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A Traveler in the Foreign Service: A birthday that went up in smoke in Belgrade
Gadling &bull Yesterday
So my options were to spend the auspicious occasion with people whom I barely knew, or spend it alone. I ignored her and turned up at Skopje's forlorn train station on Saturday morning November 9, for my birthday trip to… Full Story »
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Congestion hot spots in London mapped ahead of the 2012 Olympics
Journey Etc. &bull Feb 5, 2012
A newly launched website called GetAheadofTheGames by Transport for London layouts the transport network of London which will be most likely affected by the upcoming Olympic Games. The website was a collaboration between Tfl, transport agencies, and LOCOG. The website… Full Story »
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5 Places About Getting From Here To There
SF Gate Travel &bull Feb 3, 2012
Most of us embark on a fair amount of plane, train or car trips in a lifetime. But how many of those journeys do we actually remember? Full Story »
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Mill Valley-Sausalito Path: Follow the train line
SF Gate Travel &bull Feb 1, 2012
The Mill Valley-Sausalito Path is part of a nationwide network of former railroad lines that have been transformed into hiking trails. Full Story »
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Athens day trip: Acrocorinth, one of Greece's greatest castles
Gadling &bull Feb 1, 2012
Greece is justly famous for its ancient monuments. The Acropolis, Delphi, and other Classical sites are the reason most history lovers come to this ancient land. The medieval period, however, produced many equally impressive monuments and it's a shame they're… Full Story »
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Looking for the Old Hippie Trail
Worldhum &bull Jan 31, 2012
I knew something of the old Hippie Trail by the time we arrived in Goa, but only as much as I had read in Paul Theroux's Great Railway Bazaar. Theroux had encountered the freaks making their way out east -… Full Story »
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'An Idiot Abroad' Boards the Trans-Siberian Express
Jaunted &bull Jan 30, 2012
When Karl arrived in Moscow to board the infamous train, a cranky taxi driver briefed him on the trip, explaining that Karl was about to spend a week, "in a smelly carriage with Russians who will not wash for a… Full Story »
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When privacy clashes with security
CNN.com Travel &bull Jan 28, 2012
After watching the NFL's Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers, they were looking forward to a three-hour train ride back home to Raleigh when they arrived at the train station. Walking up a ramp toward the platform, they noticed what appeared to be a uniformed Transportation Security Administration officer holding a leashed police dog. He just loosened the leash on the dog, and the dog came over to check me out," Vetter said. Standing on the platform above Vetter were three other officers who appeared to be wearing bullet-proof vests. As the guard dog smelled him, Vetter -- who has… Full Story »
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Checking in: Hotel Eurostars Berlin
The Wandering Aramean &bull Jan 25, 2012
Booking a hotel on the morning of arrival can limit the options available somewhat. That said, I've actually been pretty lucky in general with such an approach, scanning a list of available properties and sussing out a quality hotel at a bargain price. That's… Full Story »
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European Rail Services: Big changes in Greece
Eurocheapo &bull Jan 25, 2012
Cast back to just 18 months ago, and the departure boards at Thessaloniki railway station were rather interesting. The city boasted direct train services to ten different European countries. In those days, one could hop aboard a train in Thessaloniki and travel, without once having to change trains, to distant Prague and even-further-distant Moscow. Even this time… Full Story »
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Weekend at Downtown Abbey: Our Insider's Guide to Highclere Castle and Nearby Estates
Fodor's Travel Wire &bull Jan 24, 2012
From royal palaces to literary havens, the area around Highclere Castle is full of grand estates. With its self-confident Edwardian grandeur, Highclere Castle provides the perfect setting for Downton Abbey. Series writer Julian Fellowes knows the house's owners, the Earl and Countess of Carnarvon, and had the house in mind when creating the series. The commanding tower and pinnacles are the work of Sir Charles Barry, the architect of London's Houses of Parliament; the third Earl of… Full Story »
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Photo of the Moment: A Train, a Fountain and a Red Balloon, Peru
Vagabondish &bull Jan 23, 2012
If you liked this post, subscribe to our full feed RSS. You can also subscribe by email and have new posts delivered directly to your inbox daily. Vagabondish editor, Mike Richard, lives in Rhode Island - a spit of land… Full Story »
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Carl Hoffman on finding "authentic" travel experiences
Vagablogging &bull Jan 23, 2012Authenticity was a buzzword in travel, but what exactly did it mean? At its purest form you could make the argument that the only really authentic places were ones that had never seen contact with the outside world at all.… Full Story »
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End of line is near for rollicking Reno Fun Train
SF Gate Travel &bull Jan 20, 2012
Under normal conditions, paying more than $200 for a seat on a train that I never had a chance to use would be a problem. Full Story »
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Feeling Lost in Life? 7 Reasons Why You Should Travel Now
Vagabondish &bull Jan 18, 2012
Maybe you think you're in the wrong job, or don't have one, or having trouble in your love life; perhaps you're struggling with figuring out your goals. If you've hit a wall in life and you're not sure what needs to change, perhaps you should go traveling. Read on to find out seven reasons why traveling might help you figure out what's not right in your life and where you should be headed instead. One of the most freeing parts of traveling is that it's a clear time out from everyday life. You're not at home, you're not going to… Full Story »
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Stonehenge rocks - especially at twilight
SF Gate Travel &bull Jan 17, 2012
Just Back From: Stonehenge, England Evie Groch, El Cerrito I went because: Stonehenge has always lured me. Don't miss: Seeing it at twilight. Don't bother: Taking the train or bus. Drive. Full Story »
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Some wonder: Is cruising safe?
CNN.com Travel &bull Jan 17, 2012
Yet colorful ads depicting people having the time of their lives on cruise ships are now competing with frightening footage of Costa Concordia passengers, some still elegantly dressed for dinner, on a desperate quest to escape the ship. The vessel struck rocks off the western Italian coast Friday night and rolled onto its side, leaving at least 11 people dead. This isn't some tugboat off Italy. This is a very modern cruise ship, very similar to ships… Full Story »
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No-Car Skiing Day Trips: Ski Bus Deals and Packages from NYC
Mommy Poppins &bull Jan 15, 2012
Nearly all of the big (and small, for you first-timers) local ski resorts offer bus and train package deals from New York City. These packages are convenient and wallet-friendly, and they often include discounted lift tickets and equipment rental so… Full Story »
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A taste of France in Orient Express in New Delhi
Vagablond &bull Jan 14, 2012
The Orient Express, a dining area of the grand and luxurious Taj Palace Hotel in New Delhi, is one of the exclusive and royal dining areas for elites all across the globe who can afford to pay an average $123… Full Story »
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Victoria Falls ... without the bungee jumping
CNN.com Travel &bull Jan 13, 2012
But anyone planning a visit to Victoria Falls will be relieved to know it's not just about bungee jumping. Often listed as one of the seven natural wonders of the world, the falls and their surrounding gorges are a truly awe-inspiring sight. They were named after the British Queen in 1855 by Scottish explorer David Livingstone, but their local name of "Mosi-oa-Tunya" -- meaning "the smoke that thunders"-- is far more descriptive. The… Full Story »
