This Week’s (May 6th-May 12th) Great Reads
May 13, 2010
As always I hope you enjoy this week’s great reads as much as I enjoy looking for them.
Posts will be erratic in the next week as I head off to research and bike Prince Edward County and the Kingston, Ontario area. Much has changed since I was there 20+ years ago including a thriving wine industry and a real foodie culture. I look forward to exploring.
I was hit with a WordPress virus yesterday and I see more security warnings on my computer. Don’t people have better things to do with their time?
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The Tongariro Alpine Crossing: New Zealand’s Best One-Day Hike The hike takes you through the heart of Lord of the Rings country
Can Female Explorers Save us From Extinction A vote for more female explorers! Yeah.
Top Travel Photography Blogs You’ll be inspired after visiting the recommended sites!
Single Serving Friends Enjoy this article about meeting strangers who become short term friends. That’s what travel is all about.
A Sustainable Tourism Library Look for fact sheets on renewable energy, water consumption, energy efficient air conditioning and green procurement as it relates to tourism. Read the case studies.
The 10 Most Useful Travel Gadgets of 2010 Global phones, USB recghargeable batteries and more things you now need for that offbeat adventure. How about scandals that allow you to stash money?
Leigh McAdam
This Week’s (April 22-29th) Great Reads
April 29, 2010
There has been plenty written this week about the fallout from the ash cloud. We’ll hear more in the weeks to come as the event will be dissected and analyzed to bits. Stay tuned.
Last week The Sunday Times had this to say: Get packing: Brussels decrees holidays are a human right. The Greeks will be happy. At least they won’t have to give up holidays in the face of austerity measures.
A website worth bookmarking is called Practical Hacks. Kevin states “that he provides practical, down to earth tools, techniques and ideas to help busy people”. Every week you’ll find some gems on this site.
A contest out there is run by the Global Bloggers Network. It’s easy and the prizes are great. It requires a quick visit to 6 websites and then 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.
The Best European Beach Holidays for Travel Snobs Budget, beauty, boating and beautiful people. Great pictures and interesting list.
Culturally Correct Nudity – Staying Safe If you’re traveling ouside of North America then give this a quick read.
Our Favourite Countries Seven countries are chosen from 38 visited. Some interesting outcomes.
The 10 Cheapest Cities in the World There are some surprises in the list.
How do we Pay for our Extended Family Trip This isn’t just any family trip but a 20,000 mile bike ride over 30 months from Alaska to Ushuaia, Argentina. One amazing journey. I wish I was one of those kids!
Bed Bug Alert: What to Know Before You Go Make sure to read the comments section since it has more good advice.
This Week’s (April 16-22nd) Great Reads
April 22, 2010
I search somewhere between 50 and 100 travel blogs every week to come up with my list of the week’s great reads. I discover new blogs, old posts and what’s happening in the travel industry. I love this part of the week. I hope you enjoy these as much as I do.
How to Avoid Temple Fatigue Any traveler who has done too many temples, museums or churches can relate to this post. Excellent advice for visiting the Siem Reap temples of Cambodia.
Why I Love the West: Deserts As a desert lover myself I can totally relate to this article.
Musee d’Orsay: On French Impressionists One look at the beautiful photographs will have you jetting (perhaps boating now) to Paris.
A Rough Guide to Dim Sum Great descriptions and photos.
My Asylum from the Insanity of Travel A trip to the movies can be an experience in itself. Interesting post.
Burlington Street Art Nice post with photos of great street art in Burlington, Vermont.
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
Great, Useful and Not To Be Missed Reads From Travel Blogs Around The World
April 8, 2010
Enjoy this weeks not to be missed articles from travel blogs and other sources around the world. Your blood pressure may be on the way up by the time you get to the airline news.
The First Night Anyone who’s endured a long flight and landing in a strange city, especially at night, will be able to relate to this article.
What all the Books Failed to Mention About Korean Culture I’m not sure anyone is going to want to teach English in Korea for a year after reading this post.
All Glass Art, All the Time in Tacoma Put this hotel and city on your radar screen when you head to the Pacific Northwest.
ATM Skimmers: What They Are, How to Spot Them, How to Protect Yourself Read this article so you can tell if an ATM machine is a skimmer.
Mexico – Riding the Famous El Chepe Train This journey is high on my wish list!
Ryanair to Charge for Airport Lavatory Use It’s going to cost you either 1 pound or 1 Euro in a few months and the number of washrooms on board is going to be reduced from 3 to1!
US Air Carrier Spirit Air Announces $45 carry-on Baggage Fee What’s next?
Travel Blogs – Highlights of the Week
March 25, 2010
Check out this week’s links to worthwhile reads from travel blogs around the world.
- 8 Ways to Spice up Your Travels
- 10 More Ridiculously Offbeat Destinations
- Things we Take for Granted in the First World
- How to Speak a Language Pretty Well, Starting from Scratch, In Just Two Months
- 5 Undervisited National Parks that Deserve Your Attention
and for the slightly offbeat check out Mini Paris - built over 2 decades.
This Weeks Travel Tips From Blogs Around the World
March 18, 2010
Take a look at some of the blog articles and video I’ve discovered this week.
5 Reasons to take an Organized Tour - for the single traveler
Dancing Matt Goes Local - Matt’s got the locals dancing too; a must see video
7 Unconventional Budget Ski Destinations in Europe
5 Approaches to Exploring a New City
Deep Survival - a book review worth reading
and from magazines and newspapers (as opposed to blogs)
5 Things to do with your Old Guide Books
China to Connect its High Speed Rail All the Way to Europe
The Rental Car Squeeze
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
Insights, tips and good reading from travel blogs around the world – part V
February 25, 2010
Enjoy this week’s list of insights, travel tips and good reading from travel blogs around the world.
Canyon de Chelly (Arizona, USA)
Travel for Sporting Events
Wanderlust as a Physical Pain
The Pieterpad – 500 km across Holland by foot and bike
3 Best Kept Travel Secrets: Rwandan Safari, Chernobyl and Damascus
The Evils of Group Tours
Leigh McAdam
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- Brooklyn Nomad - A Noo Yawka with a bad case of wanderlust – great quotes, great photography.
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