Archives for March, 2008
New York City: Air Bears
Posted by Crowd Favorite on March 31, 2008 As I’ve noted before, I’m a D.C. newbie, and while I’m loving my new home, I have to admit I always come up short when people ask me what I miss the most about New York. So, though I’ve been a bit quiet while editing all of our other great content about the city (don’t…
Read the whole post »Frolicking with Fruit
Posted by it on March 31, 2008 Friend of IT Roger Hamilton isn’t afraid to dribble fruit juice down his chin in the name of research… OK, it’s not one of tourism’s top ten. Still, Honduras’ Bay of Tela looked great in the aerial shot, a crescent-shaped tropical paradise anchored at both ends by national parks. But on the ground, I quickly…
Read the whole post »Finding Japan in D.C.
Posted by it on March 28, 2008 This weekend’s Cherry Blossom Festival in D.C. plays host to thousands of tourists looking to get a taste of Japan. But former Traveler intern Amy McKeever offers a selection of Japan-inspired locales that are available in the city year round. If the idea of dropping a grand on airfare has been keeping you from taking…
Read the whole post »Greening the World, One Shot at a Time
Posted by Jeannette Kimmel on March 27, 2008 One shot of vodka, that is. We’ve written about green brew before, but were intrigued to hear about the self-proclaimed "world’s first eco-friendly premium spirit," Vodka 360. So, why drink this vodka (as if one needs a reason)? The bottles are made from 85 percent recycled glass and the logo is blown into the glass…
Read the whole post »Dine-In Brooklyn for $23
Posted by Jeannette Kimmel on March 27, 2008 Brooklyn Borough President Marty Markowitz gets a taste of Brooklyn. I’m a big fan of D.C.’s Restaurant Week, where foodies can eat a multi-course meal at some of the city’s greatest restaurants for a set price (this year it was $20.08 for lunch, $30.08 for dinner). Brooklyn has a similar deal, the fifth-annual Dine-In Brooklyn,…
Read the whole post »What a Mush!
Posted by it on March 27, 2008 Associate Editor Amy Alipio teaches us all how to mush… When I was in Churchill, Manitoba, last October, I went on a dogsledding excursion run by Dave Daley of Wapusk Adventures, which gave us a tiny but thrilling taste of what it’s like to be pulled by a pack of dogs who love to run.…
Read the whole post »Veg Out in New York City
Posted by Jeannette Kimmel on March 27, 2008 Friend of IT Marissa Bea, a theater student and recently converted vegan living in the Big Apple, knows that the foodie options in New York are endless. But where to start if you’re looking for restaurants catering to the vegetable-conscious clientele? After six months of searching, Marissa gave us the low-down on some of her…
Read the whole post »Global Eye: Coney Island, New York
Posted by Katie Knorovsky on March 26, 2008 Photographer: Jenene Chesbrough, Brooklyn, New York Getting the shot: This shot was taken on opening day of Astroland/Coney Island 2006. Every year my friends and I bike down to hang out, put our feet in the sand, ride the Cyclone, and eat some Nathan’s Famous cheese fries. There were organ grinders and lots of Coney…
Read the whole post »Tour Guide: Guerillas in the Midst
Posted by Crowd Favorite on March 26, 2008 We’ve done a fair share of reporting about gorilla tours and the assorted conflicts they face, but we were interested to hear about guerilla-run tours offered by Aceh Explorer Adventure Tours, which delve into the long history of conflicts in the Aceh region of Indonesia. Aceh’s abundant natural resources of oil, gas, and timber were…
Read the whole post »Destination: DC Dessert
Posted by it on March 25, 2008 Traveler Intern Catherine Pearson learned that sometimes the sweetest trip can be the one that you take without leaving your city. Ladies and gentlemen, we present you with a “Staycation.” Catherine and her roommate can always make room for cake… We were bound for Niagara Falls. My roommate and I had never been, and it…
Read the whole post »New Zealand’s Organic Explorer
Posted by Crowd Favorite on March 24, 2008 Perhaps you’re already familiar with New Zealand’s vast green expanses from The Lord of the Rings trilogy. But if the only thing organic you associate with New Zealand is Middle-Earth (admit it, there are some of you out there), here’s a new way to get to know the region’s plentiful offerings. I recently stumbled upon…
Read the whole post »Sip Wine with Sonoma’s Pros
Posted by it on March 24, 2008 San Francisco-based writer Matt Bloom is back with another insider’s tip, this time on where to sip wine with Sonoma’s pros. With 14 different appellations, or grape-growing districts, in Sonoma County, a booze cruise down Highway 101 can be overwhelming. And not just because of the midday hangover. There’s a lot to learn about wine,…
Read the whole post »Let’s Play Ball!
