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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
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
Ski Resorts Worldwide
2008-02-24 15:49:00 Ski resorts worth a visit: North America Jackson Hole Whistler Fernie Banff Aspen Utah Vail Lake Tahoe Kicking Horse South America Chile Los Penitentes Portillo Pucon Argentina Las Lenas Europe Switzerland Zermatt Andermatt Saas-Fee Verbier Davos Austria Saalbach St Anton Zell Am See Kitzbüehel Bad Gastein Sölden France Chamonix Argentiere Val D´Isere / Tignes Avoriaz/Chatel Serre Chevalier Val Thorens La Grave Alpe D´Huez Les Arcs Trois Valles Italy Cervinia Sestriere Livigno Courmayeur Madonna Di Campiglio Sulden Alagna Cortina Sauze D´Oulx La Thuile Pragelato Norway Narvik Hemsedal Geilo Stryn Sweden AreRiksgransen Kittelfjall Kebnekaise New Zealand Temple Basin, New Zealand More About: Travel , Websites , Resorts , Extreme sports , Worldwide
Top 3 Skate Parks in Sweden
2008-02-23 15:16:00 Skating in Sweden might not be as good as in Barcelona, Copenhagen or Prague, but we do have at least three terrific skate parks. 1. Stapelbäddsparken, Malmö 2. Fun Park, Linköping 3. Fryshuset, Stockholm More About: Europe , Skate , Extreme sports , Skateboarding
Clichés To Avoid When Writing
2008-02-22 16:37:00 We all know what a cliché is, but everyone might not know what count as a cliché. Therefore I wrote down all the clichés I could think of. Please let me know if I have missed any and I will make sure to add it to my list. Writing clichés A dime a dozen Acid test Artistic license At loose ... More About: Avoid
Shepherd Market in London
2008-02-21 14:56:00 I love Shepherd Market . It was too bad they closed my favourite store, REN skincare, but there are lots of other good stores and restaurants worth a visit here. Shepherd Market is best reached from Curzon Street in Mayfair or by following White Horse Street from Piccadilly. More About: Europe , United Kingdom , London
Blissful Travel?s Stats
2008-02-20 17:00:00 I have to admit that the Blog Stats widget is one of my favourites, it’s fun to see what posts are more popular, what sites visitors come from and what search engine terms people use to find Blissful Travel . Top Posts (All Time) 1. 50 Places to Visit Before You Die 2. The New Seven Wonders of The World 3. London’s Best Vintage Clothing ... More About: News
When in L.A.
2008-02-19 14:37:00 Thanks to the Swedish skate, surf and snow magazine Transition, I found some good tips on stores, art galleries and places to visit in Los Angeles. American Apparel - 104 S Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood Arcana: Books on the Arts - 1229 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica BLK/MKRT Gallery - 6009 Washington Blvd, Culver City District Skateboarding and Surf Shop - 12015 Venice ... More About: Music , Shopping , Culture , North America
Surf Spots Around the World
2008-02-18 13:03:00 Surfing © Eva Morris So far I have only been surfing for about 3 hours. I hope I can go on my second surf trip soon, hopefully this year. Since I don’t know that much about surfing I figured it could be good to do a bit of research. Here’s what I found out: Beach breaks are waves that break either on ... More About: World , Surf , Surfing , Around the world , The World
Coast to Coast Africa
2008-02-16 17:03:00 A quick tips for people interested in travelling along Africa ’s coast. Visit the website Coast to Coast for good tips on what to see and do. More About: South Africa
Upcoming Event in Sweden: Linkoping Jazz & Blues Festival
2008-02-15 11:15:00 Linköping Jazz & Blues Festival is a must for all jazz and blues lovers. The festival takes place in Linköping Konsert & Kongress (Consert & Congress) Saturday 5th April 2008. From four o’clock in the afternoon to an hour after midnight, 300 artists, including the Swedish jazz singer Victoria Tolstoy, will perform on 12 different ... More About: News , Europe , Music , Events , Event
A Mexican Yoga Retreat, YogaWorks and Exhale
2008-02-14 14:58:00 Recently I heard about Via Yoga , a Yoga Retreat in Sayulita in Mexico that offers special yoga/surfing vacations. I hope I will have the opportunity to go on a yoga retreat vacation to a sunny warm place someday. The best thing with yoga is that you can do it anywhere, anytime. I remember when a friend and ... More About: America , Surfing , North America
Win $50 Via Paypal Through Blogetition
2008-02-13 18:28:00 Thanks to one of Blogetition’s latest contests, you can win $50 via paypal. There are several ways to enter, writing about the competition will give you the most credits. Apart from blogging about the contest, you earn credits if you stumble/digg/reddit any of the content on the site, leave a comment on a post on blogetition.com, or submit a contest that doesn’t ... More About: Paypal , Contests
Stay Cool in Buenos Aires
2008-02-13 15:47:00 Buenos Aires can be hot in the beginning of the year, so it’s a good idea to pay a visit to one of the city’s swimming pools. The following pools are open until March 17. Parque Norte (on the street Av Cantilo y Güiraldes). Punta Carrasco (on the street Av. Costanera Norte y Sarmiento). Nuevo Circuito KDT (Salguero 3450). If ... More About: America , Argentina , Cool , Buenos Aires , Stay
Experiencing India: Interview with Taylor Davidson
2008-02-12 19:26:00 Chai © Taylor Davidson One of the best things with travelling is learning from locals and other travellers. Taylor Davidson who recently came home from a two months trip to India gained valuable information by chatting with friends and people he met on the road. Since he hadn’t been to India before and a friend of his was moving there, ... More About: Interview
My Top Five Musicals: Annie, Fame, Rent?
