Browsing Month »May, 2008«

Hotwire.com Reveals Travel Trends For Memorial Day

May 21, 2008

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With rising gas prices, ridiculous airline add-ons, and an uncertain economy, many Americans choose staycations for the upcoming Memorial weekend May 23 - 27.

A Journey into Michelangelo’s Rome: Interview with Angela K. Nickerson

May 20, 2008

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Based in Sacramento, California, teacher and art lover Angela K. Nickerson can now add author to her CV. Her book “A Journey Into Michelangelo’s Rome” hit the book stores in April and will without doubt inspire readers to visit the Italian capital.

Capri Photo Essay

May 19, 2008

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In Mary Wells Is Ready for Her Close-up, a photo essay from Capri, Mary writes about the Italian town where everything feels like a movie set.

On Taiwan, Lonely Planet and Snarky Tofu: Interview with Joshua Samuel Brown

May 15, 2008

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Professional nomad, travel writer and Lonely Planet co-author Joshua Samuel Brown is almost done researching Lonely Planet Singapore 8. Before he will get to the writing from home, I had the chance for a short interview.

UpTake Opened its Doors to the Public!

May 14, 2008

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Most people have an idea of where they’d like to travel, but not everyone know where to stay. Thanks to UpTake, you can search and find hotels anywhere in the U.S., read opinions from other travelers and also discover what to do at your chosen destination.

Tokyo – A Lovestory: Travel Tips From the World’s Largest City

May 13, 2008

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In today’s interview, the Swedish freelance writer Linda Iliste shares her travel tips and experiences from the Japanese capital.

Join the Social Travel Guide tripwolf

May 12, 2008

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Offering high quality content on more than 200,000 destinations around the globe, tripwolf is a new social travel guide and trip planner for independent travel enthusiasts.

The Most Comfortable Airline Economy Seats

May 10, 2008

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During that next long-haul flight, imagine how good it would feel to have enough legroom to sit comfortable, being able to open your laptop all the way, or fall back your seat and look out the window.

Suffering is Not Art

May 9, 2008

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In 2007, the 'artist' Guillermo Habacuc Vargas took an innocent dog from the street, tied him with one short cord to one of the walls in an art gallery in Managua, Nicaragua, and let him die of hunger and thirst.

The Legendary St. Regis Opened in Singapore

May 8, 2008

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Celebrating its grand debut at the end of April, The St. Regis Singapore is the first significant hotel opening in Singapore in the past 11 years.