Mar 17th, 2011 at 5:00PM:
Happy St. Patrick's Day! If you're celebrating today in America, you're probably planning to drink green beer or a nice pint of Guinness, but why not warm up with an Irish coffee, spiked with whiskey (Irish, of course)? In today's Photo of the Day, Flickr user jrodmanjr snapped these 51 coffees in action at San Francisco's Buena Vista Cafe, which claims to have brought the drink to the United ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Photo of the Day - 51 Irish coffees for St. Patrick's Day
Mar 17th, 2011 at 5:00PM:
Happy St. Patrick's Day! If you're celebrating today in America, you're probably planning to drink green beer or a nice pint of Guinness, but why not warm up with an Irish coffee, spiked with whiskey (Irish, of course)? In today's Photo of the Day, Flickr user jrodmanjr snapped these 51 coffees in action at San Francisco's Buena Vista Cafe, which claims to have brought the drink to the United ...Breaking: Delta Air Lines to add Seattle's Best Coffee
Feb 8th, 2011 at 9:00AM:
You don't have to fly first-class to get the best coffee on Delta Air Lines. Starting March 1st, Delta's brand will be Seattles Best Coffee. That might not sound like a really big deal but it took a lot of work to make that happen.
Coffee is best when brewed with water that is 197 degrees, just shy of boiling. The problem with brewing coffee in flight (you were right, there was a problem) ...Portland, Oregon: myth or reality?
Feb 2nd, 2011 at 10:15PM: Just saying the name Portland, Oregon, brings all sorts of images to mind. Bicycling vegans. Farmer's markets. Good beer. Hipsters with ironic mustaches (him), oversized glasses (her), and skinny jeans (everyone!). A national media darling for some time, the city and its inhabitants are now being perfectly skewered in the IFC series Portlandia. The story of Portland is being told as a wonderland ...Tokyo's cat cafes newest trend
Feb 2nd, 2011 at 3:30PM: Hasta la vista, Hello Kitty. Get lost, LOL cats. Tokyo's hot new phenom are neko cafes ("neko" is Japanese for cat). At first appearance typical, cozy coffee houses, closer examination reveals live cats lounging on the furniture, in baskets, or on laps. Which, I guess, isn't nearly as bizarre (or kinky) as Tokyo's maid cafes. Actually, to a cat lover like me, it's quite appealing.
CNN reports ...10 ways to survive a Russian winter vacation
Jan 12th, 2011 at 3:00PM:
The phrase "Russian winter" may bring to mind images of tall fur hats, snowcovered gold church domes, and steaming bowls of borscht. It may also remind you that both the armies of Hitler and Napoleon were driven off by the cold winter of the north and that "Russian winter" is also an explanation why every invader has failed to conquer the country. Winter of 2010-2011 was forecast to be the worst ...One great cruise port: Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Dec 25th, 2010 at 11:30AM: In the Caribbean, many ports of call feature turquoise-blue water, sandy beaches and a year-round temperature that makes traveling there attractive, especially in the Winter months from cold-weather climates. Some islands are better than others for scuba-diving or snorkeling, some have more history-related features than others and some are known for specific attractions that only they have. Ocho ...Gap Adventures introduces new trips for 2011
Dec 20th, 2010 at 8:30AM: As the final days of 2010 rapidly slip away, it is time to look to the new year for new opportunities and adventures. With that in mind, travel company Gap Adventures announced a host of outstanding new trips last week, offering up fantastic options for travelers looking for unique experiences.
Gap Adventures is amongst the top adventure travel companies in the world, offering hundreds of ...Now that's a double espresso
Nov 27th, 2010 at 10:00AM: Here at Gadling Labs we have an ongoing Open Office speadsheet cataloging the greatest, most delicious ounces of espresso sampled around the planet, and we believe that we may have a new leader in the "double" category.
The place: Cafe Tortoni, halfway between the house of congress and Casa Rosada on Av. de Mayo in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Here, ordering a grande cafe will get you something ...Royal Caribbean announces first cruise ship Starbucks
Oct 27th, 2010 at 2:30PM:
Royal Caribbean's Allure of the Seas is already an impressive ship, but soon it will be home to the only Starbucks at sea. The big story hit AOL Travel today and we're delighted to bring you the good news: finally, you won't have to give up your Frappuccino habit just to go on vacation.
"We are always looking for unique ways and places to connect with our customers and deliver the Starbucks ...GadlingTV's Travel Talk - Torontonian Exploration!
