Gadlinks for Monday 6.22.09

by Brenda Yun on


I just watched “The Hangover” last night and the exorbitant amount of money that was spent in just two evenings in Las Vegas made my head spin. There’s something about Vegas and road trips that throw reason and budgeting out the window, I think. For a more realistic view of the travel experience, you might want to read these great

‘Til tomorrow, have a great evening!

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Gadlinks for Friday 6.19.09

by Brenda Yun on


I don’t know about you guys, but this Friday feels like a much needed one. It’s been quite a week, especially with all of the revolutionary news from the Middle East and the world in general! My parents are embarking on their own month-long globe trot, so I hope they have happy and safe travels while I hold the fort here at home in sunny Hawaii (things could be worse!). Here’s a dose of Gadlinks to carry you through the weekend.

‘Til Monday, have a great weekend!

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Gadlinks for Thursday, 6.18.09

by Aaron Hotfelder on

Here’s a quick look at what’s going on in the travel universe…

  • Ever run out of money when you’re traveling? Don’t rely on Mom and Pop to bail you out. Take some advice from Bootsnall on what to do when you’re broke overseas.
  • I really enjoyed this article from Brave New Traveler on 6 Ways To Not Be a Holier-than-thou Traveler. Reminds me of the time I was drinking une noissette in a café near the Jardin du Luxembourg, and…. oh, right.
  • Forget the “Kiss the Cook” barbecue apron. This year, give Dad something he really wants on Father’s Day: adventure.
  • In a great article for the Oxford American, former travel editor and current World Hum contributor Tom Swick details the pleasure, but mostly the pain, of becoming an accidental freelancer.
  • Belgian soccer player collapses from a heart attack while playing a game. His internal defibrillator zaps him back to life. Cool video, and appropriate headline, here.

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Gadlinks for Wednesday 6.17.09

by Brenda Yun on


Happy Hump Day, everyone! Here are the latest Gadlinks from the travel blogosphere.

‘Til tomorrow, have a great evening.

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Gadlinks for Tuesday, 6.16.09

by Aaron Hotfelder on

Here’s a look at what else is going on in the travel world today…

  • The Boston Globe’s photo blog “The Big Picture” posts some outstanding photos from the aftermath of Iran’s controversial election. Andrew Sullivan has dozens more first-hand accounts.
  • Bootsnall’s Eileen Smith suggests 15 Incredible Desserts You Should Try on the Road. I’ll admit it, I almost licked the screen while looking at that picture of baklava. (Okay, I did.)
  • Attention Mountain Dew commercial casting directors: Here‘s some video of Tyler Bradt, a 22-year-old extreme kayaker, setting a world record by plunging off a 186-foot waterfall.
  • How can you not love Japan?
  • Finally, Chris Blattman thinks that Nicholas Kristof’s recent tips for surviving bandits in poor countries will be counter-productive to his goal of encouraging more people to visit third world countries.

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