From the monthly archives:

June 2009

Travel Photo of the Day 6/30/2009 Castle of Monfort

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he Travel Photo of the Day for 6/30/2009 is of  the Castle of Monfort was taken by dynamosquito

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Castle of Monfort is located in France and was built during the middle age wars between the English and the French. During that time, this castle was destroyed and rebuilt many times. The green scenery [...]

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Highlights from 2009 Rough Guides Catalog

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If you buy one of these travel guide books from Rough Guides, you can be at least reasonably sure that the information inside is not too far out of date, because they’ve all been published in the first half of 2009:

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/29/2009 Beach at Maldive Islands

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 7/2/2009 is of the Maldive Islands was taken by muha

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The Maldive Islands are home to some of the most amazing beaches on the globe, as this picture proves. Many of their beaches have white sand, mesmerizing blue water and endless crystal clear sky. The Maldive [...]

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Nightclubs in Atlantic City

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The ebb and flow of popularity in Atlantic city can be hard on the local economy as they seem to last a long time and there’s several years before a new wave washes ashore in this Jersey ocean side city, but the good news is Atlantic City is riding a current wave of popularity that [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/28/2009 Etretat France

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/28/2009 is of  Etretat France and was taken by sanderovski & linda

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Etretat, a commune in the northern section of France, is best known for its breathtaking cliffs. Many beach resorts are located around these cliffs, however the year-round population of this area of [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/27/2009 Forth Road Bridge Scotland

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/27/2009 is of Forth Road Bridge Scotland and was taken by law_keven

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/26/2009 Railay Beach Thailand

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/26/2009 is of Railay Beach Thailand and was taken by flydime

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In Thailand between the cities of Ao Nang and Krabi is Railay Beach. This beautiful beach can only be gotten to by boat, however that doesn’t stop many locals and tourists from relaxing on this [...]

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Travel Inspired By Michael Jackson

The big news breaking across the world this week is, of course, that Michael Jackson has died unexpectedly at the age of 50. There aren’t too many corners of the world where Jackson wasn’t well-known; or you might be one of the one million people who bought tickets to the fifty sold-out concerts in London [...]

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Sightseeing in Moscow

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Moscow might be one of the most famous cities in the world, but it’s one that’s only just becoming a mainstream tourist destination. It has built a reputation for being expensive to visit, with especially high accommodation costs, but there are so many interesting and famous sights to see that it’s worth saving up for. [...]

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Plan a Vacation without Breaking the Family Budget

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According to the U.S. Travel Association, approximately 54 percent of American households are planning a summer vacation. If you’re one of 38 million U.S. adults that have not yet decided whether or not to take your family on a summer vacation, here are some great ideas to plan a vacation without breaking the budget.

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/25/2009 Longhorn Cavern

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/25/2009 is of longhorn cavern  and was taken by eschipul

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Longhorn Cavern State Park is located near the Texan city of Marble Falls. The land for this state park was acquired in 1932 and was opened to tourists in 1938. Within the state park is a [...]

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Arabian Airpass Takes You Around the Middle East

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Ever-expanding airline Emirates has made its main hub of Dubai an increasingly popular stopover point for long-haul journeys between many continents. Now that Dubai is starting to become a recognized destination of its own, it seems that Emirates is ready to cash in on its routes to other countries in the Middle East region and [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/24/2009 Flowers in Death Valley

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/24/2009 is of Flowers in Death Valley and was taken by ChuckThePhotographer

Photo credit: ChuckThePhotographer

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Getting On Top of Sydney Harbour Bridge

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One of the most iconic symbols of Australia, the Sydney Harbour Bridge, is not only a functional traffic and pedestrian bridge crossing one of the world’s most beautiful harbors – it’s also becoming a classic tourist experience for visitors who want to get a different view of Sydney by getting right to the top of [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/23/2009 Montreux, Switzerland

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/23/2009 is Montreux, Switzerland and was taken by Pear Biter

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Located at the foot of the Swiss Alps and next to Lake Geneva is the city of Montreux, Switzerland. This city has a population of about 24,000 people and its elevation is approximately 1,300 feet. [...]

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Book Review: Ray Mears Goes Walkabout

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British bushcraft and survival expert Ray Mears is probably one of the most appropriate people to write a book about wandering through the Australian outback, and his book Ray Mears Goes Walkabout was published recently to accompany a BBC TV series of the same name.

