Dec 21st, 2010 at 8:30AM: Aspiring photographers take note. The Wenger Patagonian Adventure Race have teamed up with the U.K. version of National Geographic Traveler to offer adventure travelers and photographers the opportunity of a life time. They're giving away a trip to Chile to experience the race first hand, and cover it, as one of the race's official photographers.
The next edition of the race will take place ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Dec 21st, 2010 at 8:30AM: Aspiring photographers take note. The Wenger Patagonian Adventure Race have teamed up with the U.K. version of National Geographic Traveler to offer adventure travelers and photographers the opportunity of a life time. They're giving away a trip to Chile to experience the race first hand, and cover it, as one of the race's official photographers.
The next edition of the race will take place ...Top ten hotel rooms with a view
Nov 11th, 2010 at 10:30AM:
Hotels aren't the sum of travel, but the right hotel can bring magic to a journey. Friendly employees, amazing furnishings, and great locations can all make a good holiday great. And an exceptional view, above and beyond the rest, can stick in one's memory forever. Here are ten hotels strewn around the world, each with ridiculously stunning views.
1. Shearwater Resort, Saba. Shearwater's ...5 reasons to be a tourist
Aug 3rd, 2010 at 12:30PM:
After three months living in Istanbul, I've gained a stable of a few dozen Turkish words to string into awkward sentences; learned some local intel on what soccer teams to root for, where to get the best mantı, and the best Turkish insults (maganda is the local equivalent of guido); and have come to avoid Sultanahmet with the same disdain I used to reserve for Times Square when I lived in New ...Peruvian adventure travel and agritourism on Lake Titicaca's Isla Amantani
Jul 21st, 2010 at 3:00PM: While I sat at the table with her young son, Ayun, I watched Imeliana Calcin stuff wood into the stove. Although she'd greeted me at the boat dock in a skirt and faded t-shirt, she'd changed as soon as we arrived at her family's tiny adobe house. Now, clad in the intricately-embroidered white blouse and headscarf for which the women of Isla Amantani are famed, she was preparing sopa de quinoa for ...Photo of the day (7.16.10)
Jul 16th, 2010 at 6:30PM:
Here in the Northern Hemisphere we're sweltering. Most of us aren't complaining about the high temperatures, but the fact is that many days are turning out to be extraordinarily hot and humid.
Perhaps this image, by davitydave, will have a cooling effect on its viewers.
I like davitydave's image of the Chilean Andes in winter not merely for its icy opposition to the weather we're ...Weekend travel media top five
Jul 12th, 2010 at 8:30AM: This weekend's most interesting travel stories include a look at Egypt's seldom explored coast west of Alexandria, a long weekend guide to Singapore, a travel guide to solar eclipse runs, a profile of Boracay, the Philippines' popular holiday island, and a 12-day Great Australian Aircruise.
1. In the Guardian, Belinda Jackson takes a road trip from Alexandria to Marsa Matruh and on to the ...Beyoncé's Pimpin' Private Tour Jet
Jun 1st, 2010 at 9:30AM: What? You think Beyoncé has her own special private airplane with black velvet seat cushions and a bedazzled fuselage all covered in blingetty-bling (with a ring on it) and with bottles of Vitamin Water lined up like a rainbow in her mirrored mini-fridge? Well, she doesn't. No doubt, girlfriend could afford it, but being the smart, sensible artist that she is, Beyoncé just chartered ...Daily Pampering: Carmenere wine bath in Chile
Apr 15th, 2010 at 4:30PM:
This dose of pampering is not to be taken lightly. It can, however, produce some very intoxicating results.
Carmenere, one of Chile's finest grapes, is not only delicious to drink but it's full of antioxidants that are beneficial to your health (in moderation). So, how do you consume the grape and reap the benefits? The Ritz-Carlton, Santiago, found a way to make a good thing even better.
...GadlingTV's Travel Talk 008: Chilean drinking game, inside Loopt for the iPad, & 'Bring Your Own Big Wheels'!
Apr 7th, 2010 at 7:00PM:
GadlingTV's Travel Talk, episode 8 – Click above to watch video after the jump
Bring your own big wheels! Join in this week for a San Francisco flashmob tradition that involves steep wet streets, plastic tricycles, and a need for speed.
