Travel Stories and News for 5/26/2009 : Kathika Travel Website

Below is a list of travel stories and news for 5/26/2009

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 – Intelligent Travel Blog
Planning a big getaway? Don’t forget that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection is changing passport policies, effective June 1, as part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI). Here’s what you need to know:

Team Hahn Reaches Everest Summit
Dave Hahn, Melissa Arnot, and Seth Waterfall reached the summit of Everest with incredible speed on May 23 at 6:40 a.m.

AAA: Memorial Day Travel Shows Increase Over Last Year|ABC 7 News
Despite a struggling economy, AAA estimates about 32.5 million Americans are traveling this Memorial Day weekend. That’s a slight increase from last year and many travelers are behind the wheel.

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