Beverly, Flickr
For those of us who consider pets members of the family, leaving them behind when we travel often isn't an option, especially if they're a certified companion or therapy animal. Sometimes, however, we just want to bring our furry friends along. Fortunately, ...Click on a label to read posts from that part of the world.
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5 Tips For Traveling With Pets
Beverly, Flickr
For those of us who consider pets members of the family, leaving them behind when we travel often isn't an option, especially if they're a certified companion or therapy animal. Sometimes, however, we just want to bring our furry friends along. Fortunately, ...Human-Powered Helicopter Wins Award (VIDEO)
Oh Canada! First you gave us William Shatner, now you give us a human-powered helicopter.
A team of engineers called AeroVelo has won a $250,000 award for creating a human-powered helicopter that could fly three meters off the ground for 60 seconds while keeping the ...
Two-Wheeled Tourism: 10 Cities to Visit If You Love Bikes
Anna Brones
Why spend your summer vacation on subways and buses when you could be out exploring places on two wheels?
Thanks to an explosion in bike-share systems and a general appreciation for bike culture, making cycling a central part of your travels is becoming ...Call An Ice Cream Truck On Demand Today With Uber
Today is the hottest day yet in New York City's latest heat wave, and the summer weather is no less forgiving in many other cities in the western hemisphere. To help beat the heat, car service app Uber is offering ice cream trucks on demand, today only from 11-5 p.m. in ...
Photo Of The Day: Summertime Exploring
Adam Baker, Flickr
Warm days, balmy nights and time off. Summer is prime time for getting outdoors and exploring. Backpacking, kayaking, canoeing, walking, running; whatever your sport of choice, this is the season to be doing it.
Need some inspiration? This photo taken ...Croatia Joins EU, Keeps Pretty Money
Karl Baron/Flickr
Travel to Croatia is increasing, up nearly 20 percent over last year just counting visitors from North America. Showcased by the popular HBO series "Game of Thrones," Croatia has seen a surge in tourism, one that they hope to continue by joining the ...These Are A Few Of Canada's Favorite Things
In honor (or should we say 'honour') of Canada Day today, we're taking a look at the top 10 things that make Canada Canada. Hint: it's not just hockey and maple syrup – though those are on the list. Watch this video roundup of the country's most iconic symbols and ...Be Here Now: What Planes Have Taught Me About Arriving
Khairil Zhafri, Flickr
I shrug off my rucksack, collapse onto the bed and wait to arrive. At some point I doze off.
When I awake, it's late afternoon. Toronto is hot - freakishly so, my host later tells me - and when I step outside, I have to learn to breathe again. My ...Stranded Travelers In The Arctic Receive Emergency Supplies From Canadian Military
Earlier today the Canadian military conducted an operation to deliver emergency supplies to a group of stranded travelers that are adrift on an ice floe in the Arctic Ocean. The supplies were dropped onto the ice via a C-130 Hercules cargo plane and included life-rafts ...
Better Know A Holiday: St. John's Day (And Eve)
f_jensen_at_sdr.vinge, Flickr
AKA: Fete Nationale du Quebec (Canada), Kupala Day (Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Poland), Festa Junina (Brazil), Foguera de San Xuan (Brazil), Jaanilaupaev (Estonia), Saint Jonas' Festival (Lithuania), Jani (Latvia), Dia de Sao Joao (Portugal), ...Meet Pat Farmer, The Aussie Who Ran 20,919 Kilometers From Pole To Pole
Just weeks before Pat Farmer was scheduled to depart for a 20,919-kilometer run from the North to the South Pole, his major sponsor pulled out and he was faced with a choice: give up his dream to be the first man to run Pole-to-Pole or sell everything he owned to finance the ...Photo Of The Day: Blue Ice
Adam Baker/Flickr
This Photo of the Day, titled "Blue Ice," comes from Gadling Flickr pool member AlphaTangoBravo / Adam Baker and was captured using a Pentax K-5.
In the caption for this image, Adam humbly tells us this is "just another sunset in Quetico Provincial ...Photo Of The Day: Fraser River Peace
James Wheeler/ Gadling Flickr Pool
This Photo of the Day, titled "Fraser River Peace," comes from Gadling Flickr pool member James Wheeler and was captured using a Nikon D600.
In the caption for this image, Mark tells us, "This is where Kanaka creek joins the Fraser ...Photo Of The Day: A View Of Mount Baker
James Wheeler, Flickr
I grew up in the Pacific Northwest, and therefore I have an affinity for any photos that combine mountains and water. No matter where you are in the region, be it Oregon, Washington or British Columbia, you're bound to find a mountain view from a body ...Photo Of The Day: Science Center Dragon Boats
James Wheeler/Flickr
This Photo of the Day, titled "Science Center Dragon Boats," comes from Gadling Flickr pool member James Wheeler and was captured using a Nikon D600.
In the caption for this image, James tells us, "Dragon boating has become a popular activity on ...Is Farm-To-Hotel The Latest Lodging Trend?
At home there's the backyard garden, the local co-op farmers market and the stash of homemade pickles, but on the road, what's a food-loving locavore to do? Track down a farm-to-hotel of course.
Hotel restaurants aren't normally at the top of the list of a traveler's ...Canadian Astronaut Chris Hadfield Makes First Music Video In Space
It's official. We Canadians rock. If William Shatner and Bryan Adams aren't enough for you, there's Chris Hadfield. He's an astronaut with the Canadian Space Agency and has become hugely popular with his videos about life aboard the International Space Station, answering ...
Northern Lights Best Viewed At Sea, On A Yacht, French Style
Considering a trip to see the Northern Lights? This year may very well be the best time to go. 2013 is the height of the 11-year solar cycle. September and October offer peak activity. They can be seen in Alaska, Norway, Finland and Canada on a clear night. Better yet, try ...Fiddles, Bagpipes And Empty Beaches On Cape Breton's Cabot And Ceilidh Trails
After driving for miles on a dirt road through the pitch darkness and seeing no signs of life anywhere, I was certain we were lost. It was a perfect early August evening in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, and we were looking for the Thursday night square dance in Glencoe Mills, a ...Photo Of The Day: Pitt Meadows Riverfront
This Photo of the Day, titled "Pitt Meadows Riverfront," comes from Gadling Flickr pool member James Wheeler and was captured using a Nikon D600.
James captions the image, "The sun rising from behind the mountains to light up Pitt Meadows," which is a city in ...
