More Deadly Clashes in Central Bangkok
Jodi from Legal Nomads continues to update the situation in Bangkok. She simply states, “Let me reiterate: I would not be sitting here posting on this crisis if my life were in danger.”
Visit Greece despite riots, experts say
Another country in turmoil is Greece. I blogged about my time there when there were explosions in the streets. Exciting up until you realize that those explosions sometimes come with riot police and thrown bottles. And I stand out in Greece. No need to put a target on your back.
Travel Video of the Week
One Year in South America in Seven Minutes
I thought Japan had the lock on world’s strangest/funniest/scariest vending machines, but Nippon, you have some competition. Catch a LIVE lobster from a vending machine and cook it right away? Ridiculous and fascinating at the same time.
Confessions of a frequent-flier program skeptic
Travel advocate Christopher Elliott is clearly unimpressed by frequent flier miles programs all the airlines tout. Airlines give special access to lounges, better customer support and better chances for upgrades. All you’ve got to do is dedicate all your flight travel with one airline. Sometimes I wonder if I should have used an airline alliance so I could get the frequent flier miles from my round the world trip. But I’m not sure if I would have used them or if they would been valid after a certain amount of time.
Plane views: the beauty of a window seat
Everyone has shots out the window of a plane. Take a gander and submit some of your own.
Lessons learned from your worst travel gaffes
I remember when I went from Honolulu to Tokyo. I got on the flight and examining the ticket… realized I was losing a day! I left in the early afternoon on the 16th from Hawaii and arrived at the next night on the 17th in Tokyo. The International Date Line got me.
How to Approach Strangers for Photos, Video or an Interview
One of the hardest things when you’re traveling solo is to get the right photos of yourself. How would anyone ever know you’ve actually been someplace if you’re never in the photo? Or how about getting some other people to talk to and take pictures of/with?
Passport tips every traveler needs to know
The big travel season is almost here, so get your passport renewed so you can hit the road. Americans, remember if you’re going to Canada, Bermuda, or the Caribbean you need a passport to travel to those locations by plane. By boat or by land, you can use a passport card.
Related posts:
- Best Travel Deals and News – October 19, 2010 – Alternatives to Travel Guidebooks, Say No to Full Body Scanners, Japanese Vending Machines, Better Pictures From Your Phone
- Best Travel Deals and News – September 21, 2010 – Your First Time on a Flight, Round the World Planning Mistakes, Stretching Your Money in South America
- Travel Deals and News – April 13, 2010 – Spirit Airlines Carry-On Fees, Thailand Protests 2010, Travel Booking Mistakes, Worst Cities for Connections
- Postcard Update – Athens
- Best Travel Deals and News – May 25, 2010 – Buy and Sell Frequent Flier Miles, Least Safe Airlines, Take A Gap Year – Get Better Grades, World Cup 2010
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Thanks for the link to the packing light tips.
I was in Greece this time last year and am so sad for all the upheaval there now. I truly hope things get better soon.
Reminds me of this article:
http://blogs.wsj.com/middleseat/2010/05/13/the-fundamental-frustration-of-frequent-flier-miles/
Also saw a infographic about how efficient airlines are about allowing you to use your frequent flier miles, but I can't find it for the life of me!
@ramblingTart
Glad it was helpful. Sometime you just need to see some pics to spark your own ideas. Traveling light save you time, money and aggravation.
@Debbie
Good link! Thanks for posting. If you ever find that infographic, I'll post it and credit you.