And The Finalists Go To The Judges
The finalists are now in the hands of our judges, Mike the editor from Vagabondish.com, Tim the editor for BraveNewTraveler.com and the previous two contest winners Olivia and Rowena.
This was another very impressive contest with an overwhelming number of submissions, many of which are going to kick off the next contest.
Let’s go green and keep it clean
Photo: Flickr/Smurfie77
Do you recycle? I know I do, so when it comes to traveling I like to check out my options in eco-friendly traveling. It is a fact, traveling has an impact on the environment. I was very happy to discover Eco Traveling, a place filled with great articles about alternative and traditional ways of traveling around the globe. It seems that the demand for eco-tourism is rising drastically. Even resorts are looking into how they could make their resort eco-friendly, which means it will keep the nature as natural as possible, without affecting it. If you’re looking into ecotraveling, you can find really good guidelines at Ecotour.
Fishing at Starbucks
Photo by author
Sitting at Starbucks on a Muscat beach and watching the fishermen getting their nets ready on the beach just across the street, sums up the duality that is Oman. Listening to light jazz, sipping one of the two-dozen choices of coffee blends, whilst 50m from me the air is filled with the excited screams of the ever-hopeful seagulls and a team of fishermen running seemingly aimlessly but somehow coordinated and accomplishing the magic trick of disentangling, then spreading out a fine at least a 100m long green net, dotted in intervals with cork floats.
Travel Picks of the Week - 02/15/08
Photo:Flickr/Elliot23
Travel brings wisdom and knowledge. Independent travelers were encouraged to share aesthetic and intellectual pleasures of discovery in the narrative contest held by Transitions Abroad. The winning entry was the heart-warming story, Education from the Streets of Giza.
Travel Picks of the Week - 02/08/08
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If you and your partner share as much passion for each other as you do for travel, Valentine’s Day might be the perfect time to express those mushy feelings. