Six Amazing Roads Around the World

Sep 01, 2010 1 Comment by Andrew Hickey

Growing up in New York City I always thought the Big Apple’s streets were insane. From beeping taxis to rude pedestrians to the occasional hot dog vendor cutting you off (yes they use the street to transport their carts), it can be quite the adventure simply crossing the street. However even the most jaded New [...]

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Customers Want Risque Air New Zealand Ad Grounded

Jul 14, 2009 1 Comment by Andrew Hickey

Earlier this month I wrote about Air New Zealand’s latest marketing campaign and how it was quite brilliant. Well apparently not everyone sees the commercial as cute or cutting edge. Instead many kiwi travelers have found them to be rather cheeky. One customer was quoted as saying, “The last thing I want to see when [...]

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Random Thursday Thoughts

May 21, 2009 No Comments by Andrew Hickey

In 18 days I will be leaving the country for a three week trip to Poland. You may ask, why Poland? Well that is where my wife was born. She moved to the United States with her parents at a young age and last visited her hometown of Raciborz (about two hours outside of Krakow) [...]

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Poll: Best Town Square In The World (Round One)

May 14, 2009 3 Comments

If you have traveled to any major city in the world, then chances are you have walked by, snapped a picture in, or spent the day at a town square. From New York’s Time Square to Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, people love to check out these public meeting locations filled with everything from chic [...]

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Americans Vacation Less Due To Work Related Stress

Apr 19, 2009 1 Comment

A survey released by Expedia.com finds that 34 percent of employed Americans will not use all of their earned vacation days in 2009. When asked why they are planning to  not take a break from the office, the number one reply was “work-related pressure.” On average, American workers will give back three vacation days this [...]

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