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by Brenda Yun on Jul 6, 2009

Aloha, Gadling readers! Another week is upon us. Here are this Monday’s Gadlinks.

Do you hate babies and kids on planes as much as I do? Well, here are a few possible solutions to this unruly passenger problem. I put in my vote for a kids free zone on the plane. What do you say?
As much as those seatback TV screens are handy, here’s an article from Jaunted that gives us another, more pessimistic perspective on modern, in-flight entertainment.
Our travel budgets may be shrinking in this economy, but that doesn’t mean we should stop traveling! Here are some strategies to stick to your travel plan and stay within your budget.
Finally, check out this review of the Inconvient Truth of the marine world — a documentary called “The End of the Line.”

‘Til tomorrow, have a great evening!

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by Brenda Yun on Jul 3, 2009

It’s Aloha Friday! Time for another virtual trip across the travel blogosphere. Shall we?

4th of July festivities are already underway. Bust out the barbecue and your picnic blankets! Oh yeah, if you’re into fireworks check out Travel + Leisure’s list for America’s best fireworks displays.
Is it possible to fly green? Well, not really, but you can fly greener if you follow these tips.
Do you love sunsets? If you’re like me and can’t take enough pictures of the sky at dusk and you’re in Asia or Australia, check out BootsNAll’s handy list of sunset spots.
Summer activities abound, and this article breaks down the America’s best warm weather hobbies.

Surf’s up here in Hawaii. ‘Til Monday, have an epic weekend. I know I will!

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by Aaron Hotfelder on Jul 2, 2009

The weekend is almost here! Huzzah! Now here’s a look at the best of the rest from the travel world…

Bootsnall lets you know how to get off the “Banana Pancake Trail” in Thailand.
Wronging Rights is one of the most well-written and funniest(?) blogs out there on injustice in the developing world. Do check it out.
Is this an incentive or a punishment for quitting smoking in Saudi Arabia?
The New York Times’ Photojournalism blog features an interesting but depressing look at high-rise office buildings and the workers who occupy them in a series called Life Behind Glass.
Over at Vagablogging, Alison Brick has an interesting discussion with super-traveler Gary Arndt.

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by Brenda Yun on Jul 1, 2009

Welcome to the glorious month of July here at Gadlinks! There’s plenty of great reads out there, so let’s get started:

Do you want the lowdown on what’s going on in Honduras right now? I know I do! I found a great explanation of the Honduran coup at the Moon blog, written by the Moon Honduras author, Amy E. Robertson.
The Pamplona Bull Run begins in less than a week! Here’s a great guide to this famous event if you’re daring enough to attend.
There’s nothing more quintessentially New England than the lively town of Portland, Maine. The Associated Press has a great guide to Portland for budget travelers.
You should be spending as much time outside this month, so make sure you cut down on wasteful materials and use some eco-friendly goods. Here’s a cool list of biodegradable and landfill safe stuff to pack for your outdoor adventure.

‘Til tomorrow, have great evening!

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by Aaron Hotfelder on Jun 30, 2009

Happy Tuesday, Gadling faithful. Here’s a look at what else is going on in the travel world…

The Atlantic offers 15 Ways to Fix the World. Among them: Civilize Homeland Security; teach teens how to drink; privatize the seas; give the dollar a makeover; and welcome guest workers to the US. You won’t agree with all their suggestions but there’s plenty of food for thought.
Stirring photos from the world’s poorest places.
Bootsnall lists 8 Traditional Dishes to Learn to Cook While Traveling, including recipes for baklava, shepherd’s pie, pierogis, and the way-beyond-my-skill-level tamales.
Use this handy map to find the Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives closest to you.
Alcoholic monkeys stealing booze from humans in St. Kitts. Really.
There, I fixed it!

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