Archive for September, 2010
Shopping Manila: Suzy Gershman’s Postcard from the Philippines
Shopping Manila: Suzy Gershman’s Postcard from the Philippines Dear Peter, I have not been kidnapped in Manila, so perhaps this postcard is not as exciting as it could be, but I am certain you are wondering how I even came to pick this destination as part of my Asian tour this summer. Soooo, here’s the [...]
Travel Tip: Great Views Via Observation Decks
Travel Tip: Great Views Via Observation Decks You may have heard about the new observation deck attached to the International Space Station. OK, so chances are you won’t be traveling there anytime soon. But there are some other ways to get a great view right here on Earth.
Delhi Attacks Lead To India Travel Warnings
Delhi Attacks Lead To India Travel Warnings The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning to all Americans traveling to India this week after tourists were injured in a drive-by shooting at Delhi’s main mosque, Jama Masjid, on Sunday. The violence has many countries like Australia and Britain issuing similar travel alerts as elite [...]
100 Days of Japanese Art: The Setouchi International Art Festival
100 Days of Japanese Art: The Setouchi International Art Festival Not many Japan-bound Americans schedule a visit to the scattering of islands in the Seto Inland Sea. Drawn in by a 100-day art festival, Rachel Belle Krampfner became immersed in the artistic endeavors that permeate the islands all year long. Fifty dollars doesn’t go far [...]
Travel Tip: Free Sailing & Boating Experiences
Travel Tip: Free Sailing & Boating Experiences Sailing may seem like a seasonal sport, but there are quite a few places around the country that offer it year round. But the best part, some places offer it for free!
Weekly International Travel News Roundup
Weekly International Travel News Roundup This week airline news dominated the travel world with new FAA rules for pilots, the unveiling of a airline chair that brings new meaning to the term “cattle class,” and the approval of the creation of the largest airline in the world. Also we shifted our travel gears to fall [...]
A Photo Exploration of Cape Town, South Africa
A Photo Exploration of Cape Town, South Africa Still reeling from the excitement of the World Cup, the energy in Cape Town is buzzing. Our own producer, Shelli Gonshorowski, pulled herself away from her luxurious digs at the Taj Hotel Cape Town to catch a glimpse of life in South Africa’s second-largest city. From iconic [...]
United & Continental Airlines Shareholders Approve Merger, Form World’s Largest Airline
United & Continental Airlines Shareholders Approve Merger, Form World’s Largest Airline United and Continental Airlines shareholders approved the merger of their companies on Friday, forming the world’s largest airline. For both companies the vote was almost unanimous with 98 percent of shareholders approving the deal. Continental brass announced the results of the vote during a [...]
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