Travelrific® Travel Journal
Picture postcards in prose.™ Check out the blogroll on the front page for official merchandise and other resources!Archive for June, 2007
London 2012 Olympics
by Linda Tancs
Now be honest–did you really see that the 2012 Olympics logo set out the numbers, 2-0-1-2, at first glance? It reminds me of a Rorschach test. Could you do better? Try your luck at www.london2012.com.
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Lost in Translation
By Linda Tancs
Just as marketers research their brand names in foreign markets so as not to offend, so too must tourists be wary of the shirt or purse sporting a phrase or logo in a foreign language. Case in point: Cameron Diaz toted a bag in Machu Picchu emblazoned with Mao Zedong’s “Serve the People” slogan in Chinese. The problem is that Peru suffered an insurgency by the Maoist Shining Path rebels some twenty years ago. Just another reason to research your destination before you travel and pack accordingly.
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QE2: Last Call
By Linda Tancs
If you have a tendency to be last minute when it comes to cruise travel, be forewarned–QE2 will be following in the footsteps of old Queen Mary towards the end of 2008. Book now, or save your pennies for that long awaited trip to luxury haven Dubai for your photo ops with the grand lady.
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Young Adult Travel
By Linda Tancs
In this week’s edition of the podcast Travelrific Travel Show, the topic is young adult travel. To backpack or not to backpack? Tune in to hear the options. Visit http://www.travelrificradio.com.
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France Will Keep You Healthy
By Linda Tancs
In a recent study, scientists discovered that Madiran, a traditional French wine, has a potent form of polyphenols. Polyphenols help reduce artery damage. Francophobes, fear not: a pill form is expected in a decade or so.
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Pain at the Gas Pump
By Linda Tancs
As U.S. gas prices climb to record highs, it’s worth remembering that the suffering is worldwide. Across the world, in fact, prices hit a record high 146.9c per liter in Melbourne, Australia just a few weeks ago.
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Airport Management
By Linda Tancs
In this week’s edition of the podcast Travelrific Travel Show, the topic is airport management. Over 100 million flyers use U.S. airports annually. How much do you know about the airport business? Tune in and find out. Visit www.travelrificradio.com.
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Airport Amusement
By Linda Tancs
“Airport amusement” in the same sentence? No, this isn’t an oxymoron (unless, of course, you’ve been stranded there). How could it be, considering the amenities being offered these days–gourmet and specialty shops, spa treatments, and your choice of some of the biggest retail names in the business. Not sure what to buy at Heathrow? Let your shopping consultant do the heavy lifting for you.
Visit www.wanderfulplacesonline.com.
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Plane Etiquette
By Linda Tancs
Remember that you’re not (necessarily) entitled to claim all the arm rests. If you sit on the aisle, take the aisle arm rest. If you sit near the window, take the arm rest on the left. If you’re stuck in the middle, then you deserve both!
Visit http://www.wanderfulplacesonline.com
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3-1-1 Rule
By Linda Tancs
Okay, so you know better than to pack more than a 3-ounce tube of anything in your carry-on bag if you have hopes of keeping it on the plane with you. Then why would you try to bring an almost-empty 7-ounce tube of toothpaste with you? Yes, it has been tried. No, it didn’t work.
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