The phrase above is a cliché almost as old
as, well Father Time. Then again, purists will tell you that the above
phrase does NOT go that far back. Be that as it may, most people (especially
travel journalists!) ARE familiar with those words.
“A Picture Worth A Thousand Words”?
THE
ANSWERS
As John promised here are the answers to the four
photos in his previous article, "Is A Picture Worth a Thousand Words?"
To the Marquesa Islands on the Freighter Aranui
3
It’s an odd duck of a ship: a wide deck with two
yellow painted cranes dangling over it and a six storey, or so, aft structure
bringing up the rear like a mini skyscraper -- taller than the distance
from the deck to the waterline. It’s the Aranui 3, the lifeblood
to the Marquesas. Those islands, a cluster of volcanic terrain just below
the Equator, lie almost 1000 miles from Tahiti.
Switzerland
Tourism's Intellectual History: Born in the Romantic Movement
Despite Harry Lime’s assertion in Graham Greene’s
“The Third Man” that Switzerland’s contribution to world
culture is the cuckoo clock and chocolate, there is a long tradition of
artistic achievement in this tiny country of six million.
Renewal: Corregidor Island
It was my grandson’s first visit to the Philippines.
What better way to introduce him to this land, than to plunge him right
away into the historic sea of this country’s fight for freedom during
World War II? The island bastion of Corregidor was the site of the Americans
and Filipinos' last stand in 1942 in the Philippines.
The
Road to Hana: The Road More Traveled -- and With Good Reason
Just as the queasiness in my stomach from the continuous
onslaught of curves and cutbacks along the narrow uphill road began to subside,
we rounded yet another 180-degree bend. The first waterfall with whipped
cream waters dripping down deep-creviced cleavages appeared by the roadside,
its beauty washing away all my remaining reservations.
A
Magical Walk Through Hemingway’s Paris
Magically enchanting and much-loved Paris, the Urban
Empress of Europe, remains eternally young and amorous. Occasionally vain,
always passionate, and with a long and turbulent history, the legendary
city has a special flair for life that has captivated many of the world’s
most inspired artistic talent.
Angelina Jolie Interview - Part 1: Frank Talk on Her
Directorial Debut
What can you say about Angelina Jolie that hasn't already
been said? She is the most famous, most photographed woman in the world
whose significant other, Brad Pitt, is equally as famous as both an actor
and activist. In addition to this award-winning actress' films generating
big box office, her humanitarian activities are legion and have culminated
in her debut as writer/director/producer of "The Land of Blood of Honey."
Mexican Jews Sent by Mike of
New York City
Two old Jewish men, Sid and Mark, are sitting in
a Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles. One day Sid asks Mark, "Do you know
of any people of our faith born and raised in Mexico?" Mark replies, "I
don't know, let's ask our waiter."
Angelina Jolie Interview - Up Close and Personal -
Part 2
In Part 1 of this interview, Angelina Jolie, whose
body of work as an actor includes the “Lara Croft” series, “Salt,”
“Changeling,” “The Good Shepherd,” “Mr. & Mrs.
Smith,” and “A Mighty Heart,” discussed her first directorial
effort in “The Land of Blood and Honey.” In Part 2 of the interview,
Jolie talks in depth about her humanitarian awakening and how it impacts
on her family.
Dominican
Republic: Outdoor Adventure on a Grand Scale
First things first. No waterslide at any waterpark
will ever be the same again – not after cascading down real waterfalls
in the Dominican Republic. The waterfall escapade – billed as 27 Waterfalls,
though that’s really a misnomer, as it’s more like 10 waterfalls
flowing into 27 pools of water – is only one of a multitude of outdoor
adventures offered by Iguana Mama.
The Calgary Folk Fest: A Distribution of Heterogeneity
in Free Spaces
At the Calgary Folk Fest, the observer/ participant
becomes half-starved and half-filled up. Split almost right down the middle.
The starved half must move and interpret new territories, areas and stages.
The filled-up half seems more satisfied with the stable condition, the sedentary
condition, the lawn chairs.
Looking
to Stay Warm? How About Alaska? Video by Masada Siegel
They are the gently giants you most likely have never
seen before... they live in the United States again.... even though years
ago they were hunted to extinction in Alaska.... One man is determined to
bring them back.... and help bring jobs back to rural Alaska.
