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A tribute to my friend, the late travel media icon Arthur Frommer

The legendary U.S. travel journalist and entrepreneur Arthur Frommer passed away November 18 at the age of 95. Born in Virginia and with an early boyhood in a small town in Missouri, Arthur was a lawyer who became a pioneering and great travel journalist, and who will be remembered as having helped open the joys of travel to the masses. While serving in the U.S. Army in Europe in the 1950s, he got the travel bug, came out with a travel guide for servicemen, and followed up in 1957 with…

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Free access to Encyclopaedia Britannica for journalists

My editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica has asked me to extend this offer to all my journalist colleagues. You are invited to enjoy free access to all its factchecked resources, and if you do link to a Britannica story in your articles, none of the content linked to will be paywalled. Your readers in turn will have full and free access to Britannica's content. To get your free, personal subscription, just go to britannica.com/journalists and enter the code: EXPERT-CONTENT.

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What do you wear to Seven Magic Mountains?

Seven Magic Mountains is an art installation located in the Nevada desert, and the weather can be quite hot and dry. Therefore, it is recommended to wear comfortable and breathable clothing, such as shorts, t-shirts, and sandals or sneakers. You may also want to bring a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen to protect yourself from the sun. It's also a good idea to bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated. While there is no strict dress code, it's important to dress appropriately for the weather and…

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What is global entry?

Global Entry is a program that allows pre-approved travelers to expedite the process of entering the United States.To apply for Global Entry, you must be a citizen or national of the United States, Mexico, or Canada and have a valid passport. You can also be a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., Canada, or Mexico.Once you have applied for Global Entry and been approved, you will receive an email with instructions on how to complete your interview appointment at any U.S. Customs and Border…

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Wil Klass April 28, 2011 at 6:16pm

For travel, I double Darryl's suggestion of an Asus Eee-PC. I don't like it has much as my MacBook Air, but at 1/5th the cost I feel better about banging it around on the road.

For a shameless plug: a review of Asus vs Acer netbooks

$350 Lightweight Laptop Showdown: Acer vs Asus

Blog post at Spot Cool Stuff: Tech : It is amazing the kind of lightweight, long battery life laptop $350 will buy these days. That's the going rate…
Juan Martinez April 28, 2011 at 6:14pm

Darryl, how long have you been using it?
Darryl Musick April 28, 2011 at 5:38pm

I use the Asus Eee-PC 1005PE-PU27 netbook. I get 8-10 hours of battery life and it can easily handle anything I throw at it. Has a 10" screen and great wifi. Very portable, easy to carry. I think the current model (1015PED-PU17) is around $340.
3orsluxrfdh47 April 28, 2011 at 5:27pm

My latest discovery for computing on the road is Dropbox.com. You upload your files to the cloud, update them en route, and they're waiting for you on your home computer when you get back. No more tedious time spent moving files back and forth before and after a trip, and trying to figure out which one is the latest version. And you don't have to be online to use it--the files actually reside on your computer. You just need to be online to share them back and forth.

I just came back from three weeks away and I'm a new fan. Now I'm debating whether to shell out for the paid version that will give me more storage space.
Allan Lynch April 28, 2011 at 5:24pm

Will do Ed. This Mac cost $2400, plus taxes. The next Mac will be around $1200. Still, I'm cheap enough to not want to risk that much on the road and my deadlines are such that I don't need to file whilst travelling. Plus the Acer is $700 less than the new iPAD II sells for in Canada.
Ed Wetschler April 28, 2011 at 5:17pm

Allan, I travel with a MacBook, but your Acer story sure caught my eye. Please keep us posted over the next year or three as to how the Acer treats you.
Allan Lynch April 28, 2011 at 5:03pm

I'm a dedicated a Mac guy. So I am loathe to comment on technology. When I first went to buy a computer I asked a university teckkie who belonged to my coffee group what I should get. He told me, 'with your personality, you need a Mac. Take it out of the box and plug it in.' Perfect. That's all I've ever owned.

But like most of you, my life (and work) is on my harddrive, so when I travel I leave my laptop behind. I will travel within Canada with it, but never leave the country with it. (I have a MacBook Pro, which I'll soon update.)

So I consulted my Mac guy about the Air and iPAD. Gawd, I love the Air. But he didn't think it was for me. Then last week an old school friend stopped by to sample my whisky stocks and brought his netbook with him. Decent size and cheap. This week he picked one up for me. An automotive and hardware chain had Acer's on sale for $110! Software included. Hell, at that price I don't care if it gets lost, stolen or broken. At that price I don't mind travelling with it. I'll save that in internet cafe fees in the first year. I'll keep working files on memory sticks as a back up when I'm travelling. And it fits in the small bag I carry my cameras and notebooks in.

Who would have thought to check out a hardware store for computers?
Dawn Reiss April 28, 2011 at 4:46pm

Hi Everyone. This is my first time posting on here. I'm a Chicago-based journalist who has written for a variety of outlets including: Travel + Leisure, American Way, TIME magazine/Time.com, Chicago Tribune and Chicago Sun-Times. I'm going to Paris next week for three days and I'm looking for tips, suggestions. (This is my first chance to really explore Paris even though it is a quick extended weekend trip Fri-Mon.)

I'm trying to find unusual things to do to pitch or that haven't bee(n written about extensively. If you have suggestions. Please feel free to email me at dreiss100@gmail.com.

Thanks!
Dawn
Bev Malzard April 28, 2011 at 7:40am

They change the rules and another country invades them . . that's how it works, For their own good of course.
Buzzy Gordon April 28, 2011 at 7:31am

Actually, there are Internet cafes -- but the power supply is so unreliable that electricity never stays on uninterrupted long enough to finish checking your e-mails!

Even if oil is discovered, international companies will think twice about investing where the military can change the rules (and financial terms) at any time, with no legal recourse.