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SmartyPig Competition: Win a $50 Gift Card
2008-04-04 19:00:00 Did you know that 1.8 million consumers a month shop online for savings account? The top category for spending is travel/vacation. You can find several savings account options on the internet, but the only one that allows friends and family to help you reach your savings goal is SmartyPig. Recently awarded “Best of the Web” ... More About: Travel , Card , Competition , Contests , Gift
Dreaming of Sydney
2008-04-04 18:32:00 Last night I dreamt I was living in Sydney . I wonder if that means something. More About: Dreaming
Barcelona: The Happening City in Europe
2008-04-03 20:44:00 If you like the idea of visiting Barcelona , read You Haven’t Been to Barcelona Recently? Odd at WOWOWOW (The Women on the Web). The writer Mary Wells gives honest praise and criticism on, among others, the minimalist Hotel Arts, Hotel Omm, the exciting Moo restaurant, Hotel Majestic, Hotel Claris, and how to make the most out of your stay. She ends by suggesting ... More About: Europe , Spain , City , The Happening
The Best Trains for a Cycle Vacation
2008-04-01 19:45:00 If you want exercise, fresh air and a bit of adventure during your holiday, why not take a cycle/train vacation? Just keep in mind that it’s not always possible to bring your bike on the train. When I travelled from Lyon to Zurich, I had no problems at all but other countries have a far less welcoming approach than France and Switzerland. I recently read a survey from ... More About: Europe , Cycle , Vacation , Trains , Rail travel
20 Recommended Blogs
2008-03-31 08:34:00 A big thanks to everyone who have commented on Blissful Travel since I started blogging about a year ago. I linked to some of your blogs below. Uptake Blog (formerly Kango) - My first choice for good content on family travel in the U.S. Go Visit Hawaii - Great advice, news and reviews from Hawaii. foXnoMad - “The stopping point for those ... More About: Blogs
Life As Canvas: Ten Best Sights
2008-03-28 18:39:00 Machu Picchu, Peru I just came across the blog Life As Canvas written by travel writer Bonnie Caton during her six months trip in, among others, Mexico, Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador and Thailand. I was amazed by the beautiful pictures from her last post Around the World on a Technicality. The photos of her ten best sights sum up her ... More About: Sights
No Matter Where You Are, Keep Running
2008-03-26 20:45:00 For me… the beach still holds first place as the best location to run, almost beaten by the experience of seeing a foreign city “wake up” during a morning jog. Running along a trail outdoors isn’t that bad either… … or over the waves in the sea… … in the park… … with your dogs… … up the stairs… … on asphalt… … in the gym… … or like crazy. Regardless ... More About: Matter
Nashville, Tennessee: Awesome April in Music City
2008-03-25 15:49:00 Even though a song by a homeless man in a street corner might linger in your mind a long time, it probably doesn’t beat the spectacular celebrations of the spring’s arrival in Nashville. The city officially named April “Awesome April in Music City” and for the sixth year in row, visitors can expect festivals, award shows, concerts and exhibitions. “It’s going to be ... More About: Events , Culture , Tennessee , Festivals
The Big Secret of a Small Town in Bavaria
2008-03-23 16:40:00 The Ramp Trailer In the fall of 2007, filmmaker Jeff Schultz travelled to southern Germany to discover the big secret of a small town in Bavaria. The trailer can also be viewed on the Rampenfest site, soon also the full lenght documentary. Read more about The Ramp Trailer at Jeff Schultz’s Weblog or watch pictures from Oberpfaffelbachen at Flickr. ... More About: Europe , Travel , Small , Secret
Happy Easter!
2008-03-22 17:42:00 Happy Easter ! Or Semana Santa as they say in Latin America. If you’re curious about how people celebrate the Easter holiday on other continents, check out Easter Around the World. More About: Festivals , Happy
How To Get Up To 10% Off Travel Costs!
