Yahoo Travel released a list of 10 destinations that every child should experience before they turn 15. It makes me feel like I had a deprived childhood, which I know I didn’t. Not every kid is the same and not every destination list is what they need to see. Here’s why…
Towards the end of summer, my friends and I headed into the city for a day of beer and fun. We had been planning on visiting the Brooklyn Brewery for quite some time. (via Brewery Adventures: Brooklyn Brewery)
An airline error created a slight problem in Bangkok as many passengers from KL, including my parents and me, became illegal immigrants.
I looked at it with great frustration. Huge crowds, many of whom wanted photos with the foreigners, and many closed exhibits. I was there in 2007 as it received a facelift for the Olympics. The main building was completely closed—it was covered in scaffolding and a canvas that had a picture of the building. It was still forbidden.
Learning a second language really makes you smarter. Stop half-assing foreign languages and become fluent in at least one (I should follow my own advice).
It’s St. Patrick’s Day and the bars are already packed (at least, I assume so). The sun is shining and the spring temperatures have returned, which is a dangerous mix for a holiday that most celebrate as a reason to get drunk. When I lived in Boulder, everyone wanted to watch the world’s shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade–so short that they did it twice.
Spring is almost here and the temperatures, though inconsistent, are rising. It’s almost time for another drive out to the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area for some hiking. (via Hiking Season)
My greatest travel regret is not taking more photos. Even now, with my digital camera, I don’t take enough photos. Sometimes I’m just not quick enough at getting the camera out of my pocket. In Panama, I was disappointed that I never got a shot of the diablos rojos.
After our trip to the Panama Canal at the Miraflores Locks, my new Canadian friends and I hopped in a taxi for the Amador Causeway (with a brief stop at the Albrook bus station so our taxi driver could help them purchase tickets to Bocas del Toro). (via Walking Amador Causeway)
This weekend’s New York Times Travel Show was a learning experience. It was my first travel trade show and I wasn’t sure what to expect. Fortunately, a few days before I purchased my ticket, Spunky Girl Monologues wrote a post about Travel Consumer Shows (I love when other people have great timing). Armed with a little advice, I rushed to print up some business cards that I could hand out while talking with everyone.
Yesterday I attended the New York Times Travel Show at the Javits Center. It was a great opportunity to meet people, promote this website, and learn about destinations and tours. In the afternoon, I listened to Samantha Brown’s seminar “A Comedy of Errors.”
I didn’t plan much of my journey through Panama. I had a list of places to visit and a hotel for the first night. I figured I’d meet other travelers and go along with them. I managed to find a few in Panama City and Gamboa, but no one to accompany me (via Peaceful Forest; Busy City)
