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May 2009

Travel Photo of the Day 5/31/2009 is of a View from Kintamani, Bali

May 31, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/31/2009 is of a view from Kintamani, Bali and was taken by didiz | fotokahwin.com

Photo credit: didiz | fotokahwin.com

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/30/2009 is of Alcazar Garden in Balboa Park at Night

May 30, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/30/2009 is of Alcazar Garden in Balboa Park at Night and was taken by TallCJ

Photo credit: TallCJ

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Will Swine Flu Make You Stay Home?

May 29, 2009
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The last few weeks has seen the headlines full of information and warnings about the growing outbreak of swine flu, and the illness is now starting to have some more major impact on travel plans around the world. With current estimates putting the number of cases at over 17,000, and predictions that the influenza is [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 5/29/2009

May 29, 2009
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$9 Fares May Be Coming To An Airport Near You | The Expeditioner Travel Magazine
Perhaps Lansing may not be your first pick for a getaway, but for $9 each (going to the first 9 to 19 seats sold on each flight), you can bet budget [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/29/2009 is of Trees in Central Park

May 29, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/29/2009 is of Trees in Central Park and was taken by pbredow

When you think of New York City, you probably think of buildings. But in Central Park, you can see plenty of green. Each year, more than 20 million people visit Central Park to escape from the busy [...]

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Visiting Stevenson, Washington

May 29, 2009
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Stevenson, Washington; located riverside in the heart of the Columbia River Gorge is base camp to an endless amount of free sights and activities throughout the gorge. Stevenson is a jack of all trades when it comes to entertaining visitors; there is something for everyone, whether it be an outdoor adventure, romantic tryst, wine & [...]

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Win a Free Trip to Paris to Witness Tour de France

May 29, 2009
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Lance Armstrong Foundation blog has announced the sweepstakes offering the unique chance to see Lance Armstrong race in the 2009 Tour de
France. The winner will receive round-trip coach airfare for two and a Paris vacation rental for one week (July 19 – 26). Winner will be announced on June 17, 2009.

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Travel Stories and News for 5/28/2009

May 28, 2009
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Get Some Exercise In-Flight With ‘Airobics’ on Turkish Air || Jaunted
About an hour into the New York to Istanbul flight in our turquoise, upholstered 1980s vintage seats on Turkish Air, our private screening of “Confessions of a Shopaholic” was interrupted with an in-flight video exercise [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/28/2009 is of Multnomah Falls

May 28, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/28/2009 is of Multnomah Falls and was taken by Matt McGee

The Pacific Northwest has many breathtaking waterfalls but the Multnomah Falls is arguably the most beautiful of them all. It’s located on the Columbia River Gorge on the Oregon side. The biggest drop is more than 540 feet.
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Best Spas in Philadelphia

May 28, 2009
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Looking for the best spas in Philadelphia? We’ve got a handful of really great treats for anyone who is in Philadelphia and looking for a relaxing break filled with indulgence.

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Travel Stories and News for 5/27/2009

May 27, 2009
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The Making of the Plastiki: The New Yorker Blog: Online Only: The New Yorker
This week in the magazine, John Colapinto writes about the Plastiki, a boat made entirely of recyclable plastics, that David de Rothschild plans to sail across the Pacific Ocean.

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/27/2009 is of Sunset in Kings Canyon Australia

May 27, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/27/2009 is of Sunset in Kings Canyon Australia and was taken by ogwen

Watarrka National Park is located in Northern Territory, Australia. The most visited aspect of Watarrka National Park is Kings Canyon, which is shown here in all its glory.
Photo credit: ogwen

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Beautiful Fountains from Across the World

May 27, 2009
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To see water as sculpture, that is a fountain. And as with any sculpture, fountains can be a memorial, a tribute, or even exist for their sheer beauty alone. The greatest fountains in the world are sites worth traveling for.

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Historic San Francisco Mansions

May 27, 2009
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As we’ve said in the past, San Francisco is arguably the most historically significant city on the west coast of the United States.  While the town treasures its history, it especially treasures its historic buildings as so many were lost forever in 1906 from the earthquake and resulting fire , which destroyed most of the [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 5/26/2009

May 26, 2009
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Best Digital Cameras To Take On Vacation – Forbes.com
Taking lots of photos is a vital part of every summer vacation, but it’s no fun to lug around a digital camera if you’re constantly worried that it might get broken.
Going Somewhere? New Passport Rules – [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/26/2009 Guilin China at Sunrise

May 26, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/26/2009 is of Guilin China at sunrise and was taken by cardamom

Guilin is a city in China that is located over 10,000 square miles and has a population of nearly 1.5 million people. This is the Li River seen from its west bank. The first settlement in the [...]