Berlin's
Hoppegarten: A Day at the Races By Frank Mazer
Powerful horses, with jockeys astride in their brilliant
silk colors, are loping towards me. I stand in the middle of the turf track
staring through the camera viewfinder while my "All Access Press Pass"
clings to my wrist. The brilliant green splendor of the scene captivates
me.
The
Blues…… And Lives Well-Lived
When the Blues community reflects back
on 2011, it will be with great sadness. We lost so many incredibly gifted
musicians during the year. The loss of each one of these legendary individuals
has been felt by millions of admiring friends and fans the world over. So,
instead of grieving, or maybe as my way of grieving, I'd just like to share
some of their stories and photographs
Time Travel Oligarchy
Some argue that the United States is a failed empire
that is descending into a doomed corporatist oligarchy. Ask visitors from
other countries, and travel to Europe, where political cynicism has always
been more rampant than in the USA. Look at failing economies and bankrupt
states across the globe.
A
Food & Wine Tour of Alcala
The famed Spanish actor and cookbook author, Juan Echanove,
is said to have “the soul of a chef.” His culinary travels throughout
Spain have convinced him that “Spain is a country worth eating”
- a country whose character can be best understood through gastronomy. I’ve
traveled many regions of Spain, drinking the wines and eating the local
foods, and I’m convinced Juan Echanove is right.
Juneau – “Alaska's Wilderness Capital City"
Let's face it, Alaska is a big place. With over 3,000
rivers and more than 100,000 glaciers, the state is one-fifth the size of
the continental United States and two-and-one-half times the size of Texas.
Vast expanses of wilderness encompass Alaska, with millions of acres of
national parkland and wildlife refuges.
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed
by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw
off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds
in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
Daydreaming of relaxing somewhere with your toes
in the sand? We sifted through hundreds of hot beaches and island
vacations to bring you the 2012 nominees in 10 categories. Now
tell us what you think by voting
for an overall winner.
America's Meanest Airlines: 2011
We've compiled a list of the airlines that could
stand to improve their customer service, based on the recently
released 2011 Airline Quality Rating (AQR) report. The report
covers 16 domestic carriers and its methodology
factors in several common complaint areas, including mishandled
baggage, flight delays and involuntary denied boardings (a.k.a.
"getting bumped"). Also note: We've ranked regional
airlines separately because of their tendency to score lower.
World's Best Ice Hotels and Igloo Villages by Anne Banas
If you think a frozen hotel and warm night's sleep
are polar opposites, think again. Part novelty, part adventure,
ice hotels and igloo villages illuminate dark and cold winters.
With thermal comforters and natural insulation to keep you warm,
the experience is like camping in a winter wonderland. Even better,
you'll wake up to resort benefits like restaurants, bars, and
even chapels—all made of ice, of course.
DishTip: What to Eat and Where
DishTip, a new site that helps travelers discover
what to eat and where in the United States.
New Trend in the Hotel Industry Enables
Hotels to Move Unused Inventory and Save Consumers Money on Their
Next Hotel Booking
A new site, BackBid.com, has created the concept
of “backbidding” -- in other words, getting discounts
on hotel rooms that travelers have already booked through other
channels. Unlike flash sales, “backbidding” is a way
for consumers to secure discounts without the potential loss of
booking a non-refundable stay for a future date. Since they already
have confirmed travel plans, there is no downside in trying to
find a better deal on their upcoming stay.
What You Need to Know About Airline Miles
Kiplinger’s Personal Finance helps you untangle
the details of airline miles programs with six helpful tips:
Pick the right program.
Put all your eggs in one basket.
Bag the miles and buy the ticket.
Keep your miles alive.
Rack up miles on the ground.
Know when to fold ‘em.
There are an abundance of frequent-flier miles
programs available that promise the consumer perks while traveling,
such as fewer bag fees, on-flight freebies and free flights all
over the country. But taking advantage of these benefits may seem
impossible because of the strict rules and regulations some airlines
attach to their frequent-flier programs.
