Oct 26th, 2009 at 11:30AM:
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Taking a page out of the "they don't make them like this any longer" book, I've compiled a list of 10 fantastic vintage airlines commercials.
Take a walk down memory lane with me, and see how flying looked back in the 70's, or listen to people tell ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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Take a walk down memory lane with ten vintage airline commercials
Oct 26th, 2009 at 11:30AM:
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Taking a page out of the "they don't make them like this any longer" book, I've compiled a list of 10 fantastic vintage airlines commercials.
Take a walk down memory lane with me, and see how flying looked back in the 70's, or listen to people tell ...Detroit's Boblo Boat is back!
Oct 26th, 2009 at 10:30AM: As a child growing up in Detroit, one of my favorite summer activities was riding the "Boblo Boat" down the Detroit River to Boblo Island. An amusement park created in 1898, it closed for good in 1993. The island is now a residential community and any hope of resurrecting the old-time amusement park is gone, but thanks to a local doctor, nostalgia-seekers may soon be able to take a ride on one of ...New Hampshire museum dedicated to vintage camping
Oct 26th, 2009 at 10:00AM: There once was a time when family vacations meant loading up the car and hitting the road for a camping trip that involved setting up a big canvas tent or parking a silver Airstream camper in a vaguely wooded area, and enjoying some time in the great outdoors. It was a simpler time, when mom packed sandwiches in a wicker picnic basket, or dad helped cook dinner by sliding a hot dog on to a stick ...Relive 1960's air travel with Plane Talk
Oct 26th, 2009 at 9:00AM: It's fun looking back at the way that air travel used to be in the 60's. We all love to reminisce about the good old days of "space" in first class, three course meals, pianos and smoking lounges, but things as simple as the airline paint schemes, styles and strategies are always fascinating to revisit. Watching this video about the industry, one finds himself marveling at the optimism and ...
Cool travel souvenir: Hotel door hangers
Oct 9th, 2009 at 2:00PM:
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Much of my apartment is decorated with travel souvenirs. The ceramic wine carafe I bought in Cinque Terre sits on the bar. Pictures I found at the Buenos Aires San Telmo Sunday market line the wall. Postcards bought in Iceland are propped on the fireplace mantel. I love ...Ten of the sexiest commercials in airline history
Sep 28th, 2009 at 11:00AM:
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Last year, we compiled a list of vintage airline commercials, and since the Internet is full of some of the greatest commercials commissioned by airlines, we picked "sexiest airline commercials" as the topic of this top ten lineup.
The list has some vintage ...Seven vintage fashion stores at the Helsinki Vintage Fair
Sep 22nd, 2009 at 8:00AM: The Helsinki Vintage Fair happens twice a year in Finland, and the next one is right around the corner. On September 27, 2009, nearly 50 vintage and second-hand clothing and décor stores will get together at Kaapelitehdas to sell there goods, and visitors will get to watch a fashion show, live retro music and an exhibition of vintage arcade games. So, whether you're looking for furniture, ...Southwest Michigan's Sunset Junque Shop
Aug 3rd, 2009 at 11:00AM: Just north of Michigan's bustling Interstate 94, along Lake Michigan, is little stretch of old state road called the Blue Star Highway. The little road winds its way along the lake, curving past the picturesque resort town of South Haven, headed up on its way to the cities of Saugatuck and Douglas. Along this rambling road is Sunset Junque Shop, a chaotic, cluttered slice of American nostalgia ...Undiscovered New York: Green NYC
Jul 8th, 2009 at 2:00PM: You can't go more than 10 feet lately without hearing about the burgeoning green movement. Whether its organic food, carbon footprints or green travel, it's a word on the tip of everyone's tongue. For travelers on the hunt for all things green, New York City is not exactly the first eco-destination you might conjure. Yet remarkably, the past 15 years have seen New York City dramatically cleaning ...Gadling + BootsnAll - Picks of the Week (4.3.09)
Apr 3rd, 2009 at 1:00PM: Another Friday is upon us, and we're back with another round of weekly picks from our friends at BootsnAll, the independent travel experts. What strange stories, great lists and secret travel tips caught our eye? Take a look below and find out:
ABC's of Study Abroad - spending a semester abroad has become an increasingly popular option for university students in recent years. Aaron Shew gives ...Undiscovered New York: Flea market mania
Feb 25th, 2009 at 1:00PM: Here at Undiscovered New York, we often find ourselves wondering why our city is so expensive. It's usually the first question from friends and family who come to visit us here in New York, and truthfully, they're kind of right. Want a beer? That'll be $7 (plus tip). Headed to a Broadway show? $60 for the cheap seats. Hotel room? Unless you're staying at the Hotel Carter, expect to pay at least ...Add a propeller to your car if gas prices start to rise
Jan 29th, 2009 at 10:30AM: Okay. First of all, I really don't know if a propeller on your car will help with fuel economy--actually, it might make fuel economy worse, but you have to admit it's a funky idea. My buddy, Greg Phelps, one of the art car gurus in Columbus, sent along this link to Dark Roasted Blend, a website devoted to "weird and wonderful things." In December there was a post on cars with propellers.
As it ...VintageMaps.com
Aug 2nd, 2006 at 5:56PM: Maps are the sort of thing to get real geeked out about and that's exactly what happened when I stumbled upon this Vintage Maps site. I pretty much flipped my wig. Reading maps is a skill I'd like to develop more and become a pro at doing, but until that time there's nothing wrong with collecting a few here and there. Looking at vintage and antique maps and the way someone saw the world from who ...
