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Gadlinks for Wednesday 12.2.2009

by Brenda Yun on Dec 2, 2009

I hope you’re all having a good start to the final month of the decade! It’s time to look ahead — not back. So let’s look to the future by taking a peak on the world’s newest destinations, shall we?

How cool would it be to take a green break to start the new decade? Here are five clean holidays for those eco-friendly travelers out there. [via Green Traveller]
Eastern Europe must be on my mind right now. Here’s my first selection on backpacking through Austria and Slovenia. [via Peter Greenberg]
For my second selection, a Serbian film crew is right now traveling around to all the Belgrade towns in the U.S., creating a documentary tentatively called “Finding Belgrade” that contrasts these American cities from their namesake. [via NPR]
…and my third selection? There are so many cool things I’ve heard about Ukraine. This neat article about Odessa makes me want to get there pronto. [via SoSauce]
Would you rather be a hermit crab or a savvy backpacker? If the latter appeals to you, then try your hand at these tips to better backpacking. [via Vagabondish]

‘Til tomorrow, have a great evening.

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Gadlinks for Tuesday, 12.1.2009

by Aaron Hotfelder on Dec 1, 2009

Hey there, friends o’ Gadling. Here’s your daily look at some of the most interesting stories from around the travel interwebs– perfect for delaying that holiday shopping even further.

Six of the best places to spend Christmas this year, via Bootsnall.
From The Onion: “Socialites Without Borders Teach Rwandans How to Mingle”
Christmas gift idea for your traveler with poor eating habits: The “Where Should I Eat?” flowchart, featuring such questions as, “Are you obese?” and “Do you want to remain so?”
Brave New Traveler shares 10 tips for rockin’ a nude beach, including the all-important, “Don’t stare at other naked people!”
Korean photographers re-create children’s crayon drawings. Awesome.

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I hope you all survived the biggest shopping weekend of the year! With Black Friday AND Cyber Monday your pockets may very well be depleted but your spirits should be high — of course. As we enter a new decade in one month, it might be a good idea to adjust our travel lens and be travel adventurers! Here are some great adventurous reads for this daredevil-themed Monday. Enjoy!

I find hitchhiking more stupid than daring for solo female travelers, but it can be done safely if you take the proper precautions, I guess. [via Vagablogging]
This solo traveler weighs the cost of travel rescues. When trips are too dangerous, is it the their home country’s responsibility to bail them out? [via Matador Abroad]
If you’re at a loss for what to buy your thrill-seeking friend or loved one this holiday season, you might give Kijubi.com a try. [via Jaunted]
Budget and luxury travelers alike are getting their fill of thrills in the Dolomites of Italy. [via Peter Greenberg]

‘Til tomorrow, have a great evening.

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Gadlinks for Friday 11.27.2009

by Brenda Yun on Nov 27, 2009

It’s Black Friday! I hope you all survived the mall madness. We can look forward to more Christmas lights and even more shopping deals through the weekend and then Cyber Monday! It will be an exciting few days for sure. Here are a few exciting travel reads from across the web, too.

One of my best friends is living in Albuquerque and I think this is a great guide to the city. [via Intelligent Travel]
If you have an eye for vintage travel paraphernalia, then you might want to browse these cool vintage travel posters. [via Been-Seen]
Travel is all about reflection, and this article breaks down the importance of quiet time when on the road. [via Brave New Traveler]
I <3 San Francisco. It was my stomping ground for 3 years, after all, and there is so much to see. Here’s a great guide to nearby Bernal Heights and Glen Canyon. [via NY Times Travel]
BootsNAll has a great guide to holiday travel and gift giving. This season, I think we need all the advice we can get.

‘Til Monday, have a great weekend. Don’t spend too much money!

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Gadlinks for Wednesday 11.25.2009

by Brenda Yun on Nov 25, 2009

I hope we can all take some time out of our pre-Thanksgiving travel madness to enjoy some down time with some pre-Thanksgiving travel stories. On behalf of all the writers here at Gadling, we wish you all a day full of gratitude and filled with loved ones.

It looks like fellow Gadling writer Mike Barish has been really busy lighting up the travel blogosphere lately! Check out his holiday guide to NYC at World Hum and his commentary on strange signage in Australia at Intelligent Travel.
Here are some great American train trips for under $100. [via BootsNAll]
I told my students I will be traveling to the Middle East for two months and the first thing they asked me was, “Isn’t it dangerous there?” To which I replied, “Well, every place is dangerous.” Of course, some places are safer than others. [via Journey Etc]
I’ll be traveling with a good girlfriend of mine, which has gotten me thinking about what makes a good travel partner. Here are a few good questions to ask if you’re searching for the best travel mate. [via Tripbase]
Turkeys may look mean, but as long as you’re not a vegetarian they taste good — all over the world. [via Vagabondish]