Jul 6th, 2010 at 6:00PM:
This week I went aboard Virgin America's inaugural flight from San Francisco to Toronto; and having visited Toronto only once before when I was young, I didn't have very high expectations for Canada's largest city. On this visit, I took the time to explore some of the outlying neighborhoods (Kensington Market) and cultural districts that really give Toronto a sense of flavor and diversity, and ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Photo of the Day (7.6.10)
Jul 6th, 2010 at 6:00PM:
This week I went aboard Virgin America's inaugural flight from San Francisco to Toronto; and having visited Toronto only once before when I was young, I didn't have very high expectations for Canada's largest city. On this visit, I took the time to explore some of the outlying neighborhoods (Kensington Market) and cultural districts that really give Toronto a sense of flavor and diversity, and ...G20 summit hits Toronto tourism hard
Jun 26th, 2010 at 9:00AM: If you're in Toronto to sample the Canadian city's great shopping, culture, and nightlife, you picked the wrong weekend.
The G20 summit has caused many of the downtown businesses to shut, reports travel site Martini Boys. The site gives an long list of major restaurants, theaters, and other attractions that will close their doors this weekend. Even the iconic CN Tower will be shut up tight and ...GadlingTV's Travel Talk - Virgin America winner announced!
Jun 4th, 2010 at 9:30AM:
GadlingTV's Travel Talk Virgin America Giveaway – Click above to watch video after the jump
June is here, so we're finally ready to reveal the winner of our Virgin America giveaway! Stay tuned to find out who the lucky winner is & hear some of our favorite responses - thank you to everyone who submitted and don't forget to tune in for more, bigger contests in the future! ...Photo of the Day (5.30.10)
May 30th, 2010 at 6:00PM:
Whoa. That was the first thing that came to mind when I looked at Flickr user Bryson Gilbert's photo of City Hall in Toronto. It's not just the vertigo-inducing angle - I also love the choice of black and white, which accentuates the curves, shadows and lines of the buildings. It almost looks like the facades of these two structures are the wings of some giant insect, preparing to take flight. ...The top 50 cities for quality of life
May 29th, 2010 at 1:30PM: If you don't live in Vienna, you might consider moving there.
A new survey lists the top 50 cities for quality of life and Vienna comes out as number one. The survey, conducted by Mercer, a human resources consultancy firm, looked at criteria such as infrastructure, economy, housing, recreation, personal and press freedom, and education. Vienna certainly scores high in all that, plus it has ...20 great destinations for shopping
Apr 2nd, 2010 at 3:00PM:
Shoppers of all kinds will fall in love with the places that made this list of the top 20 cities for shopping. Whether you live nearby or are planning a trip, this list offers places ideal for anyone in need of some retail therapy.
New Orleans, Louisiana
The French Quarter and Bourbon Street are only the starting point in the unique shopping destinations you'll find in New Orleans. Stroll ...15 more great cities for drinking beer
Mar 25th, 2010 at 4:30PM:
Last month, the writers at Gadling spent a lot of time at the pub, creating this list of The 24 greatest cities in the world for drinking beer. We had so much fun and got so many great comments, we decided we couldn't stop: we headed back to the bar and asked for another round. Here's 15 more of our favorite cities in the world for drinking great beer. Did we include your favorite? Take a ...GadlingTV's Travel Talk 006: New York City, Engadget Show, Strikes & Protests!
Mar 24th, 2010 at 5:00PM:
GadlingTV's Travel Talk, episode 6 – Click above to watch video after the jump
Ready for the City that Never Sleeps? This week we're hitting the streets of Manhattan for a jam-packed episode that will take you through the Big Apple, behind the scenes of the Engadget Show, and show you how to get away from it all in a city like NYC.
This week we discuss the ongoing red-shirt ...Virgin America announces new routes to Orlando, Toronto
Mar 18th, 2010 at 9:00AM: The wait is finally over (and we know you've all been on the edge of your seats).
Early this morning, Virgin America announced plans to serve Orlando International Airport and Toronto Pearson International Airport with daily nonstop flights from Los Angeles and San Francisco.
The Orlando flights will launch Aug. 19, 2010 and, pending approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation, ...The 20 greatest cities in the world for foodies
Mar 11th, 2010 at 8:29AM: Once upon a time, the world's food capitals were a mere few well-known locales like Paris, New York, and Bangkok. All the action (and the eyes, and the forks) were focused there.
