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This Monday, and the first week of August, begins with an apology. It’s been nearly a week since our last installment of Gadlinks, and it’s all my fault. I celebrated my 31st birthday on Wednesday, and have since been in a car, traveling between Seattle and San Francisco. Here at Gadling we are celebrating roadside attractions and undiscovered America, so it seems only appropriate to provide some Gadlinks in keeping with the theme.

Check out these wacky roadside statues! You have to admit how tacky American art can be.
Budget Travel online gives us 59 jaw-dropping roadside attractions that will keep us busy for a lifetime, if not more.
This recent news from Roadside America’s website makes me want to flee the U.S. before it gets even stranger than it already is.
On the other hand… this slideshow of America’s undiscovered national parks remind me of how beautiful this country is and how much more there is yet to see.

And finally, my friend in Ohio sent me a video of Touchdown Jesus, and I couldn’t help but look up videos on pilgrimages to this famed roadside attraction. This one inspired me the most, though — a music video with fire dancers by the extra-large Jesus statue. The music is quite catchy, if I do say so myself.

Tomorrow, Jeremy will bring us the usual Gadlinks. ‘Til then, have a great evening!

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Gadlinks for Tuesday 7.28.09

by Jeremy Kressmann on Jul 28, 2009

Welcome to this Tuesday’s edition of Gadlinks. Ready for a rollercoaster ride worth of thrills and chills from around the travel world? Hang on tight, some of our favorite stories are coming this way:

Summer is all about hot days and delicious cold ice cream. Lucky for travelers, they serve up ice cream pretty much anywhere you might go, though they enjoy some rather odd flavors abroad. Ever considered Viagra or horseflesh-flavored ice cream? [Via MSNBC]
Imagine taking off for an around the world trip, with stops on six continents spanning wild extremes of temperature and activities. Ever wondered what you might pack for that trip? Here’s an insanely detailed look, with photos, of one man’s packing list.
Stereotypes are made to be broken. That certainly didn’t stop the team at Bootsnall from investigating 10 Backpacker Stereotypes. Did they hit the mark? Are they way off base? Take a look. [Via Bootsnall]
Eastern Europe was long known as the “Iron Curtain,” a reference to the all-too-real barriers separating these many Soviet satellites from the West. If you’re interested in Cold War history (and want to get a little exercise too) consider a bike trip along the “Iron Curtain Trail.” [Via The New York Times]

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Gadlinks for Monday 7.27.09

by Brenda Yun on Jul 27, 2009

A glorious Monday here in California! I hope you are all enjoying the last month of summer. Live it up — and maybe browse some of these travel reads while you’re at it.

My boyfriend is a huge fan of conveyer belt sushi. In Japan they call it “kaiten sushi,” but in Hawaii they call it “Genki” — Genki Sushi, to be exact, which is a kaiten sushi chain on the islands. “Genki” means happy, and customers leave “Genki’s” very ‘genki’ after chowing down plate after plate of spicy tuna nigiri. Here’s a great visual homage to Japan’s innovative and convenient kaiten sushi. [via World Hum]
On Friday, I mentioned Keen’s great voluntouring contest in South Africa. Here, you will find a cool profile on International Expeditions, a voluntouring company that will organize a volunteer vacation for you nearly anywhere in the world. [via Intelligent Travel]
Our friends over at Jaunted contemplate the possible need for another airport near New York City. Can planes land in Central Park, perhaps?
I love traveling ultra-light, and I love GoLite gear. Tree Hugger reports that 50% of GoLite’s spring 2010 line will be made from environmentally preferred materials. Light AND green? If the price tag is reasonable, I’m sold!

‘Til tomorrow, have a great evening!

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Gadlinks for Friday 7.24.09

by Brenda Yun on Jul 24, 2009

Happy Friday, Gadling! There are all kinds of great travel reads (and a contest!) out there on the world wide web today. Here are a few…

The magic of Venice cannot be denied. Just take a look at these photos and you’ll understand why. [via Travelogged]
This interesting article contemplates the effect of new solar energy farms on traveling in the States. [via Nat Geo Adventure Travel]
Keen is sponsoring a volunteer vacation in South Africa! [via Tree Hugger]
Cars have chrome, bikes now have bamboo. A sign of the times, perhaps? [via Intelligent Travel]
Here are some great tips on how to deal with friends when traveling. [via Matador Abroad]

‘Til Monday, have a great weekend!

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Gadlinks for Wednesday 7.22.09

by Brenda Yun on Jul 22, 2009

There’s nothing really great about summer coming to a close for many. For me, however, this is the time of year I look forward to. It’s time to pack my bags and hit the road! Come Thursday, I’ll be on a plane to California to spend nearly the whole month road tripping and writing. While I look forward to this time, though, there are other things I have to consider. For instance….

Before you hit the road, you have to break it to your loved ones, which is never (ever) easy. Here are a few tips on telling friends and family of your travels. [via BootsNAll]
Traveling abroad inevitably means arranging for your travel visas, which my cousin quickly realized can be quite a headache. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 of his trip to D.C. to acquire visas.
This is the best time of the year to see Europe, and if you’re there, you should check out these scenic mountain railways. [via OpenTravel]
The keyword this summer has been green tourism, and this article muses on all the new hype on this mode of travel. [via GoGreenTravelGreen]