Best of Travel Blogs: From Cleaning Museums to Late-Opening Markets : Kathika Travel Website

In the wide world of travel blogging this week:

Gadling let us know that a new museum connected to vacuums and brooms is about to open. The small Idaho town of Potacello will proudly bring us the Cleaning Museum from the fall of 2008 and it even includes Kid’s Clean World where they have exciting interactive activities … about cleaning.
Being prepared for the nightlife in your travel destination is important, according to a Brave New Traveler post about packing for a big night out – and it’s true that heading to a pub or club is a good way to learn more about the culture and to meet a few locals
At Jaunted, they road-tested some silky travel gear: the PamBee Travel set which includes an eye mask, blanket and pillow case, and looks like it could actually make long flights just a touch more pleasant.
If you can’t get up early enough to enjoy those trendy local food markets, Gridskipper tells us about six open-air markets in Paris that are open in the afternoon and evening instead.
And if Thailand is your next destination, the Travel Happy blog has a post with no less than 55 tips to help first-time travelers to Thailand.