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Gadlinks for Monday 12.14.2009

by Brenda Yun on Dec 14, 2009

Welcome to another week here at Gadling! We’re in the final stretch in 2009 and ending a glorious (or maybe not so glorious for some of you) decade. This both Christmas and the New Year around the corner, it’s time to get into gear and get the scoop on the latest travel stories from around the web.

If you’re still at a loss for something to by that special someone for Christmas, Journey, Etc. has a handy list of top holiday gifts for wanderers.
I <3 Seattle. It’s a family-friendly place, and this nice guide to Seattle for families shows us just how much the city has to offer. [via Peter Greenberg]
Ever wonder what it was like to travel on the Orient Express. Based on this story, it must have been grand. [via NPR]
Spice up your travel attitude by following these tips to being a more spirited — or “badass” — traveler. [via Brave New Traveler]
Talk about tourism being an industry. These countries make billions of dollars from tourism every year. That’s pretty astounding. [via Open Travel]

‘Til tomorrow, have a great evening!

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Gadlinks for Friday 12.11.2009

by Brenda Yun on Dec 11, 2009

We’re closing in on mid-December and Christmas is lurking around the corner (it’s in two short weeks!). This weekend is the last minute Christmas shopping push for those of you hoping to send your gifts in time to have them under the tree. As for those of you who got your shopping done, you may have a few more minutes to spare to read up on some of the latest travel stories from about the web. Enjoy!

Who said you can’t find love on the road? This article makes it seem like your true love may just be waiting for you on the other side of the world. [via CNN Travel]
If you didn’t know this already, there is such a thing as apparel etiquette when traveling abroad. Try these tips on for size so you don’t make a fool of yourself. [via MSNBC Travel]
Less than 1% of the world’s population will ever see the likes of the top of Mount Everest, but we can always dream, can’t we? [via Travel Fusion]
If there’s one place floorsurfing comes in handy, it’s London. This article from the Faster Times shows us how it’s done in the East End.
Winter in Hawaii means unbeatable surf on the north shores of the islands, but it also means you can hit the slopes and go skiing/snowboarding! [via Honolulu Magazine]

‘Til Monday, have a great weekend!

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JetBlue’s bizzaro holiday gift guide

by Grant Martin on Dec 9, 2009

During a time of the year when we’re all inundated with holiday gift guides, sales and press releases it’s always fun taking a step back and laugh at the madness. I have to admit that I thought twice about clicking on JetBlue‘s gift guide earlier today, but I sure am glad that I did.

The guide, which is built off of their Facebook page is a complete fabrication — a series of impossible products that poke fun at the air travel industry and that help narrate the crazy world in which we live. Case in point, the Knee Jockey:

When you’re not jetting, legroom can be difficult to find. But not when you have a Knee Jockey-the holster for your knees. Just strap on the Knee Jockey to lift and tuck those knees to your chest, giving your legs the extra centimeter of freedom they deserve.

Perhaps the best part is the obvious effort that went into this: someone had to hire the models, graphic designers and marketers to come up with this page — it’s just so well done. And I can appreciate that, in a way. Nice work guys.

You can check out the full gift guide at JetBlue’s facebook page.

Gadlinks for Monday 12.7.2009

by Brenda Yun on Dec 7, 2009

I hope everyone enjoyed their first weekend of December! I have a feeling many cities inaugurated the season with some sort of Christmas lights parade and Honolulu was no different. Here on the islands we have a paradise Santa display where he and Mrs. Claus kick off their shoes and dip their feet in the water for some tropical relaxation. Here are some good travel reads to get you all relaxing this holiday season. Hope you enjoy.

The ever-popular Europe traveler Rick Steves give us the lowdown on enjoying nature in Norway. [via CNN Travel]
The middle of winter is definitely upon us. If you’re looking to warm up this season, give these hot spots a try. [MSNBC Travel]
Let’s drink to travel! Here are 8 great drinks from around the world. Have you tried them all? [via BootsNAll]
We all have a difficult time feeling comfortable while traveling. These tips might help you settle in a bit quicker. [via Journey, Etc.]
If you question why you travel, here are 5 less obvious reasons people hit the road. [via Tripbase]

‘Til tomorrow, have a great evening!

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Gadlinks for Friday 12.4.2009

by Brenda Yun on Dec 4, 2009

It’s time to take in the first weekend of December. The web’s been abuzz with tons of travel-worthy stories, so your weekend reading material is pretty hearty. Hope you enjoy!

Jaunted takes us on a tour of Tiger Woods’s mistresses (oh my!).
Okay, I admit it: I do eight of the ten shameful backpacking habits. I won’t tell you which ones, but eight of the ten is pretty unflattering as it is. [via BootsNAll]
Peter Greenberg breaks down culinary travel and the art of seasonal foraging.
There are many advantages to boutique hotels. If only we budget travelers could afford them all the time. [via Journey, etc]
With the movie coming out this Christmas, you ought to brush up on your literary knowledge and take a tour of Sherlock Holmes’s London. [via Intelligent Travel]

‘Til Monday, have a great weekend.

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