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- Morocco to Cairo: No Baggage Challenge Update8 September 2010, 8:00 pm
Rolf’s latest travel project is the No Baggage Challenge — a journey that will take him around the world without using a single piece of luggage. Every few days, we’ll be updating Vagabonding with a recap of the latest to keep you up to date on the adventure. After time in Chefchaouen and Fes, Rolf [...]...
- Where am I? Ask your nose.8 September 2010, 4:27 pm
The truth of a place is revealed by its scent. Forget political boundaries — if you want to know what two places or lifestyles have in common, compare their smells. Tracing a fence along the back of the Allentown Fair last week, past the carny trailers, I smelled India. It was both a surprise and [...]... - Do you use GPS when you travel?7 September 2010, 4:15 pm
I recently returned from a two month road-trip around the United States. It had been almost ten years since I had traveled extensively inside the United States and it was, as you might expect, very different than my last trip. Aside from the negative aspects — more sprawl, less open space and so on — [...]...
- Bratislava Coronation Festival6 September 2010, 8:18 pm
I completely lucked out with the timing of my visit to Bratislava, Slovakia. When I arrived earlier that week the town was quiet and I had the chance to explore with fewer tourists than I’d expected and had no idea that I’d arrived to see one of Slovakia’s biggest festivals, the yearly Coronation Festivities in the historic section of town!... - Chichén Itzá – Mayan Ruins in The Yucatán, Mexico17 May 2010, 12:37 am
Deep inside the Yucatán peninsula is one of the best known Mayan Ruins, Chichén Itzá. It was declared a World Heritage by UNESCO in 1988 and is a goal in many people's bucket lists.... - Palenque, Mexico – Among the most famous Mayan ruins9 May 2010, 10:12 pm
Set deep in the extremely hot and humid tropical rainforest of Chiapas, Mexico lies one of the most famous Mesoamerican ruins called Palenque that was a thriving city in the seventh century CE and abandoned long before the Spanish rediscovered it in the 16th century....
- Digital Nomad Family Criteria for Hotel Room9 September 2010, 12:54 am
Digital Nomad Room Rental Parameters SAN CRISTOBAL DE LAS CASAS, Mexico- As I walked into the city of San Cristobal in the far south of Mexico I made a boast to my wife: We are going to get a good room here with WIFI, hot water, cable TV for no more than 100 pesos — seven US [...]... - Cobbler Shoe Repair in Mexico8 September 2010, 12:36 am
PALENQUE, Mexico- It has been my experience that cobblers are amongst the most honest, genuine, humble, and proud craftsmen that I have regularly had the privilege to encounter in 11 years of travel around planet earth. Time and time again, I walk into the street side hut, sidewalk bench, or into thee small store fronts [...]... - Pacas for Cheap Clothes in Central America5 September 2010, 2:19 am
Pacas are the place to shop for cheap clothing in Central America A paca is kind of like a scene in a movie where a car is parked in a bad urban area and is quickly stripped of all of its pieces by the locals in fast motion while the owner goes for a stroll around [...]...
- Not Just Another Roadside Attraction8 September 2010, 1:30 pm
I had a funny conversation with my sister last week where we attempted to estimate exactly how much time we had spent staring into Thunder Hole in Acadia National Park as children. It was my dad’s favorite. Every year (sometimes twice a year), from the time we were in preschool, all the way into our teens, we [...]... - TRIP REPORT: Tumbledown Mountain, Maine6 September 2010, 2:12 pm
There were two very specific reasons I moved to Maine. The first, as I’ve mentioned several times before on PTV, has to do with the relieving of my overabundance of mind melting stress. The second is, of course, the silence. So when The Girlfriend and I took off for a day of hiking fun, my [...]... - ROADSIDE: Holy Land, U.S.A.11 August 2010, 1:30 pm
It’s the early 1950s in Waterbury, a mid-sized mill town in western Connecticut, known affectionately as the “Brass City.” While the city’s occupants go about their daily routines, one man decides a tribute to his Lord and Savior is desperately in order. So he begins to build. For the next several years, John Baptist Greco [...]...
- Nille Svensson25 August 2010, 9:06 am
Another long-delayed post about the talented designers, performers, artists and curators i met in Stockholm in June, by courtesy of Iaspis, a Swedish network that supports international exchange for practitioners in the areas of visual art, design, craft and architecture. Nille Svensson, former member of Sweden Graphics, was the first designer/graphic artist/illustrator i met and the guy is so absurdly talented he doesn't even have a proper website. See for yourself: Svensson (ex-Sweden Grap... - Book review: The Map as Art, Contemporary Artists Explore Cartography24 August 2010, 4:12 pm
The Map as Art: Contemporary Artists Explore Cartography, by Katharine Harmon with essays by Gayle Clemans (available on Amazon UK and USA.) Princeton Architectural Press writes: Maps can be simple tools, comfortable in their familiar form. Or they can lead to different destinations: places turned upside down or inside out, territories riddled with marks understood only by their maker, realms connected more to the interior mind than to the exterior world. These are the places of artists' map... - Gilpin Family Whisky23 August 2010, 8:54 am
Millions of people around the world are type 1 diabetics. Most of them are otherwise healthy, and enjoy a perfectly normal life if they are disciplined enough to keep their blood sugar level constantly under check. James Gilpin, who recently graduated from Design Interactions in London, suffers from type 1 diabetes. He has used his own experience of the condition to explore but also discuss the consequences of using science to alter our bodies' abilities. The designer's project, Gilpin Fam...
- Link Roundup & Shout-outs7 September 2011, 5:00 am
Link Roundup & Shout-outs Read more about Link Roundup & Shout-outs on Atlas Obscura...... - Grim New England: Part 3 Rhode Island and Connecticut24 September 2010, 5:00 am
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- One Hundred6 September 2010, 8:48 pm
By: Anthony Bourdain First thing I thought about when they told me that we were closing in our 100th episode of NO RESERVATIONS was, “Wow! Has it been that long? That’s a crap load of shows! Todd must have shot about 97 of them! That’s gotta have been a LOT of air miles.” Slightly more [...]... - Looking at the Black and White World12 August 2010, 4:47 pm
They said it couldn’t be done. Others, sensibly enough, asked why we would want to do it in the first place. We were assured that ratings inevitably will plummet, and that much of our core audience will be outraged by this abominable, doomed exercise in self indulgence (and that is surely true). But I think [...]... - Look Back With Embarrassment2 August 2010, 1:31 pm
I’m frankly delighted to be out of the country when tonight’s WHERE IT ALL BEGAN special airs. While it’s a very good piece of film making by a very distinguished gentleman named Dmitri Kasterine (who put over a year of his life into it), I dearly wish I were not the subject. I just can’t [...]...
- Mormon Tabernacle – Salt Lake City, Utah – Daily Photo7 September 2010, 4:48 am
This is the famous Mormon Tabernacle which is the home of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir but was really constructed so that the Mormon pioneers could hear Brigham Young who is considered the [...] Related Posts: ... - Mormon Tabernacle – Salt Lake City, Utah – Daily Photo7 September 2010, 4:48 am
This is the famous Mormon Tabernacle which is the home of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir but was really constructed so that the Mormon pioneers could hear Brigham Young who is considered the [...] Related Posts: ... - Petroglyphs – Vernal, UT – Daily Photo7 September 2010, 4:20 am
These are some of the Petroglyphs carved by native American People on land that is now part of the McConkie Ranch outside Vernal, UT. Admission is free but those signs about rattlesnakes [...] Related Posts: ...
- Road Trip Wanders Into Rural Wisconsin8 September 2010, 8:32 am
The Great American Road Trip Destination: Wisconsin Book: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle (2008) by David Wroblewski It turns out that one of my favorite novels of the past five years was sitting on my table while I was trying to figure out who should represent Wisconsin. The fact that I did not immediately think [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler');" href="http://atravelerslibrary.com/2010/09/08/road-trip-wanders-into-rural-wisconsin/" target=_new>Road Trip Wanders Into Rural Wisconsin8 September 2010, 8:32 am
The Great American Road Trip Destination: Wisconsin Book: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle (2008) by David Wroblewski It turns out that one of my favorite novels of the past five years was sitting on my table while I was trying to figure out who should represent Wisconsin. The fact that I did not immediately think [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library ... - Greek Tale of Passions7 September 2010, 8:18 am
Destination: Northern Greece Book: Eleni by Nicholas Gage A GUEST POST by Michelle Duffy Eleni is a story of passions. The passionate love a mother has for her children; the passionate fervor of men and women who take up arms to improve their world; the small passions which we call neighborly disagreements but which, given [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler');" href="http://atravelerslibrary.com/2010/09/07/greek-tale-of-passions/" target=_new>Greek Tale of Passions7 September 2010, 8:18 am
Destination: Northern Greece Book: Eleni by Nicholas Gage A GUEST POST by Michelle Duffy Eleni is a story of passions. The passionate love a mother has for her children; the passionate fervor of men and women who take up arms to improve their world; the small passions which we call neighborly disagreements but which, given [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library ... - Songs based on Robert Burns Poetry6 September 2010, 8:36 am
Destination: Scotland Musical Album: Adoon Winding Nith (Whitefall Records) recorded by Emily Smith and Jamie McClennan A GUEST POST by Kerry Dexter Today, as I settle in to my Paris apartment, Kerry Dexter brings us musical travel to Scotland with the Scottish National poet, Robert Burns. Toasting the New Year with Auld Lang Syne: when [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler');" href="http://atravelerslibrary.com/2010/09/06/songs-robert-burns-poetry/" target=_new>Songs based on Robert Burns Poetry6 September 2010, 8:36 am
Destination: Scotland Musical Album: Adoon Winding Nith (Whitefall Records) recorded by Emily Smith and Jamie McClennan A GUEST POST by Kerry Dexter Today, as I settle in to my Paris apartment, Kerry Dexter brings us musical travel to Scotland with the Scottish National poet, Robert Burns. Toasting the New Year with Auld Lang Syne: when [...]This content is a post from: A Traveler's Library To comment on this post or search for related information, click on the link to A Traveler's Library ...
