Featured Member Blog Posts – April 2010 Archive (39)

482 Words About Uganda

We, Danielle Nierenberg and Bernard Pollack (aka BorderJumpers), are traveling across the continent of Africa looking at innovations around alleviating hunger and poverty. We are writing a weekly diary whereby we share (in less than 500 words) observations from every country we visit.



People here are very laid back and the feeling is contagious! We managed to go three days… Continue

Added by bernard pollack on April 14, 2010 at 12:30pm — No Comments

Marmaris, A Turkish Resort Mecca

Once a sleepy fishing village, Marmaris has ballooned into one of the largest resorts on the Aegean coast, if not Turkey. Little of its history remains, as the town is now a modern development with tourism at its heart and soul. The population swells to a massive 200,000 in the summer, with most hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and shops catering to low-cost package holidays, although there are facilities for all budgets.

Despite the development which reaches around 10km along the west of… Continue

Added by GAMZE ÖZKAN on April 12, 2010 at 12:44pm — No Comments

Istanbul: Two Continents

İstanbul

Area: 5.712 km²

Population: 10.018.735 (2000)

Traffic Code: 34

The god and human, nature and art are together in there, they have created such a perfect place that it is valuable to see." Lamartine’s famous poetic line reveals his love for Istanbul, describing the embracing of two continents, with one arm reaching out to Asia and the other to Europe. http://www.anzacdayonline.com

Istanbul, once known as the capital of… Continue

Added by GAMZE ÖZKAN on April 12, 2010 at 12:41pm — No Comments

The Storm Before The Calm

There is much to enjoy about early mornings in Kyiv: the cool air and peaceful blue tint in the sky (or whimsical snow in winter); the purposeful stomp of expensive shoes on the street as its businesspeople make their way to work; the unflustered rhythms of the metro before it becomes crowded; the melodious whirr of the coffee machine in the kitchen in my office, churning out triple espressos to be sipped before the working day starts. Unfortunately – due to my body’s own unflustered rhythms –… Continue

Added by Jonathan Campion on April 12, 2010 at 4:23am — No Comments

Banning Kids from Flying...at least First Class



No Fly Zone for Family Travel and Kids



Most Americans are not anti-kids, just some mean-spirited, presumably well-heeled ones who fly first class.



As part of a thread on kids and families flying first class, one guy (maybe a woman) said:



“ If I paid money for first class, I WILL GET FIRST CLASS. I don't want any ROTTEN CHILDREN anywhere near me…Or breathing MY FIRST CLASS AIR, THAT I PAID FOR.” (sic)



Whoa!



And… Continue

Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on April 11, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

Nude Travel Vacations (Nakations): Big Business



The Naked Traveler: Nude Holidays



Jaws dropped (and pants too) a couple of years ago when German Travel agency OssiUrlaub.de said it would start taking bookings for a nudist day trip from an eastern German town to a popular Baltic Sea resort.



Apparently the 55 passengers will remain clothed until they board, undress during the flight, then dress before disembarking.

The crew remains clothed throughout the flight for, well obvious reasons, I… Continue

Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on April 11, 2010 at 1:30pm — No Comments

A Few Words About Tanzania

A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Kigoma, Tanzania.



Actually, we never even made it to Kigoma. Precision Air, one of only two airlines that flies to the remote region, had just suspended all flights for the next several weeks and the other airline was all booked. No worries, we headed to Zanzibar instead….



Everywhere you look in Zanzibar there’s a bounty of fresh vegetables, fruit, and spices. One of the “Spice Islands”—a group of islands that…

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Added by bernard pollack on April 9, 2010 at 12:29pm — No Comments

Carbon Offset Programs: More Hype Than Hope?

Carbon Offsets: More Hype Than Help





Travel honchos in the travel and tourism industry are running a bit scared.



With all the hand-wringing about Global Warming, the execs wondered if they are about to become the next Exxon Valdez of travel, villains in the making: major contributors to global pollution.



Will the government, they worried, come out with a slogan: “Save the Planet. Travel Less?“



Actually… Continue

Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on April 9, 2010 at 12:00am — No Comments

When Women Travel Alone





Too many movies and books give us too many images of women as helpless victims. That’s unhealthy.



But the truth is that a majority of women say that security issues are their number one concern when traveling alone.

And given the choice, 79% of women road warriors say that they prefer to travel with a companion.