Virgin America Sale: Fly Through Spring
$59 and Up
Explore Your World via Virtual Globetrotting
VirtualGlobetrotting is an atlas of the best satellite,
aerial and street view imagery from around the world submitted
by community members via Google® Maps, Bing® Maps and
Yahoo® Maps!
Europe Winter and Spring Flights from $500
R/T
I know we're in the thick of winter but it's time
to start thinking ahead. If you've set sights on the grandeur
of Europe (and why wouldn't you?), now's the time to start shopping.
Among the carriers offering new sales to European destinations
aplenty are American, Delta, and British Airways.
First-ever Scandinavia & Russia Singles
Cruise
Single adults of all ages are invited to the first-ever
Scandinavia & Russia Singles Cruise. The cruise departs from
Stockholm, Sweden aboard Azamura’s Cruise Ship, Journey,
and visits Helsinki, Finland; St Petersburg, Russia; Tallinn,
Estonia; Visby, Sweden; and concludes in Copenhagen, Denmark.
Retrace the Ancient Appian Way on Perillo
Tours' 10-Day Journey Through Rome
Pricing starts at $3,390 per person, double and
includes accommodations, private guide, most meals, and more.
Traveling Boy Charities
Now that 2012 has arrived, here are some of TravelingBoy's
favorite charities.
Sunflower Sutra by Allen Ginsberg
I walked on the banks of the tincan banana
dock and sat down under the huge shade of a Southern Pacific
locomotive to look for the sunset over the box house hills
and cry.
Jack Kerouac sat beside me on a busted
rusty iron pole, companion, we thought the same thoughts
of the soul, bleak and blue and sad-eyed, surrounded by
the gnarled steel roots of trees of machinery.
The only water on the river mirrored the
red sky, sun sank on top of final Frisco peaks, no fish
in that stream, no hermit in those mounts, just ourselves
rheumy-eyed and hung-over like old bums on the riverbank,
tired and wily.
Look at the Sunflower, he said, there
was a dead gray shadow against the sky, big as a man,
sitting dry on top of a pile of ancient sawdust--
--I rushed up enchanted--it was my first
sunflower, memories of Blake--my visions--Harlem
and Hells of the Eastern rivers, bridges
clanking Joes greasy Sandwiches, dead baby carriages,
black treadless tires forgotten and unretreaded, the poem
of the riverbank, condoms & pots, steel knives, nothing
stainless, only the dank muck and the razor-sharp artifacts
passing into the past--
Send
Deb your favorite travel poems.
How to Protect Your Luggage From Being Pilfered
Should airlines or the TSA be accountable for
the items that are stolen from checked bags? Plus, try these clever
tactics to keep your valuables safe in checked luggage.
International Phone Calls
Easily keep in touch when overseas by using the
Mobal® International Cell Phone.
15 Ways Consumers Can Reduce Airfare Costs
Andrea Woroch is an established consumer savings
expert passionate about helping individuals discover financial
freedom. Her goal is to teach consumers how to live on less without
radically changing their lifestyles.
Together in Spirit - The Best Friends Animal Society
Our innovative “Green Design“- tours,
created with the usual quality, are aimed at journalists, travel
agencies, multiplications from various backgrounds and visitors
of Berlin to introduce them to the experience of Berlin’s
creative, ecological, fair, i.e. sustainable areas of life and
lifestyle.
Last-Minute Airfare Deals
Find the latest last-minute Web fares for flights
departing from within the United States and Canada.
The Best Place to Find Cheap Flights
Compare prices on hundreds of flights. It’s
that simple.
Travel Safer and Smarter with MedJet
Join Like-a-Local and Become a Local!
Do you like to guide travelers to the secret places
of your city? Are you interested in different cultures and do
you like to meet other people? Do you speak English (fluently)?
Then become a local and register!
7 Frequent-Flyer Tricks Worth Learning
Traveling Boy Recipe
The
Caesar Salad
Today, the whole world knows of the Caesar Salad -- a
salad generally consisting of romaine lettuce and croutons, dressed with
parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, egg, Worcestershire sauce, and
black pepper. Curiously enough, many people attribute its birthplace to
the nation of Italy. Most dispute this claim, and credit the Caesar Salad's
creation to restaurateur Caesar Cardini.