- Daily Travel Photo – Tasmania, Australia9 September 2010, 2:53 am
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Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. Discover great travel photos. Related posts:Daily Travel Photo – Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming Daily Travel Photo – Grand Teton National Park Daily Travel Photo – Bighorn Mountains, Wyoming... - This Week In Travel – Episode 527 September 2010, 7:28 pm
This week’s guests are Sherry Ott, of Meet, Plan, Go and Jessica Spiegel of Boots N’ All. Subscribe on iTunes | Become a Fan on Facebook | Download the iPhone app | Download Originally posted on the Everything Everywhere Travel Blog. Discover great travel photos. Related posts:This Week In Travel – Episode 39 This Week [...]...
- Map: Mapping Out Bruce Springsteen's Asbury Park3 September 2010, 4:45 pm
On Sunday Jimmy Fallon opened the 2010 Emmy's with a "Glee"-inspired take on Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run." And the night before indie rockers Vampire Weekend covered Springsteen's "I'm Goin' Down" at a concert in Vancouver. The attention from...... - After Hours: 10 Bars and Restaurants to Help You Survive Fashion Week1 September 2010, 3:52 pm
So, oh my god, Fashion Week, right? It’s almost here, right? If you have to shuffle from show to show either for fun or for work, fear not -- we’ve assembled a fool proof set of ten bars and...... - Map: Tokyo's Hottest Whiskey Bars31 August 2010, 4:37 pm
Over the weekend The New York Times travel section ran a piece by James Casey, a run down of the Tokyo bars taking part in the Japanese whiskey boom of the past few years. For your convenience, we've mapped......
- Susan Orlean and Greg Mortenson Event Tickets On Sale8 September 2010, 7:30 pm
We have two amazing speakers lined up for our fall');" href="http://feeds.nationalgeographic.com/click.phdo?i=d533ae1db8459ffb74b81fa9ec1b93f4" target=_new>Susan Orlean and Greg Mortenson Event Tickets On Sale8 September 2010, 7:30 pm
We have two amazing speakers lined up for our fall "Conversations" series, held at our National Geographic headquarters and hosted by our Trip Lit columnist Don George. Tickets are on sale for them now. A Conversation with Susan Orlean --... National Geographic Society - Shopping - Entertainment - National Geographic - Geography... - World's Top Dealer in Endangered Animals Snagged8 September 2010, 5:30 pm
Anson Wong, the notorious kingpin of the illegal wildlife trade, was finally convicted by a Malaysian court this week and sentenced to prison. He dealt in such rarities as snow leopard pelts, panda skins, Sumatran rhino horns and live Komodo... WIldlife Trade - United States - Prison - Malaysia - National Geographic... - Google Street View Teleporter8 September 2010, 2:30 pm
Want to see some new sights on Google Street View? On this website designed by MIT grad student Joe McMichael, you pick a continent, press');" href="http://feeds.nationalgeographic.com/click.phdo?i=0af6cc3568818e4bc365a17f3b8340d9" target=_new>Google Street View Teleporter8 September 2010, 2:30 pm
Want to see some new sights on Google Street View? On this website designed by MIT grad student Joe McMichael, you pick a continent, press "Shuffle," and Globe Genie will take you to a random spot. So far I've teleported... Google - Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Graduate school - Website - Recreation...
- Is Islamophobia the New Hysteria?4 September 2010, 10:56 pm
An invitation to readers to comment on my column about the waves of intolerance that preceded today's invective about Islam.... - Niger Responds to Acute Malnutrition3 September 2010, 3:59 pm
Shawn Baker of Helen Keller International writes about the malnutrition crisis in Niger.... - The High Cost of Eggs2 September 2010, 2:18 am
Moving to cage-free eggs might add a penny to the cost of each egg, and would be more than worth the price in healthier consumers....
- Corals Dying at Baker's Bay9 August 2010, 1:01 pm
Bahamas Punch columnist Nicki Kelly reports coral disease killings corals off Baker's Bay golf course.... - Wings to the Storm30 July 2010, 1:01 pm
Life is like a sail. To get the most out of it, you gotta pull it in tight and head straight into wind. I just arrived on the island of Abaco, in the Northern Bahamas. Jane and our son have dashed off to the grocery store before our bags are unpacked. It's a small but well-stocked resort grocery which hasn't changed a lick since I first came here at the age of five. Even the grocery items don't change much - Ritz Crackers, little cellophane wrapped pork cuts with green jelly mints, Goombay P... - Mt. Hood Moleskine17 June 2010, 1:01 pm
My moleskine notes from Mt. Hood, which is a collection of pressed flowers from the roadside....
- Back-to-school pharm party: Time magazine, the Washington Post, and others resurrect this ancient urban myth.9 September 2010, 1:34 am
Kids, here's a great idea for a back-to-school party! Run to your bathroom and empty all of your parents' prescription and nonprescription medicines into a bag. Now call all your friends, tell them to do the same, and ask them to meet you at your wackiest friend's house. Next, retrieve the biggest bowl in the house and have everybody dump their pharmacological loot into it. Stir the mass of pills with your hand, call the rest of your friends, and invite each arriving guest to scoop up a handful ... - NFL 2010: Yes, football ruins lives. So does The Mickey Mouse Club.9 September 2010, 1:28 am
My own nagging injuries? I smashed the back of my head into a gym wall when I was 6 years old. When I went to the hospital—after lying down for an impromptu nap in midday sunshine on a pebbly concrete walkway—the doctor said I didn');" href="http://feeds.slate.com/click.phdo?i=04ae2b16e7e73d801ebea6997f56fd02" target=_new>NFL 2010: Yes, football ruins lives. So does The Mickey Mouse Club.9 September 2010, 1:28 am
My own nagging injuries? I smashed the back of my head into a gym wall when I was 6 years old. When I went to the hospital—after lying down for an impromptu nap in midday sunshine on a pebbly concrete walkway—the doctor said I didn't have a concussion; I just had a bruised brain. Obfuscation starts early. Either way, I lost the ability to spin around without getting dizzy. And that was just one collision.[more ...] Concussion - Hospital - Brain - Sport - American fo... - The Slatest: Evening Edition9 September 2010, 1:17 am
Google unveils Google Instant; Rodney King is marrying a former juror; Obama blasts Republicans for fiscal irresponsibility; study finds happy people are more generous. [more ...]...
- Photo of the Moment: Summiting Mount Rinjani, Indonesia8 September 2010, 12:40 pm
© NeilsPhotographyPhoto of the Moment: Summiting Mount Rinjani, Indonesia © Vagabondish. Photo of the Moment: Summiting Mount Rinjani, Indonesia © Vagabondish. ... - World’s First Glass-Bottomed Hot Air Balloon to Open to the Public7 September 2010, 10:21 pm
Glass Bottom Hot Air Balloon © SWNS Christian Brown – the man made famous for copiloting a balloon ’round the world with Sir Richard Branson – is taking his 18 years of ballooning expertise to the next level. With the creation of one of…World’s First Glass-Bottomed Hot Air Balloon to Open to the Public © Vagabondish. ... - Ticklish Camel Is Ticklish [Video]7 September 2010, 9:54 pm
As if I needed another reason to buy a pet camel … or alpaca … or llama. Honestly, I’m not picky.Ticklish Camel Is Ticklish [Video] © Vagabondish. Ticklish Camel Is Ticklish [Video] © Vagabondish. ...
- The Mighty Fuji29 June 2010, 9:50 am
Click to Play After one hour of sleep on a night bus ride, Derek treks the tallest volcano in Japan…with about a million Japanese. Tags: mt. fuji, trek, hike, japan, love... - The “Artists for Haiti” Project25 February 2010, 11:11 pm
The island of Hispaniola has a special place in my mind. Dan and I had been sailing for seven days since we last stepped on land. We weaved through coral. We beat against the wind, only to have to turn around and do it again. We rose and fell with the 8-13foot swell. Then one [...]... - The American Dream16 December 2009, 8:29 pm
Several years ago now, my company pushed to relocate me from my comfortable hometown of Flagstaff, Arizona to the struggling (and now depressed) economy of Detroit, Michigan. It was an increase in responsibility and pay, but forced me to reflect on what I [...]...
