hiking the Inca Trail outside Cuzco and exploring the museums in the bustling city of Lima, many travelers agree they crave nothing more than a relaxing setting and a beautiful beach. If you're making your way north, a worthwhile stop is Mancora, thought by many locals and tourists to feature Peru's best beaches.
Getting There
If you'd like to make the journey in style and comfort, my ...Location-Based Smartphone App Makes Travel More Social
May 21st, 2012 at 4:00PM: There are many smartphone apps that exist to make travel more social. These apps allow you to find travel buddies, see who will be at your accommodations and even stay in people's homes for free. However, there is a new app on the market called Zamp that is helping travelers to discover who's nearby and connect with them in real time.
The app is a location-based service that travelers can use ...Iconic Road Trips: An Unforgettable Trip Down The West Coast
May 21st, 2012 at 2:00PM:
The days I spent driving down U.S. Route 101 in Oregon through Highway 1 in California were some of the best days of my life. Admittedly, I was malleable for the molding. I had just gone through a breakup and was getting ready to start a summer-long tour alongside the ex. I decided to take a detour on my way from New York to California, where the tour began. I drove across the country to ...Iconic Road Trips: New England's Coastal Drive
May 20th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
I met up with a childhood best friend of mine a few years ago in Boston. From there we drove to an ocean-side, dog-friendly resort in Maine that we'd decided to vacation at for a few days. Before we began our drive back to Boston, we realized we had all day to kill, so we chose our route back accordingly. Highway 1 isn't just a West Coast thing – it's pretty great on the East Coast, too. ...Singapore Celebrates Launch Of Bay South Garden With Two Weeks Of Events
May 19th, 2012 at 4:00PM: On the night of June 28, 2012, Singapore will debut its brand new Gardens by the Bay, which has been under construction for the past five years. The attraction is the first of its kind in Singapore. The launch takes place in the city's new Marina Bay downtown area, and is part of the "city in a garden vision," which aims to make Singapore a place of natural beauty.
From June 29 to July 8, to ...How To Stay Sane While Backpacking
May 17th, 2012 at 3:00PM: While travel is often thought of as being a luxurious and fun break from reality, there are times when you'll probably feel like you're losing your mind. Moving around can be exhausting, and being away from home can make you feel scattered. To help you stay sane on the road, here are some helpful tips.
Have Someone To Talk To
Having someone to talk to that is not a complete stranger when ...Relaxing At The World's Highest Beer Spa In La Paz, Bolivia
May 17th, 2012 at 12:00PM: At 11,975 feet above sea level, the city of La Paz in Bolivia is pretty high. In fact, it is the highest "de facto" capital city in the world. Because of this, it's not uncommon to experience some kind of reaction to the altitude. To help your body relax, backpackers can enjoy the world's highest beer spa at The Adventure Brew Hostel.
This hostel has many opportunities for experiencing ...World's Oldest Backpacker To Travel Europe This Summer
May 16th, 2012 at 2:00PM:
When most people think of backpacking, they picture a bunch of youths in their mid-20s eating street food, hiking to city sites and sleeping in dorms of 10 or more travelers. Australian nomad Keith Wright is breaking the stereotype, and at 95 years old, has planned a two-month backpacking tour of Europe for this summer.
Nicknamed the "world's oldest backpacker," Wright began backpacking ...
Eco-Friendly Hotel Amenity: Pedal-To-Power LCD Television
May 15th, 2012 at 5:00PM: For those interested in keeping vacation weight off while also doing something good for the planet, the Cottage Lodge in Brockenhurst, United Kingdom, is offering a unique amenity. Instead of allowing guests to turn on the television the old-fashioned way, the bed and breakfast features a pedal-to-power LCD television in their Standing Hat room.
The purpose of the unusually active method of ...Travel Partners From Hell
May 15th, 2012 at 2:00PM: For those debating whether to travel in a group or go solo, you'll want to read this. Just because you get along with someone at happy hour or Sunday morning spin class, doesn't mean it'll be smooth sailing on the road. After backpacking around the world for five years, both solo and with others, I've had my fair share of unpleasant travel partners. Think about these situations, and decide if your ...How To Travel Plastic-Free
May 14th, 2012 at 12:00PM: While we've written about how to have a more eco-friendly vacation, there is a growing travel trend of vacationing plastic-free. For example, backpackers Polythene Pam and Village Boy, who write for the site Plastic is Rubbish, focus on eliminating plastic from their lives completely.
"Plastic lasts forever and we are using it to make one use, throwaway items," the duo say on their site. "We ...Museum Month: The Museum Of Bad Art In Boston, Massachusetts
May 10th, 2012 at 4:00PM: Everywhere you travel, you'll find countless art museums dedicated to contemporary art, modern art, fine art and period-focused art; however, when do you ever get to visit a museum devoted to bad art? The Museum Of Bad Art (MOBA), a community-based, private institution, is "dedicated to the collection, preservation, exhibition and celebration of bad art in all its form and in all its glory."
At ...10 Things To Do In Cuzco, Peru, That Don't Involve Visiting Inca Ruins
May 8th, 2012 at 4:00PM: When visiting Cuzco, Peru, you will be overwhelmed by the amount of tourism agencies and street vendors selling tours to Machu Picchu, Moray, Ollantaytambo, Sacsayhuaman, Q'enqo, Puca Pucara, Templo de la Luna and the various other Inca ruins. While seeing these sites is an important part of the culture and getting to know the area, there are days you may want to do something different. Here were ...Museum Month: The Reliquary In Brooklyn, New York
May 7th, 2012 at 1:00PM: For something quirky to do in New York, visiting the City Reliquary in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, is a great option. The museum – which is actually a not-for-profit – houses artifacts and exhibits of the city. While this may sound run-of-the-mill, the pieces on display are anything but ordinary.
On their website it states that "through permanent display of New York City artifacts, ...
