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Read MoreWeekly Photo: Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles
*Click on image for full-sized view. The Hall of Mirrors, referred to as Grande Galerie or Galerie des Glaces in French, is the central gallery of the Palace of Versailles; it is widely renowned as being one of the most famous rooms in the world, located in one of the most famous buildings in the world. Inside this massive room are 17 mirrored arches that reflect the seventeen arcaded windows overlooking...
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Read MoreWeekly Travel News Recap: May 12 – 18, 2013
Here are some of the relevant travel news headlines and stories from the previous week through today: Gogo gains important FCC license to hopefully usher in in-flight satellite internet - Gogo is now much closer to implementing a satellite that would provide Ku band connectivity, allowing high-speed internet on international flights. (Apex) American Airlines to try new boarding procedure which rewards...
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Read More5 Best Small Bars in Sydney
Well it looks like Sydney has swapped that tiara for a funky fedora when no one was looking. There is quite a small bar scene happening in this town now and it’s really edgy. I am so in love with some of these venues and let me tell you, I was a card carrying Melbourne bar scene member for a lot of years and I (loudly) prattled on about how Sydney just couldn’t pull it off. Well, I was wrong....
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Read MoreHow to Rent a Bicycle in New York City
Citi Bike, the new bike share program operated by NYC Bike Share, has finally arrived in New York City, after many years of planning. Launching May 27, 2013 (for paid, yearly members first, June 2 for everyone else), New York City becomes one of the largest cities in the world to offer a public bicycle sharing program for residents and visitors alike. Initially, there are about 6,000 bikes, all parked at...
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Read MoreCorrupt Tour: Best of the Worst Tours
Nowadays, in the travel industry, there seems to be a niche for everything. Just a few posts ago, I mentioned a new cruise ship that will cater specifically to action and adventure junkies, with facilities such as a skydiving simulator on board. And just like there are all sorts of crazy specialties that cater to specific people, there are tours all over the world that take their guests on niche...
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Read MoreWeekly Photo: Mt. Diablo State Park, Contra Costa, California
*Click on image for full-sized view. I was quite fortunate to live in California for a year, some time ago. My brother and I settled down in San Francisco’s East Bay, in the triangle of towns known as Concord, Pleasant Hill, and Walnut Creek, located in Contra Costa County. Coming from New York, I was excited about the quieter, slower lifestyle, the friendly people, and the natural beauty all...
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Read MoreWeekly Travel News Recap: May 5 – 11, 2013
Here are some of the relevant travel news headlines and stories from the previous week through today: Etihad, SAA sign codeshare deal – Etihad Airways has expanded their African footprint by agreeing to a codeshare deal with South African Airways. (All Africa) Five Travel Problems and the Sites That Try to Solve Them - Many travel problems have been solved through technology, but plenty still exist....
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Read MoreRain Room: A Unique New Art Experience
Well, okay, it’s not so new. This unique art installation has been displayed at the Barbican Centre’s The Curve Gallery in London since October of 2012, but it is now heading to MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) in New York City on next week, on May 12. Rain Room is the latest work by a young experimental practice called Random International. Random International aims to create artwork that explores...
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