Mar 13th, 2013 at 2:00PM:
Commercial aviation technology has come a long way since its first flight in 1914, a 23-minute flight between St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida. Along the way, a great amount of the technology in today's aircraft, enabling travelers to fly around the world, was developed right here in the United States. That tradition continues with some recent advances, in use right now or on their way, that ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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New Aviation Technology Brings Safer Travel Today, Looks To Future
Mar 13th, 2013 at 2:00PM:
Commercial aviation technology has come a long way since its first flight in 1914, a 23-minute flight between St. Petersburg and Tampa, Florida. Along the way, a great amount of the technology in today's aircraft, enabling travelers to fly around the world, was developed right here in the United States. That tradition continues with some recent advances, in use right now or on their way, that ...Tar-Removing Tip For Beach-Bound Spring Breakers And Vacationers
Feb 22nd, 2013 at 3:00PM: I'm currently in Southern California, mixing a bit of business and pleasure. I'm officially visiting my parents, but yesterday, I headed up to Santa Barbara for the night to research a story for a guidebook. On my way home today, I went for a late afternoon run on my favorite beach. As a former SB resident, it's something I've done dozens of times in the past.
As I pounded barefoot through the ...A Zoo Hater Confronts The San Diego Zoo And The San Diego Safari Park
Dec 6th, 2012 at 12:00PM: I do not like zoos. I have no ideological problem with them, but every time I bring my children to a zoo, I feel drained - financially, physically and mentally - by the time we're ready to leave. When my wife and I had the first of our two children in 2007, I don't think I'd been to a zoo in more than 20 years.
But since then, I've been coerced into visiting zoos in Chicago, Brookfield, ...Outdoor Adaptive Sports Programs: Where To Find The Nation's Best
Oct 25th, 2012 at 2:00PM: Like most of us, I didn't fully realize the extent of the daily hassles and challenges faced by those who use a wheelchair, prosthetic, or other mobility aid until it became somewhat personal. I'm fortunate to have two people in my life who've been an enormous source of both education and inspiration, and I'm writing this piece because of them. A little bit of background is in order:
When I ...Serene sunsets and self-reflection in Southern California
Mar 14th, 2012 at 4:00PM: Who doesn't love a gorgeous sunset? While nothing compares to seeing one in person, these photos of Southern California sunsets by Nick Chill are just as good, if not better, than viewing a setting sun with your own eyes. According to Chill, the trick is getting away from the developed coastline and clean, sandy beaches.
"You can still find high cliffs, rocky surf, and other beautifully natural ...Couple to visit most of planet on 424 day tour
Feb 15th, 2012 at 1:00PM: Darren and Sandy Van Soye, a couple from Southern California, have started on a global adventure to raise awareness about world geography and make the subject more accessible to children. Visiting fifty countries on six continents in 424 days, they will share the journey with more than 700 classrooms representing 50,000 students.
"Our dream is to educate children about geography and world ...January is California Restaurant Month
Dec 2nd, 2011 at 12:00PM: As a native Californian and longtime former Bay Area resident, I have to confess there's no place like home when it comes to the American food/dining/wine scene (New Yorkers, feel free to sharpen your knives...).
California's always been progressive when it comes to food and drink, from the early days of the vaqueros and Gold Rush-era San Francisco, right up to today's never-ending parade of ...Family travel: chatting with Poshbrood's Elizabeth Thorp
Aug 4th, 2011 at 2:00PM: Childhood vacations have a way of becoming an adult's fondest memories - stories re-hashed time and again at the dinner table, destinations revisited during adulthood to see if they've changed. Of course, these trips become slightly less magical when you, as an adult, manage the wrangling of the entire family onto a plane, train or automobile and attempt the feat of herding the family towards a ...Summer travel: best U.S. cities for localized food lovers
Jul 14th, 2011 at 3:00PM: What's that you say? Summer's half over? Those of us living here in the Pacific Northwest had no idea, given the lack of sun in these parts. But even if you're getting slapped by the mother of all heat waves, it's still early in the season for the best produce summer has to offer. As for where to get great food featuring locally-sourced ingredients? Allow me.