- An American barbecue pilgrimage.23 August 2010, 9:36 pm
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Today's slide show: Go to Arthur Bryant's[more ...] ... - Watching the World Cup in post-apartheid South Africa.2 July 2010, 12:11 pm
RUSTENBURG—The Bafokeng, owners of the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, where World Cup games are played in Rustenburg, are a tribe with the good fortune to be situated on top of a 2 billion-year-old rock formation that contains about three-quarters of the world');" href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/slate-2068717/~3/8rD1HAXL6Tc/" target=_new>Watching the World Cup in post-apartheid South Africa.2 July 2010, 12:11 pm
RUSTENBURG—The Bafokeng, owners of the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, where World Cup games are played in Rustenburg, are a tribe with the good fortune to be situated on top of a 2 billion-year-old rock formation that contains about three-quarters of the world's known platinum reserves.[more ...] ... - Circling the globe without stepping on an airplane.9 April 2010, 12:12 pm
Fifty years ago, an American tourist on vacation might well have taken a ship to get to Europe. Fifty years before that, it was not unusual to ride in a stagecoach. For someone growing up in the first half of the twentieth century—watching the automobile and the airplane evolve into everyday conveniences—it must have seemed that humankind');" href="http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/slate-2068717/~3/gk675h-WSAQ/" target=_new>Circling the globe without stepping on an airplane.9 April 2010, 12:12 pm
Fifty years ago, an American tourist on vacation might well have taken a ship to get to Europe. Fifty years before that, it was not unusual to ride in a stagecoach. For someone growing up in the first half of the twentieth century—watching the automobile and the airplane evolve into everyday conveniences—it must have seemed that humankind's advances in the field of transport were only just getting started.[more ...] ...
- Leaving Korea: My Top 10 Experiences31 August 2010, 1:48 am
It has been 365 days since I arrived from my home in the Pacific Northwest to South Korea. In this year I have seen and experienced more than I could have hoped for in a lifetime. Living abroad is one of the greatest challenges we can face, and one of the most rewarding experiences. I [...]... - I Saw the Sign.20 August 2010, 9:53 am
It is clear to me just how global the English language is, after having been employed fresh from University as an English language teacher in South Korea. Amongst the neon hangul signs that I spend hours on the bus translating, there are just as many English posters and signs catching the attention of foreigners and [...]... - My 36 Views and Thoughts From Mount Fuji11 August 2010, 1:57 pm
A year of hiking in Korea and a lifetime of vertical wanderings has peaked at the ultimate sunrise ascent to the top of Mount Fuji with my favorite travel partner (no I didn’t carry a bottle of red wine up…not a bad idea though). Matt and I somehow managed to get restless looking around Japan’s [...]...
- Hacienda Hotels: One Historic, One Hip – Merida, Yucatan State, Mexico8 September 2010, 1:52 pm
Our time in Merida was book-ended by stays at two extraordinary—and very different—haciendas that have been turned into luxury hotels. We’ll be profiling both of them in-depth for the luxury travel web site iTraveliShop soon, but we couldn’t resist sharing a little bit about them with you here first. Rosas y Chocolate on Paseo de Montejo is a brand new modern creation in side the stately bones of a colonial mansion. It’s an architectural fantasy—all angles and contrasts and color... - Pride and Prejudice – Merida, Yucatan State, Mexico6 September 2010, 2:46 pm
Merida is known as “The White City.” Some say the city earned this romantic nickname because it’s so clean and white that it sparkles. There are certainly a lot of white buildings but there’s a lot of color too and Merida actually struck us as dirtier than we expected. Merida was settled on the site of an existing Mayan village in 1542 by Francisco de Montejo “el Mozo” the son of infamous Spanish conquistador Fancisco de Montejo. You can still see antique tiles on... - Where We’ve Been – August 2010 Driving Route3 September 2010, 12:52 am
Thanks to our SPOT Satellite Messenger you can see our exact Trans-Americas Journey road trip driving route. Here’s where we’ve been in August 2010. Yep. STILL in Mexico where we’ve been exploring the Mayan ruins, waterfalls, jungles and Zapatistas in the state of Chiapas including Palenque ruins, Misol Ha and Agua Azul waterfalls (which was more brown than blue thanks to torrential rainy season rains), the fascinating and addictive town of San Cristobal de las Casas, Ocosingo...
- The Newbie’s guide to applying for a U.S. passport27 August 2010, 4:39 pm
Now that you’ve decided to take the plunge to do a little traveling across the border, you should know that there have been several changes regarding the issuance of U.S. Passports in recent months which will affect your travel plans. All U.S. citizens are now required to have a Passport card in order to cross the [...]The Newbie’s guide to applying for a U.S. passport is a post from: A View to A Thrill Related posts:The newbie’s no-fuss guide to maneuvering your way through... - Pictures of New York City, NY3 August 2010, 4:10 pm
New York City is bigger than life itself. When I think of Manhattan, I envision constant movement, not one of confusion (though it may seem that way at first) but one of dogged and deliberate certainty. New Yorkers are a focused lot; each stride has a sense of purpose, of self-assuredness. Its [...]Pictures of New York City, NY is a post from: A View to A Thrill Related posts:Big City pampering on a Small Town budget Martinis and Manicures ... - The budget traveler’s guide to the luxe life17 July 2010, 4:12 pm
There has been a phenomenal development in the online discount couponing business in the past year or so. Borrowing from the wholesale merchandising concept of big box retailers like Sam’s or Costco membership clubs, online retailers have embraced the idea of selling items to the masses via a clearinghouse at a phenomenal discount. Ok, so [...]The budget traveler’s guide to the luxe life is a post from: A View to A Thrill No related posts....
- Balkan Highlights: road trip from Kosovo to Croatia and back7 September 2010, 3:31 pm
I love a good road trip. There is nothing quite as satisfying as cruising through a country’s winding back roads to really get to know the local landscape, people and discover spots that you would have missed arriving by air. Of course if you have even more time then riding a bike or walking can be even better ways to become intimate with your destinations. But a car provides a level of freedom and flexibility (motorbikes as well!) that allows you to explore extensively but also smell the ... - Hiking Dragash, Kosovo: Restelica to Brod27 August 2010, 10:10 pm
Mountain shepherds, enormous Sharr Dogs, free roaming horses, pristine babbling streams and dramatic mountains are just a small taste of what awaits you in Dragash. Located in the southern end of Kosovo, Dragash is an oasis of untouched natural beauty and traditional villages sandwiched between the borders of Macedonia and Albania. Ignored by the Yugoslav government, the area never received development money for tourism despite its wealth of flora, fauna and cultural traditions. Luckily, this al... - Distainful Statues: Travel Photo Contest Friday 1827 August 2010, 11:42 am
Update: Sorry for the delay and skipping a week but hey, even travel bloggers need an internet free vacation. I know the suspense is killing you so the winner is Jasmine with an amazing guess! The picture was taken near the harbor in Amsterdam, Netherlands. I have no idea who these wretched looking folks are, but it is hard to understand how they can be so unhappy in such a lovely city. Maybe a bit too much hash in the coffee bars Please go check out Jasmine’s site Jasmine Wanders, a fun b...
- First-time travel abroad: New Orleans2 September 2010, 11:55 am
I took my first plane journey when I was 11 years old. My oldest daughter was 11 weeks. Times have certainly changed. Back in the 70s, Mum took my brother and me to New Orleans to a visit her cousin – Aunt Hanna, we called her – who had emigrated and made tons of money. [...]First-time travel abroad: New Orleans is a post from: Sophie's World... - The Boy from Sarandë28 August 2010, 2:30 pm
I had just spent a hot August-day exploring the ancient ruins of Butrint in southern Albania. Waiting for the ferry to Corfu, I ambled about the streets of the port city Sarandë. Soon, I was accosted by a large, unruly group of local teenagers, asking for money. They were so many, I started to feel [...]The Boy from Sarandë is a post from: Sophie's World... - Channel Islands – Herm20 August 2010, 5:00 pm
I’ll say it straight up front. I adore Herm. Could even live here for a time. The off-season would surely be magical and just a little bit eerie. Just the kind of place to hang about while writing a book. Now I’m even more curious about the two remaining Channel Islands I haven’t yet seen: [...]Channel Islands – Herm is a post from: Sophie's World...
