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Fireworks in Austin from July 4th, 2010
Jul 3rd, 2011 at 4:00PM:
With Independence Day arriving tomorrow, many Texans are wondering just how to celebrate the 4th of July without fireworks. The sparkling display has been canceled this year due to the extreme drought in the area. I recently published a piece on Alternatives to Fireworks for those of you afflicted by firework-less regions. My favorite suggestion in the piece, cheesy as it may sound, was a ...
Ten fireworks displays worth a road trip to see
Jun 28th, 2011 at 11:00AM:
America's Independence Day on July 4th is traditionally celebrated by many with trips to the beach, picnics, barbecues and all-day fun capped off with a fireworks display. It's a patriotic holiday for sure and one of the most expensive times of the year to travel commercially, second only to December holidays. So how about a road trip? Here are the top ten fireworks displays in the United ...Alternatives to fireworks for July 4th
Jun 27th, 2011 at 4:30PM:
It's been 35 years since the city of Austin canceled its July 4th fireworks display, but due to the extreme drought in Travis County, Austin's fiery light show has been canceled. Because of the hot, dry, and windy conditions in this section of Texas, the Travis County Fire Marshal decided not to approve any permits for fireworks throughout the county. "We just can't take that chance", said ...Fourth of July travel deals from Viator
Jun 27th, 2011 at 12:15PM: Sometimes the best things come to those who wait. If you're looking for some last minute Independence Day deals, our pals at Viator have pulled together a list of Fourth of July bargains to help travelers get the most out of their three-day weekend. From New York to Oahu, below are some suggestions that will have you seeing red, white and blue without spending a whole lot of green.
New York: ...Photo of the day: firecracker in Chennai, India
Jun 1st, 2011 at 1:00PM:
A friend of mine, Vishaka, was born and raised in in Chennai, India. She has now married another friend of mine, Keith, an American, and they live full-time in Indiana. But every so often, once or twice a year it seems, they make the trip back to Chennai to spend time with family and to keep their ties to Chennai's culture tight.
This shot captures Vishaka setting off her first firecracker ...Cockpit Chronicles: A new year's eve to celebrate in London
Feb 8th, 2011 at 2:15PM: When I was in high school, I got to know a sweet and charming exchange student from Germany named Linda. We hung out together and I did my best to show her around Seattle before she had to go home six weeks later. I regretted not having the opportunity to get to know her ten months earlier when she first came to the U.S.
Five years went by, and we would write an occasional letter. She'd tell me ...British man passes through U.S. TSA security checkpoint with bag full of fireworks
Aug 17th, 2010 at 5:30PM: When 29 year old Paul Jones celebrated the 4th of July in Kansas, he ended up with a large bag of unused fireworks. Instead of discarding them, he kept them in a bag and brought them home back to the United Kingdom. In doing so, he was able to keep them in his carry-on luggage, and even passed the bag of explosives through the Kansas airport x-ray machine, in plain sight of officers.
It wasn't ...Photo of the Day (7.4.10)
Jul 4th, 2010 at 6:00PM:
Happy birthday, America. What better way to celebrate this great day than with some fireworks? While we've seen plenty of stellar fireworks photos over the years, we've got to hand it to Flickr user ohad*, who captured this quirky shot during a visit to Delray Beach, Florida. True, the fireworks in question were for New Year's. But no matter, the feel of the image is great - the slow shutter ...Walt Disney World debuts Summer Nightastic! Fireworks Spectacular
Jun 7th, 2010 at 4:30PM: Walt Disney World's newest fireworks show, the Summer Nightastic! Fireworks Spectacular, opened this weekend at the Magic Kingdom.
The show replaces the popular "Wishes" nighttime entertainment at Walt Disney World for a limited summer run.
When I went to see the show on its opening night, I was worried. I'm a sucker for fireworks, but I was such a big fan of the "Wishes" show and soundtrack ...Theater, art, and Haggis! A guide to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival
Mar 31st, 2010 at 1:00PM: Each week, Gadling is taking a look at our favorite festivals around the world. From music festivals to cultural showcases to the just plain bizarre, we hope to inspire you to do some festival exploring of your own. Come back each Wednesday for our picks or find them all HERE.
