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June 10, 2008
Tourism Society launches Facebook group
According to Travel Daily News , The Tourism Society, professional group for tourism industry, has launched a discussion group on facebook, with 66 members already. Interesting the other tourism related groups that exist as well - Sustainable Tourism, Space Tourism and the Noorat Foxy Lady Appreciation/Tourism Society, group that "embraces the unique culture of this special town and the foxy ladies who live there..." There's something for everyone!
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June 6, 2008
Travel and Music
So I was finishing up the slideshow for my Mum's 60th birthday last night and had to pick out some music to fit. We asked all of her friends to share with us pictures of her they may have had. My parents grew up in Scotland, so we have a lot from her travels in Europe, mostly to Spain. I guess I never realized how much of a traveler she was until putting this little project together. It's just not how I view her given that doesn't seem that adventurous now. But then I thought, well she was brave enough to take a leap over to America to give life a shot here. As I searched for song ideas to pair with her travel pictures, I found a fun poll on Traveler's Point about your top five all time songs to travel with. Then, feeling inspired I started to explore some blogs of people who just decided to, like my mum had done, take a chance on moving to another country and really live through travel. It's inspiring how many people do this. The stories are captivating and so compelling that they're even on a list of the 100 Best Travel Journal Blogs, a great list in its own right. All in all, a great night of online exploration led me to information I needed, things I didn't know, entertaining tales and an inspiring experience, which ironically is exactly what travel does for you.
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June 5, 2008
Travel and Movies: when a movie literally moves us
Have you ever planned a trip just based on the idea of being in the very same place where a famous scene of a movie took place?
No one can deny that films have a tremendous influence on the modern culture and in many ways we know about life and traditions in other countries thanks to a movie.
I recently had the chance to travel abroad for the first time and I realized how strong the film culture has influenced my life because I chose countries that I had fallen in love with after seeing a movie. Europe was my destination and according to my budget I decided to visit three main cities: London, Paris and Rome.
When thinking of London, for example, I couldn’t help but wishing to be right where Julia Roberts met Hugh Grant in Notting Hill. In Rome I just kept thinking 'will the Coliseum still look like in Gladiator?'
The more I thought about the countries I was going to visit, the more movies came to my mind: Casablanca, Devil wears Prada, Bridget Jones’s Diary, Four weddings and a funeral, Only you, Amelie, Woody Allen’s Match Point and even The Da Vinci Code. All of them showed me pictures of places that became must go on my trip!
I’m sure you will agree with me in some of my 'scene motivations' to pick a place to travel to, but if you don’t, give it a try and think of your very own!
Now, a couple of months after my trip, whenever I see a picture I still remember: “I was there…” This couldn’t be better, two of my favorite things - travel and movies - joined to create a whole new wonderful experience.
Posted by marcela.carmona at 6:31 PM
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Don't let gas prices deflate your traveling wheels
While the price of oil remains a hot topic and continues to affect consumers and the airline industry especially (Continental today just pulled 67 aircraft from its daily operations), less expensive travel options are becoming more popular. One interesting cost-saving solution to this may be Couch Surfing, a social networking site that connects travelers with a local resident offering up their couch as a free place to stay. This gives travelers a unique insight into the "real" destination. It's considerably cheaper than a hotel or hostel, because it’s free. I've never tried it myself, but i've heard good things from friends and their peers.
Also, guides like Rough Guides offer the typical budget travel guide, but also offers a podcast so you are never without your guide book; Lonely Planet offers the budget list, but a splurge list as well for those days when you can afford to do so; and my personal favorite for U.S. destinations is Not For Tourists, a travel guide created specifically for those who wish to move around a city like a local. Avoiding tourist traps is a sure way to save money when on vacation.
Hopefully you'll not only save money but have an opportunity to experience life as a local during your vacation this summer. Happy Vacationing!
Posted by courtney.clegg at 4:02 PM
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Hmm. Interesting. Although, I would be a little hesitant to stay on a stranger's couch.
Posted by: Erika at June 17, 2008 1:06 AM