Jul 13th, 2010 at 2:30PM: You know what they say..."take only pictures, leave only memories." But what if you want to take it home with you? That searing pad ka prow that leaves a film of sweat on your brow, a fragrant bouillabaisse, schnitzel so thin and crisp it practically floats?
What you need is a cooking class, from one of the many resorts, hotels, or cruises offering full or half-day demonstration and hands-on ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Hotel cooking classes let you savor travel memories at home
Jul 13th, 2010 at 2:30PM: You know what they say..."take only pictures, leave only memories." But what if you want to take it home with you? That searing pad ka prow that leaves a film of sweat on your brow, a fragrant bouillabaisse, schnitzel so thin and crisp it practically floats?
What you need is a cooking class, from one of the many resorts, hotels, or cruises offering full or half-day demonstration and hands-on ...The Tour Divide mountain bike race is underway
Jun 19th, 2010 at 8:00AM: The Tour Divide mountain bike race got underway last week in Banff, Alberta, Canada, where nearly 50 hardcore fat tire enthusiasts set off on the longest off road biking trail in the world. They'll now ride the entire length of the Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, a distance of 2745 miles, before reaching the finish line along the U.S.-Mexico border, in Antelope Wells, New Mexico.
The trail ...Road trip: The best roadside attractions on the east and west coasts
Jun 15th, 2010 at 11:30AM: Road trips are meant to be fun, meaningful, and inspire some reflection as you set out for the great open roads. When the driving gets a little dull, though, there's plenty to see on the side of the road.
The eastern portion of the United States is home to many world-recognized sites, but many of these grandiose tourist destinations overshadow the lesser-known, roadside attractions that are ...
19 perfect dive bars
May 18th, 2010 at 2:00PM: We need dive bars more than we care to admit. They are the counterweight to a world overflowing with upscale lounges and designer "mixologist" cocktails, a way to keep it simple, hang out with friends old and new and tip back our favorite beverage. Gadling is a big fan of dive bars too. That's why we've put together this list of 19 of our favorites. Where's your favorite dive bar? Leave us a tip ...Photo of the Day (4.25.2010)
Apr 25th, 2010 at 6:30PM:
I found myself laughing out loud when I saw Flickr user VickiR1952's photo on our Gadling Flickr page today. Where do I even start? The amazing beard on the cowboy, the horse's expression, the pose...it's all perfect. These two look like they could be long-lost cousins. It's an image oozing with personality and charm.
Taken any cowboy photos of your own? Why not add them to our Gadling group ...Four New Mexico gems worth visiting
Apr 13th, 2010 at 2:00PM:
New Mexico - the "Land of Enchantment." This beautiful state is a popular tourist destination, no doubt, but there are plenty of amazing gems hidden in New Mexico's dusty desert corners that are well worth checking out. Most visitors here come to Santa Fe for great shopping and Southwest style or head to Taos to visit one of the nation's oldest Native American pueblos or go skiing. But the ...Document your vacation with RockResorts "Three for Free" promotion
Dec 17th, 2009 at 12:30PM: With the slumping economy and decline in hotel occupancy rates, lots of hotels and resorts are offering deals that allow you stay for free after you pay for a certain number of nights. But not many resorts are throwing in a free "adventure cam" to use during your stay.
RockResorts, which operates properties in Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming and St. Lucia, is offering a "Three for Free" ...First snow: Eight winter activities for budget friendly fun
Dec 10th, 2009 at 9:30AM: With the first snow comes thoughts of winter's smorgasbord of budget friendly travel options. Fall festivals and foliage tours are long gone. What was missed has been moved to next year's got to go agenda.
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The first snow is a reminder that winter, like ...Four forgotten Civil War battlefields
Nov 19th, 2009 at 10:30AM: Civil War battlefields are some of the most popular tourist destinations in the U.S. The most famous battlefields, such as Gettysburg and Shiloh, attract hundreds of thousands of visitors a year. But there are many other battlefields that are just as interesting but little-known outside their local area. Here are four that any history buff will enjoy. You'll notice all of them are west of the ...Understanding the wild west: Visiting a Native American pueblo
Nov 16th, 2009 at 2:30PM:
New Mexico, like much of the western US, has long been home to many Native American tribes who shaped the history of the region every bit as much as the white settlers and cowboys who came after them.