- Real Recipe Wednesday: Pasta Aglio, Olio e Peperoncino8 September 2010, 4:00 am
If I had to point out one thing I just hate about living in Italy it is this … the food is so damn addictive. It also ruins your taste for Italian-American food-food you used to love, like Fettuccine Alfredo or Chicken Primavera … things you thought were really Italian. So, all this month we’re [...] Related posts:First of the Month Recipe: Tortellini with Grilled Onions and Bacon My husband loves to reproduce our favorite restaurant... Some Like it Hot: An Overview on Calabr... - Travel Tip Tuesday: Calabria’s Airports7 September 2010, 4:00 am
Many Calabria-bound travelers are unsure of how to get to Calabria without either driving from their first point in Italy or taking a train from their international arrival point, which is usually Rome. Given the overwhelming number of times I’ve been asked about airport options-and the few times I’ve been told, “I heard there are [...] Related posts:Travel Tip Tuesday: Saving €uros in Italy Series, Transportation We are rounding out our month-long series on... Travel Tip T... - Tips for Adjusting to Life When You are Married to a Foreigner6 September 2010, 4:00 am
I get a lot of hits and a good deal of personal emails from people who are either involved in a long-distance relationship with an Italian or are planning to tie the knot with a foreigner and want to talk to someone “who’s been there.” Interestingly enough, I’m actually the “foreigner,” in this relationship, but [...] Related posts:Expat Experiences: Three Tips for Merging Cultures for the Holidays While most American expats I know are happily... Five Tips f...
- Travel Expenses: Indonesia8 September 2010, 7:56 pm
This is probably the first international trip (not counting Australia) wherein I didn’t make a travel budget prior to leaving. After last year’s trips, I now have a pretty good idea of how much damage I can do to my wallet when I travel. Also, I got too busy and lazy to thoroughly research everything, [...]... - Last meal in Singapore: nasi lemak at the Ponggol Nasi Lemak Centre4 September 2010, 12:22 pm
Last meal in Singapore: nasi lemak at the Ponggol Nasi Lemak Centre, originally uploaded by nina_theevilone. Read about this place from Kenny Sia‘s and Carls Palma‘s blogs. Kovan was actually pretty near my brother’s place, so I figured I’ll try it out since I’ve been craving for nasi lemak. This one is a make your [...]... - Note from Bali29 August 2010, 1:48 am
Bali surprised me. I never really researched about the island, so while I was expecting beaches, I was overwhelmed with culture. Unlike most of Indonesia, Bali is Hindu. There are temples and shrines all over the island and giant statues swathed in black and white checkered cloth. I was frankly unimpressed by Kuta and Legian [...]...
- Why do we travel? #66 September 2010, 6:00 am
A few weeks ago, I asked my fellow blogsherpa bloggers a seemingly simply question – why do you travel? – and have since been publishing their inspiring answers. This is the last post of this series. Thanks to all who contributed. As for me, I will leave you with Jeff, Heather and Vago and their travel philosophy. [...]... - Renting in and around Zurich – My experience3 September 2010, 6:00 am
A few months ago, I wrote an article for an expat website about the peculiarities and complications of renting a flat in and around Zurich. I wrote it in a formal and detached style, supplying information I had found through extensive research and got from Swiss acquaintances. Yes, to tell you the truth, I had not [...]... - Why do we travel? #51 September 2010, 6:00 am
Today’s ‘Why do you travel?’ post pretty much speaks for itself, and I think Jason of Alpaca Suitcase does a wonderful job at capturing the mirror-like quality of travel. Read on… Jason @ Alpaca Suitcase Travel is a mirror. In my early 20’s, before I had ever left my country (USA), I watched a French movie called [...]...
- 1st day in Korea!!8 September 2010, 8:45 am
The Blogsherpa Travel Carnival: The First-Time Travels Hi all!! at last I manage to post the 1st day that I step on the Korea ground!! It was really amazing, that time i really still cant believed that i in korea!! it was like a dream!! After went out from the plane, me and others candidates went to take subway to the main arrival exit. Ya, this is the arrival exit!! 3 language displayed and... - Incheon Korean Music Wave 2010 on 29th August!29 August 2010, 8:50 am
Incheon Korean Music Wave 2010 (Hallyu concert) is going to be the best in the country to gather the stars in 2010. 19:00 Coming August 29 2010 in Incheon World Cup Stadium, Incheon Korean Music Wave 2010) will be held in no time. Last year, Korean Music Wave 2009 was hosted in Incheon which organized by HH Company (the host broadcaster MBC) and approximately 50,000 people from domestic... - Discount & free tickets to R-16 International B-boy Festival at South Korea !18 June 2010, 2:09 pm
The R16 World Bboy Championships & Urban Arts Festival was created in 2007 as a grand experiment to see if through the support of the government and a nation as a whole, youth created grassroots cultures like Hip Hop and B-boying can become a profitable and self sustaining industry that can embed itself within society and culture and maintain relevance in the minds of the mainstream and mass...
- Blog Carnival – Carnival of cities!8 September 2010, 6:05 am
Welcome to the September 8, 2010 edition of carnival of cities! There has been a wealth of great submissions this month, with many being about those important topics, food and drink. This blog carnival is about cities, so I hope … Continue reading →... - Book Review: Berlin – City Guide for Children7 September 2010, 10:51 am
We found Berlin – City Guide for Children by Joscha Remus late during our recent stay in Berlin, in the rather good Berlin Story, which has a decent selection of English language books about Berlin and Germany generally, most of … Continue reading →... - Medieval Merriment, Rochester Castle4 September 2010, 8:27 pm
This afternoon we walked over to Rochester Castle to take part in the Medieval Merriment - a two day long event packed full of all the Medieval-ness you would probably want. Entry was free, and as well as two arenas … Continue reading →...
- Volcano Eruption in Indonesia!29 August 2010, 4:33 am
Just over a year ago we were sitting on the summit of Gunung Sinabung – a docile, extinct volcano in northern Sumatra. It took us three hours to climb from base to summit – not the hardest volcano we’ve climbed, but well worth the work. Shrouded in mist we celebrated summiting with a photo [...] Related posts:Our Favorites – Indonesia Edition We’re still on our Annapurna trek in Nepal, which is... Jaime’s Ode To An Amazing 6 Months – Part 2 ... - My Dumb Little Protest24 August 2010, 3:12 am
If you’d seen me just one minute ago, you would have caught me in a rather telling position. With one hand covering my eyes and one on my keyboard, I was scrolling through our website, peeking through my fingers at our recent posts. How many days have passed since I’ve last made an appearance? My [...] Related posts:The Question Box is Open! Do you feel that our posts here on seatofourpants.com sometimes... Bacon Puts his Hoof Down! Since no one else is stepping up to the plate,... Book Re... - Guns ‘n Ammo13 August 2010, 10:58 pm
Growing up in Europe, we had all these ideas about America. You know the usual stereotypes: burgers, cowboy hats, endless opportunities and extreme violence fed by a complete lack of gun regulation. This last bit about the violence was no doubt fed by the hours and hours we’d spent watching cop shows such as Kojak, [...] Related posts:Book Report: Jared Diamond’s ‘Guns, Germs and Steel’ This book caused quite a stir a few years ago... Downtown Rice Paddies This rice pad...
- SÓC FAN DE CATALUNYA! CAMÍ DE RONDA II: DE CALELLA DE PALAFRUGELL A CALA DE LA FOSCA (GR-92)7 September 2010, 6:00 am
Unas semanas más tarde, aprovechando que el buen tiempo volvía a Cataluña, hicimos la parte del recorrido que nos había quedado pendiente la vez anterior. En esta ocasión, como se suele decir que la experiencia es un grado, teníamos la logística mucho mejor preparada. Fuimos cinco personas con dos coches, uno lo aparcamos en la cala de la Fosca, punto final del recorrido de ese día y nos subimos los cinco al otro coche para ir al inicio del camino, Calella de Palafrugell, donde aparcamos... - SÓC FAN DE CATALUNYA! ESTANY DE SANT MAURICI31 August 2010, 6:00 am
Aprovechando que este verano nos hemos quedado en casa, hemos hecho varias excursiones de un día por Cataluña. Una de ellas fue la visita al estany de Sant Maurici, situado en Lleida, en plena cordillera pirenaica y a unas cuatro horas en coche desde Barcelona. Gracias a que unos amigos estaban pasando sus vacaciones en Solsona, salimos desde esta localidad y tardamos dos horas y media en llegar.En principio queríamos hacer este recorrido, pero al llegar allí, el camino que rodea el estanque... - SÓC FAN DE CATALUNYA! CAMÍ DE RONDA I: DE BEGUR A CALELLA DE PALAFRUGELL (GR-92)24 August 2010, 6:00 am
Muchos años llevaba yo diciendo que quería hacer el camí de ronda y hasta este verano, por motivos varios, no había conseguido hacer una pequeña parte. El camino de ronda es una ruta de 583 kilómetros que recorre todo el litoral catalán desde Portbou, en la frontera con Francia, hasta Ulldecona, a pocos kilómetros de la provincia de Castellón. Se dice que antiguamente servía para hacer las rondas de vigilancia por las costas y prevenir todo tipo de ataques marítimos. Actualmente, es u...
