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by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (8 hours ago)
With the Olympic Games quickly approaching, people are probably curious as to how to navigate the many neighborhoods of the city. To help, Hostelbookers has put together a fun infographic depicting a graph of "London's Hipster Neighborhoods."
Whether you're a ...
by Sean McLachlan (RSS feed) (11 hours ago)
A new law passed in Ethiopia has banned Voice Over Internet Protocol services such as Skype, Al Jazeera reports. Use of such services is punishable by large fines and up to 15 years in prison. The law was passed with little fanfare on May 24 but has only just become noticed ...
by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (13 hours ago)
A lot has changed in the way people take summer vacations from last year. According to the American Express Spending & Savings Tracker, consumer behavior is shifting towards experiential travel, with 42 percent looking to learn about local culture. Furthermore, 22 ...
by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (1 day ago)
According to a study done by Intrepid Travel using the online dating site RSVP.com.au, people who travel a lot are seen as more attractive than their non-traveling counterparts. The study found that daring travelers are seen as the sexiest, while 23 percent say adrenaline ...
by Meg Nesterov (RSS feed) (2 days ago)
Pinterest became the hottest social network this year, with millions using the site to collect and search for recipes, design ideas and inspirational quotes. Many travelers have used Pinterest for planning and sharing trips, tips and destinations (you can find Gadling here). ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (3 days ago)
One of our biggest pet peeves about long-haul international flights of late has been the lack of Wi-Fi available on board. We can use our in-flight Internet from New York to California, but the minute we head off the coast, we're out of luck.
The expense of offering this ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (12 days ago)
As the Facebook stock continues to end the day in the red, summer bar goers can take advantage of betting against the social network in NYC. The Waldorf-Astoria's Bull & Bear Steakhouse is now offering cocktail discounts based on the stock's performance that day.
How ...
by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (20 days ago)
When many people are asked what they think the most beautiful country in the world is, they respond with popular favorites like Greece, New Zealand or Brazil. While these countries appear to be among the top in the world, a contest sponsored by First Choice is showing there ...
by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (22 days ago)
Have you ever wondered what countries are the most and least frequented by travelers? Estonian tech firm Bluemoon has taken data from the photo sharing service Panoramio and created a heat-map based on photos. The map details which countries are the most visited (in yellow), ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (22 days ago)
{To view a larger version of the Olympic Travel Infographic, click here}
Going to the 2012 Olympics? I'm sure it comes as no shock that you're far from alone in this travel wish. But who will be traveling with you? New data shows just where Olympic travelers are coming ...
by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (25 days ago)
Backpacking my way through South America, I spent many hours – sometimes entire days – making my way from city to city via bus. Whether you're taking a bus, plane or train, here are 10 great apps that work offline to help you pass the time.
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by Jessica Marati (RSS feed) (25 days ago)
Imagine a personalized hotel search engine that knows what kind of traveler you are (savvy bargain hunter), what kind of vibe you go for (boutique and unique) and what kinds of activities you enjoy (culture and wine, please) and then uses those preferences to predict the ...
by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (26 days ago)
There are many smartphone apps that exist to make travel more social. These apps allow you to find travel buddies, see who will be at your accommodations and even stay in people's homes for free. However, there is a new app on the market called Zamp that is helping travelers ...
by Dave Seminara (RSS feed) (26 days ago)
It's 45 degrees outside with a light rain and 40 mph winds and my wife is sitting in a doorway, huddled by her computer, teeth chattering, using a sketchy Wi-Fi signal a block from the Adriatic Sea in Polignano-A-Mare, Italy. My fingers are already numb from typing in the ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
Last week, Klout announced "Klout for iPhone," and this week, the influx of app-based perks begins. Their first partnership is one we'd actually enjoy – if we were traveling internationally from SFO. The company that pioneered social media influence measurement ...
by McLean Robbins (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
One of our favorite parts of travel? Food. We love trying local dishes and delicacies, ordering the freshest and newest dishes available to tempt our palate. But sometimes, an old standby will have to do. Which explains our fascination with Hotels.com's new Club Sandwich ...
by Melanie Renzulli (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
Instagram frequently leaves me with a serious case of travel envy, particularly when my dashboard is filled with photos of islands. There they are: fringed with palms, festooned with colorful fishing fleets and bathed in the gold-pink light of sunset. Then come the rocky, ...
by Jessica Festa (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
Have you ever wished you could choose your hotel based on the view from the guestroom window? Now you can, with the The Most Perfect View.
Launched last October, the booking site allows travelers to browse over 250 properties – each with breathtaking views – ...
by Meg Nesterov (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
My career in the travel world started out by pure luck. I was assigned to work a temp office gig in the PR department of Condé Nast Traveler for two weeks, which turned into two years at the magazine, four more at a PR agency for hotels and travel providers and two ...
by Libby Zay (RSS feed) (1 month ago)
The key to the future of hotel booking might just lie in new technologies being developed by BMW. The car company is researching a process that will allow drivers to book a hotel room from their car's navigation system, be directed to their hotel and then proceed ...
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