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In the beginning, there was only one way to travel… on foot. Through the years, people have developed easier and faster ways to get around. From using animals to carry or pull us, to space travel, the innovations have been plenty. There are as many types of travel as there are reasons for traveling. People go to space to discover new life forms, to another country to discover a new way of life, or to work or school as part of their daily life.

The word travel conjures up magical images of far away places. In reality, it can be as simple as getting from one place to another. Some of the more popular types of personal travel include: business travel, adventure travel, humanitarian travel, ecotourism, and family travel, to name a few. In addition, many people journey vicariously through others by reading travel blogs. They say ‘getting there is half the fun”, but sometimes how you get there is the main attraction. This is especially true with cruise and train travel. All different lifestyles and incomes enjoy traveling. It is human nature to get out and explore the world around us.

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  • A Wonderful Night for a Picnic


    Visual Thoughts Photography — Authority Authority: 139
    The last full moon would have been a wonderful night for a picnic… © 2010 D L Ennis, All rights reserved New Prices on prints…or save even more by purchasing the electronic file for the image you want and having it emailed to you to have printed at your convenience! Get another discount by paying via PayPal. ...
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  • Entering a photographic time machine


    Philobiblon — Authority Authority:
    Sitting in my hall cupboard, for many a year, is a case of transparencies – slide – yes images taken with real actual film, dating back well over a decade. It’s been on my to-do list for a very long time, but I’ve taken the chance to start scanning them in – because these days a picture that doesn’t exist ...
    3 hours ago

  • Several Means to Make Use of Frequent Flyer Reward Points


    The Contester Blog — Authority Authority: 132
    Frequent flyer reward points are offered by most major airline business, and are ordinarily also coupled to credit cards and other partner reward programmes. Each programme is a little bit unique, and every last vendor gives their own special selections exclusive to their reward plan. Because of the mixture of ...
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  • All Things Consumed: I can almost taste it (Beaucastel, that is).


    Tablas Creek Vineyard Blog — Authority Authority: 114
    By Tommy Oldre Im trying to contain my enthusiasm right now, so as not to anger coworkers here in the office, but my thoughts are currently dominated by the trip I embark on tomorrow.  It has been over eight years since I spent time overseas and I leave tomorrow for a few days in Bristol, England before heading to ...
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  • Take-aways from VisitBritain’s social media presentation


    Wilhelmus — Authority Authority: 111
    Somebody emailed me this webcast where Justin Reid from VisitBritain shares their social media strategy, examples, results and learning. Very insightful. Here are my key take-aways. People don’t make a travel decision on a national tourism board website Justin said: “Our research told us that the ...
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  • As the state capital Panjim figures notably in


    Thar She Goes — Authority Authority: 157
    As the state capital, Panjim figures notably in Goa’s tourism scenario. It houses some of the prominent government offices as well as educational institutions. It is located on the southern banks of the Mandovi River, which makes this township all the more charming.Typical of a Goan town, Panjim is built around a ...
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  • Travel with Pets: Lufthansa’s VIP Animal Lounge at Frankfurt


    The Informed Traveler — Authority Authority: 442
    Traveling across the continents with your pet? Fly with Lufthansa, and Fido will be privy to some VIP pampering at the “Animal Lounge” in the Frankfurt Airport. The airline recently opened a specialized animal station for pets during transit, billed as the “world’s most modern animal airport facility.” ...
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  • Daily Pampering: Exclusive Delano drink package for Gadling readers


    Gadling — Authority Authority: 673
    Filed under: Food and Drink , North America , United States , Hotels and Accommodations , Luxury Travel Even the most exclusive hotels know where to come when they want to offer an exclusive deal. Thats right, luxe-lovers - todays Daily Pampering is an exclusive deal from the Miami Delano, just for you . ...
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  • Southern Foodways Potlikker Film Festival 2010, Chattanooga, Tennessee, August 20


    Serge the Concierge — Authority Authority: 447
    Writing a short piece on Summer Recipes and Thirst Quenchers by The Lee Bros I gathered from their Simple Fresh Southern cookbook led me to the Southern Foodways Alliance , a curator of all things Southern food past and present. Taking the train to Chattanooga, Tennessee to attend the Potlikker Festival 2010 ...
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  • Celebrating Four Years! To Infinity and Beyond!


