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by Josh Lew on October 31, 2007
Ghosts don't exist. They sure are a boon for the tourist industries of places like New Orleans and Salem, Mass. According to LiveScience, the industry is a growing one, fueled by Ann Rice books...
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A couple of days ago, the new Airbus A380 took its maiden voyage. The giant plane, much bigger than Boeing's 747, is the newest plane in Singapore Airline's fleet. A 747 holds 400 people,...
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Filed in archive Travel News
by Josh Lew on October 29, 2007
Is travel insurance really necessary? Most people would probably answer no. Why would you drop a hundred dollars or more on something you'll probably never have to use? A hundred bucks....
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Beijing used to be a city of narrow lanes. These alleys, called hutong in Mandarin, are rapidly vanishing to make way for more modern buildings. The hutongs come with their own rhythms and colors,...
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Las Vegas is best seen from the ground? Or is it? Unless you happen to be enough of a high roller to have been comped the penthouse suite, you will not see Las Vegas from a great height. Unless, of......
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by Josh Lew on October 26, 2007
Oahu is home to Honolulu and over 80% of Hawaii's population. For this reason, Oahu is known as "The gathering place." In the past, many tourists heading to Hawaii at least had to stop...
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Filed in archive Travel News
by Josh Lew on October 25, 2007
Since embracing more relaxed policies on foreign visitors in 1994, Vietnam has grown exponentially as a tourist destination. Ho Chi Minh City (AKA Sai Gon) is flush with new hotels. A more spacious...
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by Josh Lew on October 24, 2007
Despite the efforts of egotistical millionaires and extreme sports marketers, adventure travel is still nothing more than a fringe activity. Plenty of trekkers make their way around Nepal's...
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During South Africa's turbulent past, Soweto, the gigantic suburb of Johannesburg was stricken with poverty and oppression. As the video below shows, things are changing for the city of nearly...
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Filed in archive Cities
by Josh Lew on October 22, 2007
Perth stands alone on the Southwest coast of Australia. The big expanse of nothingness known as the outback stands between the Perth and most of Australia's population. Sydney, Melbourne, and...
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Package vacations usually involve being toted around on a bus with 40 other people. Granted, it can be an infinitely simpler going on this kind of trip than wandering solo. You'll be assured of...
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Filed in archive Hidden Gems
by Josh Lew on October 20, 2007
Of all the countries in Southeast Asia, Laos is definitely the most laid-back. The frenetic traffic and the sheer mass of humanity found in Bangkok, Jakarta, Ho Chi Minh City, and even Phnom Penh is...
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by Josh Lew on October 19, 2007
Thanks to the guy who designed the Sydney Opera House, Sydney has one of the most recognizable harbors in the world. Over the past decade, travelers have come to appreciate the laid-back yet...
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Filed in archive Travel News
by Josh Lew on October 18, 2007
According to TTG Asia, Singapore and Britain have reached an agreement that will drastically change the amount of air traffic between the two countries. The pact removes any cap on services between...
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Filed in archive Hidden Gems
by Josh Lew on October 17, 2007
The Florida Keys is one of the more unique places in America. Sure, the Keys have their share of tourist traps and resorts, but they also have an ample amount of sights, both above and below the...
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Traveling in a foreign country is, usually, full of memorable experiences. "Travel" and "tourism," are words that usually imply visit to a place for a limited amount of time. Sure,...
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Filed in archive Modern World
by Josh Lew on October 15, 2007
Because of the events of the past thirty years, Beirut has become known for its violence rather than its history as the most important city in the Middle East. Prior to the bloody civil war (which...
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Tokyo is electric. Do I mean electric as in exciting? Yes and no. Tokyo is an incredible place to visit, but, like all big cities, it can be quite frustrating and tiring. So visiting will give you a...
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by Josh Lew on October 13, 2007
I have written about Cuba on this blog a couple times before. It remains an interesting place for travelers, even though it is not very straightforward for those of us who hold US passports. The...
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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 11, 2007
The holidays are approaching faster than one might like to believe. For some people, the end of the year is a time to visit family. For others, it is a time to travel. Where are you going to spend......
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Tokyo is not cheap. For the most part, it is ridiculously expensive. Most budget travelers interested in Asia opt for cheaper destinations like Thailand or Taiwan. However, it is possible, with a...
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by Josh Lew on October 09, 2007
Kansas City was the epicenter of the 1930s jazz revolution. The standard big band styles of The Roaring Twenties gave way to the more improvisational sounds of Bebop. How did this non-descript,...
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by Josh Lew on October 08, 2007
Ciudad Juárez is a border town on the Mexican side of the Rio Grande. It is directly opposite the Texas City of El Paso. Despite its proximity to the US, Juarez is not a tourist destination. It...
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