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Charities, Travel News,
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A Time to Give
The recent earthquake in Haiti has shown us
the importance of giving. And in that spirit, here are some
of TravelingBoy's favorite charities.
Everything You Need to Know About Airport Security:
A Primer for 2010
It's been quite a few weeks for airport security,
following the failed Christmas Day attack and several subsequent
breaches and mishaps.
Cruise Deals from Joni
Check out TravelingBoy's favorite cruise specialist.
Packing Light and Right
by Rick Steves
The measure of a good traveler is how light
she travels. You can't travel heavy, happy, and cheap. Pick
two.
Don't let your wallet get swiped abroad!
Perhaps one of the worst ways to have a perfectly
wonderful vacation go to ruin is to lose your wallet, or worse,
have it stolen, especially while you're traveling abroad. All
doesn't have to be lost, though, if you keep three basic, easy-to-remember
rules in mind as you travel.
Avoid Airport Anxiety during the Olympics
Vancouver Airport is gearing up for what is
sure to be its busiest two months ever. If you're arriving in
or departing from Vancouver between February 1 and March 28,
2010, keep these three things in mind.
Last-Minute Airfare Deals
Find the latest last-minute Web fares for flights
departing from within the United States and Canada.
The Best Places to Stay in Canada
Canadians are a naturally hospitable bunch.
You'll experience this hospitality first-hand whether staying
at a small and quaint bed and breakfast, one of the many luxury
hotels or any place in between.
How to Get Drunk Around the World: 5 Countries &
Their Drinking Rules
Tell someone you travel in order to taste new
foods and you’re congratulated on your willingness to embrace
other cultures. Tell someone you travel for booze and you’ll
invariably be met with raised eyebrows and a look that suggests
what a sad life you lead.
Win a Vancouver Getaway This Winter
Start your next journey by winning it. Win a
trip for two to Vancouver.
Top 10 Types of Adventure Travel
Exploring any of these types of adventure travel
will enrich your life, and the pictures from your trip will
fill a scrapbook with lasting images. From scuba diving to mushing
huskies, these examples of unforgettable adventure travel will
open new worlds to you.
Top Ten Most Visited World Heritage Sites in the U.S.
The United States abounds in what Time magazine
once dubbed "the Oscars of the environment” from mountains
to monuments, lakes to landscapes -- all of these wonders made
the list for their must-see, iconic status. The following attractions,
however, comprise the top ten most-visited across the nation.
Which World Heritage Site ranks number one? Read on: You might
be surprised!
See Sitka Through a Different Set of Eyes
Five Tips for Avoiding Passport Hassles
You can't travel abroad without a valid passport.
Everyone knows this, and everyone planning a trip can find out
how to easily get a passport issued. But that's not the end
of the story. Here are five important tips for avoiding passport
hassles that can ruin even the best planned vacation.
Five Things that Should Always be Inside Your Carry
On Bag
While there are a number of "must have"
items on every traveler's list, here are five that -- regardless
of circumstances -- you should always pack in your carry
on bag.
Couches in Coach: What One Airline's Gamble Means for
You
Air New Zealand generated a lot of ink (and
pixels) with the announcement that it was installing "Skycouches"
in a few rows of seats in the economy cabins of its long-haul
777s. Couches—really? Yes.
Air Tahiti Nui Celebrates Black History Month: Book
"Black Paris Tour" and Save 10% on Air From L.A.
February is Black History Month. Explore Paris
and understand the contributions African-Americans made to Paris
and the Arts by Ricki Stevenson.
Ten Places to See in the U.S. Before You Die
Since one traveler’s must-see is another’s
must avoid, a list of America’s ten top wonders is equally
notable for what’s not on it. Our list excludes extraordinary
sights like the National Mall in Washington D.C., and we restricted
ourselves to the Lower 48, otherwise Hawaii’s Volcanoes
National Park and Alaska’s Denali would have deserved consideration
too. Our aim? To include something for every taste and budget,
from nature at its most dramatic at the Grand Canyon to the
man-made neon circus that is Times Square.
Visit the Caribbean This Spring for Under $1,000
Test Your Knowledge of Berlin
International Phone Calls
Easily keep in touch when overseas.
Join Like-a-Local and Become a Local!
Do you like to guide travelers to the secret
places of your city? Are you interested in different cultures
and do you like to meet other people? Do you speak English (fluently)?
Then become a local and click here to register!
Worst International Travel Hassles (and How to Prevent
Them)
Picture international travel and you might visualize
new cultures, unfamiliar languages, and exotic foods. Less fun
to imagine is finding out only too late that you were supposed
to get a travel visa before leaving on your trip, or nearly
missing your plane when you had to scramble to find the cash
needed to pay the airport departure tax on your way home.
Last-Minute Cruise Inventory Sale
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Jim Friend continues with his photographic essay of Afghanistan. The photographs
were taken on January 27.
Being able to roll out to Afghanistan on an Army Public Affairs media embed
in Eastern Afghanistan was enough of a thrill, but when I got to my hotel
Kabul, another pleasant surprise was awaiting me.
Kings and Queens have relished its opulence; international entertainment
stars have been pampered by its luxury; books have been written about
it; big budget Hollywood movies have detailed its storied past. It is
the world renowned Orient Express, which began service in 1883.
Recently, in a large city in Australia, a poster featuring a young, thin
and tan woman appeared in the window of a gym. It said, "This summer, do
you want to be a mermaid or a whale?"
Maggie
Gyllenhaal is the product of a show business family. Her father Stephen
is an actor who launched Maggie’s career, and her screenwriter mother
Naomi Foner won a Golden Globe for Running on Empty. Sister of Jake Gyllenhaal,
Maggie has established herself as a solid actress capable of creating a
myriad of characters ...
Until recently Britain was portrayed as a culinary wasteland, home to overcooked,
boring food and an abundance of uninspired bland chefs. There were only
a few tasty exceptions to their miserable repertoire-namely, fish 'n' chips,
tea, beer and dessert. 
Jim Friend continues with a photographic essay of his visit to Kabul, Afghanistan.
The photographs were taken on January 19 and 20.
Part ll of Jim Friend's photographic essay of Kabul, Afghanistan. The photographs
were taken on January 21.
