May 6th, 2013 at 3:00PM: They all talk about it. "Like us on Facebook," "Follow us on Twitter" and "Read our blog," say travel-related websites selling everything from guidebooks to airline flights, gear and gum. Many give us little reason to like them, follow them or do anything other than buy their products on the way to the next online destination. But some travel seller sites actually do put some time and effort into ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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May 6th, 2013 at 3:00PM: They all talk about it. "Like us on Facebook," "Follow us on Twitter" and "Read our blog," say travel-related websites selling everything from guidebooks to airline flights, gear and gum. Many give us little reason to like them, follow them or do anything other than buy their products on the way to the next online destination. But some travel seller sites actually do put some time and effort into ...Galley Gossip: 10 Ways To Handle A Tight Connection
May 3rd, 2013 at 11:00AM: 1. Book wisely. If you need to be somewhere really important, it's probably not a good idea to book your flights with less than an hour between them. Even an hour is pushing it. An hour and a half is good. Two hours, even better. Whatever you do, don't take the last flight out! Delays happen. So do cancelations.
2. Pay the extra fee. If you're the anxious type and travel is stressful, pay the ...Travel Farther To Be Happier, Says Science
Apr 12th, 2013 at 3:00PM: In a new study conducted at the University of Vermont, researchers have discovered that the farther you are from home, the happier you are. The BBC reports that social scientists mined data from 37 million geotagged tweets sent by 180,000 people to determine the correlation between happiness and travel, in a science that The New York Times calls "twitterology."
Tweeters' happiness was ...Australians Outraged Over Qantas Pork Ban
Apr 11th, 2013 at 1:30PM: To the outrage of some Australians, pigs can no longer fly on Qantas airlines.
Many meat eaters can talk for hours about their love of bacon, but when the airline took pork off their menu the company's Facebook and Twitter pages were bombarded with racist and religiously offensive comments.
On the heels of a new partnership with Dubai-based Emirates airline, Qantas removed the meat from some ...Roger Ebert, Travel Writer
Apr 10th, 2013 at 9:00AM: Last week, the world lost one of the all-time great film critics, when Roger Ebert passed away at age 70. He was mostly known for his love of movies and long career reviewing them at the Chicago Sun-Times, as well as his witty and wide-reaching Twitter feed. Roger was first and foremost a journalist, and he applied his curiosity and ease of language to many things, including travel.
If you ...13 Travel Tweeters That Drive Us Crazy
Apr 5th, 2013 at 1:00PM:
With more than 50 million active users logging in every day, it comes as no surprise that Twitter has its fair share of obnoxious tweeters. The travel industry is far from exempt from annoying irritating users, so (just for laughs!) the Gadling team put our heads together and profiled 14 of the most eye roll-inducing tweeting types in our feeds. That's not to say our bloggers haven't been ...Arthur Frommer Will Again Publish Guidebooks
Apr 4th, 2013 at 4:00PM: Last week, I wrote a lengthy tribute to guidebooks and the sad news that Frommer's guidebooks would cease publication, and many readers here and on Twitter shared in my grief. Well, it's time to remove the black armbands, because Arthur and his trusty guides are back! Don't place your orders just yet; there's still a lot up in the air, but the key news is that Arthur Frommer has reacquired his ...Travel Tweets Cue Thought, Savings
Mar 20th, 2013 at 5:00PM:
A great amount of travel information is available on twitter, much more than the standard 140 characters might elude to. Some is straightforward, a simple statement of facts, making who we follow the key to travel info riches. But sometimes, thought provoking travel tweets can prompt a search for knowledge that brings a learning element and along with it, more meaningful information.
