Dec 4th, 2009 at 10:00AM:
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Does all the rushing around of the holiday season make you want to get away? You're not the only one. In fact, it might just behoove you to give someone the gift of travel this year. There are more ways to do so than you think -- and ways in all price ranges. Here are ten ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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10 Ways to Give the Gift of Travel
Dec 4th, 2009 at 10:00AM:
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Does all the rushing around of the holiday season make you want to get away? You're not the only one. In fact, it might just behoove you to give someone the gift of travel this year. There are more ways to do so than you think -- and ways in all price ranges. Here are ten ...Photo of the Day (12.1.09)
Dec 1st, 2009 at 9:00PM:
Today's Photo of the Day comes from Milwaukee based Flickr user koalaeatingtree. Taking great landscape shots is one thing, but capturing a perfectly timed moment in a beautiful location like this is remarkable.
The photo was taken in Naples, Florida - a city voted in 2009 as "one of the 10 pricey cities worth its high cost" by U.S News & World Report. For the techies out there, ...Top Ten Reasons that Road Trips Rock
Nov 5th, 2009 at 11:00AM:
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Yesterday, Annie posted a top ten list about why road trips suck. I was shocked and appalled, to say the least. After reading her piece and discussing it with folks on Twitter, I deduced that Annie didn't really hate road trips. She hated long car rides. There's a ...Top Ten Reasons that Road Trips Suck
Nov 4th, 2009 at 11:00AM: Whether you're trying to save money or shrink your vacation's carbon footprint, you probably know, deep down, that road trips suck. There are definitely good things about the open road; the unexpected detours, the wind in your hair (or exhaust in your face, eyes) ... but for the most part, sitting in traffic in a closed vehicle for untold hours with people you may or may not normally tolerate for ...Top Ten All-Time Scariest Travel-Themed Movies
Oct 27th, 2009 at 9:30AM:
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Halloween is a-comin'. In the mood for some scary movies? So are we! That's why we've made a list of the Top Ten All-Time Scariest Travel-Themed Movies for you. Don't worry, we won't spoil the endings, just give you the gist and the Netflix links. Watch at your own ...Top ten things not to forget on a trip
Oct 20th, 2009 at 11:00AM: We all usually try to travel light, but when you succeed, do you feel a little nervous? I do. If I can lift my suitcase without grunting, I'm fairly certain I've forgotten something. Here's a list of the Top ten things not to forget on a trip -- hopefully both you and I can remember to check it next time we're about to head out of town! 1. Cell Phone Charger. They've started carrying universal ...Ten musical destinations that will rock your world
Aug 24th, 2009 at 10:00AM:
Music has a way of taking you on a journey. Like any great trip, the songs that inspire us are filled with joyous highs and sobering lows, unexpected revelations and exotic uncertainties. It's only natural then that each of us seeks out music during our travels. Whether it's a CD stand in a bustling market in Morocco or a classically-trained violinist playing on a street corner in Paris, music ...Top Ten Strangest Hotel Guest Requests
Jul 3rd, 2009 at 5:00PM: When we were contacted by Great Hotels of the World about their list of strange guest requests, we were convulsed by some of the crazy things people ask. The member hotels of Great Hotels of the World all sent in their wildest stories to help promote GHOW's "91 Days of Summer Offers" -- check out their website for some great deals on luxury hotels. For the best of their funny hotel requests, ...Dim Sum Dialogues : Top 10 Facts About Hong Kong
Jun 27th, 2009 at 1:00PM: Before I start to dig deeper and bring you the best of what Hong Kong has to offer, I think it's appropriate to share some of the most essential pieces of information that I've discovered about the territory in my past few months here. 1. The name Hong Kong is a phonetic rendering of a Cantonese name meaning "fragrant harbour". 2. With a population of 7 million people but land area of only ...10 passengers that we all love to hate
Jun 13th, 2009 at 10:00AM: We've made it through Gadling's top 10 passengers that drive us crazy over the past couple of weeks, and it has been a contentious, wild ride. Some bloggers can't stand the upgrade panderers, others, the agressive seat recliners. Truth of the matter is, everyone has cranky days when it seems like the entire travel world is conspiring against you, from the guy with standing on the wrong side of the ...Gadling picks the world's best "second cities"
Jun 8th, 2009 at 10:30AM: We like winners. Whether it's the winning army of a war or the world's fastest 100 meter runner, we lavish attention and praise on the victors and relegate the losers to the dustbin of history. The same is true of travel - the most important travel cities like New York, London, Sydney and Tokyo are favored by visitors while lesser-known destinations are skipped, scratched from the itinerary or ...The top 5 myths about getting upgraded
Jun 1st, 2009 at 9:30AM: Business class. The promised land in the front of the aircraft with wider seats, free drinks, meals and checked bags. Who wouldn't want to take the opportunity for a free upgrade once in a while? Yes, it is possible to purchase a coach ticket, work the system and get upgraded to the front of the airplane. Is it easy? No. Is there an inexpensive shortcut? Not really. Contrary to many empowering ...How to look like an experienced traveler at the airport (even if you are not)
May 26th, 2009 at 9:30AM: Summer is quickly approaching, which means a large number of you will be heading to the airport for your summer vacation. If you are one of the many people in the country that only visits the airport once a year, then chances are you are going to be quite unprepared for what the airport has to offer. In this article, you'll find some simple ways to arrive at the airport, and not look like a ...Top 10 hotels in Vietnam
Apr 17th, 2009 at 10:30AM: When I first went to Vietnam in the mid-90's, Hanoi was still a fairly sleepy town where cyclos could go everywhere and the buzz of motorcycles was a once in awhile occurrence. Most places to stay were family-owned guest houses and luxury meant air conditioning and a TV that worked and offered more than a couple of channels.
One morning, I stood on the corner of a street in Hoi An taking pictures ...Ten reasons why you should visit New Zealand NOW
Apr 5th, 2009 at 12:00PM:
With more and more people losing jobs and the economy shrinking, many people think that now is a terrible time to travel overseas. Fearing tremors in their jobs or their 401Ks, workers may often choose to stay at home this year, or maybe even work right through their time off.
But in one place, the timing is perfect for holiday travel. The combination of a favorable exchange rate, excellent ...Lonely Planet names top 10 "weird" cities
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Dec 24th, 2008 at 3:00PM: Top 10 lists are the lifeblood of blogging. How else, dear reader, can we quickly inform you of all you need to know about a topic in a format that is quick to read and simultaneously entertaining? The end of the year is fertile ground for top 10 lists, providing an opportunity to take a look at the previous 365 days and gaze at the marvelous things that have come to pass. With this in mind, ...Ten things you didn't know about Dublin
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Nov 12th, 2008 at 10:30AM: Visiting any city for the first time is an exercise in setting expectations. You can only read so much about the culture, nightlife and food in a guidebook before you need to experience the locals first hand, order a pint of Guinness or eat shepherd's pie and really visit a destination. Setting foot out into the city streets, you begin to compare your first hand experiences against everything that ...
