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• Tips on Bringing the Kids to Beijing

  
  Best Kid Friendly Travel — Authority: 115
  Thank you to Cheryl Probst of Cheryl’s China, and author of Parent’s Guide to Beijing, for this wonderful guest post!Beijing is a fun city for kids of all ages, from 8 to 80, give or ...
  2 days ago

• Coyotes on the Runway - Seriously

  
  RickSeaney.com — Authority: 435
  The folks at Raleigh-Durham International say they’re seeing an increase in coyotes on the runway . That’s right, coyotes. In fact, earlier this fall, an American Eagle plane hit one on the runway - fortunately, no one was injured (except, presumably, the coyote). They have been scaring them away with bottle ...
  2 days ago

• What a GPS Tracking Cell Phone Can Do for You ?

  
  The Apple iPhone Blog — Authority: 144
  Global positioning system (GPS) is a very important tool for any wireless system. GPS provides the geographical locations wherever you are. Initially it was developed by the federal government meant to be used in military bases to accurately determine the position of ballistic missile submarines, prior to the launch ...
  2 days ago

• Gadlinks for Wednesday 11.25.2009

  
  Gadling — Authority: 701
  Filed under: Learning , Food and Drink , Blogs , North America , Oceania , United States , Australia I hope we can all take some time out of our pre-Thanksgiving travel madness to enjoy some down time with some pre-Thanksgiving travel stories. On behalf of all the writers here at Gadling, we wish you ...
  4 days ago

• Troopers watching for drunk drivers this holiday weekend

  
  River Country Journal — Authority: 150
  Starting Wednesday night (November 25th), Michigan State Police (MSP) troopers will be patrolling the roads as part of the nationwide Operation C.A.R.E. (Combined Accident Reduction Effort) traffic safety initiative for the duration of the Thanksgiving travel period. “Throughout the weekend, troopers will be ...
  4 days ago

• Britax Parkway SG Booster Seat

  
  ParentSphere — Authority: 104
  We were given the Britax Parkway GS Booster Seat to try out this past summer.  We have an ever-so-quickly growing 4 year old who more than meets the requirements to ride in a booster seat (just to make that clear).  We asked our preschooler what she likes best about the Parkway booster and she said, “The pillows ...
  5 days ago

• Leapin’ Lizards! Reptile Smuggler Arrested at LAX

  
  Peter Greenberg Worldwide — Authority: 526
  Federal officials have arrested a man who tried to pass through customs at Los Angeles International Airport armed to the teeth—with 15 live lizards. U.S. Customs agents detained the cold-blooded reptile runner and found two geckos, two monitor lizards and 11 skinks strapped to his chest. The 40-year-old California ...
  5 days ago

• Staying safe from swine flu while traveling

  
  Travel plan idea blog — Authority: 128
  Interesting article here on traveling during flu season. They mention a few things I think I can add to. They say theres no evidence that wearing a mask helps which is pretty much what a colleague said to me the...
  6 days ago

• Should Personal Electronic Devices be Banned in the Cockpit?

  
  Peter Greenberg Worldwide — Authority: 526
  Lawmakers are champing at the bit to introduce new legislation banning personal electronics in the cockpit after the two Northwest Airlines pilots revealed that they were working on their laptops when they overshot their destination last month. Reducing distractions for pilots seems like a no-brainer, but would these ...
  1 week ago

• Yellowstone National Park :World’s First National Park

  
  Blogoncherry — Authority: 149
  Yellowstone National Park has a unique history. It is the world’s first national park which was given the status in the year 1872. To add to it the Yellowstone National Park is also a UNESCO world heritage site which boasts of its significance on the global map. In all the Yellowstone National Park is a [...]
  1 week ago

• Its The TSA, Not CSI: Actions Limited To Security, Not Crime In...

  
  Computer & Internet - computer-internet.marc8.com — Authority: 167
  Im actually writing this post just minutes after passing through TSA security at JFK, where I was stopped to investigate the fact that I have a candle (a gift) in my carry-on luggage. Im not sure if this sort of thing makes us any safer (I have my doubts about this kind of "security theater"), but the overall ...
  1 week ago

• What Are The Safest Cars to Rent?

  
  Peter Greenberg Worldwide — Authority: 526
  Roads and highways will soon be stuffed with cars as millions of Americans gear up to make Thanksgiving road trips. After a hefty meal, a generous dose of tryptophan and an adult beverage or two, the road can be a dangerous place. So how can you keep your family safe? If you’re renting a car this holiday season, ...
  1 week ago

• “Unruly Passenger” on Diverted US Airways Flight? Or What?

  
  RickSeaney.com — Authority: 435
  US Airways diverted a flight from Philadelphia to London Monday, after a Scottish man refused to move his arm. Sounds weird, I know, but the man, John Murray, had his arm in a cast due to a motorcycle accident that “nearly killed him” (according to the Boston Herald ) - an accident that did cost him a couple ...
  1 week ago

• Who Defines Dangerous: Should Travelers Pay the Cost of Their Rescues?

  
  Matador Abroad — Authority: 509
  Feature Photo: Robert Thompson Photo: prakhar When does traveling “off the beaten track” become an arrogant and dangerous venture, and who should pay when it does? We’d taken refuge from the soggy Bogota afternoon in the hostel’s dank kitchen, where we sat drinking coffee and swapping tales. As this was ...
  1 week ago

• TSA May Look for Terrorism Threats at Plane Maintenance Sites

  
  RickSeaney.com — Authority: 435
  Far-fetched? Or farsighted? You tell me. Saw a report in USA Today that says the TSA (Transportation Security Administration) is proposing a new regulation that would allow the agency to inspect airline repair/maintenance shops. If for some reason they didn’t like what they saw during the inspection, they ...
  1 week ago

• Gearing Up For An African Safari With Thoughts On Safety.

  
  Luggage Joint — Authority: 155
  An African safari or an African Hunting trip can be very rewarding and exciting. Common sense and careful preparation will make this a safe and memorable trip. If you feel you are ready for an African safari, think again. Even if you are traveling to a country you are familiar with, it is still very important to be ...
  1 week ago

• African Hunting Expedition, Safety Thoughts And Suggestions.

  
  Rec and Sports — Authority: 163
  An African safari or an African Hunting trip can be very rewarding and exciting. Common sense and careful preparation will make this a safe and memorable trip. If you feel you are ready for an African safari, think again. Even if you are traveling to a country you are familiar with, it is still very important to be ...
  2 weeks ago

• Gearing Up For An African Safari With Thoughts On Safety.

  
  Travel Blog — Authority: 441
  An African safari or an African Hunting trip can be very rewarding and exciting. Common sense and careful preparation will make this a safe and memorable trip. If you feel you are ready for an African safari, think again. Even if you are traveling to a country you are familiar with, it is still very important to be ...
  2 weeks ago

• Insignia Little Buddy Child Locator Gives Affordable Peace of Mind

  
  Best Kid Friendly Travel — Authority: 115
  I have been looking for a child locator product with GPS technology that didn’t break the bank for a while now. It seems as though hometown hero Best Buy has done just that.The Insignia Little Buddy Child ...
  2 weeks ago

• Baby-Safe Travel

  
  The Chronicles of Nani — Authority: 128
  If you’ll be binging a new little one to meet the family for the holidays this year, make a point of visiting Baby Safe Travel. You can fins tips on traveling with baby, baby travel gear and baby-safe hotels for stops along the way. Get your new bundle of joy started on the path of loving going hoe for the ...
  2 weeks ago

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