Tag Archives: Travel News

Travel News: Planning a trip to Europe

This msnbc article offers a 10 step guide to planning a trip to Europe. That sounds good right about now, especially with snow coming down here in the Northeast.
I love top 10 lists but I got a little overwhelmed just reading it, and I’m a DIY kind of guy.  Most of these steps can be taken [...]

Travel News: all stories come back to travel

This week the big stories were the launch of Apple’s iPad and the death of J.D. Salinger. Maybe the introduction of a “book killing” device was too much for Mr. Salinger.
Worldhum.com has a nice roundup of stories featuring the pros and cons of bringing the iPad on a trip. And the New York Times ran [...]

Travel News: A Super Bowl for the Jazz Capital of the world!

I couldn’t be happier for the city of New Orleans. What an amazing game - long overdue for a great part of the country. New Orleans surely has battled back from some dark days.
And for those thinking about heading to Miami for the Super Bowl, here’s a must-read article from cbsnews.com about a Transportation Department statement urging [...]

Travel News: The USS Missouri is back.

According to ussmissouri.com, the battleship known as the Mighty Mo is once again open to the public.
After undergoing 3 months of repairs the Missouri now sports a fresh coat of paint, new tour routes, and signage. Visitors can tour this historic ship (moored at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii) in a variety of ways, including tours led by specially [...]

Travel News: The Olympics are coming

We are one month away from the opening ceremony of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. This year the games take place in British Columbia, one of the most beautiful regions in the world.
I’m looking forward to exciting events like ice hockey, curling, and ski jumping. And the television coverage will surely provide a great opportunity for [...]