This Week’s (April 29- May 5th) Great Reads
May 6, 2010
It’s the last week of the contest run by the Global Bloggers Network. It’s easy and the prizes are great. It requires a quick visit to 6 websites and then you must answer 6 simple questions relating to those sites. It’s well worth doing.
This week’s roundup from travel blogs around the world include the following articles.
A stranger in need: the traveller’s dilemma of trust.
Location Reading An older post but oh so worthwhile – for real travelers and armchair travelers alike.
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Unforgettable Mallorca Get an apartment and explore this gorgeous island.
Crazy Airline Fees Great chart. I hadn’t realized that there were THAT many airline fees!!
Torres del Paine Trek: 6 Days, 6 Lessons, Many Photos The famous trek in southern Chile is not all that’s it’s cracked up to be. Beautiful, when the sun shines and you aren’t blown over by the wind. Inspiring photos. I still think I have to go.
Mac Book Pro Fails, Where is Apple? An unresponsive company and a dead computer drive frustration levels to new heights.
The Vision of One Man Resurrects One of Earth’s Most Precious Regions – Gorongosa Read this inspiring article about what the efforts of one man have done to improve the life of animals in one park in Mozambique.
Leigh McAdam
This Week’s Great Reads
April 15, 2010
I always enjoy searching other blogs and yes, even twitter to see what’s interesting, Here is this weeks great and not to be missed reads from travel blogs around the world.
Shark’s fin soup: should we be outraged? A thought provoking article on eating shark fin soup but also the ethical questions relating to our western food.
The Traveler’s Guide To Locking Down Your Laptop: Part 3- Online and Everything Else Anil’s advice is well worth reading. While you’re on his blog read parts I and II also.
7 Weeks in Kyrgyzstan An interesting account from a female perspective.
How To Get An Empty Seat Next To You On An ( Almost) Full Flight Always a treat if you can get a little more legroom.
Oyster Tasting in Marennes, France You might be persuaded to try oysters after reading this article.
The Mighty Monarch Butterfly Migration You will want to see this miracle of nature once in your lifetime.
Leigh McAdam
Seven Reasons to Love Airports
April 9, 2010
Most of us are becoming a bunch of traveling whiners where airports are concerned, not that there isn’t lots to rant about. This week stands out in particular with threats of charges for bathroom use and for carryon luggage. But today I would like to focus on the positive.
Here is my list of why I love airports.
- If I’m at the airport it means I’m heading somewhere. Robert Louis Stevenson said “For my part, I travel not to go anywhere but to go. I travel for travel’s sake. The great affair is to move.” I’ll second that.
- I have time to read and browse through book stores without feeling guilty doing it.
- I am likely heading off on either an adventure or to visit family and friends. That’s something to celebrate though I do understand that excess business travel can dull your senses.
- I actually get excited every time I go to the airport, especially the big ones. Watching the board and looking at all the exotic cities fuels my imagination and desire for even more travel.
- People watching can be a lot of fun especially in large multicultural centers. It can be an emotionally fragile time for many so you end up being a bit of a voyeur, for better or worse.
- An extended layover in a foreign country can be used to your advantage. In Seoul I had 8 hours, enough time to have a city tour and go out for lunch. It was fantastic.
- You can meet some very interesting people while you’re waiting…if you’re open to the experience.
Hopefully there are enough reasons here to change your attitude the next time you head to the airport. Bon voyage.
Leigh McAdam
Insights, tips and good reading from travel blogs around the world – part VII
March 11, 2010
Enjoy this week’s list of insights, travel tips, and good reading from travel blogs around the world. Check out the downhill ice skating races in Quebec City, get some tips so you can speak like a Newfie and find out where the power outlets are, even in coach. Contemplate a visit to one of the fabulous spots highlighted in the link to architectural tourism. Then sit back and enjoy a good travel movie.
Crashed Ice is Back in Quebec City
A Newfoundland Language Lesson: using the Word “B’y”
3 Reasons Why You Want to Use Seat Guru Before You Fly
Architectural Tourism: 13 Can’t Miss Sights and Structures
Follow up: 10 More Travel Movies to Get you Going in 2010
Leigh McAdam
Airports & Airlines – extremely useful tips
March 2, 2010
Are your palms sweaty? Is your heart racing? Whose body odour is that?? You must be:
- trying to find a cheap flight
- attempting to get to the airport on time
- pulled into a little room for interrogation by customs agents
- dealing with lost baggage
- about to get on a 10 hour flight over water.
Airports, airlines, air tickets, air travel… it’s all stressful. Click on the links below for extremely useful tips to make your next trip as hassle free as possible.
Booking a Flight the Frugal Way
The World’s 18 Strangest Airports
9 Tips for Dealing with the Most Stressful Travel Disasters
Leigh McAdam
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