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New York City Breaks Tourism Records In 2010
Congrats New York City, despite recessions, snowpocalypses and life-threatening comic b0ok musicals, you manged to break all previous numbers by welcoming a record 48.7 million visitors in 2010, 9.7 million of whom were international visitors. That translates into roughly $31 billion for the city and 300,000 jobs. Now if we could just convince more visitors […]
Travel Video Fans: A Festival For You
Ever think to yourself, “If I go to one more film festival where I have to listen to Redford ramble on about how scared he was to jump off that cliff in Sundance, I’m going to jump out of a chairlift!” Then this is for you. This June 19, 2011, Brooklyn — that humble little […]
2010 In Review: The Expeditioner Editor Matt Stabile’s Picks, Tips, & 2011 Travel Predictions
We would like to thank each and every one of our The Expeditioner readers for yet another great year in the world of travel! It’s always a great time to reflect on it all. Let’s see . . . Luke fell in love, Jon married his love, Brit returned home, Matt tackled SE Asia, we got […]
2010 In Review: Editor Maria Russo’s Picks, Tips, & 2011 Travel Predictions
The fourth installment of our series “The Expeditioner’s 2010 In Review” comes from co-editor Maria Russo. Ever insightful, Maria acknowledges her Eat, Pray, Love influence, encourages us to read any “Top Ten” travel articles you can find, and can’t wait to visit the largest shopping mall in Kuwait. Or was it the opposite of that . […]
2010 In Review: Editor Luke Maguire Armstrong’s Picks, Tips, & 2011 Travel Predictions
The third of five installments of “The Expeditioner’s 2010 In Review” series comes from co-editor Luke Maguire Armstrong. With nearly all his posts comes this disclaimer: we take no responsibility of the consequences resulting from accepting any tips offered. However colorful, Luke presents numerous insights, as well as exposing his softer side: Your 2010 travel? England, Prague, […]
2010 In Review: Co-Editor Brit Weaver’s Picks, Tips, & 2011 Travel Predictions
Our second installment of “The Expeditioner’s 2010 In Review” series comes from co-editor Brit Weaver. She’s planning a return trip back to South America, and she’s offering up some thought on the year past and predictions for the year to come: Your Travel in 2010? My travel in 2010 consisted of Buenos Aires, Patagonia, Uruguay, […]
Which Guidebook Does Jon Stewart Use?
Which guidebook does Jon Stewart use? Well, apparently from his recent segment from The Daily Show, it looks like Mr. Stewart’s a Let’s Go guy (or, from the title, maybe he’s got a little Lonely Planet in him as well). Come on, you didn’t think he was a Rick Steves guy did you? Click through […]
Oprah To Australia; Australians Leaving In Record Numbers: Coincidence?
How many places in the world have you traveled to and not run into an Aussie? That’s what I though, it doesn’t happen. It’s like trying to go on a trip and not see a single McDonald’s: good luck. Well, it turns out, it’s not all in your head, according to The Sydney Morning Herald […]
2010 In Review: Editor Jon Wick’s Picks, Tips, & 2011 Travel Predictions
It comes the time of year that nearly everyone in the travel community takes a second to reflect on their past year of travels and begin to imagine the possibilities of the coming year. We’re no different at The Expeditioner. Throughout December, we are going to be publishing a series of “Year in Review” posts […]
Low-Cost Carriers To Greatly Expand Service In SE Asia
Nothing beats long-haul bus trip in Southeast Asia, with its blaring TVs, the hair-raising passings, and the curious roadside food offerings. But if you’re strapped for time and have a little bit of extra cash on you, plane travel is the way to go, especially now with the announcement of two huge players in the […]