Aug 25th, 2011 at 11:30AM: I've been following Gawker's newest series, The Worst 50 States. I've been enjoying following this series. In an effort to pin down not only the best states in the US of A, but, more importantly, the worst states, Gawker compiled a Gawker-invented rating system in order to rank our fair fifty. Granted, this rating system consists solely of the viewpoints of those on staff for Gawker, so the ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Gawker's Worst 50 States
Aug 25th, 2011 at 11:30AM: I've been following Gawker's newest series, The Worst 50 States. I've been enjoying following this series. In an effort to pin down not only the best states in the US of A, but, more importantly, the worst states, Gawker compiled a Gawker-invented rating system in order to rank our fair fifty. Granted, this rating system consists solely of the viewpoints of those on staff for Gawker, so the ...Road Trip Tips: make lodging part of the journey, not just a place to stay
Apr 20th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
Spring's upon us, and those summer months you've been desperately waiting for are nearly here (in this hemisphere, anyway). We can't help but say that anytime is a perfect time for a road trip, but the prime months for hitting the highway are just ahead, and that leaves you precious little time to prepare. In haste, many road trippers tend to overlook, or simply brush aside, one critical aspect ...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 ...White Collar Travel: The upgrade rotation
Mar 11th, 2010 at 2:00PM: Routine often breeds insight, and the form of business travel that once ruled my life was one of the variety that Ralph Waldo Emerson would have called "the hobgoblin of little minds." During one project, which involved seven months of weekly roundtrips to Omaha (and platinum status on Northwest by June), I'd get to Logan Airport every Monday morning and see the same names called for upgrades. It ...Think local for a low-cost wine-tasting trip
Aug 31st, 2009 at 12:00PM: When most people think of going on a wine-tasting trip, their thoughts tend to head west - to California, Washington, and Oregon. It's not surprising. From Napa Valley in California to Walla Walla in Washington, these states are some of the biggest producers of wine in the US. But if you don't live in one of these states, there's no need to venture far from home for a weekend of swirling and ...Five great reasons to travel now
May 20th, 2009 at 3:00PM: You've been bombarded with pessimistic accounts of the travel industry's decline. And, yes, I am fully aware that I'm part of it. Frankly, these reports are true. There is a problem – i.e., people aren't traveling – and it's driven by a combination of macroeconomic challenges and company mismanagement. But, these conditions also mean there's no time like the present to get out on the ...Personal jouney: Growing up in 2 countries, 7 states
May 22nd, 2008 at 9:00AM: For the first six years of my life, I was a rather normal kid, aside from the fact I still slept with my mom (back then, the Chinese frowned upon niceties like extra beds), and before every hot meal, I fetched from downstairs the bricks of coal needed to heat the stove. Then, on my sixth birthday, mom said the Americans would finally let us come live with dad, who was studying at Texas Tech in ...Great American Comedy Festival
May 13th, 2008 at 9:40AM: Norfolk, Nebraska, hometown of Johnny Carson of the Tonight Show, will host the first ever Great American Comedy Festival as a tribute to Johnny and the stuff that makes us laugh. Comedy big time professionals like Robert Klein and Eddie Brill will perform throughout June 16-22. Others have been performed in venues like the Tonight Show, David Letterman and the Last Comic Standing.
For people who ...The Simpsons Movie: Springfield Challenge
Jul 2nd, 2007 at 2:58PM: Since the exact location was never explicitly revealed in any episode of The Simpsons, fourteen Springfields across America are currently battling it out to decide which town should be the true home of Homer and family. Each of the fourteen Springfields in the running -- Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, ...Valentine's Idea: Visit Valentine
Feb 7th, 2007 at 3:01PM: Believe it or not, there are actually a number of cities named Valentine. For example:
Valentine, Nebraska ("America's Heart City") is home to the Valentine National Wildlife Refuge. According to the website, the Heart City plans to host a Valentine's Day event, although -- like shy suitors -- they haven't expressed their feelings about it yet. In 2005, the town hosted a chili cook-off. ...Photo of the Day (11/18/06)
Nov 18th, 2006 at 1:27PM: The further we slip away into winter I can't help wanting to migrate to the same places where butterflies land on sweet beautiful flowers. Sure this shot comes from my own collection of flicks taken in Omaha's botanical gardens during the very early stages of fall, but it seems I couldn't find a fluttering butterfly these days to save my life. Luckily I'll have this shot to help pass the time ...Chef Mike's
Oct 15th, 2006 at 11:28PM: Catfish Friday is one of those things you stumble upon and think "My goodness it's my lucky day!" Such is what happened when I entered the Community Cafe on the corner of 24th and Lake Street in Omaha, Nebraska. At the Community Cafe you can expect a few things; casual dining atmosphere (cafeteria style), affordable prices and enough food to keep you fueled for the entire day. And my plate, ...Malcolm X Birth Site
Oct 15th, 2006 at 1:21PM: Aficionados of African-American history should be happy to know that big plans are underway for the Malcolm X birth site out of Omaha, NE. While on a recent trip of the Omaha area, I myself rediscovered and remembered that Malcolm X was born in Omaha and quickly took off to see the controversial Black leader's old stomping grounds located at 3448 Pinkney Street. At the present time being the state ...Omaha's Lauritzen Gardens
Oct 14th, 2006 at 6:05PM: Yesterday I finally stepped out of my hotel for a breath of fresh Omaha air. Unlike some of the past couple of days the sun was shining brightly and the temperature was near perfect for exploring. There were many stops along on the way, which I may or not reveal as time moves on, but for now I've settled on sharing my precious moments in Omaha's botanical gardens. (Okay, precious was a bit much, ...Word for the Travel Wise (10/08/06)
Oct 8th, 2006 at 8:00PM: Having recently purchased a small Lakota dictionary for beginner's I thought I'd put it to use here on Gadling. Lakota won't be a language you run around using on a daily basis even with the majority of speakers in the U.S. For the following word I please note the letter 'n' should be more like a 'n' with a 'j' hanging from the second line of the 'n'. I don't have the correct character key, but ...Omaha On My Mind
Sep 25th, 2006 at 11:54AM: So it's Monday and I know all of you are crawling out of your beds or have already crawled into the confines of some cube farm in corporate America somewhere, but I beg you or anyone out there doing the complete opposite to spill the beans on Omaha, Nebraska. It just fell onto my travel radar for the week of October 8th-13th and my knowledge of the Midwestern city is close to zilch. In fact it is ...New US National Natural Landmark: Nebraska's Ashfall Fossil Beds
May 14th, 2006 at 8:01AM: National Geographic News is reporting that the U.S. Department of the Interior has designated Nebraska's Ashfall Fossil Beds a national natural landmark. The fossil beds, located near the town of Neligh, contain hundreds of fossils, including those of " five species of horses, three species of camels, barrel-bodied rhinos, saber-toothed deer, several species of dogs, and two species of ...
