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Is Naples' sleeping volcano waking up?
Naples is sitting on top of a possibly re-awakening volcano, which has shown signs of increased activity.
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5 tips for travelling abroad with your iphone
Almost anywhere you travel in the world these days—especially to any First World country or popular tourist destination—a strong cellular signal and Wi-Fi hotspots in hotels, restaurants, Internet cafes, shopping centers, and airports are readily available. So even though you may be on the opposite side of the world from where you live, your iPhone or iPad can still serve as a powerful communication, organization, and productivity tool, as well as an interactive entertainment device. The...
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The Bay Area by "Clipper"
PortMoresby turns misfortune into adventure when, after almost 6 decades of dependence on her car, discovers public transportation from one end of San Francisco Bay to the other.
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Points to Consider before Apply for Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485
You must in a deliberate confusion as a non-native student graduated in Australia in deciding your future plan: to top up and earn a livelihood in the nation or go for higher education. To make things simpler for you, Temporary Graduate Visa Subclass 485 can suffice both your requirements. This visa has been particularly introduced for non-native scholars from Australian study institutes. The 485 visa incorporates the following classifications: Graduate Work Stream (legitimate for one and...
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AA: No more flight update calls
American Airlines updates its flight alert system to text or email only.
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Changes in Domestic Travel Rules: Need-to-Know Facts
For those of you who frequent airports across the country may be aware about some of these but might also be completely unaware about others. There were a couple changes that happened this year which contributed to revision in policies and procedures at airports. In this article we have compiled a list of all the things you need to know, that changed this year, with respect to air travel. From flight pre-checks to domestic t ravel insurance plans, we got plenty for you to look over in this...
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Bumped? Late? FLIO adds compensation
One of our favorite travel apps gets even better with a new feature to alert travelers to possible compensation.
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January 14, 2020: Prairie Dog Colony, McIntosh Lake
DrFumblefinger spots a group of prairie dogs in Colorado.
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How to Fly through Airports…or at least relax a bit!
Back in the old days, the Cunard steamships were advertised with the slogan “Getting There is Half the Fun.” No one is going to say that about flying these days, but many frequent flyers have figured out how to avoid being a...
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When Debit and Credit Cards aren't your best traveling choices
Recently PHeymont wrote a nice article on how to pay for things while traveling abroad which I'd recommend you familiarize yourself with (click here ) before reading the rest of this blog post. I largely agree with what he posted, but...
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Check Your Statement! A Big Hotel Credit Card Breach...
White Lodging, which operates hotels under a number of major brands including Westin, Marriott, Sheraton and Holiday Inn, has acknowledged a major theft of customer credit card information including names, numbers, security codes and more. The breach...
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Up, Up and Away: Airline miles cards with big bonuses
Up, up and away—quickly! That’s the goal for many frequent fliers, and a current round of cards for various airlines is offering some big bonuses to meet that goal…some of them enough for a round-trip to Europe in one shot. Right...
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Dynamic Currency Conversion: The Little Nibble That Can Eat Your Vacation Budget
“Dynamic Currency Conversion” (DCC) is a sneaky way for merchants, and now banks as well, to make a little extra out of every transaction while you travel. It masquerades as a convenience for you “so you’ll know how much you...
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Nov. 25, 2015: Grand Turk Island
One of the great advantages of taking a cruise is the opportunity to see so many ports-of-call. On a recent Carnival Fantasy Cruise, I was able to tour Grand Turk Island and visit some of its historic attractions. We first stopped at the 1852...
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AAA: Where Americans are going this summer
London is becoming a more popular tourist destination for American travelers.
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Flier alert: New rules bump multi-city fares
An airline rule change has created sticker shock for fliers used to buying multi-city itineraries as the majors chase low-end business.
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Check those light-sabers: Disney bars weapons and costumes
Walt Disney World is setting up metal detectors after the recent arrest of a man trying to bring a gun into the Magic Kingdom, and has announced new rules banning not only weapons, but also costumes for anyone over 14 years old. The metal detectors, already in use at a number of other U.S. theme parks, including Six Flags, are expected to be copied shortly by Universal, Sea World and others. Visitors will be randomly selected for screening. In addition to banning costumes for teens and...
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January 27, 2016: Petrified Forest National Park
Marilyn Jones explores the beautiful scenery of the Painted Desert and Petrified Forest National Park
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CDC asks pregnant women to consider delaying trips to some destinations
CDC asks women to consider delaying trips to some destinations.
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Tonga: My Adventures in Tonga, an Island Paradise
Janey Mae never planned on visiting an "island paradise," but when it happened, she was happily surprised to find it was not what she expected.
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Portugal's all-too-sunny forecast
Late-summer sun can be dangerous for UV radiation, according to Portugal's weather authorities, who are also concerned about fire risk.