- Why We Travel5 September 2010, 1:46 am
Denise Pulls, Lonely Planet featured blogger, has a running feature for travelers and bloggers at Travels With Denden called "Why We Travel." I contributed this week with the following piece:Travel is a mirror.In my early 20’s, before I had ever left my country (USA), I watched a French movie called “Le Salaire de la Peur” in New York City. I liked the movie, with its Hitchcock-like suspense turns and stark black and white imagery but I was confounded by the tragic ending where Yves Montan... - The Cairo Metro: Protecting The Booty5 September 2010, 1:41 am
Sometimes a common objective is what brings a family closer together. While in the crowded Cairo Metro during rush hour, that shared goal brought us much, much closer together. The common objective in this case: protecting the derrière of our 12-year old daughter. We squeezed into the crowded subway car, three of us forming a protective triangle around my daughter. Thinking strategically, I took the aft, positioning myself at the area that was most vulnerable while my son and wife formed the ot... - Lonely Planet Blogsherpa Carnival #7: Internet Connections25 August 2010, 9:53 pm
Back when my wife and I were in our late twenties we each spent a couple years backpacking through Asia, Africa and South America. One of our fondest memories was of arriving at various poste restante (held mail) locations after months of overland travel and eagerly opening our mail from home. Family and friends who knew our itinerary would time their letters to arrive just before we did. Letters from home were read and re-read several times to savor news of the familiar, a commodity that was in...
- An Introduction to Aussie Rules8 September 2010, 5:53 pm
Earlier this summer we wrote a post about sports that inspire travel. Another great idea would be sports that are unique to certain countries. This guest post beat me to my own idea and since we didn't know that first thing about Aussie Rules Football, we thought it would be great to start a guest post series about sports. Does your country have a sport that is unique to the nation? Are you wild about a certain sport that other countries may not know much about. Canadians love hockey, but Am... - Canadian Stereotypes and Misconceptions7 September 2010, 2:45 pm
Lately while travelling, people have been asking us a lot of questions about Canada. The topic of health care comes up, our unique way of speaking and questions about our identity often arise in the conversation. It made me think a little bit about how little people know about Canadia... - In the Footsteps of Velvet Escape…We’re Taking a Break3 September 2010, 7:46 pm
It is the long weekend here in Canada and we thought what better time to take a few days off from the website. We were inspired earlier this summer by Keith at Velvet Escape. He disappeared for a few days. He didn't tweet, facebook or blog. It is a difficult thing to do as a travel blogger, but sometimes it needs to be done. And we thought, if an excellent successful guy like Keith can take a few days off, we will too! Well, Maybe Not......
- What’s happening at HappytimeBlog24 August 2010, 6:48 pm
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Travel blogging has been a learning curve, we've been doing it for 2 years now and we'll probably keep going for many more. We've made some changes, new sites and we just want to say thank you Related posts:The all new HAPPYTIMEBLOG… Welcome!!! ... - Aaron and Georgie got Married6 August 2010, 10:48 am
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Aaron and Georgie's wedding: We got married! See a video of pictures and links to the photo booth... Mucho Mucho Love... Come Join In No related posts.... - Picture of the Day: Carvings on Borobudur, Indonesia.12 May 2010, 9:33 am
Daily Travel Photo: Intricate carvings that line the walls of Borobudur, the beauty is in the detail. Related posts:Norfolk Seals: Picture of the Day: ...
- Love and Sex and Backpacking World's Top 5 HOSTELS for it19 August 2010, 9:20 pm
Most of us who travel are usually after new, exciting experiences (and I don't just mean sightseeing). Most of us are looking for a connection of some sort - whether it be through exploring new cultures, searching for love, or simply some hot, passionate sex that makes the man feel like a man, truly standing in his manhood and owning the animal inside him, and the woman feeling truly held and... - UPDATED:How to have a very cheap holiday in Athens from the Love Sex and Backpacking on the Cheap blog19 August 2010, 9:08 pm
In this post I will cover: - Cheap and free accomodation in Athens - How to get to Athens for cheap - Eating Cheaply in Athens and cheap tourist memorabilia - Seeing Athens Cheaply or FREE - How to stay long term in Greece - More ways to save money whilst travelling :) The first thing you should know about Athens is that everyone has an opinion about everything - that is, everyone's a... - How to have a cheap backpacking experience or holiday in Berlin19 August 2010, 9:01 pm
Cheap backpacking / cheap holiday: the bar inside one of the hostels I was in - Berlin In this post I will cover: - How to get to Berlin for cheap - Cheap and free accomodation - Eating cheaply - Free tour of Berlin - Making some quick cash legally - How to stay longterm - More ways to save money whilst travelling After travelling since January 2009 through Europe and the Middle East, I can...
- Nature Trail in Krabi - Picture of the Week5 September 2010, 5:30 am
Nature Trail in Krabi is my picture of the week. This stunning place is called the Pom Khlong Song Nam Nature Trail which is located about an hour from Ao Nang in Krabi, Southern Thailand. The picture above is one of my many shops of the nature trail here. Two wooden longtail boats rest by the swamp banks at the start of the trail. Running at only 700 meters long, the circular walk around this... - Matta Fair 2010 - September 3-5 at PWTC3 September 2010, 3:51 pm
Matta Fair 2010 - September 3-5 at PWTC is the much talked about number one travel fair which will showcase top travel promotions and discounts for three days at the Putra World Trade Center in Kuala Lumpur. Highlights are the Buyer's Contest where the grand prize will be RM$20,000 for the main draw while a Domestic Draw of RM$5,000 worth of Travel Vouchers are to be given away. Check at the... - MATTA Fair September 20101 September 2010, 3:04 pm
MATTA Fair September 2010 MATTA Fair September 2010 will be from the 3rd to 5th and held at the PWTC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. This is the second and final major travel fair for this year and you can expect some fantastic bargains this time around. While the most popular travel times are towards the end of the year, you can expect most travel companies to be all out promoting their travel...
- Oslo – nudity galore!5 September 2010, 9:49 am
Vigeland Park is an amazing sculpture park in the centre of Oslo. Discover the circle of life as seen by artist Gustav Vigeland, and have fun doing it!... - Siesta, snooze, slumber…25 July 2010, 10:35 am
…whatever you call it… it is certainly the done thing around the world. And we don’t blame the innocent snoozers. What can possibly beat a catnap when the body is calling out for a rest midday? As photographers we sometimes stumble upon people with their eyes shut and their mouths wide open. What to do… [...]... - Featured image 7 – Vietnam24 July 2010, 11:29 am
Fresh food on every street corner is one of the biggest bonuses when travelling through Vietnam. Each region has its own specialities, and our favorite is by far the fresher than freshest sea food on the island of Phu Quoc. This photograph was shot in a back alley near Ninh Binh. And yes, you’re right, [...]...
- Blog on Hiatus27 June 2010, 12:23 am
As you may have guessed by now I have very limited access to the Internet and we do little but sleep and work on the boat. Unfortunately, I’m going to have to put the blog on hiatus until I hit the mainland again. All is well and I look forward to telling the tale once I’m [...] This is just a content summary, please click through for the remainder and, of course, the photographs. And don't forget to bookmark me using these links: ... - Heading to Sea20 May 2010, 12:41 am
I don’t have as much time as I’d like for this post. I just landed a job on a fishing tender out of Cordova, Alaska and I’ll be heading to sea in an hour or so. I picked up my first Alaska Commercial Fishing Crew license as well. An interesting summer is in store. Wish [...] This is just a content summary, please click through for the remainder and, of course, the photographs. And don't forget to bookmark me using these links: ... - SEO for Travel Bloggers – The Fundamentals of a Link12 May 2010, 5:21 pm
In the first post of this series SEO for Travel Bloggers – Crafting Keyword Specific Posts I talked about On Page SEO (Search Engine Optimization). I’d recommend that you start there as it is the foundation for this post where we are going to be expanding out to touch on Off Page SEO and the [...] This is just a content summary, please click through for the remainder and, of course, the photographs. And don't forget to bookmark me using these links: ...
- Hadouken22 July 2010, 2:17 pm
Once more I’ve been neglecting my bugger blog responsibilities, soz. I’ve now (well, probably about 2 months ago) moved out and into a room that became available at Simon’s, so I’m still in Bondi Junction. It’s a lot more relaxed, I didn’t really like where I lived before as I wasn’t on the same wavelength [...]... - By the power of Greyskull30 May 2010, 12:59 pm
What follows is a random sequence of memories of the past month or so in a rather erratic format, forgive me this. Australian traffic-lights, what are they all about eh. You have to wait ruddy ages to cross and then you only get 3.7 seconds to do it. Sort it out Australia. I caught the [...]... - Maybe Melbourne2 May 2010, 12:23 pm
Hello, it’s been a while so I thought I should check-in if only to stop Google destroying my search rating. Erm, I’ve not really done that much to ‘write home about’ in the period between this post and the last one. Sorry about that. Erm, I could mention some tunes I’ve been listening to. Yes, [...]...
