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Google vs China: The Censorship War
January 14, 2010 | Travel News | Read More
Next time you’re in Beijing and find yourself in a heated debate over song titles or looking for the name of “that one” restaurant, you might not be able to turn to a trusted favorite to resolve the issue. That’s because Google, the world’s most popular Internet search engine,...
Haiti Earthquake: How to Help
January 13, 2010 | Travel News | Read More
The Caribbean nation of Haiti was struck by an earthquake yesterday, Tuesday January 12, 2010. Reports say that the capital, Port-au-Prince has been “leveled,” with over 100,000 estimated deaths. Parliament, along with several hospitals, has collapsed. The Red Cross warned that up to 3 million...
NileGuide 5 with Benji Lanyado
January 13, 2010 | NileGuide 5 | Read More
This week’s NileGuide 5 interview features Benji Lanyado, a 25-year old travel journalist for the Guardian and the New York Times. He also dabbles in football writing for the NYT and ponders upon the media on his blog. He can be found on Twitter @benjilanyado. Benji also has double-jointed shoulders...
San Diego: A Local Spin on the Tourist Hot Spots
January 12, 2010 | San Diego | Read More
While many spots seem like typical tourist destinations to anyone familiar with San Diego, add a local’s perspective and you’ll find another side to the looking glass – and discover why natives love it so much.
1. Balboa Park: Though the Balboa Park remains San Diego’s biggest...
Survivor Locations from Borneo to Panama
January 11, 2010 | Around the World | Read More
In the twentieth season, Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains brings back 20 Survivor veterans in what is sure to be a treat for the fans on February 11th. For the past decade of Survivor’s success, the contestants have had two common personalities: heroes or villains. The contestants will be divided...
Atlanta: Tradition, Beer, and Top Chefs
January 11, 2010 | Atlanta, Food Lovers | Read More
I’ve always thought that if you paired the best elements of San Francisco cuisine (respect for great produce, and bars that take serious pride in what they offer) with the best of Chicago cuisine (pride, tradition, and comfort), you would have the greatest foodie scene that ever was. I’ve...
Room with a View: Machu Picchu, Peru
January 8, 2010 | Photo Friday | Read More
The view from the Sumaq Hotel near Machu Pichu, Peru.
[Photo: Marktafoya2002]
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Beyond the Eiffel Tower: Paris off the Beaten Path
January 7, 2010 | Offbeat, Paris | Read More
Editor’s Note: We’re excited to share a guest post from travel writer Julie Blakley. Julie writes the France Travel Guide for the BootsnAll Travel Network. Growing up with a Parisian grandmother and a few stints living in Paris affirmed Julie’s love for everything francais (though mostly...
NileGuide 5 with Johnny Jet
January 6, 2010 | NileGuide 5 | Read More
This week’s NileGuide 5 interview features travel blogger and JohnnyJet.com founder Johnny Jet. Designed to point travelers to everything the web has to offer, JohnnyJet.com offers travel deals, stories, tips, advice and more. Readers can follow Johnny, traveling over 150,000 miles and to 20+...
Full Body Scanners vs. Pat Downs: Get Intimate with New Security Measures
January 5, 2010 | Travel News | Read More
In light of the attempted terror attack on a Northwest Airlines flight heading to Detroit, airport security has once again become a hot topic. While people enjoy making fun of the TSA and complaining about the pitfalls of airport security, the reality is that security is necessary and we have to adhere...
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