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June 4th, 2009 Posted in South America | No Comments »

Argentina's Travel Guide
Your Online Guidebook to Argentina

Sublime Submarinos
Winter frost got you down? Cozy up with a submarino at Las Violetas!
What the Fernet??
If you've been out to a club, a bar, or an asado in Argentina, there was probably something brown, suspicious and bitter in everyone else's cup. It's called "Fernet" and you just might like it.
Arteclásica 2009 – Contemporary and Modern Art Fair
Arteclásica is the classic Art Fair in Buenos Aires for experts and amateurs alike, which offers a plural space for our visual arts of international renown. The Fair will also hold many of its already traditional institutional programs such as Meeting Cultures, Landmark Instalation and the Ñ Space for Great Contemporary Masters. Grupo Clarin, through its [...]
Argentines Drink Licaudos
When you first get to Argentina, it may seem that the only thing people drink is mate. Well, parched writer Sophie Parsons delves into the other drinks of Argentina- first up, licuados!
Pecha Kucha Night!
On Tuesday, June 30, 2009, Ciudad Cultural Konex presents the thirteenth edition of Pecha Kucha Night, a “showcasing + networking” event created in Japan in 2003 by architects Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham, in which 12-15 creators from different disciplines have 6 minutes and 40 seconds each to show an idea or project, through 20 [...]
The Doors: A Buenos Aires Photo Essay

Photographer Graham Newhall gives us a peek at his Buenos Aires, a city with a wealth of history and an even richer culture. Click for a refreshing perspective of Argentina's capital.

Dali’s Surrealism Opens at Abasto
The traveling exhibition “Dali, los ojos del surrealismo” (Dali, the eyes of surrealism) opens on June 13, 2009, at Abasto Shopping mall, featuring works made by Salvador Dalí between 1950 and 1980, in a variety of techniques and materials. The exhibition features the series “Tarot”, which Dalí made for his wife Gala in large size. Also [...]
Spotlight: Evita Museum

Writer Meghan Zichelli visits the Evita Museum, dedicated to Argentina's most famous leading lady. Click for a bit of history!

Shipwreck Open to Public
The 18th Century Spanish galleon discovered in Puerto Madero this past December is now open to the public. The cannons, earthenware jars and other materials will be displayed until July 5th, when the galleon will be reburied to preserve it. Archeologists estimate that the 300 year old ship sunk after carrying goods across [...]
The Reality of Finding Work in Buenos Aires
Writer Sophie Parsons dishes on the truth about finding a living wage in Buenos Aires as an ex-pat. What to avoid, what to hope for and what to expect await you after the jump.

Dubai Hotels

May 18th, 2009 Posted in Middle East | No Comments »

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Travelpost

April 11th, 2009 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

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Travel Discount Codes Here to Stay
As we've mentioned in previous posts, coupon and discount codes for travel have been among the more noticeable trends in the online travel space this year. And recently, we ran across CouponShack, a web site that aims to round these kinds of travel discount codes up all in one place.
Best Hotels for Teens
Finding a destination that will please the whole family is difficult with young children, but becomes all the more so when you add freedom-seeking teenagers to the mix. With the help of TravelPost travel experts and hotel reviewers who've visited, we selected the following hotels and resorts for their overall teen travel appeal.
Travel with Teenagers: Is this the Perfect Teen Vacation?
Something tells us that, when it comes to most teenagers embroiled in the upheaval of a family vacation, perfect is a lot to hope for. But it looks like the Ojai Valley Inn and Spa in Southern California is up for a bit more of a challenge. In that spirit, the resort located just over a half-hour drive south of Santa Barbara is hoping to offer teens and families the Perfect Teen Vacation package.
Avia Napa Opens
A second AVIA hotel has joined its Savannah sister. Officially opened yesterday, the AVIA Napa is, for now at least, the newest boutique hotel in Northern California wine country.
Two Washington, DC Hotels Reward Do-Gooders with Discounts
With the Serve America and Stay in DC rate from Washington hotels the Savoy Suites Hotel and the Carlyle Suites Hotel, guests need not volunteer on vacation. Instead, guests will receive 50 percent off one night's stay for every five hours they volunteer through VolunteerMatch
Looking for a Deal Destination? Consider Thailand
If Thailand's ranked highly on your list of must-see destinations around the world, there are plenty of deals to be had in '09. Among them:
Vancouver: Best Hotels in World’s Best Business Traveler Town
Vancouver was recently tapped as the best city for business travelers by the Economist magazine's Economist Intelligence Unit, reports the Gulliver blog. And that's not all. This year apparently marks the third year in a row the city has been honored with the title, which puts it at the top of the 136-city list. So where to stay when you find yourself pursuing business (or pleasure) in one of the world's most esteemed metropolitan areas?
The Best Caribbean Hotels
Finding ways to relax and enjoy the tropics is never the hard part. For us, the challenge is finding a great place to stay. After all, there's no shortage of attractive hotels and resorts dotting the islands of the Caribbean. But which ones make travel experts' lists and get winning reviews from travelers who've actually visited? We've chosen 10 of the Best Caribbean Hotels to get you started in your resort search.
No Escape from Drama at The Chelsea Hotel
Year after year, it seems the one thing guests of New York's Chelsea Hotel can always expect is drama.
Best Orlando Hotels
Summer in sunny Florida? Yes, please! But where to stay? Start your hunt for the perfect hotel off with TravelPost's list of the Best Orlando Hotels.

