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Predict the Future, Drop Your Pants: New Year’s Eve Traditions Around the World
December 31, 2008 | Around the World, Culture/History | Read More
From the color of their underwear to the number of grapes they eat at midnight, there are hundreds of ways people from different countries usher in the New Year. Read on for some of our favorites, and let us know if we left any out.
Bleigiessen in Germany
Germany: A popular game to play on New Year’s...
5 Tips to Avoid Jet Lag the Next Time You Fly
December 30, 2008 | Top 5/10 Lists, Travel Tips | Read More
A recent Italian study found Pine trees have yet another benefit beyond populating holiday homes and providing forest backdrops – taking pine bark extract for a few days before flying may reduce the severity and duration of jet lag. Participants in the study scored 56 percent lower on a jet lag...
It’s All in a Name: 5 Provocative Places to Visit on Your Next Vacation
December 29, 2008 | Around the Web, Top 5/10 Lists | Read More
Disclaimer: The following names of restaurants, parks and other points of interest may be laughably lewd or inappropriate. But they are also real establishments and locations. If this kind of thing offends your ears, please don’t read any further.
Cabbages and Condoms, Bangkok
For vacation...
How to Pack like a Pro: 5 Packing Tips for Squeezing it all into your Carry-on
December 28, 2008 | Top 5/10 Lists, Travel Tips | Read More
My husband’s MO is to grab the biggest suitcase we have and pack liberally. Mine is to grab the smallest one and sit on it to close the zipper (and then maybe stick a few of my things in his while complaining about his large suiticase.) Victoria wrote a brilliant post entitled How to Travel...
Photo Friday: White Sand Beaches and Aquamarine Waters
December 26, 2008 | Caribbean, Photo Friday | Read More
In what NileGuide destination was this photo taken? Bonus points for knowing the body of water.
UPDATE 12/29: The photo was taken in St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. The turquoise waters of Trunk Bay are a great place for beginning snorkelers.
(See more Photo Friday fun here)
December 25, 2008 | Passports with Purpose
December 24, 2008 | Travel News | Read More
The holidays are intrinsically a time for giving. As you scramble for last minute gifts for your friends and family, it’s a great time to reflect on your own good fortune and to think of those who may not be so lucky.
One great cause that deserves your attention this holiday season is Passports...
Last Minute Holiday Travel Tips
December 23, 2008 | Travel Tips | Read More
Holiday travel can be extremely frustrating with the overcrowded airports, long flight delays and flight cancellations. As you get ready to fly to see your family this week, here are a few last minute holiday travel tips to make sure you are prepared to handle the dreaded time at the airport.
Stay...
Our Crystal Ball: Top Ten Travel Predictions for 2009
December 22, 2008 | Travel Industry Perspective, Travel News | Read More
In the spirit of risking all credibility and authority by making a series of pronouncements about the future, some of which will no doubt fail to materialize, I hereby offer some predictions for the 2009 Year in Travel.
Latin America will be caliente. As American appetites for overseas travel become...
Quick Tip #4: Flying with Toddlers
December 22, 2008 | Travel Safety, Travel Tips | Read More
Flying with kids can be a challenge. Lugging an ungainly car seat onto a plane doesn’t make it any easier.
If you have a child age 1 or older who weighs between 22 and 44 pounds and measures under 40″ tall, you can use the CARES harness instead of a car seat on-board. Of course, you have...
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