Category Archives: Travel

Five Budget Hotels in Brooklyn

Lobby at Nu Hotel in Brooklyn

Finding an inexpensive New York accommodation can be quite a challenge, especially if you’re looking only in Manhattan. Brooklyn, on the other hand, will provide you with a different experience of the city, – it’s a lot more alternative and residential than Times Square, that’s for sure- It can also be a lot less expensive. Here…

Christmas Around the World (Part II)

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More Christmas goodness. Enjoy and Happy Holidays! Christmas in Brooklyn, New York Images courtesy of Wikimedia Creative Commons, except Brooklyn, which is courtesy of me. 

Christmas Around the World (Part I)

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Happy Holidays! Hope everyone has a great couple of days with family and friends. Bottom line is that no matter how far you travel, coming home is still one of the best places to be. Here are some images of Christmas around the world. Check back tomorrow for even more shots from holiday season celebrations…

Five Tips for Fearful Fliers

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We all know one. Perhaps you’re one yourself. A fearful flier. Just the idea of arriving at the airport makes you clench your fists and sweat profusely. However, let’s face it pretty much everyone has some level of fear when it comes to flying. Personally while I loathe the airport check-in process, I am a…

The Top 10 Unusual Hotels Around The World

Canopy Tower in Panama

Some holidays are made by the location, some holidays are made by the local attractions and some are made by the activities available. Sometimes, though, the star of the show is the hotel you stay in, especially if the hotel is a little unusual. For just such an occasion, here is a list of ten…

Planning for your USA Road Trip: Popular Routes

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Decisions, decisions. You’re all set for your very own great American road trip, but there’s a tiny problem. America is a huge country with lots of roads. Unless you have unlimited time (and money for fuel) on your hands, you’ll need to narrow down the options and think about what you’d like to see on…

Travel News: America’s Most Dangerous Airports

Chicago O'Hare Airport

According to a report released this week by Travel + Leisure, travelers flying into and out of Chicago O’Hare are using the country’s most dangerous airport. The magazine compared 35 of the busiest commercial airports in the U.S. and weighed certain incidences on the FAA’s Runway Safety Support, especially ones which could have ended with…

Travel News: Japan to Give Away 10,000 Airplane Tickets to International Tourists

Himeji Castle in Japan

Japan’s national tourism agency announced Monday it plans to give out 10,000 complimentary airline tickets to international travelers who visit the country. Upon government approval, the giveaway would kick off this April. This promotion was put together in hopes of boosting interest to Japan tourism after last year’s tsunami and Fukushima nuclear plant disasters. People…