by Brenda Yun (RSS feed) (1 day ago)

Nov 6th, 2009 at 6:00PM: I don't know about you guys, but I'm really grateful it's Friday! I need the weekend to decompress, but these great reads have already helped me on my way. I love companies that give back. Here are five travel outlets that make giving part of buying. [via Jaunted] Yikes! As a single female traveler, I've been wary of couchsurfing. This give me more reason to avoid couchsurfing altogether. ...

by Brenda Yun (RSS feed) (3 days ago)

Nov 4th, 2009 at 5:00PM: This is the best day of the week, in my opinion: You're in a midweek groove, but the weekend is in sight. That's a perfect metaphor for how I'm feeling this week in life, too. I'm past the midpoint of many things in life, but the end is nigh! We have a whole lot of great travel reads to be thankful for as well, so let's get started. This astute article details the dark side of adventure ...

by Aaron Hotfelder (RSS feed) (4 days ago)

Nov 3rd, 2009 at 6:00PM: Hope everyone's enjoying what's on Gadling today, from stinky Asian food to A Critical Mass Halloween in San Francisco to an informative post and gorgeous photo gallery about Auckland, New Zealand. Now here's a look at what else is going on in the travel world today... This video about frequent flyer mile hoarders has been making the rounds-- it's a peek into a small subculture I knew ...

by Brenda Yun (RSS feed) (8 days ago)

Oct 30th, 2009 at 6:00PM: I find costumes scary and Halloween night even scarier. I may love to travel, but on this particular evening there's no better place than the comfort of my living room. For those of you who are a bit more brave and eager to set out into the spooky evening donning a custom costume, have a ghoulish time! But for the others, like myself, who prefer to stay home, I invite you to read these ...

by Aaron Hotfelder (RSS feed) (9 days ago)

Oct 29th, 2009 at 4:00PM: Halloween is right around the corner-- hope everyone has a great costume picked out already. If not, get crackin'! And check out our own Heather Poole's guide to creating a flight attendant Halloween costume. (Fellas, this is your chance to dress in drag unaccompanied by the judging eye of others.) Now it's time for our daily look at what's going on in the travel world today... The 13 ...

by Brenda Yun (RSS feed) (10 days ago)

Oct 28th, 2009 at 5:00PM: Here's a travel tidbit for you guys: Did you know that it was 95 years ago that the first rapid transit subway, the IRT, opened in New York City? We have certainly come a long way in a century, and 95 years from now we'll be just as astound at how travel times have changed. But let's get to the travel stories circulating the Web right now, shall we? Here are some good reads to tie you over. ...

by Aaron Hotfelder (RSS feed) (11 days ago)

Oct 27th, 2009 at 3:30PM: Hey there, fans o' Gadling! You've just stumbled across our daily look at some of the most interesting travel tidbits from around the internets. Enjoy! From the learn-something-new-every-day department: "Bolivia: The Saudi Arabia of Lithium." Finally some good news for South America's poorest country. In his article "Against Apple Picking," Slate columnist Daniel Gross decries ...

by Brenda Yun (RSS feed) (14 days ago)

Oct 24th, 2009 at 2:00PM: Did you know today is the International Day of Climate Action? According to 350.org, "People in 181 countries are coming together for the most widespread day of environmental action in the planet's history. At over 5200 events around the world, people are gathering to call for strong action and bold leadership on the climate crisis." In keeping with this special day, I've saved our usual Friday ...

by Aaron Hotfelder (RSS feed) (16 days ago)

Oct 22nd, 2009 at 6:30PM: Hope everyone's having a great week thus far. If not, take heart-- the weekend is nigh! Now here's a look at what's going on in the travel world today... World Hum's David Frey chats with New York Times do-gooder Nicholas Kristof. On the joys of traveling in the U.S., Kristof says, "You don't encounter a lot of warlords, you rarely get malaria or intestinal worms, and airports aren't strewn ...

by Brenda Yun (RSS feed) (17 days ago)

Oct 21st, 2009 at 5:00PM: Hump day is upon us, and for today I have some pretty fresh, eco-friendly/Asia-themed travel reads for you. Snuggle up with your laptop and enjoy! We'll start our tour in the Far East, where my friend Mary Jo offers up 22 things to do in Taiwan. [via Blisstree Travel] Let's move a bit farther south to Indonesia, where both NPR and Patagonia give us an update on the state of Islam (in photos) ...

by Aaron Hotfelder (RSS feed) (18 days ago)