2008-03-21 17:12:00 Text Kathryn Vere Where are you going for your next adventure? Once you’ve decided on the direction, it’s time to get down to the nitty gritty of booking the flight, the hotels, sorting out what clothes you will need and… delving deeply into your purse to count how many pennies you’ve got to spend! Basking in the wonder ... More About: Travel , Costs
Swim with Dolphins by Porpoise Bay on New Zealand
2008-03-20 21:16:00 One of my favourite TV series as a kid was Flipper with Jessica Alba. I watched every episode and dreamed about swimming with dolphins and live near the ocean. One year, when seeing a dolphin show at a nearby Zoo, I even decided I wanted to become a dolphin keeper. There are many places in the world where you can swim ... More About: New Zealand , Dolphins , Swim , Zealand
When To Travel Where
2008-03-18 19:50:00 In a world with extreme changes in weather - hot and humid summers, heat waves, cold winters, winter storms, strong winds, monsoons, and nature catastrophes as tornados and floods - it’s not only a question of where to travel, but also when to travel. Below you can see some countries and regions that are almost always safe bets depending ... More About: Travel
36 Hours in São Paulo
2008-03-17 17:32:00 I just came across an article from The New York Times at Cidade de São Paulo . After reading 36 Hours in São Paulo you will know what’s so good about the Luz neighbourhood, where to go for a leitinho, a traditional Brazil ian breakfast or a 24-hour food market, the best places to learn samba in the Vila Madalena quarter after midnight, ...
Jazz in London, Fashion Show in Paris, Art in Madrid and Seville Cathedral
2008-03-15 16:18:00 Who doesn’t like free events and places with free entrance? Luckily, Europe has a lot of them. For example, in the lobby to the National Theatre in London you can listen to live music (often jazz) Monday to Saturday evenings. Upcoming artists include the Japanese singer Eriko Ishihara, Pete Letanka, Gustavo Marques and classic jazz and soul vocalist Julie KcKee. More information ... More About: Madrid , Culture , Fashion , Jazz
Djurgården: The Best Green Area in Stockholm
2008-03-12 19:07:00 If you ever travel to the Swedish capital Stockholm , don’t miss visiting Djurgården. Djurgården is a huge recreation park area attracting millions of visitors per year. I love going there to take long walks, jog a while, cycle or visit Skansen Zoo. The view from the zoo over the city is a must during clear days. More About: Europe , Green , Out and About , Area
Responsible Shopping
2008-03-11 16:32:00 Clothes American Apparel: Clothes made in the US for adults and children. Speesee: Organic clothes for infants. Bamboosa: Uses bamboo for clothing for adults and children, made in South Carolina Rawganique: The only store with products from certified organic hemp fiber. Shoes Timberland Earthkeepers Collection: Made from recycled materials Badger Sunscreen: Natural sun protection. Burt’s Bees: Earth friendly natural personal care. Jason Cosmetics: Natural ... More About: Shopping
Top 10 Most Dangerous Aircraft Landings In The World
2008-03-10 18:42:00 Princess Juliana International Airport, Saint Marteen ProTravel ler: Travel hacks for the savvy traveller recently wrote an interesting post about the world’s most difficult airplane landings. When approaching France Princess Juliana International Airport at Saint Marteen some planes fly as low as 30-60ft above Maho beach. Read the article and watch more YouTube videos of risky landings at ... More About: World , Air Travel , Aircraft , The World
Design Hotels (TM) Celebrates its 15th Birthday
2008-03-07 18:53:00 Design Hotels ? is celebrating its 15th Birthday at the ITB Berlin Convention Market Trends & Innovations from March 5-9 in Hall 9, Stand 311. Founded in 1993, Design Hotels? has grown to include 170 member hotels around the world. At the ITB you can meet creators of selected hotels and read the latest issue of Directions themed “Dreams.” ... More About: News , Design
Try New Sports When Travelling
2008-03-06 06:39:00 Capoeria, Brazil I think everyone has at least one favourite sport, whether it’s practicing yourself or watching on TV. A few days ago I came to think about what sports I have tried so far. I remember my first activity ever, baby swim with my mom. About two years later I tried downhill skiing for the first time. Before turning six I took my ... More About: Sports , Yoga , Dance , Travelling , Skiing
Wanna Learn Hypermiling?
