So it was an easy chat with a friend who knew I had something to do with the travel biz. He knew I traveled. He knew I produced content (videos, Audio PostCards, travel news reports, trends) for our own site, New Media Travel, Technorati Travel and Tripatini, among others.
But he was fixated on the actual travel. The grand act of "going places," as he called it. But this was the surprise: he thought it (travel) was a waste of time, money and energy.
The usual responses to my hitting the road
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Popular with the yachting community, Kinsale is a beautiful little town in southern Ireland, clustered around a harbor. White sails still reflect the sun as small and medium sized sailboats come and go, some preparing for the many sailing competitions held here annually.
In the 17th & 18th centuries, Kinsale was an important naval center. All that remains of that history now is the Charles Fort, one of the finest remaining examples of star-shaped bastion forts common in that time.
In addition to i
Are there many people say that travelling extensively associated to the massive costs?
It may be a good idea to share our thoughts with all of you. So here goes.
We know there’s so many people out there that has been to many places and had far better experiences through their travels than we do. There are heaps of travelers out there who’s on the Round The World trip right now. We do know there are many more who does not travel as often. While this is true to many different cultures, it is especia
Kill the Travel Press Release-Tweet it Instead
So I was sitting at a media lunch when I overheard someone from a Canadian tourism office say to her companion that they were thinking of no longer sending travel media releases out. They were going to tweet them instead.
I was taken aback because just an hour previously, I wrote this article and thought somehow she was the angel of affirmation.
But she’s right on.
I receive on average 35 travel press releases a day, in one form or another.
And that’s
Let’s admit it, when it comes to travel, Vietnam gets a bit of a bad rep. Before coming here all I heard were stories of travel scams, robberies, aggressive touts, and warnings that I’d be treated like a walking dollar sign. I was beginning to wonder whether I even wanted to spend a full month in this country, but 31 days later as my Vietnamese visa is about to expire, I am sad to leave Vietnam behind.
Travelers often touch down in Singapore merely en route to Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and other countries in Asia (especially Southeast Asia). That’s partly because it’s a hub for (naturally) Singapore Airlines, one of the world’s top-rated carriers. There’s an argument to be made that this singular city-state is intriguing enough to visit for its own sake. At the very least, though, if you’re continuing onward, a stopover here — seven time zones from London and 11 zones on
When you think of WIFI what comes to mind? Large cities, modern hotels, hotel lobbies in the city, airport lounge, coffee café and so on. It’s all about modern. In this world today almost everything if not all has gone online. Internet is everything. You can find almost all you need on the internet.This is what successful business is all about.
When most Business or corporate executives come to Africa they only expect to find internet in the hotels that they will stay in. In this age almost b
Travel and tourism professionals can never forget that their profession is not only one that evokes high levels of emotions, but is often open to all sorts of liability cases that range from the frivolous to the extremely serious. To add to the confusion, what may be legal in one place may be illegal or liable in another location and often visitors may not only sue in the location in which an incident occurred but also once they have returned home. This month's Tourism Tidbits might be read in
Will buying an airline ticket soon be as personalized as buying a suit from a sales person? Probably, as trends go.
It's no surprise that airlines want to personalize their relationships to their customers. If they can figure out how, it would be a huge step toward making the ticket-buying process a lot more individualized, and rewarding.
And why shouldn't it be?
After all, buy a book from Amazon or any savvy online retailer, and you're guided to other books you might like based on your readin
After all the heavy discussions about kidnappings and terrorist groups in Peru, this is hysterical . . .
gives new meaning to the expression "helicopter" mom
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Dear Mom,
Thanks for ignoring me and thanks for not butting in to my life. But mostly thanks for not contacting the Peruvian authorities while I was traveling during the US citizen kidnapping alert.
Love,
Jacquie
From Stage to Screen
Best known as a Broadway musical, Fiddler on the Roof has been delighting audiences for almost half a century with its blend of boisterous and mournful melodies. The Tony award winning story of Tevye, the humble milkman with five young daughters and a feisty wife, has played out thousands of times on the stages of Broadway, London’s West End and in theatres all around the world.
With such a popular stage play it was inevitable that a movie version would be made and in 1971
Beijing is the capital city of China, in downtown Beijing has a strong exterior surrounding city known as theForbidden City.Here was the emperor residence. It was built in 1406 and completed in 1420. In the past, it was used as the imperial residence for 24 emperors from Ming and Qing Dynasties. there is city moat about 50metres wild ,4 parts city wall corner towers ,Night and day he shielded by royal family and the royal family members. This huge city to extend a few kilometres.why was called
With more than 20 million pieces of luggage going missing every year around the world there’s a possibility that this could happen to any one of us. Whilst there’s nothing that we can do to prevent it happening to us, if the worst should happen here is some advice on what you can do and what your rights are.
Did you know?
When any piece of checked-in luggage goes missing it is the responsibility of the airline you are travelling with. Therefore, when it becomes apparent that your luggage has gone
Costa Rica’s amazing natural attractions make it an incomparable vacation destination. You’re in paradise here in the tropics with lush rainforest, active volcanoes, spectacular mountain ranges and valleys, and endless beaches on both Pacific and Caribbean coasts.
Domestic flights are the perfect option for travelers who want to visit as many places in Costa Rica as possible in a short amount of time. Plus, you get a beautiful aerial view of the landscape. Costa Rica is a rugged country of peaks
I arrived in a quaint village in the French countryside and checked into a charming villa arranged by my travel agent.
Once I was settled, I made my way out to the balcony. It seemed to be floating on the beautiful fields of lavender and provided a scope of a wide expanse of vineyards in the distance.
I had already decided that all I wanted to do on this vacation was spend my mornings at a local café reading a book, sipping a frothy cappuccino (with two shots of cinnamon sprinkled on top) and eat
Flying with a wheelchair is a lot like playing the tables at Vegas. You throw the dice and hope for the best. Sometimes, it really does feel like a craps shoot.
Although U.S. airlines are generally required to accommodate you, it would not be in your best interest to just show up at the airport and put that to the test. Flying and airports are strenuous at best, throw in an unexpected accommodation request and you’re just asking for trouble.
There are recourses available to you when things go wron
Life is a variety of experiences – depth, quality, lived in the details. In a previous post I talked about how I want to be defined by actions, not interests. Here, I want to talk about how those actions are defined not by what they are, but how they are done.
Not long ago I was in Asia for nearly two months, with one very striking detail: none of the countries I went to during this trip are ones I haven't been to before. To many this is incredible – there is so much of the world to see! Why not
Vietnam country located in Southeast Asia, is known for the beauty that nature bestowed on this country. The following article provides some general information about tourism in Vietnam.
The history of Vietnam's tourism industry
In the war with France, Emperor Bao Dai (last emperor of Vietnam) was established tourism base in South Vietnam 06/05/1951. Introduction to the tourism industry of Vietnam is a three position until now very popular with international tourists as Nha Trang, Da Lat resort, V
Christmas carols, traditional ballet, concerts, art tours and exhibits, and the magnificent annual Parade of Lights are all coming to town this holiday season in San José, Costa Rica.
The vibrant capital city is looking very festive these days in preparation for Christmas, New Year’s, and the kick-off to the summer “fiesta” season for 2013. Stores have already put up holiday decorations and Christmas gift displays since October.
The holiday season moves into full gala mode on December 1, when Cost