Traveler's Companion Multifunctional Gadget, written 2 days ago, In the ultimate quest to make backpacks lighter during your travels, the Traveler’s Companion combines two essential packing list staples into one multifunctional tool. In addition to providing a travel alarm clock and flashlight, a...

The Proud Indians of Chiapas, written 4 days ago, The Frugal Traveler, Matt Gross, witnesses the religious rituals of the Tzotzil Maya, then joins a family for a homemade Chiapanecan meal.

We're Getting Beyond the Velvet Ropes of Vegas, Baby!, written 1 week ago, What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas right? But what happens if NOTHING ends up happening in Vegas that’s worth keeping in Vegas?! That would be the ultimate let down! When you step off the plane in Vegas you need a plan of...

Should Have Bought It Last Time, written 4 days ago, Last night I finished writing out my shopping list. I've knocked out half the gifts on my list, and I fully intend to purchase all gifts before December 1st this year. If I accomplish that it'll be the first time in my lifetime that I've been ab...

Quality of Life Issues, written 6 days ago, Later on this year in the global issues part of my class I will be discussing topics as diverse as the death penalty, abortion, and euthanasia, but that is not what I wanted to touch on here. Rather, I wanted to reflect for a moment on my life as it wa...

The plight of Mountain Gorillas in the Congo, written 2 days ago, Plight of Congo gorillas is grim With the increased intensity in the war between the rebels and the Democratic Republic of Congo government forces, many of the jungles and mountains of the Congo are being taken over by violence.  Sad...

The Kid Within blog.

Buenos Aires: The Pre-Trip List, written 2 days ago, One of the questions we get asked a lot here at Jet Set Life is how do you find all those cool places that you put into your videos and guidebooks.  The short answer is - through trusted people that “get” how the Jet Set like to roll.  There...

Visiting New York?, written 5 days ago, There’s no place on earth like New York City. Surely, you’ve heard of that. Famous for its sublime moments, New York is a city like no other. Nowhere will you find America’s best attributes – a diverse cultural heritage combined with style – but here...

Laguna Beach California, written 3 days ago, Perfectly situated midway between Los Angeles and San Diego in southern Orange County, Laguna Beach is a popular weekend vacation in Southern California. Offering seven miles of coastline with sandy beaches and palm trees, Laguna Beach is the perfect bea...

Welcome to Pyrodes.com. Pyrodes seeks to bring its readers a one of a kind set of destination ideas and news that cater to the intrepid traveller and the globally-minded individual. At Pyrodes, our readers discover corners of the world that are ignored by

Back to Basics: Why You Have to Show ID AGAIN When You Go Through Security, written 3 days ago, With the Thanksgiving Travel Season on the verge on launching, I thought it would be a good time to review some basic travel information. One complaint that I hear is the people are forever having to show...

Benefits of booking a cruise with a travel agency, written 4 days ago, Travel agency is preferred by many tourists who are vigilant and like to spend hassle free vacations. Cruise vacations are chosen by the travelers to enjoy the life of dazzling beaches and vibrant...

R.I.P Ray Van Mechelen, written 3 weeks ago, "you wonna earn monie?Awel, then you fuck" "Da maske lacht ongs oit hé Ray" "Tis nimier lek at was én tzal nooit nog werre lek as vreuger, zongder de Rày" (Matroesjka's gaat verder zonder Peter Van Den Begin)

We made it to round 1 of the Open Web Awards!! Please vote for us!, written 3 days ago, Hi guys, Thank you sooo much for nominating us in Mashable’s Open Web Awards.  We’ve made it to Round 1 Voting! Let’s help everyone find out how awesome our travellers are!  64,000 unique travel tips sinc...

Reviews of the best hotels, airport by airport. Includes a list of the airports that offer free wifi access.

Links for 2008-11-18 [del.icio.us], written 4 days ago, 16 Essential PC Applications for Bloggers 14 Essential Mac OS X Applications for Bloggers

Salt Lake City : Utah Jazz and The Backyardigans, written 1 month ago, Utah’s capital, Salt Lake City is the gateway to the state’s renowned ski resorts, scenic national parks and recreational areas. Well-known as a ski destination it has the credentials for hosting the 2002 Olympic Winter Games...

Cambodia Travel Blogs, written 3 weeks ago, Our individual trips to Angkor Wat in Siem Reap. Read about our different experiences of course with photos! Inspira's Travel Report: (Un)reap(ed):(Un)defeat(ed) Mini's Travel Report: Destination Angkor

Rant Against Cool Camping, written 3 days ago, Camping has come such a long way from the classic days and the simplicity portrayed by the likes of Carry on Camping. Today, you can go camping in the middle of nowhere and still get internet access via a satellite phone. It becomes impossible to get lo...