Some cities are inextricably linked ...Barbecue and picnic tips for a safe, delicious (and seasonal) Fourth of July
Jun 28th, 2011 at 10:00AM:
For Americans, there's no holiday more synonymous with eating outdoors than the Fourth of July. It's the ultimate summer dining event, one that largely emphasizes regional foods and seasonal ingredients.
Tomatoes and corn are perhaps the two most iconic summer foods served on the Fourth (just because we live in an era where we can purchase certain ingredients yearound doesn't mean they ...Ten great food co-ops in the western U.S.
Apr 22nd, 2011 at 1:30PM: If the concept of food cooperatives conjures up images of burning bras and withered, wormy produce, hear me out. The times they have a'changed, and today's co-ops (about 500 nationwide) can be the hometown equivalent of a certain high-end, multi-billion-dollar, national green grocery chain. As with farmers markets, all are not created equal, but when you hit upon a good one, it's easy to see why ...Video of the day: the best burger in Los Angeles
Mar 2nd, 2011 at 5:00PM:
Los Angeles from Dave Pinke on Vimeo.
Even with the Grammys and the Oscars behind us now, it's still safe to say that Los Angeles is a major travel destination. Especially during months that are just a little too cold for comfort in other parts of the world. Dave Pinke, a traveler and video-making cool guy from NYC, put this video together after one of his trips to L.A. Among his travels ...
Top ten overrated U.S. travel destinations/attractions
Oct 14th, 2010 at 4:30PM: Whether or not you're an American, there are certain places that are on almost everyone's must-visit list. Some tourist traps, like the Grand Canyon or Disneyland, are worth joining the masses and ponying up the entrance fee (although I just checked the Magic Kingdom's website, and Mickey and friends are bilking the parents of children under nine for $68 a pop).
Other much-lauded, highly ...Los Angeles' L.A. Live luxury complex isn't always alive
Aug 3rd, 2010 at 1:30PM: Los Angeles' spectacular L.A. Live development, cleverly planted by the city's convention center near the interchange of the 10 and the 110, cost a reported $2.5 billion to construct. Its two marquee hotels, a Ritz-Carlton (123 rooms, opened in April) and a J.W. Marriott (878 rooms, opened in February), represent two of the more appealing national luxury brands, and their placement in an ...GadlingTV's Travel Talk - Zip Lining on Catalina Island
Jun 29th, 2010 at 9:30AM:
GadlingTV's Travel Talk, episode 21 – Click above to watch video after the jump
In part one of our Catalina adventure, we surprised Aaron with a trip to the island for some quality undersea exploration. Now, join us as we explore more of the island for some zip lining, a tour of the famous Casino in Avalon, and yes, more scuba diving.
Located 22 miles southwest of Los ...GadlingTV's Travel Talk - Catalina Island
Jun 26th, 2010 at 9:30AM:
GadlingTV's Travel Talk, episode 20 – Click above to watch video after the jump
This week we have an extra special episode - it's Aaron's birthday and we've decided to surprise him by going to one of Southern California's best escapes for diving, watersports, and all things adventurous.
Located 22 miles southwest of Los Angeles, Catalina Island has a rich history as ...Photo of the day (12.20.09)
Jan 20th, 2009 at 9:30PM: For a person who has never been too fond of Southern California, I've recently found myself drawn to the region. Perhaps it's because the weather is good -- or maybe it's because the girls are so much prettier and because I don't have to think of home. Either the way, in my last three visits to the area I've lingered longer every time. On Saturday, I took an early ride up the coast line from ...Southern California's best hotel Christmas light displays
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Dec 6th, 2007 at 8:00AM: I'm a big sucker for Christmas lights. Not the simple ones hanging on family homes, mind you, nor the ostentatious ones the shove Christmas down your throat. No, I love the classy displays found so often at major hotels. For whatever reason, high-end hotels in Southern California seem to go bonkers with lights at this time of year but they do it so tastefully and with so much class that I usually ...
