Italian climber first to scale "Second Seven Summits"

Italian climber first t...

Filed under: Climbing , History , Africa , Asia , Europe , North America , Oceania , South America , Antarctica , News An Italian climber by the name of Hans Kammerlander has become the first person to climb the “Second Seven Summits” after topping out on Mt. Tyree in...

Cruise accident "l...

Filed under: Europe , Italy , News , Cruises , Luxury Travel (Updated 7:10AM EDT) After running aground off the coast of Italy Friday night, an unknown number of passengers are reported dead as a luxury cruise ship sinks and dawn reveals details of the tragic accident. “It was like...

World Travel Awards han...

Filed under: Festivals and Events , Africa , Asia , Europe , North America , South America , Qatar , United States , Middle East , Central America The World Travel Awards (WTA) were handed out Wednesday in a Grand Final Gala Ceremony in Doha, Qatar . Honoring the world’s most...
The British Museum has great lineup for 2012

The British Museum has ...

Filed under: Arts and Culture , History , Learning , Europe , United Kingdom Travelers to London this year will want to stop by the British Museum . Not only is it one of the top museums in the world, with huge collections from the Classical, Egyptian, Medieval, and pretty much every...

Futuristic travel more ...

Filed under: Business , Europe , North America , United States , Airlines , Airports Thoughts of futuristic travel often bring images of commercial low-earth orbit flights, man on Mars or rediscovering the Moon. A new study highlights real-world programs and technology being developed...
A traditional home stay in Seoul – by accident

A traditional home stay...

Filed under: Arts and Culture , Asia , South Korea , Hotels and Accommodations Jin is waiting for me when I return from Yongsang, placidly sitting at the picnic table in the atrium and staring off into the distance. When I knock on the astroturf covered door he looks up and grins, then...

How to Get Cheap WiFi W...

Earlier this year I wrote a review of Xcom Global and their MiFi Mobile Hotspot product as I traveled through Australia. Having strong and consistent access to internet while traveling is not just important to me, it’s essential. I was pleased with the MiFi service in Australia,...

Save 25% on Mileage Awa...

United and Continental are offering up to 25% on award tickets on flights between the US & Europe and the US and Central/Southern Africa. Book by January 16th and fly January 27th – March 22nd. You’ll save 25% off coach saver award seats on Mondays, Tuesdays and...

News and Deals: January...

Tourist bus plunges off bridge in China ‎Herald Sun AT least 18 people were killed, including one child, after a speeding, overloaded tourist bus veered off an icy highway bridge in southwest China, local authorities said yesterday. The 53-seat bus – packed with 57 people –...

One Last Reason to Get ...

Seriously, this will be the last thing I write about why you should get the 2 Hawaiian Airlines credit cards (their cards are NOT affiliate links – I don’t get paid anything for pushing them, I just think there are some amazing benefits, which is why I keep writing about...

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