Aksana, sister Dasha, friends Masha and Anna in Galveston

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Mexico City, Taxco and Cuernavaca

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Really Dirt Cheap Airline Tickets

November 22nd, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

Airfares at 1800TravelBooking.com are deeply discounted. Sometimes the fares can be as low as 70% off of the regular published fares. This online travel agency sells Really Dirt Cheap Airline Tickets to it’s customers around the world. The website also contains links to Web Fares being offered by select major carriers if you only want to fly with your preferred airline.

Only Birds Fly Cheaper

November 21st, 2007 Posted in Uncategorized | No Comments »

“Only Birds Fly Cheaper” is the slogan of 1800travelbooking.com, an online travel agency. 1800travelbooking.com sells dirt cheap airline tickets, hotels, hostels, car rentals, vacations packages and cruises.

Lisa and Eric’s Journey through Asia

May 28th, 2007 Posted in Asia | No Comments »

One couples' journey through the land of smiles...

Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok
The next day we got a bus to Kuala Lumpur and were pleased to find that the bus station is right in town. We quickly found lodging and headed out for the markets. We wandered through the streets of China Town, the old market, and Little India. It was really amazing to see so many [...]
Kota Bahru and Cameron Highlands
From the islands, we got a bus back to Kota Bahru. We went to a cultural center where we saw traditional Malaysian games, music, and martial arts dance. Then we went to the night market where we had a Malaysian feast. We enjoyed listening to the evening prayer broadcast from the nearby [...]
Perhentian Islands
We walked across the border to Malaysia and flagged down a bus to Kota Bahru.  We went to the central market where vendors were selling produce, household goods, and women’s clothing.  This town is predominantly Muslim so women wear loose dresses and headcoverings.  Periodically throughout the day, prayers are broadcast over loudspeakers all over town [...]
Heading South
We got the ferry back from Phi Phi to Krabi and a bus to Hat Yai.  Hat Yai is a big city but we found it very accessible for travelers.  We easily found transportation, lodging, food, shopping, and cheap internet.  Today we got a bus down to Sungai Kolok on the border with Malaysia.  The [...]
Island hopping
The next day we took a cruise to Phi Phi Ley, an island of steep cliffs protecting a large inner lagoon called Maya Bay. This island is a national forest and is uninhabited. We went by a cave with beautiful blue water lapping at its edges. Then we stopped at Loh Sama [...]
Exploring Phi Phi Don
We bought some freshly made doughnuts and walked to Long Beach, admiring the lovely aqua water and wispy white clouds. We found a trail which led to an undeveloped beach named Lo Mu Dee. After some sunbathing, we followed another trail which meandered up into the hills. We cut back down to another beach, following [...]
Phi Phi Island
From Phang Nga, we got a bus down to Krabi and a ferry out to the island of Ko Phi Phi Don. Sitting on the top deck of the ferry, we met some Thai hippies, born and raised on the island. They complained of the dangers of their trip to the mainland, with cars [...]
In search of beaches
We’ve been on Phi Phi Island (Thailand) for a few days, exploring the steep hills and cliffs, sandy beaches, and green waters.  The island was hit hard by the tsunami a few years ago but it’s recovering well.  We’ll update more when we get back to the mainland.
Ko Samui to Phang Nga
In the morning, the rains ushered us on our way. We got a ferry and bus ride back to Surat Thani and onward to Phang Nga on the Andaman Coast. The friendly bus driver delivered us straight to the doorstep of our hotel. This morning, we went to the market to pick up some [...]
Ko Samui
  We got up early and saw a beautiful sunrise while walking down the coast from Bang Por toward Mae Nam.  We had to climb up over a rocky headland and through some deserted rock-strewn beaches before we made it around to the long stretch of nice sand.  We went for a swim in the crystal [...]

PARIS - Arc de Triomphe

April 16th, 2007 Posted in Europe | No Comments »

The Arc de Triomphe was commissioned in 1806 by Napoleon, shortly after his victory at Austerlitz, it was not finished until 1836. There are four huge relief sculptures at the bases of the four pillars. These commemorate The Triumph of 1810 (Cortot); Resistance , and Peace (both by Etex); and The Departure of the Volunteers, more commonly known by the name La Marseillaise (Rude).

The Arch is most easily (and safely) reached by tunnel from the north side of the Champs Elysées. The arch at night looks spectacular!

San Francisco - Lombard Street

March 27th, 2007 Posted in North America | No Comments »

Lombard Street in San Francisco is considered the Worlds Crookedest Street. This crooked street is one block on Russian Hill between Hyde and Leavenworth streets. The street has 8 sharp turns