January 2, 2012
Crash Course in Amsterdam Bike Safety: Top 5 Tips
Amsterdam gives the phrase “look both ways before you cross the street” a whole new meaning. For many travelers, it takes a near-death experience and a serious adrenaline rush as you come within inches of colliding with a quickly pedaling biker to realize how important this is. Biking is a way of life in Amsterdam. In a city where there are more bikes than people, bike safety (and pedestrian safety) is not something to take lightly. Two-lane bike paths are painted onto the sides of most larger streets and are always busy with a steady flow of bikers. They move fast, and don’t slow down for the spacey tourist. Watch out and be safe. Read more »
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July 25, 2011
Travel Photography Made Easy
We’ve all experienced relatives returning from trips, excited to invite the family over for a long and excruciating three hours of photo sharing. You stare at images of grandpa and grandma standing in front of endless monuments, statues, signs, etc. with the same expressions and same composition making up each photograph. While most travelers own a digital camera, few know how to compose photos that will create memorable and interesting photographs to commemorate their travels. Here are a few travel photography tips for even the most amateur of photographers. Learn how to take photos on your travels that won’t bore your relatives.
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January 20, 2011
Top 5 Karaoke Hotspots in Tokyo
No business trip to Tokyo would be complete without a company stop to a local karaoke bar (locally known as a “karaoke box”). The sing-along entertainment machine was made famous in Japan, and is considered to be more of an art form than just play. When choosing the right lounge for your group, take into consideration its proximity to your hotel, the atmosphere (some may be more comfortable with a private room vs. a public room), and the cost. Most bars have a flat usage fee, though there are others that charge an hourly rate.
The next time you are visiting Tokyo, warm up your vocal chords for an evening of team bonding at these venues: Read more »
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January 12, 2011
Dutch Fun Facts
If Amsterdam is on your 2011 travel list, start your traveling plans with these 10 fun facts about The Netherlands.
1. Amsterdam has more museums per square mile than any other city in the world. The last count was 51.
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November 22, 2010
Green Your Travels
Carbon emissions can come from a variety of sources and helping to reduce these emissions is all of our responsibility in order to preserve and protect Mother Earth. While committing weekends to planting trees in your local forest is an ideal way to offset your carbon footprint, it does not always fit into a busy schedule. Below are a few ways that you can green your travels. Read more »
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April 26, 2010
7 Great Phone Apps for a Smooth Trip
In the age of technological efficiency, travel would not be complete without the accompaniment of smartphone apps. Whether you’re an iPhone, Android, Palm or Blackberry user, there are an assortment of applications to make your travel experience much smoother. Read more »