This article talks about how relatively few Australians buy carbon credits to offset pollution from flying. I know I consider myself environmentally conscious, but I've never bought a carbon credit. Have you?...
As I take breaks in my final push to finish correcting midterms, I come across articles that I present to you somewhat haphazardly: An uplifting story about a volunteer program where people give wounded armed forces veterans access to their...
American football player Dhani Jones is filming for the Travel Channel. Apparently he plays with professional sports teams and the show, Dhani Tackles the Globe, focuses on sports that are not popular in America. This article explains how he'll try...
This is an interesting article with some activities for a vacation at home. From building a computer to building a robot while teaching your kids (or yourself I guess) how to solder... I guess this vacation at home will be...
The woman featured in this story got something unusual - good advice in high school about a future career: "I always wanted to travel and the careers adviser at school suggested I become a travel agent - since then it's...
So first the question and then my answer. Then you can leave some advice. Going down to Disney for 4 or 5 days with the family - any suggestions on ticket packages, etc.? We want to do the main parks,...
I thought this press release would interest some. I could pass on the frog festival but the Chicago Blues fest and some of the other ideas here seem like great vacations: New York, New York (April 28, 2008) – The...
If I ever finish grading midterm test and essays, I have to start thinking about whether I want to sign up for any shore excursions while I'm on my cruise. Part of me wants to not spend any more money...
The Wall Street Journal says that the gloomy economic conditions are leading to shorter, less expensive vacations this summer. I wish that meant sales, but thanks to gas prices airlines are expected to begin charging more. There are some discounts...
It has been a challenging few weeks in the airline industry – just a few weeks ago, we had the horrendous problems at London Heathrow’s new terminal 5, with British Airways canceling flights and losing an estimated 28,000 bags. (Although...
Thanks for your patience while we moved servers - back to our regularly scheduled program... Tables for the Oktoberfest need to be reserved several months in advance (think January or February) and a beer costs around €9, if you can...
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This article was an interesting one with some cool sounding hotels. They mention Das Park Hotel, built in "9-ton, cement drainage pipes in a public park on the banks of the Danube River at Ottensheim, upriver from the historic city...
Reader submitted travel itinerary: I settled on going to San Fran for 2 days then Napa for 2 days in mid-May. I am going with another couple (who enjoys eating almost as much as I do). I am going to...
Now that I think about it most of the movies that inspired me to travel have made we want to go places I haven't been yet. Before Sunrise really showed some wonderful shots of Vienna. I haven't been there yet,...