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Another bizarre and hilarious “travel tip” I found on the web: “Pack a plastic rain coat, it can double as a bathrobe” Hmmmm, don’t think I want to wear a raincoat as a bathrobe….

“A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving.” ~Lao Tzu

Click on the headline to read the story… ‘Clear’ Security Service May Return at Airports Airline Industry Gets Smarter With Bags Passenger rights debate on glide path to Congress

Hotelscombined.com is an amazing tool for those looking for the best hotel rate available. In one search, Hotels Combined queries over 30 online travel search engines to find you the cheapest rate, and everything is nicely organized in one results screen...

[Audio clip: view full post to listen] While in Morocco, if I want to say “thank you” I say “shukran” (arabic)….click on the audio above to hear how not to say….

Protect your ipod and phone from creepy hotel floors while charging with the Load-Ding charging station. The gadget is a simple piece of flocked plastic that when folded properly, turns any outlet into a mini hammock for items charging...

Enjoy some Japanese silliness by Yuko Hara, the song is called “Yume Wo Arigato”

For those who have not heard…the fiercest flight attendant around, Pam Ann, will be touring the US this October with her amazing stand-up act. ...

I came across the following post this week on twitter from @thefutureisred : “my travel allergy salve: eat raw honey from whatever place you’re visiting as soon as you arrive. Al...

Very rarely do spa resorts ever fall in the “budget” category. Bu...

If you want to say “hello” in Chinese, you say “ni hao.” Listen to the audio below to hear how NOT to say it and HOW to say it….. [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

Kylie Minogue has teamed up with Bollywood icon Sonu Nigam for the song “Chiggy Wiggy” which is featured in the upcoming Bollywood film “Blue.” Enjoy!

Check out the most popular posts of the week: 1.A Day of Local Flavor (in Ixtapa) 2. Croatian Ajvar 3. An Encore worth bragging about

Enjoy the hilarious Pam Ann’s take on British Airways…