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by Charu Suri on June 21, 2008
© manoj damodaran The luxurious Jefferson Hotel in Richmond, VA, is now offering a special one-night "Halfway to your Holiday" rate for $195 per room per night (typical rates start at...
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Who hasn't heard of rising gas prices? It is a "burden" the world over. However, in the U.S., the rising gas prices has certainly affected travel this Memorial Day weekend. © Wolfgang...
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by Josh Lew on April 12, 2008
© Tom Mascardo Terminal 2E was once one of the coolest looking airport concourse in the world. However, it's hipness couldn't keep it stable. When 4 people were killed during a collapse in...
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by Josh Lew on March 10, 2008
Finding cheap airline tickets can be as much of an adventure as going on a trip to the uncharted wilderness. While airfares on all the major online ticket agencies are usually similar, there's...
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by Josh Lew on March 03, 2008
Is it about to get easier to go through security? If you have children, the answer could be yes! Airports in Denver and Salt Lake City are experimenting with security lanes specifically for families....
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by Josh Lew on February 15, 2008
I'll end this week's train theme with a post about one of the world's most storied rail routes. Many a British colonial authority and many a Chinese business person has ridden the rails...
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by Josh Lew on February 13, 2008
I've decided to continue with the train theme today. Last time, I profiled Tokyo's mammoth Metro system. This time I want to give you a taste of some above ground rail riding. Portland, Oregon...
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by Josh Lew on February 11, 2008
I just came across a great video of some Tokyo subway experiences. Though the video is humorous, it captures some of the subtleties (and not so subtle aspects) of riding the train under the...
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by Josh Lew on December 30, 2007
No one would argue with me if I said that 2007 was not the best year for air travel. Prices, delays caused by weather or ineptitude, ever-more Spartan services, and so on. According to MSNBC, 2008...
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by Josh Lew on December 18, 2007
Yotel. It sounds like some sort of toy. Or perhaps a hotel that tried (and failed) to bring some urban culture to itself by changing its name. Nope. Yotel is a hotel, but it owes more to Japan's...
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by Josh Lew on November 30, 2007
You've asked yourself what ever happened to the pillow and headset you once got what you plopped down in your economy class seat abroad the airplane. Come to think of it, didn't the seat used...
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by Josh Lew on October 12, 2007
For many, landing is the scariest part of a flight. It is also the best chance to see the landscape of a place. Experiencing a place from above it gives you an admittedly omnipotent feel, like you are...
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by Josh Lew on October 06, 2007
Have you ever disembarked from a long haul flight feeling "not quite right?" I have. I've never gotten sick from flying, but I almost always get vague discomforts like increased sinus...
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by Josh Lew on October 02, 2007
People make mistakes. Airlines' ticket agents are no exception, though you occasionally meet one who believes in their own infallibility. (They are usually known by their nasally, condescending...
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by Josh Lew on October 01, 2007
It is quite a geographically diverse area. Warm southern regions, large-scale urban sprawl, a large desert, frigid north lands, great plains, and high mountains. I'm not talking about the United...
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by Josh Lew on September 14, 2007
Domestic flights can often be tedious. Cancellations are up, delays are longer, and rising fuel prices and unrest amongst employees have hurt the domestic industry almost beyond repair. Enter low...
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by Josh Lew on September 05, 2007
I have always had extremely good luck when traveling. Aside from the odd canceled flight, I have never been stranded in an airport overnight, but I know plenty of people who have. However... ...When...
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by Josh Lew on August 28, 2007
Suvarnabhumi Airport opened to much hoopla. It has replaced the charmingly old-school Don Mueang International as Bangkok's main airport. It wasn't until after Suvarnabhumi officially opened...
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by Josh Lew on August 22, 2007
Airports, love them or hate them, they are a necessity of international travel. Skytrax completed its annual awards recently by knighting Hong Kong's airport the best in the world. However, H.K....
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by Josh Lew on August 07, 2007
Geopolitics is often part of travel. Such is the case for Americans who get the urge to visit Cuba. Though Cuba allows U.S. citizens to visit, the U.S. government does not allow its citizens to set...
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by Josh Lew on August 02, 2007
For many travelers, getting to Angkor Wat is as much fun as actually seeing the temples. Considering that Angkor is such a popular destination and is centrally located, it's no wonder that there...
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by Josh Lew on July 16, 2007
Singapore Airlines has been known for raising the industry standards. In the U.S. I am witness to how much the industry is struggling. While several major U.S. players make their way out of financial...
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