Jan 6th, 2012 at 8:30AM: Update: Check out the World's Worst Places of 2013 here
What comes to mind when you think of the world's worst place? While it is easy to complain about rural Wal-marts, La Guardia, Applebee's, and any government office with motor vehicle in its title, none of those places escalate the game from nuisance to immediate danger. All of them can be horrible, yes, but a threatened ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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World's worst places: Top 10 places you do not want to visit in 2012
Jan 6th, 2012 at 8:30AM: Update: Check out the World's Worst Places of 2013 here
What comes to mind when you think of the world's worst place? While it is easy to complain about rural Wal-marts, La Guardia, Applebee's, and any government office with motor vehicle in its title, none of those places escalate the game from nuisance to immediate danger. All of them can be horrible, yes, but a threatened ...Top 20 travel destinations - The 2011 Travel and Tourism Competitiveness Report
Mar 10th, 2011 at 3:00PM: Every couple of years, the World Economic Forum crunches a bunch of numbers and releases a list of the top countries in the world to visit. While ranking 139 countries, they measure aspects such as pricing, culture, environmental protection, safety, and infrastructure. For the 2011 report, Switzerland remained at the number one spot - the returning champion from the last report in 2009. Nine out ...10 Reasons You Must Revisit - what to see when revisiting a destination
Mar 1st, 2011 at 11:00AM: Revisiting a destination is essential to understanding it. Traveling the world is a marvelous thing, but if you've only been everywhere once, how can you have a true sense of the nature of any of those places?
Change is one of the few things you can count on in this world. When it comes to destinations, revisiting after a year, or five, ten, even twenty, can be an incredible lesson in what is ...10 reasons to choose the cheaper hotel
Feb 23rd, 2011 at 10:30AM:
So. You've got your upcoming trip narrowed down to a handful of hotels. Do you reward yourself with the loveliest luxury hotel you can afford, or do you quietly, triumphantly select the cheaper hotel?
The quandary itself can feel like a moral dilemma. Websites are designed, whether intentionally or not, to encourage you to buy spendier things. You, the frugal shopper, click "List by Price ...Top 10 reasons that Top 10 lists suck
Feb 21st, 2011 at 4:30PM: The Top 10 list is as prominent in most bloggers' toolboxes as hammers are in carpenters', um, toolboxes. Bloggers love to compile lists. Readers love to judge, debate and share those lists. In theory, everybody wins. However, if you're a fan of travel writing - or any writing, for that matter - the Top 10 list is the embodiment of the death of narrative. Sure, Top 10 lists can entertain readers, ...Ten passport photos that look like mug shots
Jan 28th, 2011 at 10:30AM: No one really knows how to take the best passport photos. To smile, or not to smile? It's a question we all ask ourselves, but usually not until we're half a second from that snap of the camera which will define our official "look" for the next ten years. The result? We tend to look confused, undecided, and in some cases, mildly criminal.
Click through the gallery below for ten passport photos ...SkyMall Monday: Top ten things to stuff in the Turkey Cake Pan
Nov 22nd, 2010 at 1:00PM: It's Thanksgiving time once again in the good ol' US of A. That wonderful time of year when we slow down, take a break and acknowledge the people and things for which we are most thankful. Most people focus on the thanks. I like to focus on the ful(l). Here at SkyMall Monday headquarters, we love to stuff our faces on Thanksgiving. From stuffing to green bean casserole to, of course, turkey, ...Top 10 ways Hollywood could make Sully's movie more kickass
Oct 5th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
As you've surely heard, Hudson River hero Captain Sully has been awarded the ultimate American prize: a movie deal. You know how sometimes people ask you "who would you want to play you in a movie?" Well, Sully is full-on asking himself that question for real.
We were discussing the movie and came up with one irrefutable problem: landing a plane in the Hudson River, while certainly ...Top 10 jet lag strategies from Gadling readers
Sep 28th, 2010 at 1:30PM:
Jet lag is a complex problem. It can be embodied as an annoying propensity to yawn through some of the grandest experiences of your trip, an embarrassing incapacity to stay awake for drinks after a business dinner or a highly inconvenient invalidity upon returning home. It can cost you time and money. It can lose you a business deal or even cause you emotional distress. Everyone hates it, and ...Top 10 blueberry destinations
Aug 23rd, 2010 at 12:00PM: It's blueberry season again and if you haven't already indulged at home, there's still time to stain your hands and face out on the road. The high bush blueberry plant is native to North America but you'd be surprised by just how many varieties are out there and all the different places they grow. You might also be surprised to learn that in the United States, there are over 40 blueberry festivals ...Ten dumb things you're likely to do if you drink and travel
Aug 19th, 2010 at 10:00AM:
We've all heard it a million times: don't drink too much when you're traveling. It's dangerous. However, that "danger" is so amorphous and non-specific, it's hard to determine what the warnings really mean. Here are ten dumb things you're likely to do if you drink and travel. You can take this as a warning, or, if you happen to be drunk and traveling right now ... as a checklist.
