It's easy to find literature about the rewards of learning a Foreign language. However, for most people who are attempt it, learning a new language can be quite frustrating. Self-teaching courses...
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Filed in archive Travel News
by Josh Lew on September 30, 2007
Here's some good news for nervous travelers: Scientists in Singapore say they have created a hand-held device that can detect the deadly H5N1 bird flu virus within 30 minutes. The media frenzy...
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Filed in archive Neighborhoods
by Josh Lew on September 29, 2007
Today, the hottest arts scene is not where you'd expect to find it. You can still find cutting edge work in New York or Paris galleries. But, the energy of Beijing's fledgling art scene has...
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Shoulder to shoulder with locals. Is there a better way to really get to know a country than to ride public transit with the local population? I don't think there is. Your phrasebook has replaced...
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Filed in archive Videos
by Josh Lew on September 27, 2007
Hats, bananas, and the canal. Panama. Go ahead and add tourism to the list of Panama's attributes. The narrow Central American nation is best known for the man-made waterway that revolutionized...
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Filed in archive Sport
by Josh Lew on September 26, 2007
Tennis is a glamor sport. A sport where glamorous athletes are watched by an audience of (mostly) glamorous people. In order to get a decent seat at Wimbledon you have to be royalty or your...
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Filed in archive Websites
by Josh Lew on September 25, 2007
Visiting London's Hyde Park in your socks is now possible. That's because the park, and many other London landmarks are part of a comprehensive collection of 360° panoramas at a website...
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Filed in archive Modern World
by Josh Lew on September 24, 2007
If you saw a thousand foot tower, lit up in the night, and pointing towards the sky, you'd think you were in Paris watching the World's most famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower. No necessarily...
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Filed in archive Hidden Gems
by Josh Lew on September 23, 2007
The Black Hills of South Dakota are known for the gold that was discovered there during the 19th century. The stories of this period were recently given a retelling by the makers of the violent, but...
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Filed in archive Hidden Gems
by Josh Lew on September 22, 2007
Belize is the only country in Central America that uses English as its official language. Though it does not share the notoriety of the Caribbean's island destinations, Belize has its own its own...
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Filed in archive Videos
by Josh Lew on September 21, 2007
Mexico City is one of the most populated urban areas on the planet. It is both a brutal and beautiful place. As the video below shows, it is a place of grand buildings both old and new. The city...
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Filed in archive Modern World
by Josh Lew on September 21, 2007
There seems to be one controversy after another when it comes to censorship in China. Short of a trip to The Middle Kingdom, the best way to get in touch with the real China is to head for one of......
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I am often surprised by the different motivations people have for travel. Mostly, it's a "I'm impressed" kind of way; though there is the occasional head nod which covers up my...
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Whenever the travel agency experiences a 'hiccup,' it is usually business travelers who suffer the most. Sure, it's an inconvenience when Joe Traveler has to stand in line in his...
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Filed in archive Neighborhoods
by Josh Lew on September 18, 2007
What I wouldn't give to have been on Nanjing Road in Shanghai in the 1930s. At that time, Shanghai was a boomtown. The Boomtown. It was an international city that was East Asia's center for...
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Filed in archive Modern World
by Josh Lew on September 17, 2007
I find myself most at home in cities. I'm not sure why. Perhaps it is because I was born in one and grew up in one. There's nothing better than a city with a good vibe. In such a place,......
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Filed in archive Budget Travel
by Josh Lew on September 16, 2007
Admit it. You have imagined yourself in Monaco, slinking into the high roller's room at a casino, just like a character in a James Bond movie. However, you don't have the financial backing of...
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Filed in archive Videos
by Josh Lew on September 15, 2007
Taxi drivers are an important part of the tourism industry. During a brief ride or a cross-town rush hour journey, they can become a traveler's best friend. Or worst enemy. Sure, the odd...
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Filed in archive En Route
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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Filed in archive Videos
by Josh Lew on September 13, 2007
Globe Trekker is one of my favorite TV shows. Each episode is a kind of travel documentary on a travel destination. The show is produced by U.K.-based Pilot Guides. I chose to show this video because...
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Filed in archive Dining
by Josh Lew on September 13, 2007
Some people travel while being guided by their minds. Perhaps those a little freer in spirit travel by guided by sheer intuition. Me? When I travel, my stomach is my guide. I thought I was the only...
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Filed in archive Hidden Gems
by Josh Lew on September 12, 2007
Dalian, a city on China's Northeast Coast, recently hosted a meeting of the World Economic Forum. Time correspondent Simon Elegant covered the event, but seemed more impressed by the city than by...
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