2008-03-05 18:33:00 I just came across The Ultimate Guide to Hypermiling: 100 Driving and Car Tips and Resources at the new site EcoTrekker. This article is a must read for all drivers who want to improve their cars’ gas mileage and reduce emissions. More About: Learn
Walking and Walking in Budapest
2008-03-05 13:57:00 Thanks to the Swedish travellers Fanny Nordin and Johan Tran who recently spent some time in Budapest , Blissful Travel has its first guestblog post. After reading the article and looking at the last picture taken at night, I almost wanted to pack my bags and take the first best plane to Hungary ’s capital. If you are also interested in ... More About: Europe , Walking
?How to Pretend You?re a Real New Yorker? and Other Howcast Videos
2008-03-04 19:05:00 Let’s say you have an upcoming trip to New York. If you’re flying overseas you obviously want to avoid jetlag, but how are you going to prevent it? I wish I knew the answer to that before travelling to the U.S. for the first time. Luckily I came across Howcast, a great site where you can ... More About: Videos , Travel , Real
Earn Money While Travelling With YouPlanet
2008-03-03 18:55:00 I bet most of you are aware of travel sites such as Wayn and Tripadvisor. YouPlanet, one of the fastest growing travel communities in the world, takes this concept one step further with their special ambassador program enabling travellers to finance their trip. The Swedish entrepreneurs and YouPlanet founders Petter Hedestedt and Johan Lilja opened a beta ... More About: News , Travel , Money , Earn Money , Travelling
Leos Love Travelling
2008-03-02 19:46:00 My star sign is Leo. Recently I was doing some research to see if I’m a true Leo or not. I read that Leos have a tendency to procrastinate… I used to procrastinate a lot, so that’s right. Now I’m trying to follow the expression “Never put of till tomorrow what you can today.” Much better. Leos tend ... More About: Love , Travelling
Spring Offer From Maybourne Hotel Group
2008-02-29 19:12:00 In case you visit London this spring, don’t miss the latest offer Hop into Spring from Maybourne Hotel Group. A hotel stay at Claridge’s or The Berkeley will definitely not disappoint. If you prefer design hotels, check out Morgan Hotel Group’s Spring Has Sprung. Their St Martins Lane hotel in the heart of Covent Garden has the friendliest staff I have ever met, stylish ... More About: Europe , Hotels , Accommodation
A World of Adventure
2008-02-28 15:05:00 Is it possible to ever get enough of adventures? I am fully convinced that it isn’t. Scroll down for some good suggestions on various travel companies with a focus on adventure vacations and activities across the world. Adventure Life - Tours in South & Central America including Amazon tours, Iguazu Falls, Rainforest and Ruins in Belize, Pure Patagonia and Hiking Galapagos. Mountain ... More About: Travel , World
I Want to Take Photographs
2008-02-27 19:02:00 It was over two and a half weeks since I took a single photograph. My digital camera is broken, it’s something wrong with the objective. I’ve had such a busy schedule lately, so haven’t been able to go to the store Siba where I bought it. I will take time to do it this weekend, hopefully they can fix it. If ... More About: Photography , Photographs , Photographers
Top National Parks in the U.S.
2008-02-26 08:11:00 So far I haven’t visited any national park in the U.S, but friends of mine who travelled in USA recommended the national parks below. Have you been to any of them? Grand Canyon National Park in Grand Canyon, Arizona. Established 1919. Yosemite National Park in Sierra Nevada, California. Established 1890. Rocky Mountain National Park near Estes Park and Grand Lake, Colorado. ... More About: America , Travel , North America , Parks
Montparnasse?s Foremost Boutique Hotel
More articles from this author:2008-02-25 16:25:00 Don’t miss the video of Hotel des Académies et des Arts by TV “Intérieurs” (in French) Thanks to Hoosta luxury News, I heard about Hotel des Académies et des Arts. This three-star boutique hotel owned by Charlotte and Laurent Inchauspé is located in the Montparnasse district just opposite the famous art school Atelier de la Grande Chaumiére. The 20 ... More About: Europe , France , Accommodation , Boutique 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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