Archive for October, 2009
Five Secrets to Staying Fit on the Road, Without Skipping Happy Hour
When the sun is shining and the sand is warm beneath your feet, a frozen cocktail is essential to enhance the experience. The same can be said for a well-made drink at the end of a long day of meetings. But whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure, no one wants to come home 10 [...]
Catching Fall Foliage Anywhere
Good news, fall foliage season is here, and you can experience it throughout the country whether you’re hiking, driving, or cruising. But how can you be sure that you get a spectacular show when you arrive?
Bay Bridge Closure Wreaks Havoc on Bay Area Commutes
The Bay Bridge has been closed indefinitely following the collapse of a few support braces, causing maddening morning commutes to San Francisco. Caltrans officials shut down the bridge Tuesday night after two steel rods and a crossbeam snapped, striking three vehicles. What is the city doing to ease traffic as all these motorists scramble to [...]
Exploring the New China: Guangzhou & Shenzhen Travel
Traveling to Guangzhou and Shenzhen instead of Beijing and Shanghai is akin to visiting Dallas over New York or Los Angeles. These aren’t “show cities” with tour buses ready to transport travelers to cultural excursions; instead, these are “overnight cities” that are abundant in shiny skyscrapers and construction cranes. Sarika Chawla reports on her experiences [...]
Northwest Pilots’ Laptop Use Could Spark Personal Electronics Ban in Cockpits
The Northwest Airlines pilots who overshot their destination by 150 miles have told investigators that they were distracted because they were using their personal laptops. First Officer Richard Cole was allegedly helping Captain Timothy Cheney understand a new crew scheduling program while they lost track of time, according to a statement from the National Transportation [...]
Hotel Aggregators and Hotel Search Engines
It seems like every week there’s a new way to find and book hotels online. But how can you figure out if these new sites are actually worth your time?
What To Do On A Long Layover in Hong Kong
Is it possible to truly experience a new city in eight hours? Flying from Los Angeles to southern China, Cathay Pacific’s late-night departure dropped me off in Hong Kong at 7:30 a.m. My flight to Guangzhou on the mainland was scheduled to depart that evening. One thing was for sure, there was no way I [...]
Alternatives to Expensive Cities
In this economy, it pays to save wherever you go. But what makes travel affordable? Is it cheap airfare? Low hotel rates? No, there’s another more realistic factor: the basic cost of living. Now here’s why.
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