We'll look into the origins of legal drinking ages on airplanes, temporary marriage in Shi'ite Islam, protests against the protests in Thailand, ...Photo of the Day (3.30.10)
Mar 30th, 2010 at 5:30PM:
This stunning Photo of the Day comes from the heights of Chile's Vulcão Villarica, in the city of Pucón. Villarrica is one of Chile's most active volcanoes - and at 9,340ft, is classified as a stratovolcano. Hikers that dare to summit in the summer months can peer into the volcano crater's active lava lake - a rarity since Villarrica is one of only four volcanos in the world that ...Four Seasons hotels support earthquake relief efforts with wine sales
Mar 17th, 2010 at 1:30PM: What's the one thing you can do to help a country heal after a natural disaster? Support that country's local economy. With that in mind, the Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts have launched a "Cheers for Chile" campaign, allowing visitors and guests to contribute to the Chile earthquake relief efforts just by ordering a class of wine. Here's the news, straight from the hotel's Web site:
"Now ...Hotels for the not-so-adventurous adventure traveler
Jan 25th, 2010 at 11:00AM: The term "adventure travel" has many definitions, and each one varies based on the traveler. I'm not adverse to adventure - I've hit the rapids in what seemed to be nothing more than a floatie device I'd find in my parents pool; I've jumped from a tall building with only a cord and a little spring keeping me from face-planting into concrete; I'm about to take on one big bridge in Sydney next ...Photo of the Day (7.18.09)
Jul 18th, 2009 at 8:00PM: If you're traveling to Easter Island, then your visit is surely incomplete if you aren't able to see the Moai statues with your own two eyes. These statues can be found along the coastal periphery of this special island, which is nestled conveniently between the nations of Tahiti and Chile. You can only get to the island through one of these two places too -- or by boat. But what a special place ...Top 10 wine spots, none in U.S.
Apr 12th, 2009 at 4:00PM: I realize that, on the world stage, our homeland isn't exactly the most popular place right now. Part of it stems from eight years of political buffoonery, and a healthy dose comes from traditional "old world" bias against the United States. Like most of us, I've learned to adjust for a touch of this when I read international news coverage. To a certain extent, I understand it ... we're more like ...Chimu Adventures revenue pops 300% for South America, Antarctica tours
Apr 3rd, 2009 at 12:00PM: Chimu Adventures, which operates tours in South America and Antarctica, seems to have found a winning formula for these trying economic times. For the first quarter of 2009, revenue shot 310 percent higher relative to the same quarter last year. These types of excursion aren't cheap, so why are travelers still shelling out their hard-earned cash for such high-end experiences? Company directors ...The Best Places To View Penguins!
Mar 11th, 2009 at 8:00AM: There is something about penguins that seem to capture our imaginations. Perhaps it's the fact that these funny looking birds are flightless, and a bit awkward while moving on land, and yet so beautiful and graceful when floating through the water. Maybe it's the fact that they've been the subject of so many Hollywood films over the past few years, but there is no doubt about it, we're fascinated ...Five Great Road Trips From Around The World
Mar 9th, 2009 at 8:00AM: Australian newspaper The Age has put together a list of five of the top drives from around the world. These scenic byways encourage drivers to get behind the wheel, explore, and, as the article says, take the long way home. Some of the roads that make this exclusive list include the Hana Highway in Hawaii, which is lauded for its 80km of winding road, that includes 56 one lane bridges, that ...Where To Go To Truly Get Away From It All
Feb 16th, 2009 at 10:00AM: Everyone has different reasons for why they like to travel, and their destinations of choice vary just as much. Some love to visit noisy, bustling foreign cities, others prefer the quiet tranquility of a secluded beach. Then of course, there are the travelers who truly like to get away from it all. They prefer to visit remote wilderness places, far off the beaten path, with few, if any, amenities. ...Irishman Runs Seven Marathons on Seven Continents, in Six Days
Feb 8th, 2009 at 11:00AM: Irish endurance runner Richard Donovan completed an impressive series of runs a few days back when he completed his seventh marathon in just six days. Even more impressive than that however, is that each of those marathons was run on a different continent. The World Marathon Challenge got underway on January 31st when Donvan ran a marathon in Antarctica, covering the 26.2 miles n 4 hours, 39 ...2009 Dakar Rally
Jan 14th, 2009 at 10:30AM: After taking a year off thanks to security concerns, the Dakar Rally is back, and well underway, just not where you would traditionally expect the iconic off-road race to be. The 2009 edition is the 30th running of the famous long distance, endurance race that has historically run from Paris, France to Dakar, Senegal, but this year finds itself on an entirely different continent, racing through ...
