The 7 Most Influential Travel Blogs of 2007
Older White Women Join Kenya’s Sex Tourists
Montreal’s New Alternate Airport Is In Upstate New York
Upside of a Down Dollar: Brits Choose US for Shopping Trips
“Vandals” Meticulously Restore Clock in Paris’ Pantheon
THE 7 MOST INFLUENTIAL TRAVEL BLOGS OF 2007 - Elliott.org
Looking for travel blogs that really influence the way the industry is moving (besides PeterGreenberg.com, of course)? And ones that can spot trends before they’re trendy, keep you up on the latest travel news, and are sometimes just a lot of fun? Try these top travel blogs…
Link: Elliott.org
OLDER WHITE WOMEN JOIN KENYA’S SEX TOURISTS - Washington Post
Once the domain of older men preying on underage girls (and boys), older Western women are now flocking to Kenya looking for a little travel lovin’. Still, the women aren’t immune from the ethical dilemmas that trouble male travelers.
Link: Washington Post
MONTREAL’S NEW ALTERNATE AIRPORT IS IN UPSTATE NEW YORK - Today in the Sky
Tiny Plattsburgh International Airport near the Canadian border has started to market itself as “Montreal’s US Airport”. And with free parking available, and just an hour’s drive from downtown Montreal, Canadians are definitely on board. “Why not go down to the States? It probably won’t take any more time, you’re going to go through customs anyway. And when you’re down there, you’re going to get cheaper fares and less expensive parking.”
Link: Today in the Sky
UPSIDE OF A DOWN DOLLAR: BRITS CHOOSE US FOR SHOPPING TRIPS - Reuters
With the dollar hitting new lows against other global currencies, but especially against the pound, British shoppers are flocking to the States for bargains. For the Big Apple, it could be a big relief for retailers in an otherwise rocky holiday season.
Link: Reuters
“VANDALS” METICULOUSLY RESTORE CLOCK IN PARIS’ PANTHEON - The Guardian
‘Cultural guerillas’ spent nearly a year secretly restoring the long-defunct clock in the Pantheon in Paris. They went completely unnoticed, and only told officials once they’d completed their work so that they would know to wind the clock to keep it running. The group, called Untergunther, has now been cleared of lawbreaking over the incident.
Link: The Guardian
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