Posted by Jeannette Kimmel on March 21, 2008 Baseball season is almost here (which means it’s getting warmer, too!), and our hometown Washington Nationals just got a brand new ballpark. But this year, in addition to serving traditional hotdogs and Miller Lite, Nationals Park is adding a bit of local flavor to its menu. The 41,222-seat stadium, which officially opens March 30,…
Read the whole post »Strange Planet: International Pillow Fight Day
Posted by Jeannette Kimmel on March 20, 2008 Sea of Pillows – Great San Francisco Pillow Fight 2008 If you ever worried that your childhood is over, fear not: Saturday, March 22, is International Pillow Fight Day. From Boston to Budapest, New York to Hungary, pillow fights are taking over the planet. Some cities have their own pillow fight tradition. San Franciscans gathered…
Read the whole post »Voluntour Opportunities in New Orleans
Posted by it on March 19, 2008 On Monday, Traci Angel gave us her impressions from her experience as a “voluntourist” in New Orleans. Today, she offers up a list of places where you too can help. Projects are always in flux, depending on necessary work and resources. Be sure to plan in advance and check for availability. Acorn — The Association…
Read the whole post »Behold! Wander Woman!
Posted by Intelligent Travel on March 18, 2008 By: Ashley Thompson In light of International Women’s Day, here are some encouraging statistics that would make us shout “You Go Girl!” if it were still the 1990s. According to a recent survey by ResponsibleTravel.com, an online eco-friendly and ethical travel site, more than 67 percent of bookings made through its website are done by…
Read the whole post »DIY Voluntourism
Posted by it on March 18, 2008 When we asked for your voluntourism experiences reader and travel blogger Anna Etmanska sent us a note about her do-it-yourself voluntour trips. Intrigued, we asked her to tell us a bit more about breaking out of the organized tour. I know voluntourism has recently become more trendy, but even I was surprised when a recent…
Read the whole post »Terminal Art
Posted by Crowd Favorite on March 18, 2008 It’s hard to appreciate the design of an airport terminal when you’re rushing (or angrily waiting) for your flight. But we were struck by the strange beauty found in an exhibit recently featured in the Washington Post‘s Studio column. Artist Charles Cohan, an art professor and printmaker by trade, has repurposed the maps from the…
Read the whole post »The Sounds of New Orleans
Posted by it on March 17, 2008 We recently asked for your voluntourism stories, and were glad to hear from Traci Angel, a health and science freelance journalist from Columbia, Missouri, just back from a trip with Hands on New Orleans. Scratch, scratch, scratch. Scheesh, sheesh, boom, boom. BOOM. Sheeesh. Sheesh. Three hours crawled by as we heaved and lunged our bodies…
Read the whole post »Strange Planet: Greening Chicago
Posted by Jeannette Kimmel on March 14, 2008 We’ve seen lakes turn green because of algae and mildew, but since the 1960s, Chicago has been greening its river every year for the city’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Apparently, local plumbers found out they could dye the water green by accident: In 1961 [Chicago Journeymen Plumbers Local Union business manager] Stephen Bailey was approached…
Read the whole post »Global Frappuccino
Posted by Jeannette Kimmel on March 14, 2008 Say what you will about caffeine-giant Starbucks. Because apparently, Prague is saying only good things. In January, Starbucks opened its first location in the Czech Republic. The retailer is located in an 1874 building (which, appropriately, used to be a coffee house), and includes the building’s original flooring, “use of recommended paint color palettes, maintenance…
Read the whole post »Making the Most (and a Moose) in Jackson Hole
Posted by it on March 14, 2008 Contributing Writer Cathy Healy knows a thing or two about traveling, but even she had to learn that there’s more than one way to enjoy Jackson Hole. TETON VILLAGE, Wyo. – Arggggggggg! I’m a fair-weather skier and this is the fairest of days. The sky is blue and the powder is deep. My family is…
Read the whole post »China’s New Bus: Zen or Hell?
Posted by Katie Knorovsky on March 13, 2008 Ten countries, 16 days, one bus full of intrepid travelers. Sound like the makings for a ridiculous reality TV show? Nope, it’s the Butterfly Bus (which just launched as BuddhaBus, but underwent a spitfire-fast name change to avoid religious offense): an “overland adventure” (in their words). Departing from London, the bus slogs its way to…
Read the whole post »Behind the Lens: Photo Tips from Dan
Posted by it on March 13, 2008 Senior Photo Editor Dan Westergren oversees the photographic vision of Traveler magazine, but when he himself is taking the shots, it’s often hard for him to know what will work best. We asked Dan to offer up some blog-worthy tutorials, and are already making the most of his advice. Sometimes the best photo is the…
Read the whole post »UN’s Green Passport
Posted by Jeannette Kimmel on March 12, 2008 Just last weekend, the United Nations introduced Green Passport, a campaign intended to advise travelers on the best ways to travel green. Gadling explains: Launched by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the internet-based campaign… will hopefully offset the effects that the growing industry has on the global environment. “By browsing the Green Passport website…
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