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/22/2009 Pembroke Castle

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/22/2009 is of Pembroke Castle and was taken by Athena’s Pix

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Next to the Cleddau River is the Pembroke Castle. This classic castle was home to Strongbow and Henry VII. In fact, Henry VII was born in the Pembroke Castle. This castle is located in [...]

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Fine Dining in Chicago

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When people think of fine dining in the United States they typically think of New York and LA and sometimes Las Vegas but if you split the difference and head to Chicago you’ll probably get one of the best meals of your life. Chicago is actually a Mecca for fine dining and top chefs, so [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/21/2009 Artic Sea near Greenland

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/21/2009 is of the Artic Sea near Greenland was taken by wili_hybrid

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Greenland has a lot of land that hasn’t seen many human visitors. This area is an example. Located in the Arctic Sea on the eastern part of Greenland is this icy lagoon. In the [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/20/2009 Portuguese Sunset

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/20/2009 is Portuguese Sunset of mill-Fr Antunes888 and was taken by Fr Antunes

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New Ways For Planes to Fly

While there’s something about flying on a tried and tested plane that makes me feel a lot more comfortable about traveling, it’s also reassuring to know that there are plenty of new ideas to improve the way we travel – both to make it faster, more comfortable and safer for us, and to make it [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/19/2009 Sunrise Point in Bryce Canyon National Park

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/19/2009 is of Sunrise Point in Bryce Canyon National Park and was taken by Wolfgang Staudt

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This photo shows Bryce Canyon National Park. Settled by Mormons more than 150 years ago, the Bryce Canyon National Park isn’t actually a canyon at all — rather it [...]

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Highlights of a Tokyo Trip

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Any place you visit in Japan offers you a mix of traditional Japanese culture and modern hi-tech Japan, and the capital city of Tokyo offers perhaps the most interesting mix of all – plus even if you can’t speak Japanese, you’re bound to find locals who will bend over backwards to help you out and [...]

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National Geographic Photo Contest

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Have your photo published in the December 2009 issue of National Geographic Magazine!
Submit your most inspiring photographs for a chance to have your photo published in a special Energizer advertising section of National Geographic magazine. The grand prize winner will receive A 10-DAY NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC EXPEDITIONS TRIP FOR TWO TO THE GALÁPAGOS ISLANDS!
This contest is [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 6/18/2009

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Below is a list of travel stories and news for 6/18/2009
We’ll Always Have Paris…Texas – Intelligent Travel Blog
Traveler photographer Bob Krist recently paid a visit to Paris… Paris, Texas that is. Here, he shares some of the charms of the city on the far, far, left bank of the Seine.

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/18/2009 Governor Dodge State Park

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/18/2009 is of Governor Dodge State Park and was taken by BaylorBear78

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Governor Dodge State Park is near the city of Dodgeville, Wisconsin. The state park is named after Henry Dodge, who is known for being the first governor of Wisconsin. The trees in Governor Dodge [...]

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Extreme Bungee Jumping

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The seed was planted in the 1950’s.  David Attenborough returned with his BBC film crew from Pentecost Island in Vanuatu.  What he and his group filmed on that journey can still be found sometimes on TV today.  Young boys, as part of their passage into manhood, would be forced to dive off of tall wooden [...]

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Visiting the Palace of Versailles

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Visiting Paris doesn’t just mean checking out the Eiffel Tower or marvelling at paintings and sculptures in the Louvre. Probably equally well-known, and just a dozen miles or so out of downtown Paris, you’ll find the Palace of Versailles, and it’s definitely worth a visit.

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Travel Stories and News for 6/17/2009

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Below is a list of travel stories and news for 6/17/2009
2009 Airline In-Flight Entertainment Status Update || Jaunted
2009 has been the year when the US Domestic air carriers have really begun to step up their in-flight entertainment systems. We are no longer in the post-WWII era where airlines can cling to an occasional projector movie [...]

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Travel Photo of the Day 6/17/2009 Montana de Oro State Park

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The Travel Photo of the Day for 6/17/2009 is of Montana de Oro State Park was taken by docentjoyce

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California has many beautiful state parks including Montaña de Oro. One of the prettiest flowers seen in this state park is the California poppy, which is especially prevalent on Bluff Trail. The California poppy [...]

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