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The World’s 100 Best Restaurants 2011
The list of the top 100 restaurants in the world was announced this week, and not surprisingly, Europe dominated the list, with over 70% of the top 50 (and Spain having 3 in the top 10). The list — compiled by Restaurant magazine from over 800 international restaurant industry experts — always draws criticism every […]
Greg Mortenson Responds
Unless you’ve been trekking through the jungles of Borneo or living under a rock the last few days, chances are you’ve heard about the recent controversy that has erupted around Greg Mortenson, of Three Cups of Tea and Stones Into Schools fame, over the veracity of his bestselling books and the finances of his non-profit […]
Looking For Someone Special In Seat 34B?
Okay, I may get a little distracted watching bad movies on long flights, but there have been times when I’ve met some really interesting people and had some great conversations to fill in the time. I have also thought to myself how planes do miss out on the charm that trains have with respect to […]
Iceland Is Blowing Up
April 14, 2011 marks the one year anniversary of the eruption of the Eyjallajökull volcano. Though it might be known more for the impressive ash cloud grounding flights and pissing off travelers around the world, Iceland is starting to see the silver lining with an eruption of tourism. Wanderlust reports a family farm at the […]
I Urge Immediate Travel To Egypt With Megan Fox
Though I cannot be held responsible for any adverse outcomes if you follow my advice: I think you should go to Egypt. Not since Ramses II’s coming of age party has there been a better reason to travel to Egypt. What is happening in Egypt (brace yourself for a grandiose claim) could be the most significant […]
The 10 Drunkest Countries In The World
Every year, come late March and early April, masses of King Penguins begin their yearly trek to the same spots in and around Antarctica, some walking as far as 75 miles, to meet potential mates and to procreate. Some breeding grounds, like Lusitania Bay in Macquarie Island near Antarctica, attracts upwards of 175,000 breeding pairs. […]
The Most Ironic Cruise Ever
Anyone who reads this site is probably aware that I’m not the biggest fan of cruises, and whenever I write about my loathing for them I invariably receive a good helping of emails from disgruntled cruisers who inexplicably extol the virtues of a vacation consisting of dining hall-level food, uninspired port calls, and regimented travel schedules. And […]
Why Are So Many Travelers Dying In Chiang Mai?
A seventh mysterious death of a traveler occurred this week in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and little to no answers have been given for their causes. As reported in the New Zealand Herald yesterday, Canadian Bill Mah died after using the Downtown Inn facilities, including their swimming pool. The same hotel has also been linked to […]
Eco-Tourism Boom In Koh Kong Bringing Big Changes To Cambodia
One disheartening aspect of travel is the uncertain fate of many of the places we visit. The growing trend of privatization and destruction of national parks, tribal land, and rainforests is such a sad reality that I can’t help but wonder: “When will we get that this is all we have?” Soon there will be […]
Trippy Award Winners Announced
Congratulations to Travel Bug Robert for his recent win at the oh-so-prestigious Trippy Awards as Filmmaker of the Year over at Trip Films. Rob uploaded a whopping 32 videos in 2010 alone, documenting trips in such places as L.A., Brussels and Ireland. In honor of the end of Mardi Gras, we’ve posted Rob’s video from […]