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Recession Casualty: Mexicana Files for Bankruptcy

Recession Casualty: Mexicana Files for Bankruptcy August 11, 2010 | Travel News | Read More
Though the spotlights seemingly forever trained on the current worldwide recession appear to be dimming ever so slightly, more and more companies, ranging from local to multinational, continue to succumb to debt and financial failure. It appears now that Mexicana de Aviación, a major Mexican airline,...

NileGuide 5 with Craig Nelson of Not For Tourists

NileGuide 5 with Craig Nelson of Not For Tourists July 21, 2010 | NileGuide 5 | Read More
Craig Nelson is Managing Editor of Not For Tourists. Translation: he explores cities and writes about them for a living. He’s also proof that majoring in Geography in college can lead to great things – or at least low paying writing gigs. You’ll find him roaming the streets of New York...

Airlines Show Foresight in Preparation for Hurricane Alex, Travelers’ Jaws Collectively Drop

Airlines Show Foresight in Preparation for Hurricane Alex, Travelers’ Jaws Collectively Drop July 6, 2010 | Travel News | Read More
The “friendly skies” are without a doubt imperfect – despite the many advantages flying to your destination presents, there are and always will be ways in which its efficiency suffers due to uncontrollable circumstances. Airlines suffer considerably from occasional bumps in the road,...

Mexico Issues Travel Warning Over Arizona Immigration Law

Mexico Issues Travel Warning Over Arizona Immigration Law April 28, 2010 | Mexico, Travel News | Read More
In response to Arizona Governor Jan Brewer signing the “Support Our Law Enforcement and Safe Neighborhoods Act” into law on April 23, Mexico’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel alert warning its citizens about doing anything in Arizona.  Whether Mexicans are traveling to...

NileGuide 5 with Local Expert Kevin Revolinski

NileGuide 5 with Local Expert Kevin Revolinski April 21, 2010 | NileGuide 5 | Read More
This week, we’re proud to feature one of NileGuide’s own Local Experts, Kevin Revolinski in Bangkok. In his words, Kevin has written for just about anything or anybody. From personal blogs and college alumni newsletters to The New York Times and some of those glossies with the pretty pictures....

Cooking Utensils Around The World

Cooking Utensils Around The World March 29, 2010 | Food Lovers | Read More
One of the things I’ve learned from my international travels is that the term ‘ethnic cooking’ has no clear-cut definition.  Each culture, race, country or tribe will have its own style of cooking, and its own traditions associated with food preparation.  The differences are based...

Mexico Travel Warnings for Spring Breakers

Mexico Travel Warnings for Spring Breakers March 23, 2010 | Cabo San Lucas, Travel News | Read More
The killing of three Americans last weekend in the Mexican border town of Ciudad Juarez, across from El Paso, Texas, has prompted the U.S. State Department to issue a travel warning for Americans traveling to Mexico, especially border towns and some other parts of Mexico which have experienced increases...

NileGuide 5 with Jim Benning of World Hum

NileGuide 5 with Jim Benning of World Hum January 20, 2010 | NileGuide 5 | Read More
This week’s NileGuide 5 interview features Jim Benning, the co-founder and co-editor-in-chief of the Travel Channel’s online travel magazine, World Hum. The site publishes some of the best travel stories on the internet. Essays from World Hum have won Lowell Thomas awards and frequently appear...

Photo Friday: Dusk in Los Cabos

Photo Friday: Dusk in Los Cabos November 20, 2009 | Cabo San Lucas, Photo Friday | Read More
Wouldn’t it be nice to end your day here? Watch the sunset, poolside at Las Ventanas al Paraíso resort in Los Cabos, Mexico. Perched high atop a cliff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the resort sports breathtaking views. For more Photo Friday fun check our previous weeks or head over to Delicious...

Friday Link Love: Skydiving, Foreign Delicacies, Magical Places & More

Friday Link Love: Skydiving, Foreign Delicacies, Magical Places & More September 18, 2009 | Travel Tips | Read More
T.G.I.F. Have a great weekend everyone, and enjoy these travel links when you have a free moment!: Are you always busy and pressed for time to catch your flight? Check out Independent Traveler’s 9 tips for insanely busy travelers. Dare-devil foodie? Check out BootsnAll Travel’s 10 Weird Food...