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Gadlinks for Thursday 9.17.09

by Aaron Hotfelder on Sep 17, 2009

“Everybody’s working for the weekend,” the somehow-still-in-existence ’80s band Loverboy once sang. We here at Gadling are no exception. Here’s a look at what’s going on in the travel world today…

The good: Elton John wants to adopt an HIV-positive child from the Ukraine. The bad: The 62-year-old legend is rejected because he’s deemed too old to adopt.
The always-entertaining Vice visits Battleship Island, which it calls “Japan’s rotting metropolis.”
Um, wow. Some stunning photos from Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Four things pilots worry about.
Via the Onion: “Liechtenstein, Andorra Forced to Fight by Larger Countries.”

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Gadlinks for Wednesday 9.16.09

by Brenda Yun on Sep 16, 2009

Happy Hump Day, Gadlingers! I’m happy to report that the weather here in Chico, otherwise known as college party town USA, couldn’t be better. My 1.5 year-old nephew is running circles around me and blabbering in adorable baby talk. There are travel reads aplenty this Wednesday, so let’s get started!

Have you ever considered slacklining? I have, but I think I’ll stick to a line just one or two feet from the ground. [via Been-Seen]
There is an art to sleeping on planes that many of us — and I, for one — have yet to master. This helpful article gives us a few tips on what is often for me the most tedious part of traveling. [via Jaunted]
Everyone is insisting that summer is over, but I can’t really tell. Everywhere I’ve been the sunshine has been abundant and my skin remains summer-bronzed. But if you’re craving the endless summer, head to these sunny destinations. [via Open Travel]
Last but not least, my cousin and his new wife are safe and sound in Nairobi, Kenya, ready for a year-long trip of a lifetime. There will be travel stories aplenty should you feel so inclined to subscribe to their blog. [via No Hurry Curry]

‘Til tomorrow, have a great evening!

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Gadlinks for Monday 9.14.09

by Brenda Yun on Sep 14, 2009

In keeping with the Weird America theme today on Gadling, here are some weird travel reads for you, this glorious fall (it is fall, right?) Monday.

Let’s face it. These ten roadside attractions are just plain odd. [via Matador Trips]
If this story were to take place in America, it may not be that weird, but in Papua New Guinea it’s just plain strange. [via True Slant]
I’ll admit it. Ever since the summer I’ve taken a liking to naked swimming. I’m not sure I’ll ever feel comfortable in a nudist colony, but here are a few tips on visiting nude beaches. [via Brave New Traveler]
Europe has weird cheeses. Here in America we have weird deli meats. Go figure. So next time you pack your picnic lunch, consider a mortadella sandwich, I guess… [via Serious Eats]
If you still haven’t had your fill of strange sights, sounds, and tastes, here are five really odd travel videos to weird you out a bit more. [via The Traveler’s Notebook]

‘Til tomorrow, have a great evening!

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Gadlinks for Friday 9.11.09

by Brenda Yun on Sep 11, 2009

Today I just happen to be staying a few blocks from Ground Zero, and this morning in the windy rain I walked by Ground Zero to observe the memorial proceedings along Broadway Street. The mood was altogether somber, yet it was also clear the city has made nearly a full recovery from the tragedy of 9/11. What follows for today’s Gadlinks is a look at the travel landscape through the lens of the 9/11 aftermath. Enjoy!

What is involved in a tour of Ground Zero? Take a look. [via MSNBC]
Read about the other September 11th that happened in Chile in 1973. [via Matador Pulse]
This is a most moving photo essay on what happened the morning of 9/11. [via The Traveler’s Notebook]
Learn about the ever-evolving TSA vigilance in the aftermath of 9/11. [via New York Times]

‘Til Monday, have a great weekend!

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Gadlinks for Wednesday 9.9.09

by Brenda Yun on Sep 9, 2009

Now that I’ve just typed the date today, I realized what a special day it is! It happens only once a year, and the next one will be on my sister’s birthday, 10/10/10! What that means exactly I’m not sure, but this article provides a little insight. Apocalypse though? I think not.

Here is today’s installment of Gadlinks. Enjoy!

What better way to travel the world than to surf it! Surf photographer DJ Strunt offers some stunning surf shots here. [via Surfing]
What, exactly, are carbon offsets — and more importantly, do they really make a difference? This article argues absolutely. [via Treehugger]
We’ve witnessed a huge rise in online travel resources, and this article reviews one of the latest additions to the fleet: Tripbod.com, a site that hooks you up with a destination expert to customize your vacation. [via Green Traveller]
My generous friends over at Moon divulge where they went this summer. [via Moon]
Croatia — particularly Dubrovnik and Korcula island — remains one of my favorite travel destinations and this article explains why coastal Croatia and Montenegro are travel worthy. [via BootsNAll]

´Til tomorrow, have a great evening!

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