Known as the "largest festival on Earth", Scotland's Edinburgh Fringe Festival has something for everyone. From ...Celebrate Chinese New Year, Hong Kong style
Mar 15th, 2010 at 5:00PM: For anyone not of Chinese descent, Chinese New Year is a confusing concept. Travelers who visit Hong Kong during this important festival are likely to have questions. What's the significance? How do you celebrate? But fortunately, Hong Kong is the perfect introduction to this most significant of Chinese celebrations. Hong Kong's unique blend of familiar Western amenities and authentic Chinese ...Chicago cancels fireworks for July 3, 2010
Jan 28th, 2010 at 5:00PM: Looks like the people of Chi-town will have to come up with their own fireworks extravaganza this year. Breaking news from the Chicago Tribune reports that Chicago's traditional July 3 Grant Park fireworks display is canceled.
"I would say we're doing it to be fiscally responsible, because we have to be," said Megan McDonald, director of the Mayor's Office of Special Events. "We're also doing ...Photo of the day (12.17.09)
Dec 17th, 2009 at 7:00PM:
Robert Rex (robertrexdotcom) has been on a tear lately, uploading pictures into Gadling's Flickr collection. He took this picture last week at Disney World in Orlando. The slow shutter needed to capture the Castle makes for a nice flow to the fireworks.
Well done Robert and thanks for the contributions!
Are you a Flickr user who'd like to share a travel related picture or two for our ...South by Southeast: Taunggyi Balloon Festival
Nov 25th, 2009 at 9:00AM: Daily life is a struggle in Myanmar. For the average local, working days are filled with long hours of backbreaking manual labor, meager pay and no weekends or vacation time. Considering this exhausting schedule, festivals and holidays are special times - a chance to kick back, relax and let loose. In Myanmar's Shan State, one of the most important of these festivities is the annual Taunggyi ...Five ways to make a dollar go further in New England this holiday season
Nov 11th, 2009 at 3:00PM: New England was made for the holiday season. Sure, it's a bit chilly up there in the winter, but bundle up, and it's impossible not to be sucked in by the charm of one of the oldest corners of America. If you're looking for a great way to maximize your spending power this Christmas (who isn't?!), check out five great ideas from New England Inns and Resorts. There's plenty of variety ... but little ...Five ways to rock Idaho for the holiday season
Nov 3rd, 2009 at 9:30AM: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho may not be the first destination that comes to mind for holiday travel. I mean ... who jumps to Idaho?! Well, this is a problem that needs to be remedied. If you're looking to take off for a few days between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, there's a lot happening in Coeur d'Alene.
1. Holiday Light Show: More than 1.5 million lights are hung along the Coeur d'Alene waterfront ...Photo of the Day (9.6.09)
Sep 6th, 2009 at 6:00PM: Taking good photos of fireworks is no easy feat. The darkness, rapid movement and distance all conspire to confuse your average digital camera. As a result, many fireworks photos come out blurry and disappointing. All the more reason then, for selecting today's fabulous fireworks shot from Flickr user Aseem01, who caught this colorful burst in Ota-ku, Japan. Fun fact: in Japan, they call ...Gadlinks for Friday 7.3.09
Jul 3rd, 2009 at 6:30PM: It's Aloha Friday! Time for another virtual trip across the travel blogosphere. Shall we?
4th of July festivities are already underway. Bust out the barbecue and your picnic blankets! Oh yeah, if you're into fireworks check out Travel + Leisure's list for America's best fireworks displays.
Is it possible to fly green? Well, not really, but you can fly greener if you follow these tips.
...The lunar new year and first solar eclipse on the same day
Jan 23rd, 2009 at 5:30PM: January 26 comes with two huge events this year: the lunar new year (or Chinese New Year, for those of you lion dance and firework lovers) and the first solar eclipse of the year! The lunar new year of the earth ox is the second zodiac of the cycle. It is the craziest time to travel to China this time of year, and unless you have a really important reason to be in Shanghai or Beijing or you ...Photo of the Day (09/04/08)
Sep 4th, 2008 at 1:30PM: This picture taken by jrodmanjr of a fireworks display in San Francisco really caught my eye. Notice how the bright lights coming from the Bay Bridge create a bit of a vignette around the picture. The low light makes it tough to get a super crisp shot in these situations, but jrodmanjr did a nice job with this one. Every picture in his photostream could qualify for a Photo of the Day! Are you a ...