Oct 20th, 2009 at 5:00PM: Hope everyone is enjoying this lovely fall day as much as I am. Now here's a look at what's happening on the internets today... Vagabondish explains how to avoid boring, cliched travels. Most importantly, ask yourself, "What are your interests, hobbies and past-times?... Wherever your interests lay, focus on what makes you tick and what activities of yours can be applied abroad." Clay ...

by Brenda Yun (RSS feed) (19 days ago)

Oct 19th, 2009 at 5:00PM: Welcome to another week of Gadlinks! There are plenty of cool travel reads on tap today. Have a seat and enjoy! Bummer! Just when I thought I'd seen everything in Colombia, I find the Cano Cristales river, which based on these photos, does look like an awfully beautiful place. [via Been-Seen] Medellin, in Colombia, used to be the murder capital of the world -- but no longer! Check out five ...

by Brenda Yun (RSS feed) (22 days ago)

Oct 16th, 2009 at 5:00PM: Another Friday is upon us here at Gadling, and after that balloon kid fiasco yesterday, which also happened to be Blog Action Day, I think we need a good few days of rest. So cuddle up with these cool weekend reads and enjoy what I hope will be a drama-free weekend! Our Sex and the Woods friends offer up some hilarious advice and commentary on travel romance in the age of social media. [via ...

by Brenda Yun (RSS feed) (24 days ago)

Oct 14th, 2009 at 5:00PM: It's that time again! Here are the latest travel reads for my Gadlinks faithful. It's sometimes a daunting task navigating the travel world on the Web. That's why you should read this handy guide to new travel sites for niche markets. [via MSNBC Travel] I'd like to think that every beach in the world's worth visiting, but it appears some beaches are rather dangerous and might best be ...

by Aaron Hotfelder (RSS feed) (25 days ago)

Oct 13th, 2009 at 2:30PM: Time for your daily dose of Gadlinks, our look at the best of the rest from the travel blogosphere.... Bootsnall lists the Eight Paintings Every Traveler Should See, including Guernica, American Gothic, and (of course) the Mona Lisa. My humble recommendation: Madrid's Museo del Prado, where you'll find Francisco Goya's dazzling painting The Third of May 1808 and Las Meninas ("The Maids of ...

by Brenda Yun (RSS feed) (26 days ago)

Oct 12th, 2009 at 6:00PM: Is it just me or do you too wonder why we still celebrate Columbus Day? I think it's fair to say Columbus did not in fact discover the Americas, so why does he get a day in the limelight? To honor today's holiday, I thought I'd offer up some interesting holiday-related reads to get your mind thinking about the next strange day off just around the corner: Thanksgiving. Should Columbus Day be ...

by Brenda Yun (RSS feed) (1 month ago)

Oct 8th, 2009 at 5:00PM: What a week! I don't know about you guys, but I barely survived that one. This weekend will be a relaxing one for sure: cuddle up with some good travel reads and relax. Here are some awesome tips on how to do Hawaii like a local. I have to say, these suggestions are spot on. Nice job, Sarah! [via Intelligent Travel] Umm... I don't know about you guys, but I'm not so keen on KLM's new blue ...

by Brenda Yun (RSS feed) (1 month ago)

Oct 7th, 2009 at 5:30PM: TGI Wednesday! I am really craving some down time and am ready for the weekend already. Only two more days to go, everyone. Hang in there. To keep your week plugging along, here are the latest and greatest travel reads from around the web. Need to buckle down and do some work in NYC? Check out these 10 NYC cafes with free WiFi. [via Nerdy Nomad] I really want to travel to eastern Europe, and ...

by Aaron Hotfelder (RSS feed) (1 month ago)

Oct 6th, 2009 at 5:00PM: Hope you're enjoying all that Gadling has to offer today, from 24 Hours in Rio de Janeiro to How to create a flight attendant Halloween costume to my pride and joy, Tuesday Travel Trivia. Rolf Potts answers something I've often wondered about: How can I convince my friends to travel overseas? Brave New Traveler compares travel to India to going to boot camp. Bootsnall lists 15 of ...

by Brenda Yun (RSS feed) (1 month ago)

Oct 5th, 2009 at 6:00PM: It's the first Monday of October -- and you know what that means, right? FALL is here. It's time to hike and check out the fall foliage! There are some other great travel reads for this Monday, so let's get started! Some people like traveling to find strange or unique architecture, so why not tour the world's upside-down houses? [via Been-Seen] One of my old students is traveling in ...