Travelrific® Travel Journal
Picture postcards in prose.™ Check out the blogroll on the front page for official merchandise and other resources!Wonders of the World
By Linda Tancs
What a wonder-full world. After a global vote, the results are in. The newest 7 wonders of the world are, in no particular order: The Great Wall of China, Rome’s Colosseum, India’s Taj Mahal, Jordan’s Petra, Peru’s Machu Picchu, Brazil’s Christ the Redeemer, and Mexico’s Chichen Itza. Will the losing candidates demand a recount?
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A Walker’s Guide to Charleston, South Carolina
By Linda Tancs
In this week’s edition of the podcast Travelrific Travel Show, the topic is Charleston, South Carolina. Tune in for a streetwise guide to this classy, southern city. Visit www.travelrificradio.com.
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The Greening of London’s Taxi
By Linda Tancs
Even the black cab must go green. Tough new EU emissions standards require that London’s taxi cabs undergo an engine overhaul. Without government backing in this endeavor, the black cab is likely to join the Routemaster in oblivion. Get those bikes ready.
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Relaxing at London’s Gatwick Airport
By Linda Tancs
Weary travelers, take heart. London’s Gatwick Airport now offers restful, hotel-like stays on the premises, courtesy of Yotel. Check out (no pun intended) www.yotel.com.
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Travel Refunds
by Linda Tancs
Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative Part II: If you’re experiencing delays in obtaining your expedited passport, take solace in the fact that the U.S. State Dept. just might consider refunding your expedited fees if you ask them. Check their online announcements for procedures.
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The Hidden Cost of Air Traffic Delays
By Linda Tancs
So what’s a little $9.4 billion among friends? That’s the amount of economic loss that the U.S. Dept. of Transportation estimates is lost due to air traffic delays. Maybe that’s why galactic travel is gaining interest these days. It costs less and traffic is light.
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Exploring Savannah, Georgia
By Linda Tancs
In this week’s edition of the podcast Travelrific Travel Show, the topic is Savannah, Georgia. You’ve got 22 historic city squares to explore. Listen in for some travel tips to one of America’s great historic landmarks. Visit www.travelrificradio.com.
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New Warder at the Tower of London
By Linda Tancs
Think of the word “beefeater” and invariably the image of a male costumed in black and red ceremonial garb with a big black hat is conjured up. Oh, that’s so twentieth century. Starting this month, a woman–42-year old Moira Cameron of Argyll, Scotland–will join the ranks of Yeoman Warder of Her Majesty’s Royal Palace and Fortress the Tower of London, and Members of the Sovereign’s Body Guard of the Yeoman Guard Extraordinary (or just plain Yeoman Warder to the uninitiated). Good thing those teddy bears in the gift shop are unisex.
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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.