2008-02-11 14:51:00 42nd Street © Erwin Alonzo If I lived near 42nd Street I would probably go to the theatre at least once a week. I absolutely love musicals. For people visiting New York City, I think an evening at the theatre is a must. My all-time favourite musicals are: 1. Annie. I love Annie, the young orphan girl who gets the ... More About: Music , Culture , Dance , Fame , Rent
What Happened in 2007?
2008-02-11 13:53:00 Bye, Bye 2007 © Lize Rixt We’re all humans, and sometimes we procrastinate… or forget. Below are some of the news I meant to write about last year, but for different reasons never took the time to cover. Late is better than never, so I figured it would be good to deal with it today. For the second ... More About: News , Travel , Worldwide
Where Do Blissful Travel?s Readers Live?
2008-02-10 18:02:00 I was a bit curious where in the world some of my blog’s readers live, so I just checked out Alexa.com. According to Alexa, Blissful Travel ’s readers come from these countries: United States 34.3% United Kingdom 22.9% Italy 11.4% India 8.6% France 5.7% Canada 5.7% Ireland 5.7% Romania 2.9% Sweden 2.9% More About: News , Readers , Live
Most Accident-Prone Countries
2008-02-10 17:37:00 Last year, SOS International and Länsförsäkringar in Sweden researched the most accident-prone countries for Swedish travellers. The numbers in parentheses are the amount of reports SOS International received in 2007. Most Robberies 1. Spain (121) 2. Thailand (94) 3. France (52) 4. Italy (40) 5. Turkey (33) Most Assaults 1. Thailand (12) 2. Ecuador (11) 3. Turkey (10) 4. The Canaries (9) 5. Spain (6) Most Car Accident s 1. Germany (17) 2. Turkey (16) 3. Thailand (13) 4. Spain (12) Croatia ... More About: News , Countries
Free Entrance to Parisian Museums
2008-02-09 17:11:00 Until June 30, you can visit 14 French national museums and historic sites without needing to pay anything. Normally most national museums offer one free open-house day a month, but this six-month try out guarantees free entrance to some of the best museums in the country. In Paris, the museums include the Musée Cluny, the Musée Guimet, ... More About: News , Europe , France , Attractions , Free
Design Hotels Yearbook 08 Features 38 New Member Hotels
2008-02-09 16:46:00 In November 2007, Design Hotels released its 2008 edition of the Design HotelsTM Yearbook featuring almost 40 new members. The 15 years anniversary issue includes over 650 pages of outstanding photography and comprehensive articles on design and architecture. The theme “Looking Forward” mirrors the company’s objective to encourage a new time in hotel design and ... More About: News , Features , Accommodation
A Hidden Indian Paradise, Chinese Hutongs, An Hawaiian Condo Vacation and G
2008-02-08 17:55:00 This week’s Travel Blog Carnival got many good posts for consideration. The blog carnival was an initiative by Darren at Travel Rants as a way to unite bloggers, share interesting travel content online and help others promote their blogs. See Promote your Blog and Join our Carnival for more information. I loved the post Celestial Paradise: Tawang at Heaven’s Garden. Described as ... More About: News , Indian , Vacation , Chinese , Condo
Truly Madly Deeply?
2008-02-07 19:07:00 If you are in London next week and wish to spend Valentine’s in style, do check out the latest offer Truly Madly Deeply… from Maybourne Hotel Group. More About: Europe , Hotels , Accommodation
Skiing in the French Off-Piste Paradise La Grave
2008-02-07 15:28:00 A friend of mine who recently spent a week skiing in La Grave was nice enough to share some of his pictures. For more info on La Grave, see Helicopter Skiing in La Grave. The photos are shot by Anders Larsson and enhanced by me. More About: Europe , Photography , France , French , Paradise
Book Tips for Travellers and Travel Writers
More articles from this author:2008-02-06 19:26:00 The winter is a great time to catch up on some reading. In case you’re looking for a couple of good suggestions, check out the travelogues and non-fiction books below. Louise Purwin Zobel - The Travel Writer’s Handbook Louisa Peat O’Neil - Travel Writing Paul Theroux - The Great Railway Bazaar, Dark Star Safari Michael Herr - Dispatches Tom Thumb - Hand to Mouth to ... More About: Books , Tips , Book , Writers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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