Recently, though, many areas of the world have expanded and improved both their menus and their talents in the kitchen, resulting in far more places staking their claims in the classy world of quality dining. ...Thompson Hotels opens first international hotel in May 2010
Feb 19th, 2010 at 9:30AM: Thompson Hotels announced its first international property, Thompson Toronto, will open in May 2010. The 16-floor Thompson Toronto will feature 102 guestrooms complete with hardwood floors, workstations, floor-to-ceiling windows and marble bathrooms with heated floors.
The Thompson Toronto's 16th floor will be private Penthouse Suite and feature a panoramic view of the city. A rooftop pool will ...Canadian restaurant encourages patrons to have sex in its bathrooms on Valentine's day
Feb 5th, 2010 at 8:30AM: Forget chocolate and flowers - how about treating your loved one to sex in a restaurant bathroom?
You'll need to travel to Toronto for the experience, but Mildred's Temple Kitchen has announced that they'll encourage any of their guests to use their bathrooms for some Valentine's day nooky.
Now, I'm no prude, but I don't think I'd be too comfortable standing in line with other couples as we ...Argument over elbow room results in flight diversion and 30 day prison sentence
Jan 2nd, 2010 at 1:00PM: We've all been there - you get to your seat, and someone else has already taken ownership of the armrest, which includes part of your space. In most cases, a quick smile and "hi" is enough to create a mutual understanding on sharing the one and a half inches of precious space.
Sadly, not everyone shares that concept - like 31 year old Khodar Ahmad. This Toronto man was on his way to Frankfurt ...Photo of the Day (12.31.09)
Dec 31st, 2009 at 6:00PM:
More snow is expected for today in the Boston area. I've been trying to capture snow with as much impact as possible, but I haven't been happy with the results.
This picture from PDPhotography taken in Toronto really gave me a chill. Now I'm off to try to re-create the look. If I could just find a bus around here.
Here's hoping you have a wonderful new year. Why not make it a New Year's ...Get out and go: Events around the world (December 9-14)
Dec 9th, 2009 at 8:30AM: It's time to look at the festivals and events happening around the world, and this week has a particularly international selection of happenings. If you're close and have time, then you have no excuse to get out and go!
Toronto - The Festival of Carols, a holiday tradition, will be held in Toronto this Wednesday, December 9th.
Oslo - The Nobel Peace Prize Ceremony will be held in Oslo ...Photo of the Day 10.19.09
Oct 19th, 2009 at 7:00PM: I've always loved photographs of signage, but I've rarely been able to capture an image that I liked -- it's trickier than it looks. I'm loving this shot captured by Bryson Gilbert, however -- the light and colour so perfectly convey the mood of a fun night out in Toronto. Well done. If you've got some great travel shots you'd love to share, be sure to upload them to the Gadling pool on Flickr. ...Photo of the Day (9.26.09)
Sep 26th, 2009 at 5:00PM:
Having just come from the concrete jungle that is New York City, I've come to appreciate the urban landscapes that only large cities can offer. When the sky opens up in bright blue above the towering skyscrapers I have to pinch myself at the great modern progress that the world has made in just a century. There's something really grand and angular about cities that make them perfect inspiration ...Through the Gadling Lens: water, water everywhere
Sep 24th, 2009 at 11:00AM:
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Over the last year or so, I've become really intrigued with photographing water -- I love how organically it moves, I love all the different forms it takes. And since almost 71% of our planet is covered in the stuff, it makes sense that it would sometimes find its ...Museum Junkie: Royal Ontario Museum hosts Dead Sea Scrolls
Jun 12th, 2009 at 11:30AM: Visitors to the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto this summer will have a chance to see the famous Dead Sea Scrolls.
"Dead Sea Scrolls: Words that Changed the World" will showcase some scrolls that have never before been seen by the general public as well as numerous artifacts from the period. There will also be a series of lectures by leading religious and secular scholars.
The scrolls, found in ...Cycling on rise: around the world, two wheels are being shed
May 29th, 2009 at 12:30PM: In Canada and in Europe, according to the Toronto Sun, cyclists are seeing more bike paths built. New attractions and offers are being designed to appeal to cyclists, and challenging routes are gaining popularity. In honor of Toronto Bike Month, which runs until June 25, the Sun has offered a few ideas for pedal-pushers around the world.
La Route Verte (the Green Route) is the longest ride in ...