- Our Next Big Adventure16 July 2010, 4:56 pm
One year ago today we were celebrating Bastille day with the French in Paris. We'd just gotten married and set out only days before on our six-month honeymoon. One year later, we are getting ready for our next big adventure: parenthood. That's right, Katrina's pregnant and we are expecting our first baby in January!As we prepare to expand our family, we're looking forward to introducing our baby to the world and to some awesome family vacations. But for now we are on a travel hiatus--including o... - Freelance Friday: Travels with Vivi, Cambridge Massachusetts2 July 2010, 5:07 pm
We last left off when the family moved back to the United States from Germany... In Fort Sill, Oklahoma, George finished his course of duty with the military, and the family returned to his native Cambridge, Massachusetts, where George took a position as a librarian at Harvard’s Yenching Institute. They moved into an apartment in Hammond Street, a unique community of Harvard graduate students and employees, some with young families, and many with international backgrounds--all of them... - Freelance Friday: Travels with Vivi, a Young Family in Germany2 July 2010, 5:06 pm
We last left off with with Vivi booking a cross-Atlantic passage to reunite the family with George, stationed in Germany...In Germany, Vivi divided her time between George in Frankfurt and her mother and sister in Hamburg, taking the children along wherever she went. In 1955, her daughter Lynn was born. It soon became obvious that Lynn had Down Syndrome. There followed a difficult time during which George and Vivi tried a range of approaches and alternative “cures” to deal with the dia...
- HOT Chat: Nicholas Aberle from the Environmental Film Festival Melbourne8 September 2010, 8:00 pm
Today’s HOT Chat is with Nicholas Aberle, the director of the inaugural Environmental Film Festival Melbourne being held at Kino Cinemas next week (16-19 September). A disclaimer – Nicholas is a friend of a friend, but even if he wasn’t the festival is something I want to support – anti-bottled water, food waste and rescue, not [...]... - HOT: Flexicar7 September 2010, 8:00 pm
People are often surprised to discover that I don’t own a car. Well, ever since I moved to Melbourne I’ve never needed one – I’ve always lived in the inner city and worked in the CBD, cycled or caught public transport to get to most destinations, and cabs and rental cars have filled in the [...]... - HOT: Tom Phat, 184 Sydney Rd, Brunswick6 September 2010, 8:00 pm
There’s so much to love on the menu at Tom Phat that I wished (a) we lived closer; (b) we were more than two diners on the night I visited; and (c) I hadn’t married a man with a relatively small appetite (sorry RM!). Tom Phat serves a mishmash of South East Asian flavours with a [...]...
- Pengalaman Urus Paspor Di Imigrasi Jakarta Selatan10 August 2010, 9:18 am
Note: This posting is only relevant for Indonesian Citizen applying for passport. Therefore, I decided to share in Bahasa. Those who need English translation are welcome to use Google Translator “Sebuah kemajuan”, komentar saya pada saat melangkah keluar menuju tempat parkir mobil. Pagi ini saya baru mengurus sendiri perpanjangan paspor yang habis masa berlakunya. Dan pengalaman [...]... - Paradise Sandy Beach Hotel, Penang5 June 2010, 7:31 am
Spacious room, private balcony, direct access to the beach is the main compelling feature of this hotel. And if it isn’t sufficient, what about close proximity to the Gurney Drive, Penang’s waterfront promenade known for its line of food stall, and 30 minutes away from Batu Ferringhi, another Penang waterfront known for its nightlife? Combine [...]... - The Phoenix Hotel Jogja27 March 2010, 5:01 am
Sitting in 1918’s Lobby Bar at The Phoenix Hotel, Jogja, made my imagination gone wild. Putting myself back in 1918, when the building was just built, I would sit at the patio, facing my inner courtyard. An evening rain drops, and the evening light dancing behind the rain. The evening was getting better with a pot [...]...
- On the Move8 September 2010, 5:26 pm
Greetings from Henley-on-Thames, an impossibly quaint town - a hamlet, if you will (yes, thank you, I will, jolly good then) - on the river outside of London that has existed since the 12th century.Pubs, hobby shops, small restaurants, rain, and good manners. I half expect the Bard himself to stroll by, or at the very least a distraught Elizabeth Hurley in need of consolation after another disastrous break-up.Alas, it's back to my Guinness, my imagination and then maybe some apple crumble. ... - 3,2,1...7 September 2010, 7:39 am
...and it's hats off and a very difficult tot ziens Amsterdam.Below, the final three days of Amsterdam compressed into a whole whack of photos. And a big thanks to the weather, for mostly cooperating.Biking all over the city to soak it in, I hit classics like the Brouwerij t'IJ (open daily from 3pm-8pm only), went to a masterfully planned urban area called Westerpark, biked all over town, boogied a night away, strolled through de Pijp and stumbled through various goodbye beers. You need years to... - 44 September 2010, 6:54 am
What's it like, living in Amsterdam? Aside from the numerous descriptions from the past 10+ months, I can add another: Few places, aside from NYC perhaps, have you regularly feeling the razor-thin veneer between civility and hostility. One second, you are charmed by the canals at night and happily send some wayward tourists in the right direction; literally three seconds later, a maniacal cabbie is barrelling around a corner giving you the finger and snarling like a deranged chimp because you wa...
- Blue Sky Thinking: Relax in Style On Koh Chang7 September 2010, 4:57 am
6 September 2010 ( Manchester Evening News ) < A travel article with no detail at all but at least the author got a free holiday in Thailand out of it > Thailand has it all, mouth-watering ... No related posts.... - Monkeys at Cookies Resort, White Sand beach3 September 2010, 12:34 pm
This is the sight that greeted a guest when they returned to their room at Cookies Resort in late August 2010. During the rainy season monkeys often come down to the resorts in White Sand beach ... Related posts:Cookies Hotel Rock Sand Resort, White Sand Beach Bailan Beach Resort ... - August 2929 August 2010, 5:15 am
For anyone who has never stayed in a hotel catering to mainly Chinese guests, the choice between going for the breakfast buffet or a cold beer instead, isn’t one that requires much deliberation. A belated update ... Related posts:August 5 August 4 August 13 ...
- The Best Cheap Weekend Breaks in August6 September 2010, 4:45 am
Summer's almost over but don't let that get you down! Start planning a cheap weekend break, of course! For a hefty dose of inspiration, here's a look at what was hot in August...... - Colour in Cologne3 September 2010, 4:24 am
The city of Cologne suffered substantial damage during World War II. Although much of the city now looks modern and on the up, you can still find atmospheric streets like this.... - Weekend Breaks with Eurostar30 August 2010, 2:48 pm
I’ll admit it. Whenever I thought about Eurostar, I only really thought about travel to Paris – or Brussels at a push. So when the Eurostar team invited me on their Eurostar Explorer trip, I was pleasantly surprised to see the following destinations listed......
- Cologne’s Secret Streak9 September 2010, 1:32 am
Right there, among all those dignitaries, I discovered Cologne’s secret streak...... - Alone Among Millions4 September 2010, 8:18 am
After Namibia, the London Underground took my sense of proportion, dragged it through the proverbial hedge backwards and then left it in a crumpled heap on an escalator. All while urging me to...... - Win A Two Week Eco Trip to Namibia3 September 2010, 3:40 am
Go Beyond the Everyday The latest in a run of very cool competitions I've been told about lately - this one comes from Land Rover and Biosphere and the prize looks well worth the effort....
- Lady Returns to Royal Ascot21 June 2010, 3:20 pm
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It's hard to believe it's been two years since my first trip to Royal Ascot. It doesn't seem so long ago that my boyfriend and I went to Berkshire to watch the races and I got scouted for and then won the Face of Ascot 2009 modeling competition. It feels like such a short time has gone by since last year, when my time at Royal Ascot involved press interviews, sponsorships, and passing the baton to Callie Moore, the Face of Ascot 2010. But the years have gone by, and on Saturday it was time to... - Lady at A Lovely Workshop21 June 2010, 8:30 am
The chateau was in the middle of the French countryside. It stood stately amongst 56 acres of green land and old stone buildings. Among the previous owners had been ancient Romans, nineteenth century French nobles, a group of enterprising nuns, and, more recently, an eclectic theater company. The Romans built a vast stretch of underground tunnels to escape enemy attacks. In the less distant past, amateur botanist owners undertook to plant bamboo forests and giant Redwood trees near... - Lady at Garsington Opera18 June 2010, 6:53 pm
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Continuing this week's theme of UK travel, my boyfriend and I headed out to Oxfordshire yesterday. Last year a friend of mine had gone to Garsington Opera, an outdoor opera venue at a stately home near Oxford, and, knowing we need little convincing when it comes to adventures, she insisted we go this year. We rented a car to drive out to the opera. To make a full day of it, we added a trip to Blenheim Palace, the childhood home of Winston Churchill, to our itinerary. After some initial confus...