    The Habitation of Justice — Authority Authority: 111
    Today my blog celebrates it’s fourth birthday!   Four years, and I’m in it for the long haul. It began with the intention of writing about my law school experience, and when that fell through the next blogging phase became a struggle with an identity crisis, as I struggled to decide what my blog ...
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  • Barbados Last Minute Vacations


    My Barbados Blog — Authority Authority: 122
    Barbados: World-Class Windsurfing, Wickets & Rum   Breeze to an island paradise caressed by two seas, swarming with flying fish and sweetened with fine rum. Includes Flight, Hotel, Tax Recovery Charge & Service Fees. Our flexible packages include a wide range of options and prices  Search engine city of ...
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  • Grand Kadooment Day Last Day of Crop Over


    My Barbados Blog — Authority Authority: 122
    Crop Over   - Barbados biggest 5 weeks long festival is coming to an end on Grand Kadooment Day , Monday, August 2. Grand Kadooment day features a grand 4 mile parade of competing calypso bands. Over 15,000 participated last year. A tremendous amount of work goes into the colorful costumes adorned with  ...
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  • National Mustard Museum in Middleton, Wisconsin


    Buzz Newsroom — Authority Authority: 157
    In Middleton, Wisconsin, a suburb of Madison, there is a museum devoted to mustard. People drive in from near and far, even farther than Minnesota, to this very yellow shrine to mustard called the National Mustard Museum. The National Mustard Museum is located on Hubbard Avenue in downtown Middleton, Wisconsin. ...
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  • Chopin Gets A Technology Boost


    BFG Blog — Authority Authority: 130
    Set aside notions of boring museums and endless guided tours. Museums are going beyond all that and creating experiences that can get even a jaded Millennial excited. During a recent trip to Warsaw, Poland, I experienced one such museum that’s getting it right in a tech-driven world. Welcome to the Chopin Museum ...
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  • Lansing ranks among great cities for young adults


    Absolute Michigan — Authority Authority: 125
    Skyline: Lansing, Michigan, USA by Mario.Q Spotted in the Lansing State Journal today, Kiplinger magazine Lansing has been identified as one of 10 great cities for young adults . Ranking right along side the notable locations of Austin, TX, Charlotte, N.C., Chicago, IL, Kansas City, MO, New York, NY, Portland, OR, ...
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  • Seeking a Contrarian Vacation?


    Backcountry.com: The Goat — Authority Authority: 517
    The Foreign Policy blog offers you Good Times in Really Bad Places . Just make sure you stay on the Iraqi side of the desert hike if you go near the Iran border - it’s no good being accused of spying and confined to lengthy imprisonment for no good reason. Thanks Jeff
    6 hours ago

  • in the land of Oz


    blackpurl's knitpickings — Authority Authority: 117
    We left NM yesterday and are now in Kansas. It sure was hard saying goodbye to both Nathan and Spencer.  Spencer is leaving for University of the Nations in Hawaii and Nathan will be moving to California soon.  We enjoy being together as a family and the hard part is not knowing when we will all be together ...
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  • Beautiful Vermont ~ A Roadside Glance


    One Scheme of Happiness — Authority Authority: 133
    As we drove the winding Vermont roads, we couldnt help but pull over time and again for photos. Ben says that Vermont reminds him of Ireland, with swaths of emerald, olive, teal and lime billowing over the hills and fields.   How many shades of green can you find? The Ireland hills, though - never ...
    6 hours ago

  • Travel fitness: Road trip fitness gear for families


    Gadling — Authority Authority: 673
    Filed under: Biking , Hiking , Gear , Travel Health Traveling cross-country with kids in tow can make fitness more difficult. You cant leave your children to take a long run, or spend an hour in a gym. But you can pack a selection of family friendly items to keep everyone healthy on the road. The following ...
    6 hours ago

  • Doing the sights in Rome, but loving Trastevere neighborhood...


    Jim Byers' Travel Blog — Authority Authority: 126
    ROME - Great overnight flight on Air Canada, arriving shortly before noon. And it only took 52 minutes for the first bags from our flight from Toronto to show up on the baggage carousel here in Rome. Thats even worse than Pearson. But at least it made it, and so did I. I was a touch nervous when I landed at the ...
    6 hours ago

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