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21st Century Adventurer Andrew Evans Sails Cape to Cape

Phil Butler

For those seeking adventure, or at least seeking to read about adventurers, here’s a bit from National Geographic Traveler’s own Andrew Evans. According to the news, Evans is testing his Digital Nomad reputation by navigating the vastness of the Atlantic between South America’s Cape Horn and Africa’s Cape of Good Hope.

14 years ago

Business Travel Coalition Urges Passing of S.A. 1657

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from the Business Travel Coalition (BTC), the organization is urging Members of the U.S. Senate to address the Open Fuels Standard amendment (S.A. 1657) offered by Senators Marie Cantwell (D-WA) and Richard Lugar (R-IN). That pending transportation bill will ensure new cars be made to enable fuel competition from non-petroleum fuels sources such as natural gas, methanol, bio diesel, electric, and other sources. The coalition charges that strategic reliance oil has drastic adverse effects across the travel sector.

14 years ago

All About the Scandinavian Travel Preferences [Infographic]

Guest Author

The Scandinavians are amongst the nations that travel the most. In this infographic you will find info on the distance that they travel per year, the different traveling means they have used and also some interesting perspectives.

14 years ago

Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Plan Luxury Resort in Croatia

Aleksandr Shatskih

Hollywood star Brad Pitt and his actress wife Angelina Jolie are considering building a luxury resort in Croatia after apparently falling in love with the Adriatic nation’s gorgeous Brijuni Islands.

14 years ago

Alternative Stag and Hen Ideas [Infographic]

Guest Author

Do something a little different; climb an ice mountain in Reykjavic, learn belly dancing in Latvia or even get lost in the salt mines of Krakow!

14 years ago

Anne Dimon, Your Guide to Wellness

Aleksandr Shatskih

Anne Dimon is the force behind Travel to Wellness, the first and only editorially-driven, online and mobile magazine that caters specifically to the growing number of wellness-minded travellers and the expanding spa and wellness travel niche.

14 years ago

Non-traditional Lodging Brings an Alternative Twist to Travel

Guest Author

Thinking outside the box is the best way to travel. It saves money and opens doors to rich cultural experiences, and even some adventure.

14 years ago

How to Include Your Little Ones in the Fun of the Cruise

Guest Author

Cruises these days are offering more and more for your family. They are attracting families with kids of all ages and activities geared directly to certain age groups.

14 years ago

10 Unusual Ways to Make Money Backpacking

Guest Author

Going travelling on a shoestring budget? Why not pick up a few jobs along the way to keep you afloat?

14 years ago

Miss Universe 2011: Eastern European Candidates

Aleksandr Shatskih

Eastern Europe is cradle for some of the most beautiful women on earth, and in this case, in the Universe – or at least, they hope to be. If one of them is crowned Miss Universe this year, the people of Eastern Europe will have a lot to celebrate. These are the Eastern European ambassadors […]

14 years ago

Eliza Dushku Promoting Albanian Tourism

Aleksandr Shatskih

Eliza Dushku, an American actress of Albanian and Danish descent, has visited her father’s country of origin, to film a documentary that will promote the tourism and culture of Albania.

14 years ago

InterContinental Hotels Shuffles Leadership

Aleksandr Shatskih

InterContinental Hotels appoints news leaders for Europe and other regions, while CEO Richard Simmons offers company profits report and prospectus. Holiday Inn Express India, and many other sectors are outlined.

14 years ago

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