Around Albuquerque, Santa Fe, and Taos, you can't drive more than a dozen or so miles before you see another sign pointing the way to a Pueblo that is open to visitors. Each of these can ...Hotel owner makes Latino employees change their names
Oct 27th, 2009 at 1:00PM: Taos, New Mexico, is home to a large Spanish-speaking population. There are a lot of Latino people living and working in the town. So it follows that many people there have traditionally Latino names. You would think a guy from Texas (another state close to Mexico and home to many Hispanic people) would understand that. But not Larry Whitten.
digg_url = ...Through the Gadling Lens: inspirational nature shots from our Gadling Flickr pool
Oct 15th, 2009 at 11:00AM: As you know by now, today we're bringing attention to climate change and ecotravel here on Gadling. Personally, climate change and taking care of the environment is an issue that I've thought about a whole lot since becoming a parent -- and to be honest, my daughter has become pretty passionate about it herself ("Mom, you forgot to turn off your computer! You have to save the environment!" is not ...US Airways can't have New Mexico liquor license
Oct 2nd, 2009 at 4:00PM: US Airways sued New Mexico in 2007 because the state's Regulation and License Department denied its liquor license application. This came after a passenger killed five people in a crash while driving drunk after getting intoxicated on the flight.
In the suit, US Airways contended that New Mexico can't control its on-board liquor service, require training for cabin crew about alcohol or enforce ...Nativo Lodge offers New Mexico State Fair Package
Sep 12th, 2009 at 2:00PM: New Mexico's State Fair kicked off Friday and to celebrate, the Nativo Lodge is offering a special package. For $129 per night, families of up to four people will receive accommodations (with one king or two double beds), daily breakfast, four one-day passes to the Fair, and one parking pass.
The Nativo Lodge offers spacious rooms decorated with Native American touches. The property features a ...Drag out summer after Labor Day: 12 ideas
Aug 25th, 2009 at 10:30AM: So what if it's almost the end of August, kids are heading back to school in droves, and Labor Day is almost here?
There are ways to drag out that summer feeling with easy-going, inexpensive travel. Pick places that you haven't been to before to heighten a sense of adventure -- something that summers are made for.
Here are 12 ideas to get you started into dragging out summer--at least until the ...Scenic America: The Four Corners
Aug 17th, 2009 at 3:00PM: When you're figuring out where to go for vacation, you might want beautiful vistas, clean air, ancient ruins, and traditional cultures. A lot of people make the mistake of thinking they have to go to some remote country to find all that. You don't. Head over to the Four Corners region and you'll get all that and more. The Four Corners, where the states of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah ...Have you seen. . .The Thing?
Aug 3rd, 2009 at 11:30AM: As you drive through the desert along I-10 you see them--garish signs beckoning you to explore the mystery of "The Thing?" The signs are everywhere, 247 of them stretching from Arizona to Texas. The journey is long and boring, punctuated only by bad country music and Born-Again preachers on the radio. Finally you make it to Exit 322 at Dragoon, Arizona, and see the cheap yellow, red, and blue ...Hole N" the Rock in Utah, one-of-a-kind-roadside must see
Aug 3rd, 2009 at 10:30AM: There's Mt. Rushmore in South Dakota that pays tribute to one man's vision of turning solid rock into the faces of U.S. presidents. And there's Hole N" the Rock in Utah--one man's vision to turn a rock into a home and a gift shop.
Not far south of Moab, Utah on U.S. 191, along gorgeous red rock cliffs that glow almost neon against the blue sky, you'll see billboards that shout out statements like ...Hotels and inns with a cultural flair
Jul 27th, 2009 at 7:00PM: When you just need a place to stay on your way to somewhere else, finding a comfortable bed and a clean room may be all that's required. But for atmosphere that reflects a unique location look beyond a chain hotel, no matter how glammed up that chain hotel might be. Why stay at a hotel with an ambiance that says it could be anywhere when you can stay at a place that is influenced by its ...Photo of the Day (7.26.09)
Jul 26th, 2009 at 6:00PM: Neon reminds me of roadtrips. The open road. A solitary roadside motel with a glowing neon sign, welcoming weary travelers like a beacon on a lighthouse. When I saw this neon photo by dizzylizzie129, taken in Taos, New Mexico, it had me immediately thinking about the open road. Aside from the warm glow of the blue and yellow light, I quite like this electric cowboy's goofy grin - it has a real ...