- Free Movies in Santiago and much more for the Fiestas Patrias (National Holiday)8 September 2010, 4:35 pm
Not infrequently, I will complain about the lack of information about what's going on in Chile. Way too often I will discover something in the throes of happening or which has already taken place, but which I've failed to find out about. Not so this time! There's an incredible expo of free films at the Centro Cultural La Moneda (#NG) that you can read about in Spanish on the Centro Cultral's website here, but basically what you need to know is that from about 3 to about 8 from the 7th to 30th of... - Traditional Chilean games for the National Holiday (ball in cup/emboque)7 September 2010, 12:31 am
September is when Chile celebrates. The national holiday (fiestas patrias) falls on September 18th, and between having survived August (#NG), and the upcoming festivities which include traditional games, a whole lot of eating and drinking, kite flying and of course, the cueca (the national dance), there's a lot to get prepared for. And this year is the bicentennial, so there's even more to get prepared for.And informed about:Margaret at Cachando Chile told us a little about one of the little kid... - Can isn't can and other wanderings in Spanish grammar4 September 2010, 7:43 pm
Every now and then I like to talk about some pressing grammatical or pronunciation issue re: Spanish. Today is one of those days. You can blame the fact that I walked all the way from my house to the Recoleta cemetary (yes, we have a Recoleta cemetary, and may I say, it is a far sight more interesting than the one of the same name in Buenos Aires, photos forthcoming). And during that time, I thought about a conversation I had recently with a friend, in which she said, "El no puede ver a mi primo...
- Romantic Honeymoons: Travel To Hawaii And Delight In Kauai
This exotic island from the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “South Pacific” suggests the idea of romance more almost any other location—“Bali Hai”. Ever since the classic 1958 movie of the same name was filmed on the Hawaiian Island of Kauai, the Garden Isle has grown to be synonymous with the idea of dreamy tropical paradise [...]... - Vacation Villas In Jamaica
www.youtube.com/watch?v=viAw3NjBrGs Jamaica is one of the picturesque islands and finest holidaymaker destinations of West Indies. The island is packed with delicious food, pleasant music, white sand beaches and a few other things. Many individuals consider Jamaica as one of the greatest family holiday destinations in the Caribbean. If your looking for excitement, enjoyment and lazing in the [...]... - Top 6 Things To Do While Visiting New York City
New York City is an exciting metropolis and has something for everyone. This is where you can see several of the United States’ best known landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty. The Big Apple is known for its fashion, food, museums and live entertainment. You can easily fly into New York City from almost any [...]...
- Yamanyá Backpackers is finally open, and other goings on27 August 2010, 5:17 pm
I’m living an inspiration-free moment. Yamanyá Backpackers is newly open, which is wonderful, but it has plunged me into a deep pile of stress and hideously boring administrational-type jobs. I had to put uni to one side for this trimester, in the interests of my mental health, and writing? I work from one of the [...]... - Expat Interview #11: A Norwegian in New Zealand, and the US20 August 2010, 12:55 am
It’s been a little while but I’m back with the eleventh interview in my Adjusting to Expat Life series. I’ll be running interviews, writing about my own experiences adjusting to expat life in Peru, and rounding up the best expat resources on the web. Anne-Sophie Redisch is a bilingual freelance writer and translator based in [...]... - Expat interview #10: MaryAnne Oxendale in Shanghai1 August 2010, 4:52 pm
It’s been a little while but I’m back with the tenth interview in my Adjusting to Expat Life series. I’ll be running two interviews a week over the course of six weeks, writing about my own experiences adjusting to expat life in Peru, and rounding up the best expat resources on the web. Today I’m [...]...
- Dr. Ho22 July 2010, 1:08 pm
Dr. Ho is one of the most popular and publicized characters in South West China. He lives in the traditional Naxi town of Bai-sha. From our home base in Lijiang, Yunnan Province, we decided to take a day trip to visit the famous Taoist physician in the hopes of receiving some natural remedies for EZ's knee ailments. Usually to get to Bai-sha the thing to do is depart by bike from Lijiang and cycle through the majestic country side. However, having just spent the last few days hiking through Tige... - When I Get Older...1 July 2010, 10:46 am
For BlogSherpa Carnival #5, guest editor Glennia Campbell asked contributors to share their experiences with kids whilst traveling the face of the globe. In turn, EZ and I went through our iPhoto collection and put together a slideshow tribute to the children that we encountered during our trek from Ireland to China in 2008/09.Click this link and enjoy.... - Rubber Stamp - Story 1 (without horror)17 June 2010, 8:42 am
EZ and I had heard so many horror stories about travellers being denied VISA's into China, getting turned away at the border, having books such as Lonely Planet China confiscated by officials, that we were ready for anything when we began the process of getting our tourist Visas. Information on the government of Canada website led us to believe that travellers can only get their tourist Visa from a Chinese embassy in their native land. This was also false. We got ours at the Chinese Embassy in ...
- Road Trip Music in Wisconsin8 September 2010, 6:37 pm
As the Great American Road Trip winds through the landscapes of Wisconsin, from the big cities to the farmlands to the university towns to the watersides, listen to the music of two Wisconsin artists who, in different ways, each have the landscapes of their native state embedded in their music.Bill Miller is a member of the Menomonee Nation. He’s a writer, a singer, a player of the flute and a gifted visual artist. Though he has lived in Nashville for some years, his songs and his melodies oft... - Scotland & Cape Breton: tradition and innovation8 September 2010, 10:39 am
The Scottish band Old Blind Dogs and Cape Breton fiddle player Rachel Davis both have gifts for innovating while reaming true to tradition.The Dogs’ new album, Wherever Yet May Be, takes its title from a line in the song Scotland Yet, written by Davey Steele. It is, as singer Aaron Jones writes in the liner notes, as relevant still today as the day it was written, a rousing and thought provoking song about the present, the past, and the future -- of Scotland, and other places too. The Dogs ha... - late summer, early autumn, music, Ireland3 September 2010, 10:47 am
As the angle of light begins to change from late summer to a hint of autumn, the landscape at times calls for tunes such as Apples In Winter, and Hunter's Moon. In Ireland (and elsewere) the mist begins to come down the mountain a bit more, and the colors of sunset begin to shift. It seems right to mention, too, the very often covered jig Mist Covered Mountain. There’s an interesting version of it on the pipes by Stephen Megarity, and Grainne Hambly offers a lovely version on the harpHere is ...
- Louis Armstrong and the Hardware Store5 August 2010, 1:48 am
Jazz buffs often seek out Meyers Ace Hardware store (315 E 35th St) in Bronzeville. Why? Because in the 1920s and 30s the building was the Sunset Cafe, where all the greats gigged. Imagine Louis Armstrong blowing his trumpet over by the socket wrenches. Or Earl Hines hammering the piano, down in the plunger aisle. And that was just the house band. Benny Goodman, Jimmy Dorsey and Bix Beiderbecke all launched their careers at the Sunset."We've had people come in and hug the wall posts, saying they... - Evel Knieval's Skycycle29 June 2010, 5:03 pm
Evel Knievel was a stuntman's stuntman. This year marks the 35th anniversary of his Wembley Stadium jump in London, when he revved his Harley and flew over 13 buses. Or tried to. He crashed, broke his back, and told the 90,000 fans there he was done with stunts. The vow didn't last long. Milwaukee's Harley-Davidson Museum pays homage to Evel with an exhibit from July 10 to Sept 6. See the half-motorcycle, half-rocket “Skycycle” Evel used to leap the Snake River Canyon, along with his red, wh... - Blackhawks Art22 June 2010, 1:22 am
The thing that distinguishes Chicago from its coastal counterparts is this: we're a city that loves and seamlessly merges high culture and earthy pleasures. Is there another metropolis that dresses its Picasso sculpture in local sports team gear? Note the Blackhawks helmet on that metallic beauty.And what about the Art Institute, revered house of impressionism and trove of a quarter-million works? It plopped 'Hawks gear on the iconic lions flanking the front door.That was all prior to the...
- Organic Summer in Vermont17 August 2010, 4:28 pm
It is a glorious summer in Vermont this year - plenty of warmth, sun and the usual lush green vegetation. Gardens are bursting and berries are abundant. If you are traveling through the Upper Valley region there are some wonderful spots to seek out. Organic and local farm stands and markets abound including Killdeer Farm stand in Norwich, VT and Cross Road Farm in Post Mills, VT. The fairly large Norwich Farmer's Market is held every Saturday morning from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on U.S. Route 5 South... - Divine Combination - Olives and Wine from an Organic Vineyard in Cadiz22 June 2010, 9:20 am
In the wild mountains of southwest Spain in the province of Cadiz and in the area of Jerez de Frontera- known for Sherry- is the organic vineyard of Viña Greduela-Sierra de Lijar. Situated on the banks of the Guadalete River, the vineyards contain a mixture of four grape varieties - Merlot, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo - all of which are harvested by hand. Viña Greduela produces three wines: Artesanal Crianza 2007, Coupage Cosecha 2008 and the winner of the prestigious organ... - New and Old Organic Discoveries at the Mercado Central15 June 2010, 4:15 pm
I love that I can discover new wonderful places even after ten months of living some place. Yesterday I went down one of the many aisles at the Mercado Central and discovered SuperGourmet where lovely Ana showed me the many local products they carry as well as the organic (ecologico) selections. SuperGourmet actually has three stalls in the Mercado Central de Valencia (Central Market) - one for cheese and cured meats, one with fresh baked goods including breads, pastries and olive sandwich rolls...
