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Book Review – Travel Safety

DavidElwood — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 19:00:50 +0000

Craig Bidois is the Director of Fearfree Security, a consulting company specializing in International safety and security. He has teamed up with Craig Martin, one half of the Indie Travel Podcast team, [...]

Terracotta Horses – Xi’an China – Daily Photo

chris2x — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:29:09 +0000

When Emperor Qin Shi Huang, the first Emperor of China, had his workers construct a terracotta army for him at Xi’an China, they did not construct infantry only but also cavalry, chariots [...]

5 must-see sights when you visit Australia

TrentBuen — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:40:26 +0000

When you think of Australia, the first places to come to mind are the most well known, like Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Ayres Rock. There’s no doubt that Australia [...]

Travel to Trinidad and Tobago – Episode 314

chris2x — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:30:38 +0000

The Amateur Traveler talks to JD Andrews about his recent trip to Trinidad and Tobago. JD, who used to work for a cruise line, has visited many of the islands of the [...]

This Week in Travel wins Award from North American Travel Journalists Association

chris2x — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 15:17:19 +0000

I heard from Gary Arndt this week that This Week in Travel which is the podcast Gary, Jen Leo and I produce has just won an award from the North American Travel [...]

Long Way Down – North Rim, Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona – Daily Photo

chris2x — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:35:15 +0000

One thing that is very difficult, if not impossible, to express with a picture of the Grand Canyon is the enormous scale of the whole thing. Never do I feel as frustrated [...]

Impala Buck – Okavango Delta, Botswana – Daily Photo

KarlAnders — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:26:27 +0000

A beautiful impala buck. Photo taken at Xudum concession, Okavango Delta. Related Posts Hippos Studying Us – Okavango Delta, Botswana – Daily Photo Leopard in the Okavango Delta – Botswana – Daily [...]

Tugboat Faithful – St George’s, Bermuda – Daily Photo

chris2x — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:19:41 +0000

A tugboat with a very reassuring name sitting in the harbor of St George’s Bermuda. Related Posts Harbor – St. George’s Bermuda – Daily Photo Achilles Bay – Bermuda – Daily Photo [...]

Dancers in the City Square – Merida, Mexico – Daily Photo

chris2x — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 02:43:59 +0000

This companion picture to Dancers in the Plaza which I published a while back shows some local dancers in the main square of Merida, Mexico as part of a weekly Sunday celebration. [...]

5 Free Attractions to Visit in Barcelona

Catherine — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 22:14:52 +0000

Whether you’re visiting Barcelona whilst backpacking around Europe, or simply looking for a budget city break, it’s always handy to know what places you can visit without breaking the bank. Tours and [...]

Chris Owen in “Costa Concordia Catastrophe” – This Week in Travel Episode 106

chris2x — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:00:08 +0000

Subscribe on iTunes | Become a Fan on Facebook | Download the iPhone app | Download Chris Owen, Editor-in-chief Chris Cruises This Week’s News: I tripped into the lifeboat, says Costa Captain [...]

Travel to Bolivia – Episode 313

chris2x — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 22:30:28 +0000

The Amateur Traveler talks to Michael Tieso about his recent trip to Bolivia. He was traveling from Argentina to Peru and at first Bolivia was just in the way, but he discovered [...]

Dik Dik – Lake Manyara, Tanzania – Daily Photo

chris2x — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 06:17:37 +0000

If Bambi had a smaller cuter cousin who lived in Africa it would be a Dik Dik. This Dik Dik is from Lake Manyara in Tanzania. Related Posts Giraffe – Lake Manyara, [...]

Antique Vendor and Cart – Athens, Greece – Daily Photo

chris2x — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:56:21 +0000

I spotted this antique vendor pushing his cart through the Plaka which is a main tourist neighborhood of Athens just below the Acropolis. Related Posts The Plaka as Living Room – Athens, [...]

Traveling Behind the Great Firewall of China

chris2x — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 04:34:06 +0000

China has two Great Walls. Both of them were built to protect Chinese civilization and culture from the barbarians outside the Middle Kingdom. The first one is made of stone but the [...]

Sunset Cruise – Richmond, California – Daily Photo

chris2x — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 13:58:42 +0000

Richmond, California is not a huge tourist city because of its high crime rate, but a sunset arrival into the marina shows a more attractive side of this city on the San [...]

Panama Canal “Mule” – Panama Canal – Daily Photo

chris2x — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:12:55 +0000

This photo is looking out the side of a cruise ship heading into the Panama Canal from the Caribbean side. The large engine that is guiding the ship is one of the [...]

Warthog – Ugly but Likeable? – Okavango Delta, Botswana – Daily Photo

KarlAnders — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:16:28 +0000

Warthog. One of the ugliest animals in Africa but charming in its own way. How can you not help liking Pumbaa? Sandibe concession, Okavango delta. Related Posts Elephant Closeup – Okavango Delta, [...]

Cha Cha Dance Steps Street Art – Napa, California – Daily Photo

chris2x — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 23:29:26 +0000

One of the best street art pieces I have see is this one of Cha Cha Dance Steps on the sidewalk in Napa, California. How can you not stop and try it [...]

BestParking.com App for Finding Affordable Parking

chris2x — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 22:30:49 +0000

If you are traveling or living in one of 40 different US and 3 Canadian cities and you have a car then the BestParking.com app is a must have app. The app [...]