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A Trip To Iqaluit In Nunavut, A Canadian Arctic City

travel — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 08:05:00 +0000

In 2004, I completed two Inuit art buying trips to Iqaluit (formerly Frobisher Bay), the capital of Nunavut, Canada's newest territory. For both trips, I flew out of Ottawa on Canadian North airlines. The other airline that services Nunavut is First Air. Only the last half of the jets was alloca...

New Zealand’s South Island

travel — Sat, 21 Jun 2008 10:01:02 +0000

Natural, untouched beauty! That's what New Zealand's South Island is all about. The South Island is home to the Southern Alps and some great skiing and snow boarding opportunities.

Christchurch is the busiest city in the South Island and also offers an international airport, with flights ...

Travel and Tourism, a Hot Topic in Sierra Leone

travel — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 09:02:05 +0000

Until a few days ago, if you had asked me to tell you about Sierra Leone, I would have had to think long and hard to tell you much about this West African country. I could probably have explained roughly where the country is located. I may have mentioned something about the slave trade being conn...

The Commute, Part One

travel — Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:06:05 +0000

Monday morning, November 15th, 2004, 6:30 am, in a Midwest city, United States of America. Bzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz I awake to the thought "it can't be morning already, it's still pitch black outside". Fumbling to turn off the obnoxious alarm which I have many times threatened to exchange for...

German Castles — 4 of The Most Incredible Ones — Part I

travel — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 09:08:04 +0000

We have a long history here in Germany and very medieval castles also. Tens of thousands of tourists come to Germany day in and day out just to see and feel the "charisma" of our German castles.

I will explain you 4 of my favourites and a little bit of their history. If you plan to travel...

Madrid Spain - Take A Tour Of A City That Rocks

travel — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 09:14:03 +0000

One thing is for sure, "Madrile

Business and Travel Incentives That Really Work

travel — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:15:03 +0000

While travel incentives are certainly attractive, they can be costly to dole out. One solution is to join, on a corporate level, a travel club. If a business owner were to join a travel club where premiums and travel vouchers were earned, he would be able to earn incentives for himself and his em...

Alberta’s David Thomson Explorer’s Trail and the Aurum Lodge- A Golden Nugget

travel — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 09:09:03 +0000

AN ELECTRIFYING DRIVE

When someone mentions Alberta Canada, I automatically think of Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper.

I am not going to argue with you that the above three are not gorgeous, however, if you are looking for Alberta's best kept secret, take a drive along the David Thomps...

Granada Spain - Glorious City Of Southern Spain

travel — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 10:05:02 +0000

Situated at the foot of the southerly Sierra Nevada ski resort, Granada is one of the most splendid cities of eastern Andalucia.

On its southern side is 103 kms of fabulous Mediterranean coastline, with the Costa del Sol and Costa Tropical in close proximity whilst, in between, lies...

Travel Planning - It’s All in the Details!

travel — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:07:03 +0000

To make any trip run smoothly, there are a few things you should take care of before you hit the road. To start, you should find out as much as you can about the destination you plan to visit. Learn about what to expect in terms of culture, weather and local customs. Try to pick up a few common p...

Travel Web Sites - 5 Dirty Little Secrets

travel — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 08:06:01 +0000

Travel web sites are big business, and a lot of power has been placed in the hands of the consumer or has it? Does your urge to always look for a better deal play into somebody else's greed? A travel web site is a great tool but before booking online you must know these 5 dirty little secrets.

Traveling in Mexico City The Ins & Outs of Getting Around

travel — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:19:01 +0000

If you have never traveled to Mexico City before, getting around can be a bit overwhelming. There are many ways to travel within Mexico City, and the methods, rules and day-to-day getting from Point A to Point B can be frustrating.

This article will give you the necessary information you re...

Seven Secrets for Sucess - Tailor Made Travel in Europe

travel — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:19:02 +0000

One: Do not try to see and do too much.

You may end up actually seeing very little. I think it is better to see more of fewer countries/regions and see them properly. You may not want to stay in one location for your whole trip. However if you choose carefully it may be possible to ...

Packing Tips

travel — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 08:03:02 +0000

This article is written for all those of you who wish not to experience the anguish and distress of having to unpack your belongings jammed hap-hazardly in your suitcases, toped with a perfume-soaked sock swimming in a flower-scented river from the melted deodorant.

- Packing clothes: The o...

Six Ways to Meet People When You are Traveling, with Examples from Mexico

travel — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 08:09:00 +0000

Guidebooks don't discuss the single biggest thing that will make your trip a memorable success meeting people! The joy of connecting, even when it is brief, can make all the difference in how you feel.

1. Express appreciation

It has to be genuine, but that usually isn't hard - ...