- Learning Opportunity: FREE Films on Architecture for Arch and the City8 September 2010, 9:45 pm
If none of the no-cover-charge music events in the city this week tickle your fancy, maybe you ought to take a moment to appreciate the city itself with one of the Architecture & the City events put on by the San Francisco chapter of the American Institute of Architecture. Tonight’s event at the Main Library, [...] Related posts:Free First Tuesdays = The Opportunity for a Cheap Date Honoring People Who Can’t Live Here – American Indian Heritage Ceremony at City Hall A Gr... - Fall Style: When It’s a Chico’s Kind of Day8 September 2010, 7:24 pm
September’s here guys, it’s back to schoolz. Scarves! Sweaters! Suede! Blazers! Walking across the quad on your way to have ill-advised sex with some guy you met at an off campus party! With fashion week upon us here in New York, and scads of things to spend money on, choosing what pieces to add to your [...] Related posts:Harvesting Style!!! No Frills Guide to Fall Fashion Great Fall Footwear for Ladies…Under $50! ... - See Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr. (the Band, Not the NASCAR Guy) FREE Tonight8 September 2010, 7:00 pm
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- Love and Sex and Backpacking World's Top 5 HOSTELS for it19 August 2010, 9:20 pm
Most of us who travel are usually after new, exciting experiences (and I don't just mean sightseeing). Most of us are looking for a connection of some sort - whether it be through exploring new cultures, searching for love, or simply some hot, passionate sex that makes the man feel like a man, truly standing in his manhood and owning the animal inside him, and the woman feeling truly held and... - UPDATED:How to have a very cheap holiday in Athens from the Love Sex and Backpacking on the Cheap blog19 August 2010, 9:08 pm
In this post I will cover: - Cheap and free accomodation in Athens - How to get to Athens for cheap - Eating Cheaply in Athens and cheap tourist memorabilia - Seeing Athens Cheaply or FREE - How to stay long term in Greece - More ways to save money whilst travelling :) The first thing you should know about Athens is that everyone has an opinion about everything - that is, everyone's a... - How to have a cheap backpacking experience or holiday in Berlin19 August 2010, 9:01 pm
Cheap backpacking / cheap holiday: the bar inside one of the hostels I was in - Berlin In this post I will cover: - How to get to Berlin for cheap - Cheap and free accomodation - Eating cheaply - Free tour of Berlin - Making some quick cash legally - How to stay longterm - More ways to save money whilst travelling After travelling since January 2009 through Europe and the Middle East, I can...
- Win a "Golden" Night Out When You See a Play This Weekend19 July 2010, 10:05 pm
Once again, we have partnered with our fabulous professional theater company in Golden, Miners Alley Playhouse, to offer a "Get to Know Golden" gift. You can win a free (yes, FREE) overnight package in Golden featuring dinner for 2 at the Sherpa House Restaurant and Cultural Center, Golden's excellent Nepalese restaurant, tickets for 2 to a Miners Alley production, and an overnight for 2 at the Dove Inn Bed and Breakfast: a total free getaway package for two in historic downtown Golden, Col... - Winning Filmmaker at DocuWest Film Festival Stayed at Dove Inn B&B5 July 2010, 11:46 pm
Director Doug Dearth won the top prize at the second annual DocuWest Film Festival in Golden, CO, last month for his documentary 9000 Needles. During the festival, he and his wife Beth stayed with us at the Dove Inn. Normally I don't blog about our guests, but Doug gave me permission to make an exception so I could let people know how excited we were about hosting this year's winning filmmaker.DocuWest showcases documentary films from around the globe. The film festival's objective "is... - April: A Great Month for Theater Lovers in Golden, Colorado6 April 2010, 11:46 pm
Three excellent productions are currently running in Golden and Denver, making April a particularly rich month for anyone who loves theater.Miners Alley Playhouse, just two blocks from our inn, is presenting Grace & Glorie, a two-woman play that explores the dunamics of human bonding between two very different women: a high-powered business woman newly relocated from Manhattan and a hard-headed Blue Ridge Mountain farm woman. Bill and I saw the play this past weekend and found it breathtakin...
- Tours of Washington DC Attractions: Contact Your Senator or Representative20 November 2009, 7:16 am
In another week, we'll be off to Washington DC for a week, followed by a week in coastal Virginia. In DC you can arrange to tour many of the significant sites on your own, but the best way to make sure you can get tours of major attractions in the nation's capital is by contacting your senator or representative, whose staff arranges tours for constituents. We did this the last time we visited DC, three years ago, and we're doing it again (with a new senator, Mark Udall) ... - Oregon Wine Tour for Two (plus our driver, of course)23 October 2009, 12:12 am
We love visiting wineries, especially when we don't have to drive from one to another, but it's hard to find wine tour companies that accommodate a party of two. When we were planning our trip to Portland, Oregon, for earlier this year, we intended to use Portland's excellent public transportation system (which is free in the downtown area), and we could easily take light rail from the airport to our hotel, so the expense of a rental car didn't make sense. But we also w... - What I've Been Reading: "The Last Dickens"29 August 2009, 11:42 pm
The Last Dickens, by Matthew Pearl, author of The Dante Club and The Poe Shadow, has lots of very promising elements. I like literary mysteries, unlikely heroes, Charles Dickens, and stories filled with interesting historical details. London (my favorite city in the world) and Boston (right up there on my list of favorites) are perfect settings for such stories. The protagonist, Boston book publisher James Ripley Osgood, is a historical person and very unlikely hero who interacts with a mixed ca...
- Blogsherpa Carnival #9 First Time Travel8 September 2010, 6:02 am
As a child I travelled all the time, with a Canadian mother and an Australian father my brothers and sisters are I were lucky enough to get to travel to America, Canada and France more than once throughout our childhood. As an infant I travelled half way around the world to meet the other [...]... - A warning to travel bloggers…8 September 2010, 4:58 am
I have debated again and again with myself whether or not I should write about what is to follow. I have obviously decided that a public statement is necessary at this stage, not only for my own peace of mind but as a warning to my fellow Lonely Planet Blogsherpas and any other bloggers out [...]... - The Masuk Angin myth…3 September 2010, 3:06 am
I’m not really a sceptic, but there are certain things that I just find it hard to believe in… Black cats walking across my path don’t bother me, bad omens don’t exist to me, walking under ladders is necessary sometimes and I’m pretty sure if I scowl my face won’t be stuck like that just [...]...
- 5 Fun Things to Do with Kids In & Around Anchorage31 August 2010, 1:11 pm
Planning a family vacation to Alaska? Be sure to stop in Anchorage, where fun activities for the whole family abound. We spent a week in Anchorage in June, and these were some of the highlights of our trip. 1. Tour...... - Evolution of a BlogHer: 2010 Edition14 August 2010, 11:57 pm
Last week, 2400 bloggers (including myself) swarmed the BlogHer 2010 Conference at the Hilton New York in New York City. This was my fourth BlogHer Conference in five years, and each year BlogHer helps me grow, discover something about myself,...... - Feeding Time at Steinhart Aquarium1 August 2010, 11:11 pm
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- When in New York, go find Ray15 August 2010, 6:37 pm
We just unpacked our home computer and I was delighted to spend the evening reuniting with our grand photo collection of people, places and things that we have captured over the years. One of the many photos that has brought … Continue reading →... - From Mark Twain3 August 2010, 5:06 pm
Always do right. That will gratify some, and astonish the rest. - thanks FW... - Buy a Mac for university, and get a free iPad3 August 2010, 5:03 pm
…or how about “Buy an iPhone for university, and get a free iPad!” ? Wouldn’t that be cool. C’mon Apple, do it for your Back to School campaign! Who’s with me on this idea?!?!?...
- just posted a new slideshow on the photos page (bratislava)21 July 2010, 8:57 am
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This was a day trip that Alex and I took with our New Zealander friends Jayne and Greg. It's about an hour train ride from Vienna to Bratislava (Slovakia). It was unfortunate that it ended up being pretty rainy and windy the whole time we were there. Though, we managed to use that as a [...] You might also enjoy reading:just posted a new slideshow on the photos page (brussels) just posted a new slideshow on the photos page (vienna) just posted a new slideshow on the photos page (paris) ... - paris, franzen style!7 July 2010, 5:06 am
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Alex was in Chicago for the week at a conference. What was a hip, happenin', globe-trottin' girl to do? Go to Paris for the weekend to see her old college buddy Zachary Franzen, naturally. (Go Badgers.) We should win an award in holding-the-camera-yourself picture taking. Now, I had never been to Paris. So I was [...] You might also enjoy reading:just posted a new slideshow on the photos page (paris) my bonn thanksgiving (better belated than never) i need a raincheck, england (part one) ... - just posted a new slideshow on the photos page (brussels)3 June 2010, 1:20 pm
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