Sep 23rd, 2010 at 9:00AM:
GadlingTV's Travel Talk, episode 30 – Click above to watch video after the jump
For those of you that attended this year's Toronto International Film Festival, you may already know just how cosmopolitan Canada's largest city is. Upon arriving, it's safe to say that we completely underestimated the fifth most populous municipality in North America, but quickly realized its vast cultural ...Good hotel coffee starts with ice - Hotel tip
Aug 10th, 2010 at 12:28PM: If you like to wake up to a good cup of coffee, you know the appeal of having a coffee maker in your hotel room. But if you love coffee, then you also know hotel coffee can taste pretty mediocre, especially when made with tap water.
To make a better coffee, take advantage of the hotel's ice machines -- they use filtered water. Simply fill your coffee maker with ice the night before, and let it ...Letter from Kamakura (or, how London and Japan are the same but different)
Jun 30th, 2010 at 1:34PM: I've never been in Asia before, and right now I'm standing at the very front of a train, riding from Tokyo's Narita airport towards the first Japanese city I've ever visited, Kamakura. There's a window straight into the driver's cabin, and through his windshield down the track ahead, where the rails gleam in the murk of late afternoon in November. It feels good to be up at the front, watching out ...Travel mugs are indispensable at sea - Cruise tip
Jun 22nd, 2010 at 2:21PM: Take an insulated travel mug on your next cruise and it may become your favorite accessory.
Coffee and tea are abundantly available on board, but cruise cups are notoriously small, so you'll need a few refills for a proper morning jolt. If coffee's not your thing, the mug comes in handy for preventing spills in busy buffet lines. Poolside, the insulation keeps drinks frosty.
Save luggage ...Sterilize baby bottles using the hotel room coffee machine - Hotel tip
Apr 20th, 2010 at 4:37PM: Traveling with baby and need to sterilize bottles? Try this --
Wash bottles, nipples and rings thoroughly using the hotel soap and hot running water.Rinse and set aside.
Plug the bathroom sink. Place clean bottles, nipples and rings in sink.
Fill the coffee machine with water and turn on (do not add coffee, tea or filter packets! Just water!).
Let water heat up and fill the carafe.
Pour ...16 great farmers' markets
Apr 15th, 2010 at 3:00PM:
Farmers' markets are not only a great way to sample a community's natural bounty, they're also a unique setting to experience its culture. While each farmers' market is different, a really good farmers' market brings a sense of community to the cities and municipalities where they operate. Wondering where you can experience some of the freshest produce, tastiest snacks and friendliest people ...Café du Monde: sippin' smooth at Jack's in New York's West Village
Mar 29th, 2010 at 1:34PM: It's 11:00 am on a windy, drizzly early March day in Manhattan's West Village, but I'm warm and dry in the cozy confines of Jack's Stir Brew Coffee on W. 10th St.
Though the Mommas and Papas are singing, "Monday, Monday," it's actually Wednesday, Wednesday, and my last morning in New York after an exhilarating six-day visit. When I asked friends who are longtime lower Manhattan residents – ...Medieval monasteries on Lake Tana, Ethiopia
Mar 28th, 2010 at 9:00AM: The Christian communities of Ethiopia have an eye for dramatic settings. From the sweeping views of Debre Libanos to the many monasteries perched atop sheer cliffs, the surroundings of a holy place are often as beautiful as the place itself.
It makes sense from a religious point of view. If you're going to spend your life celebrating Creation, where better to do it than a place where Creation ...Meet your mom's hairdresser's nephew (or whoever) - Road trip tip
Mar 27th, 2010 at 6:37PM: Maybe it's your mom's hairdresser's nephew, and chances are you'll have nothing in common. But you never know...
It's worth grabbing a coffee with an acquaintance (however many times removed), if you don't know a new city or country. It makes a completely different kind of trip when someone takes you to their favorite cafe or recommends an obscure nearby venue when you mention you like folk ...First impressions of Ethiopia
Mar 22nd, 2010 at 9:00AM: They say first impressions are lasting impressions, and while that's a cliché, strong first impressions of a country can tell you a lot.
I've been in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, for four days now. My wife has just joined me and I'm treating her to a two-week road trip around the historic northern part of the country to celebrate our tenth anniversary. Memories make the best ...White Collar Travel: Monday morning mayhem: A business traveler starts the week
Mar 4th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Thomas Hobbes, the British philosopher, unknowingly described the life of the business traveler several centuries in advance: brutish, poor and short. Long hours, inconsistent diet and exercise and extended periods of emotional isolation virtually assure that many will burn out. This state of affairs is at its worst on Mondays, quite possibly the most miserable day of the week for the ...
