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Tuesday, May 6th, 2008With the Olympics coming, China’s travel industry is about to get loads upon loads of promotion. NBC will undoubtedly feature Beijing-related pieces in between events. Bob Costas (or is it his writers?) will have some humorous monologues about the cultural differences between China and the U.S.
As long as anti-government protests don’t rage in [...]
Say What? Learning Languages on the Road (For Free)
Tuesday, April 29th, 2008Every traveler has had a “wish I could speak the local language” moment. More often than not, communication with non-Anglophiles in a foreign land is reduced to gestures and grins (unless you paid especially good attention in French class). Communicating without relying on words is part of the travel experience. [...]
Traveling on the Rail
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008Rail travel is often not an option for U.S. based travelers. Well, thanks to Amtrak, it is an option, but train travel in the US is nowhere near as popular as it is in most other parts of the world. Why would I spend $200 on a road trip to Chicago with [...]
How to Travel Around the World (Literally)
Tuesday, April 15th, 2008A hundred years ago, around the world travel was best undertaken by a combination of hot air balloon, steam train, and ocean liner. Thanks to The Brothers Wright, those days have long since past. However, with airline prices on the rise and cancellations becoming more commonplace, it might seem like a traveler is [...]
Working Your Way Around the World
Tuesday, March 25th, 2008Maybe you have a large inheritance or you invented YouTube or are a really skilled poker player. Probably not, though. If you were, you wouldn’t be reading this. You’d be busy buying stuff. For the non-trust fund babies among us, travel is a major investment. There have been times in [...]
Budget Travel Tips: Eating on a Budget without Going Hungry
Tuesday, March 18th, 2008So you forgot to consider food when you figured out your travel budget. Hey, a bit of a diet never hurt anybody, right? Of course, traveling and having fun required some sustenance.
Food can be one of the most expensive parts of a trip, but it doesn’t have to be. I will not [...]