It seems though, that the joys of travel are so strong, these women would rather travel alone than not travel.



To which we… Continue

Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on April 8, 2010 at 3:14pm — No Comments

West Africa Festivals: Move Aside, Glastonbury!

Music has always been part of the commonly shared culture found in the geographical region of west Africa, and the region has produced, in my view, some of the most talented and influential…
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Added by West Africa Discovery on April 7, 2010 at 2:36pm — No Comments

Six- and Seven-Star Hotel Ratings Inflation

Burj al Arab Hotel



So far no international classification for hotels exists, but that hasn’t stopped ambitious hotel marketers from slapping any number of stars, diamonds, cacti on their properties and touting them as 5 or 6 or even 7 star properties,

whatever that may mean in real service and amenities.



I think the ratings inflation trend began with the Xanadu-like building frenzy in Dubai, especially…

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Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on April 6, 2010 at 11:00pm — No Comments

Top 10 Mundane Things That Make Me a Happy Traveler

Traveling is not all about sightseeing, great restaurants and experiencing new cities. While these things are great and can make for really enjoyable travel, they are not always in the plans for weekly business travelers. We travel more often because we have to, not because we want to.



For those of us who travel routinely, it can sometimes be mundane things that happen to us…

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Added by Carol Margolis on April 6, 2010 at 9:13pm — 2 Comments

When Trip Advisor Gets It Wrong

When Trip Advisor Gets it Wrong





Unarguably, Trip Advisor has changed travel dramatically. It’s changed the way we look at… and book destinations and properties, from all-inclusive resorts to family-run boutique inns.





But the review site can get it wrong, and when it does, given Trip Advisor’s enormous clout, it can cause damage to…

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Added by Kaleel Sakakeeny on April 6, 2010 at 1:55pm — No Comments

Prague Statues Write Your Text Message in Bodily Fluids

Who said statues don't have bodily functions? The city of Prague takes the 2010 Tripatini Grand Prize for World's Most Imaginative, Not to Say Weird, Public Sculpture.



On Kampa Island, wedged on the Vltava River between the Old Town and the Malá Strana quarter, two bronze male figures take an eternal leak, moving their torsos -- and their privates -- as they do so. That already beats Brussels' Mannekin Pis by several light-years of technological development. But it gets better:… Continue

Added by Max Pesling on April 6, 2010 at 12:30pm — 1 Comment

Brazil Visa Requirements

I just wanted to jot down a few things about visiting Brazil. First you need a visa. You can get a visa by using a surrogate company, these are people that you pay to travel to a Brazilian embassy and get the visa for you. These are typically expensive ($300 or more) and take time. Brazil sets up their… Continue

Added by James Krebsbach on April 3, 2010 at 9:30pm — No Comments

The Importance of "Going Local" in Adventure Sports Travel

As the local travel movement gathers pace (www.localtravelmovement.com), and debates rage, we thought it was time to wade-in with the adventure sports perspective and suggest a few other good reasons why participants have plenty to gain from following a 'go local' approach.



Whatever your interests and motives for travelling, the benefits of local travel are well documented and often screamingly obvious - get to know the real people and… Continue

Added by Alex Narracott on April 3, 2010 at 2:46pm — No Comments

A Pre-Travel Tipping Tip

How many times have all of us reached into our pockets for some money to tip a baggage handler, tour guide etc. and all we have are large bills. My wife came up with the idea of before leaving on any of our trips, that we go to the bank and in our case (United States) get 100 one dollar bills. Then we make sure that we have some of them with us where ever we go.. We have found that tipping in most countries can be your home currency, especially if it is dollars or euros. It has simplified our… Continue

Added by James Krebsbach on April 3, 2010 at 7:54am — No Comments

Sports Tourism Big in Africa this Summer

It is set to be a year of massive sporting events, 2010 kicked off with the Winter Olympics in Whistler, and the whole world is anticipating the FIFA World Cup in South Africa this summer. There are many economic and social benefits…

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Added by Harry Bunnell on April 1, 2010 at 9:30am — No Comments

21st Amendment Brewery: The Epitome of Craft Ale

21st Amendment Brewery's Hell or High Watermelon Wheat Beer...Genuine Refreshment!

21st Amendment Brewery's Hell or High Watermelon Wheat Beer...Genuine Refreshment!

First, an explanation about where …

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Added by Steve Mirsky on April 1, 2010 at 12:15am — No Comments

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