Travel Stories and News for 6/15/2009 : Kathika Travel Website

Below is a list of travel stories and news for 6/15/2009

elliott.org | Open your eyes: everything is about to change for travelers with the new iPhone
I mention this for two reasons. First, because a new iPhone is being released June 19. And second, because it now includes a feature that promises to change the way we travel: a video camera.

The Robot Hall of Fame – Intelligent Travel Blog
Pittsburgh, aka “Roboburgh,” has long been a hub of cutting-edge robotic technology, and Chris O’Toole downloads the details on the newest exhibit at the Carnegie Science Center, which opens this weekend.

Six Flags Doing Great, Declares Bankruptcy || Jaunted
As we discussed back in March, the Six Flags amusement park chain has been in dire financial straits for a while, straining under more than $2 billion in debt. Efforts to restructure that debt proved fruitless, so the company is now seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. As the AP points out, operations at the company’s 20 parks in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico won’t be affected by the filing, but one has to wonder what kind of entity will emerge on the other side.

New High-Speed Rail Service in Italy – In Transit Blog – NYTimes.com
In 2011, a new privately owned high-speed train company, Nuovo Trasporto Viaggiatori, will introduce a stylish, candy-apple-red fleet of 25 trains collectively known as Italo. The trains’ interiors will be designed by the Italian car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro.

Face your fears: Incredible summer adventures – Seasonal- msnbc.com
Face off with a giant croc and eight more of the season’s best adventures
photo credit: Tambako the Jaguar