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Some but not all of the books reviewed have been sent to us as samples.


Moon Las Vegas

August 15, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Moon Las Vegas by Rick Garman is cool for all types of travelers and this guide put out by Moon Handbooks reveals all that this shimmering city has to offer. It is packed with info about hotels, restaurants, casinos, maps you name it! A must read for anyone planning a trip to Vegas! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: Restaurants

New York

August 15, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

New York by Fred Dust A travel book like no other! Physically its almost a 6"x6" square with pages bound with 6 metal rings with a flexible strap to hold the book together when finished reading. Each page is a "snapshot" within New York containing a paragraph and several photos of a specific place, attraction, unique restaurant & more. All items are very experiential in nature and some are not the typical items you will find in a mainstream … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Guide Books · Tagged: New York City, Restaurants, Travel Book, Wildlife

“Meet, Plan, Go”!

August 14, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Our friend Lillie is the host for this event in Boston. It is  a nationwide movement to raise awareness about career breaks and extended travel. Interested in extended travel?  Inspired by "Eat Pray Love" to see the world?  Sign up for the FREE "Meet Plan Go" conference on Sept. 14 to MEET a panel of career-break travel experts, PLAN your own international journey, and GO on that global adventure.  All-star panelists include Amanda Pressner, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Events · Tagged: Boston, Journey, Meet Plan Go, Volunteer

Meet, Plan, Go!

August 13, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

A Nationwide Event to Help People Realize Their Travel Dreams On September 14, 2010, Briefcase to Backpack and Three Month Visa will be hosting Meet, Plan, Go! a free, nationwide event to inspire people to fulfill their career break and long-term travel dreams. The event will offer participants the opportunity to MEET inspirational speakers and like-minded travelers; get motivation, contacts and resources necessary to PLAN the trip of a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: America, Australia, Boston, Britain, Cambodia, Canada, Chicago, Culture, Dallas, England, Expatriate, France, Gap Year, Georgia, New York City, Orlando, Pennsylvania, Peru, San Francisco, Seattle

GPSmyCity.com’s City Walk iPhone Apps Make Traditional Bus Tours Obsolete

August 12, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

One of the most popular ways to explore a new city is the dependable tour bus ride. The relaxing journey past famous landmarks can be both educating and entertaining, and one does not need to worry about losing his way in a foreign city. GPSmyCity, an iPhone software start-up company based in Las Vegas, is offering travel software (also known as an app) that turns an iPhone into a trusted tour guide helping visitors navigate independently and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Press Releases · Tagged: Art, Beer, Beijing, Belgium, Bus Travel, Culture, Internet, iPhone, Ireland, Journey, Markets, Nightlife, Romantic, Rome, Shopping Mall, Technology, Venice, Walking tour

Adventure Travel in the Third World

August 11, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Adventure Travel in the Third World by Jeff Randall and Mike Perrin If the first sentence in the book, "I want to go where tourists don't go" sounds appealing, then this is a book you must read! Everything you need to know to survive in remote & hostile destinations. This book covers how to minimize risks and stay healthy in dangerous situations abroad. It includes information about how to select guides, how to bribe and smuggle as last … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Action Books · Tagged: Adventure Travel, Nightlife, Stay Safe

Holly Shorts Film Festival

August 10, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Matt & Sean of Royalty Rope Productions< are involved with this annual festival. I attended one of their red carpet events last year on the blvd - they know how to do it right, as well as the after event parties! If you get a chance check out this event; there are only a few more days - it runs until the 12th of the month. http://www.hollyshorts.com/ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Los Angeles · Tagged: Festival, Film

Spending 104 Days In Singapore

August 9, 2010 by Junfil OlarteLeave a Comment

PHOTOS BY WILLIAM CHO International Freelance Photographer, Singapore The 7:30 twilight already swathes the entire vicinity as I amble along and pass through the hallways of Changi Airport. My Singapore Airline flight has not given much of a jet lag. But then, routinely, a worker and a traveller desperately need to move out from the terminal. The intended place is in Jalan Kuang, East View Garden, about 10 minutes away from the Singaporean … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Asia · Tagged: Africa Safari, Airline, Airport, America, Animal Rescue, Art, Asia, Australia, Beach, Bridges, Bus Travel, Casino, Celebrity, China, Christmas, Culinary travel, Culture, Drinking, England, Europe

Wheels in the Baja

August 9, 2010 by David DowlingLeave a Comment

My friends call me "Wheels." My story begins in 1950, after polio left me 'confined" to a wheelchair but certainly not "by it." Inspired by the book Into A Desert Place by Graham Macintosh, my story unfolds into a road trip through Baja, California with my friend Jack. A quick adventure over 7 days and 2000 miles provides a lifetime of memories of a frontier land south of the border that in 1972 presented challenges to all travelers, especially … [Read more...]

Filed Under: North America · Tagged: America, Architecture, Arizona, Baja California, Beach, Beer, California, Colorado, Cruising, Desert, Farming, Fishing, Food and Wine, History, Journey, Mexico, Mountain Climbing, Palm Trees, Rainforest, Resort

More Quotes

August 8, 2010 by DaveLeave a Comment

Every once in a while during my Internet browsing I stumble upon favorite quotes or short clips. These two clips reference "perspective" and "fear" the latter of which is often buried by the former after one has built up their "travel resume". This first quote comes from Alexandra Vasiliu of Watermelon Nomads in describing her thoughts on travel experiences as well her travel website. I believe now that the richness of a travel experience is … [Read more...]

Filed Under: General Travel · Tagged: America, Internet, Interview

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