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Flying: From Friendly Skies to the Seventh Ring of Hell
March 25, 2010 | Travel Style | Read More
Many years ago Alaska Airlines ran a television commercial in which a passenger runs up and down the plane’s aisle begging for change for the coin slot on the lavatory door. At the time, it seemed hysterically funny because we all though “My Gosh, they’d never really do that.”...
Alcohol Industry In Ireland Faces Sobering Decline
March 25, 2010 | Ireland, Travel News | Read More
A new report says per capital alcohol consumption in Ireland dropped nearly 10% over the last year. Kieran Tobin, chairman of the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland (DIGI), sees the sobering numbers as evidence of “the worst year for our industry in living memory.” Others outside the drinks...
New Reality Show Promises to Bring Sexy Back to Flying
March 25, 2010 | Travel News | Read More
Reality TV never ceases to amaze. Just when you begin to think the well’s finally run dry and there are no more professions, obsessions, match-making competitions, or D-list celebrities left to exploit, here comes a doozy. A doozy aimed at who else? The jaded traveler.
Fly Girls follows the exploits...
Dog Day Afternoon Commute: Canines Ride the Moscow Trains
March 25, 2010 | Travel News | Read More
Most of the traveling we do isn’t grand or exotic—it’s our daily commute. And after a hard day’s work, we all just want to grab a seat on the train home, space out, maybe doze off a bit. It doesn’t matter what our culture or nationality—and not even our species.
Stray...
Travel and Cell Phones: What Makes Sense for You?
March 25, 2010 | Gear Guide, Travel Tips | Read More
More than just “a way to call people”, cell phones are more like an extension of your body. Texting, checking email, googling things, and taking videos of fights on public transit are daily occurrences, and very important aspects of our lives. But when it comes to traveling with that phone,...
Nominees for Top U.S. Chefs and Restaurants Announced: 2010 Beard Awards
March 24, 2010 | Food Lovers, Travel News | Read More
Everyone loves a good meal, with many vacations planned for the sole purpose of packing in as many top restaurants and delectable desserts as possible before the return flight home. (If you don’t believe me, check out foodnwinevacations.com) Elevated to mainstream status by reality shows like Top Chef,...
Get Directions by Bicycling on Google Maps
March 24, 2010 | Travel News | Read More
On March 10, 2010, after a 2-year effort, Google finally unveiled the get-direction-by-bicycling feature on Google Maps just as the warmer spring weather kicked into gear. It had long been one of the Google Maps’ most requested features, if measured by the number of signatures in a petition–more...
Stress, a New Side Effect of Dolphin Tourism
March 24, 2010 | Offbeat, Travel News | Read More
Many vacationers feel there is no better way to enjoy the breezy heat of the Bahamas than a cooling dip in the lukewarm waters of the sky-blue ocean, including swims with dolphins. However, new research proposes a stark contradiction to the relaxing emotions this kind of outdoor activity provides for...
The Most Repulsive Travel Parasites
March 24, 2010 | Around the World, Travel Safety | Read More
A laundry list of dangers can befall travelers while abroad: passports lost, wallets stolen, hearts carelessly broken by dark and brooding foreigners, but perhaps the most dangerous, life threatening, and difficult to protect yourself against is contracting an infectious parasite while out of your home...
Press Release: Travel Planning App Unveiled
March 23, 2010 | In the News | Read MoreNileGuide Unveils Game-Changing Travel Planning App
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