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Book Review: Drink Play F@#k

May 26, 2009
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Drink, Play, F@#k: One Man’s Search for Anything Across Ireland, Vegas and Thailand by Andrew Gottlieb keeps ending up in the travel narrative shelves – not least of all because it’s clearly cheekily reminiscent of Elizabeth Gilbert’s Eat, Pray, Love – and it reads like a travel narrative too. Traveler Bob Sullivan, the “one man” [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/25/2009 Beach Huts on Maldive Islands

May 25, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/25/2009 is of a Beach Huts on Maldive Islands and was taken by muha…

The Maldive Islands islands are located about 440 miles southwest of Sri Lanka in the Indian Ocean. Of the islands that make up the Maldive Islands, about 250 are inhabited.
Photo credit: muha…

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Golf Courses in Philadelphia

May 25, 2009
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Not your typical golf getaway, Philadelphia actually has a lot to offer both the novice golfer and the die hard duffer. So next time the rest of your foursome talks about heading to Arizona or Florida for a round, suggest a trip to one of Philly’s great golf courses instead.

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/24/2009 Swiss Alps

May 24, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/24/2009 is of the Swiss Alps and was taken by josef.stuefer

Photo credit: josef.stuefer

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/23/2009 Baltimore Harbor

May 23, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/23/2009 is of Baltimore Harbor and was taken by David Davies

The Inner Harbor is actually part of the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Maryland. This photo was taken from the Baltimore World Trade Center and show many landmarks of Baltimore including the National Aquarium in Baltimore and M&T Bank [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 5/22/2009

May 22, 2009
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Dublin’s best pubs: top spots, to be sure
When the good times were good for Dubliners, you’d find them celebrating their good fortune in the pubs. Now the overheated economy has taken a frigid nosedive, you’ll find Dubliners … er, in the pubs commiserating their poor [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/22/2009 Quarten and Murg in Switzerland

May 22, 2009
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he Travel Photo of the Day for 5/22/2009 is of Quarten and Murg in Switzerland and was taken by Tambako the Jaguar

Switzerland is regarded as one of the most peaceful and serene places on the planet. This photograph wss taken between Quarten and Murg on Walensee’s south shore. In the background you can see a [...]

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Statue of Liberty Visits Coming Again Soon

May 22, 2009
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Since September 11, 2001, tourists have not been allowed to climb up to the crown of the Statue of Liberty in New York, but in just a few weeks that will all change again.

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Family Attractions in Chicago

May 22, 2009
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Chicago is one of those hidden secrets as it’s a great big city with a lot of heart and loads of things to do but somehow it always seems to get overlooked. If you’re looking for a place to take the family for a weekend give Chicago a try, I guarantee you won’t be disappointed.

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Travel Stories and News for 5/21/2009

May 21, 2009
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Airport security bares all, or does it? – CNN.com
Privacy advocates plan to call on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to suspend use of “whole-body imaging,” the airport security technology that critics say performs “a virtual strip search” and produces “naked” pictures of passengers, CNN [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 5/21/2009 Teton Range

May 21, 2009
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The Travel Photo of the Day for 5/21/2009 is of  Teton Range and was taken by azurerae

The Teton Range is near the border of Wyoming and Idaho. This viewpoint is from the Wyoming side and features one of the area’s many lakes. The two major mountains in the Teton Range are Mount Owen and Grand [...]

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Historic Landmarks in Amsterdam

May 21, 2009
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Amsterdam is the capital and the largest city in the Netherlands, and quite possibly the best known as well. If you’re headed to Amsterdam take the time to venture out of the right light district and check out some of the fabulous historic landmarks.

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5 Effective Tips for Traveling on a Budget

May 21, 2009
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Despite the recession we still hope to get some good rest this summer. And enjoyable one, of course. What we don’t want though is to think only about the money when go traveling. So let’s have a look at a few fun ways to save money while traveling and avoid going too far into budgeting:
1. [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 5/20/2009

May 20, 2009
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Travel another way | What is the Secret of Belgian Chocolate?
Visit Belgium and you will understand why chocolate is essential in the life of this tiny country: you will find a chocolatier in every village, in every main street, and in big cities such as [...]

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