...Twitter Travel Feeds Can Lead To Savings
Feb 21st, 2013 at 3:00PM:
Organizing those we follow on Twitter into lists can help us sort relevant information on just about any travel topic. Helpful and engaged sources that work their Twitter feeds can add value to the time we spend online too. Grouping Twitter users into categories like "Fun," "Movies" or "Sports" puts a focus on topics we find important. When it comes to travel, that same theory applies, as ...Stricken Cruise Ship Passengers Make Most Of Bad Situation
Feb 13th, 2013 at 1:30PM: Life on board stricken cruise ship Carnival Triumph is far from the travel brochure promise of sandy beaches and warm Caribbean nights. As the ship is being towed to shore after an engine room fire knocked out the ship's propulsion, passengers have had quite a different experience than what they bargained for. Still, experienced travelers know that not everything goes as planned and making the ...Tips For Flying Cheaper In 2013
Feb 4th, 2013 at 10:00AM:
Another year has passed and the airline industry is still locked in its race to the bottom of quality and service. It now costs money to add anything special to your flight, from legroom to meals to Internet to in-flight television. Need to change your tickets? There's a fee. Want to standby for an earlier flight? There's a fee. On some carriers there's even a fee to store your bags in an ...Top American Destinations To Avoid In 2013
Jan 7th, 2013 at 10:00AM:
Just as useful as a list of top tourist destinations for the upcoming year is one that gives advice on where in the world you should avoid. The truth is, we've all had bad experiences, and they can really affect our perceptions of a place. When I solicited social media users for suggestions on domestic destinations to avoid this year, many lively conversations were sparked – and several ...The 10 Best Travel Apps For Flight Attendants
Nov 29th, 2012 at 11:00AM: 1. FAAWait - During a creeping weather delay a flight attendant who also works part time as an air traffic controller told me about FAAWait. It's his favorite app. One click and we knew which airports across the country were also experiencing delays, how long the delays were averaging, and what had caused the delays.
2. MyRadar: Recently a fearful flier on board one of my flights spent three ...Cyber Monday 2012: Our Favorite Airfare And Entertainment Deals
Nov 25th, 2012 at 10:00AM:
Cyber Monday is the newfangled cousin of Black Friday, when the Internet bursts with the money-saving deals that Black Friday offers in stores the Friday before.
Cyber Monday is probably best known for deals on tech and electronics, but the online shopping extends to airfare and other travel deals, as well. In fact, Gadling has already covered the best hotel deals for Black Friday and Cyber ...Around The World Without Flying, Irish Guy Wages War On Thoughtless Living
Nov 13th, 2012 at 3:00PM:
Traveling around the world without flying, Ireland's Niall Doherty quit his regular 9-to-5 job a little over a year ago, choosing to pursue his passions and help others escape mediocrity. Living a nomadic life ever since, Doherty has never stayed in one place more than four months and is quick to reveal his secret to breaking away and doing life his way.
"I work online, meaning I can work ...Trouble Booking Post-Sandy Air Travel? Try Using Twitter
Oct 31st, 2012 at 7:00AM: The other day, a friend spent 40 minutes on the phone trying to rebook a trip from Orange County to New York City, only to have his request denied. But when we tried reaching out to the airline on Twitter, it took only 10 minutes for a response. After a few 140-character direct messages back and forth, we successfully switched flights within the hour.
Twitter can be a fast, easy and efficient ...Traveling With The Cloud: Do I Even Need My Computer On The Road?
Oct 27th, 2012 at 1:00PM:
Over the last few months, I have made a valiant effort to put everything in the cloud. I had tried before and failed. It all started with Apple's MobileMe that I really never did get to work quite right but ended with a Google Drive life full of wonder.
Now, I have spreadsheets, emails, photos and documents all in one place, safe and secure on my Google Drive – a free file storage and ...Northern Lights Just One Reason To Visit Iceland
Sep 22nd, 2012 at 1:00PM:
The northern lights are a natural light display that occurs in the high latitude regions of our planet. Alaska is one of the best places to see the northern lights, especially in September and March when skies are dark and temperatures mild for comfortable viewing. Iceland is also a good place to view the display and offers some unique advantages.
One of several astronomical phenomena ...Is Twitter The New Travel Agent?
Jun 30th, 2012 at 3:00PM: Have you used a travel agent in the last year to plan or book a vacation? How about a social media website like Twitter? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, "...the ability of travelers to research vacations and book their own trips using the internet is expected to continue to suppress demand for travel agents."
More and more, travelers are turning to Twitter to make their travel ...In Praise Of Service Journalism
May 9th, 2012 at 11:00AM: My career in the travel world started out by pure luck. I was assigned to work a temp office gig in the PR department of Condé Nast Traveler for two weeks, which turned into two years at the magazine, four more at a PR agency for hotels and travel providers and two more here at Gadling. Before and throughout my career, I've always been a major consumer of travel media, whether I've used it ...