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Verona: A Night at the Opera
It took PHeymont and his wife two nights to get in a night at the opera in Verona, but even the first night rainout was spectacular.
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Re: TSA: More delays, more complaints, some hope
I think Karl has hit on a key point in his TSA comments: behavior. Long bureaucratic lines can bring out the worst in us, both on the line and running it...but the better the attitude of those running it, the fewer incidents of any kind will happen. Some of my experience of that has been as a high school assistant principal in schools where the city mandated scanning at the entrances. When the right tone is set by supervisors, the friction level is lower, and even though there is resentment...
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Now Google maps pandemic alerts
Google's updated Maps app is rolling out in countries around the world.
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How To Stay Safe While Traveling To Miami
Ebba has some suggestions to make your next trip to Miami a safer one (sponsored content)
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8 Summer Travel Safety Tips
Hannah has some suggestions to make your summer vacation a safer one (sponsored content)
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DFW aims to be 'touchless' airport
DFW is positioning itself as a test bed for all sorts of touchless technology for air travel.
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U.S. lifts 'Don't go' order on foreign travel
The U.S. State Department has dropped its general 'Don't go anywhere' advice, but it won't make much difference.
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Confederate Memorial Chapel, Richmond, Virginia
George G visits a historic Memorial Chapel in the state capital of Virginia, Richmond.
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Things To Know About Playa Del Carmen
Some suggestions to help you can get the most out of your vacation to lovely Playa del Carmen (sponsored content)
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Can you hear the fish knocking at the door?
Utrecht turns to a 'video doorbell' for fish trying to migrate through its canals to their spawning grounds.
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Re: British MPs want stricter limits on international travel
Don't these things keep getting tied in knots! Here in the U.S., the State Department recently put Antarctica on the don't-go list "because this country has not reported Covid-19 data and risk is unknown." And at the same time that CDC has said it is safe for vaccinated Americans to travel domestically, it has the whole U.S. on its Level 4 alert list!
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7 Ways Drivers Can Help Motorcyclists Stay Safe on the Road
Some suggestions on how you can safely share the road with commuters on motorcycles (sponsored content)
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Steps to Take to Secure Our Home When Traveling
Some suggestions to help you keep your home more secure when going on your next vacation (sponsored content)7
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Why Travellers Visiting Perth Would Enjoy the Escape Room Experience
Some reasons why you should consider visiting Escape rooms on your next travel adventure (sponsored content)
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How to find the best rates for flights
Kevan offers some suggestions on how to obtain discounted air travel (sponsored content)
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Self-service bag and passenger check in works
An Australian consortium is working under TSA contract to develop an entirely new scanning system.
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Travelling Safer Using Public Transport
Kitt offers some suggestions for traveling with greater safety when abroad.
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Selfie Alert: Vermeer's Change of Address
New research indicates that the long-accepted site of Vermeer's residence was off by just a little.
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Austria's glaciers shrinking even faster
Austria's glacier loss rate has become so severe that the Alpine Club, which tracks it, has called a 'Red Alert.'
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Titan Missile Museum, Green Valley, Arizona
From her temporary home in Tubac, Arizona, Judy Barford discovers some thought-provoking history at a local museum.
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Portugal has a free-range kangaroo
A kangaroo on the loose makes headlines in a small Portuguese town
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Gumbo's Pic of the Day, Dec. 2, 2013: Baboons, Chobe National Park, Botswana
We encountered large troops of baboons while on safari in Africa, nowhere more so than in Chobe National Park.
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A visit to Saudi Arabia: Part I
It is nearly impossible to visit Saudi Arabia. If you have a business there, you can travel on a business visa. If you are going to visit Mecca on a hajj (pilgrimage), you can get a visa. Otherwise, you have to be an invited guest of the government.
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Sri Lanka: A Land Like No Other (Part 7). Kandy
The Sinhalese name for this city is Maha Nuvara (Senkadagalapura), impossible for the British colonialists to pronounce so they just called it Kandy.
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'Security concerns:' Celebrity Cruises drops Istanbul overnights
Celebrity Cruises has dropped overnight stays at Istanbul for the rest of the cruise season, affecting eight cruises. The line had already skipped overnights twice in recent weeks, citing concerns about possible violence in the area.
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SFO, OAK feud over airport names
What's in a name? Business, and both San Francisco and Oakland airports want it
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11 days, all inclusive: $120,000. Includes John Legend
And mind you, that price is for sharing a room. There's an $11,000 single supplement! So, what do you get for a vacation that costs more than double the median household income in the U.S.? Read on....
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6 Valuable Planning Tips for Long-Distance Road Trips
Summer vacations will soon be upon us, and many people will be going on road trips. Here are some suggestions that hopefully will make the journey a smooth one (sponsored content)