Archive for November, 2007
Global Gourmet – Food Gifts From Around the World
Have you ever encountered a food while traveling that you just can’t get out of your head? Whether it’s lychee-flavored sake from Tokyo, aged pecorino from Tuscany, or smoky barbecue sauce from Texas, there are items that you crave, but may not be able to find. Fortunately, with the holidays just around the corner, this [...]
Affordable Hotel Alternatives for the Beijing Olympics
If you’re headed to the Olympics in Beijing, you may find that affordable hotel rooms are hard to come by. But here’s how to find a reasonably priced alternative.
Family Language Immersion Vacations
On your next family vacation, why not make it a learning experience for everyone? Now there are language immersion experiences that are designed especially for families. Many language schools in countries around the world are now offering programs tailored to fit your family vacation style. In the colonial town of Guanajuato, Mexico, the Academia Falcon [...]
Holiday Gift Guide for Travelers
As Christmas approaches, the gift-buying frenzy begins. If you’ve got a global traveler on your list, the possiblities may seem to be endless. Gadget guy Phil Baker offers up some standout gift ideas for travelers designed to assist you on the road and help make your traveling a little more enjoyable or productive. Plus, there [...]
Avoiding Stains on the Go
Getting a stain on your clothes while traveling can be very inconvenient, and even potentially embarrassing. Take our advice on some unexpected items that you might want to take along with you when you travel to make those stains disappear with a minimum of hassle. Washing machines aren’t always accessible on the road, and stopping [...]
Off the Brochure: Tel Aviv, Israel
Tel Aviv proper technically may be Israel’s second most populous city behind Jerusalem, but its metro area dwarfs that ancient city, and includes a large swath of Israel. It’s a lively, modern, and increasingly cosmopolitan destination that, if it’s not on your travel list, should be. Named after the utopian town envisioned by Zionist author [...]
Ask Peter: Beating the Airlines at the Frequent Flier Game
Got a travel question? Now, getting an answer is as easy as sending an email. PLAYING THE FREQUENT-FLIER GAME My husband and I have been planning a trip to Costa Rica with our kids for a few years now. We planned to use our Mileage Plus Visa account. We finally have enough miles and have [...]
Web Site of the Week: Turbulence Forecast
It’s time for another Web site of the week to help you travel better. This week is a great one for those of you who may still be a bit nervous about crashing when you’re flying. Web-savvy traveler Johnny Jet finds out how you can get the scoop on the likely level of turbelence on [...]