Don't ask me ...Top 10 Maui beaches
Aug 5th, 2010 at 6:00PM:
The Hawaiian islands are known far and wide for the quality of their beaches. From narrow strips of volcanic black sand with dramatic jungle backdrops, to crowded beaches full of the who's who of the world, Hawaii has a beach for everyone. Maui has just as much diversity as the entire island chain with over 30 miles of beaches. The most easily accessible beaches are located on the west and ...Ten things to do when it rains on your vacation
Aug 3rd, 2010 at 10:00AM: Barbra Streisand gets it. Rain is the enemy.
I mean, yes, rain is important to our environment and makes all the beautiful things you see on a vacation possible, but when you only have a few days in paradise, rain can really spoil things. If you've ever found yourself in a situation where your dream day of biking or skydiving is canceled due to a torrential downpour, you get it. If you've ever ...SkyMall Monday: Top 10 pieces of spy gear
Jul 26th, 2010 at 1:00PM: The world is a scary place. Heck, even the Cold War is heating up (er, cooling off?) again with Russian spies being kicked out of the US. It's becoming harder and harder to trust anyone, even your family. Here in the SkyMall Monday headquarters, I trust Calvin the Garden Yeti and no one else. In these crazy times, it's best to find out all the information you can on those around you, lest they try ...Top 10 best international cities for shopping
Jul 19th, 2010 at 4:30PM: It's a familiar feeling... The sweaty palms, a racing heartbeat, shortness of breath. You've dreamt about this moment and it's finally here - staring you in the face with a come hither look that says, "You know you want me" and the reality is, you do. You fumble for your wallet in the bottomless pit of a bag you carry around and rush toward the "sale" sign you spotted through the endless faces and ...Ten wondrous things you can get away with at the beach
Jul 2nd, 2010 at 10:30AM:
Going to the beach affords us all kind of freedoms. Just the hot sand and crashing waves can send people into spiritual abandon. That feeling is not solely internally manifested; there are genuine external freedoms we experience at the beach. Not all, but many social rules are gleefully shed when you hit seashore.
If you're vacationing at a beach resort, many of the following un-rules apply ...The 10 Commandments of Airplane Etiquette
Apr 30th, 2010 at 10:00AM: Last night, I walked to the top of a tall mountain and God spoke directly to me. I know, right?
There was a blinding flash of light, a bunch of angels started singing, and then His head appeared above the clouds like some kind of celestial puppet show. He politely introduced himself ("Hello, Annie. I'm God.") and personally handed me two golden tray tables engraved with the following ten ...South by Southeast: Top 10 Southeast Asia
Mar 19th, 2010 at 9:00AM:
There's a lot to see in Southeast Asia. Over the past five months, as I've traveled through this amazing region, it's something I've experienced firsthand. From mind-blowing jungle ruins to outstanding food and world class beaches, there's a never-ending wealth of curiosities for visitors. But with so much to see and do, it's hard to know what to prioritize. Is Angkor Wat really as awesome as ...The world's best hikes
Feb 17th, 2010 at 10:31AM: With so much challenging terrain, magnificent vistas, and unique cultural opportunities on the planet, shining a spotlight on the world's best hikes is a difficult task. After all, there are various styles of hiking fitting different skill levels: some people enjoy long treks, while others like to get in and out in a single day. Some folks enjoy challenging, technical climbs, while others simply ...The best of the best in Mammoth, CA
Feb 15th, 2010 at 11:00AM:
Hours in between Yosemite National Park and the highest mountain in the 48 contiguous states lies an action-packed town called Mammoth Lakes.
Don't be surprised if you haven't heard of it; Mammoth Mountain has remained a secret for many on the West Coast due to its remote location in the Eastern Sierras. Though it has always been popular for skiers and boarders from Los Angeles and SoCal, ...
