Safeguard Your House While You Travel
Ever worry about your house when you travel? Or get that nagging feeling that something is not quite right as you head to the airport? Here are some tips on Yahoo! Voices all about that.
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Music this Autumn: Concerts in Birmingham, England
Sponsored Post: A roundup of major live music events this fall in Birmingham, England.
Traveler’s Overview: The Twin Cities
I’m back from my first trip to Minneapolis – and ready to share a quick overview of what I thought of the Twin Cities.
Fighter Pilot for a Day – Top Gun in Scottsdale?
Want a chance to be a fighter pilot? Now there’s a second place in Arizona where you can loop, roll and turn in a high-performance plane – even if you don’t have a pilots license.
Curling – A First-Timer’s Story
A longtime desert dweller gets his chance to try a sport popular in the frozen white north – curling!
Linnanmäki Amusement Park – 6 Things to Know
I didn’t go to Finland to visit theme parks. But a cluster of roller coasters I spotted while riding the bus from the airport grabbed my attention – and offered more fun than I expected.
Social Media for Travel Geeks – About Trippy.com
Trippy.com is a social media site for people who dig travel. I’ve messed about with for a bit now, and thought I’d pass my thoughts along.
Curiosity Mars Rover: Waste of Money?
Some cynics will say the mission that landed another rover on Mars is a waste of money. Here’s why they’re dead wrong.
Norway – First Few Travel Days
Four flights, 2 train rides, a few buses, 36 hours, one 10K race above the Arctic Circle – that’s how my trip to Northern Europe gets rolling.
Norway – A Quick Update
A preview of more to come about travel in Norway, Finland and Sweden.
Olympic Games Gone Wrong: The Brand Exclusion Zone
The dystopian Olympic Games Brand Exclusion Zone is the perfect icon for all that’s wrong with sport. And I won’t watch the Olympic Games until sport again takes precedent over hawking products to “consumers.”
American Airlines and US Airways Merger – One Traveler’s Wish List
American Airlines and US Airways are destined to merge, if you believe the many airline industry talking heads. Here’s my wish list for the two airlines, post merger.
Arizona Mountain Bike Racer’s Hanoi Bike Tour
One of Arizona’s top mountain bikers visits Vietnam – and discovers awesome views, friendly locals, challenging roads and a whopping helping of adventure.
Scottsdale Night Run 2012: Quick Race Review
The 2012 Scottsdale Night Run managed to get one of the most important elements of running a race dead wrong: water. It’s May in Arizona. That means every water station should be in place before the starting gun ever goes off.
Hi Seoul 10K Race – A Running Adventure Abroad
Being a large Caucasian guy in South Korea is a weird experience. My morning running the Hi Seoul 10K race brings out just how much I stand out in the crowd.
Inside a “Love Hotel” in South Korea
The amenities in a South Korea “love hotel†are not what you’ll see at your local Holiday Inn: flashing colored lights over the bed, a higher-than-average number of mirrors, a “personal massager†for sale in the minibar. Find out what it’s like to stay at one!
Aviation Photos – The 161st Air Refueling Wing/Phoenix Sky Harbor
A ground-level view from an airport’s runway – it’s the sort of perspective that gets a photographer excited. See what kind of cool images you could get from a runway-side vantage point.
Camping adds Natural Flavor to International Travel
Ever since my trip to New Zealand, I’ve tried to work camping into my travel itinerary. Find out how bringing a tent and sleeping bag can make your next trip even better.
Review: tasc Performance bamboo athletic wear
Athletic gear made from bamboo fiber is one of my favorite finds of the last year. Find out how the latest bamboo gear from tasc performance lives up to its earlier products.
Camera Tips for Low-Light Photos
Using a camera in low light is a challenge for travelers. You might wind up in places like dense rain…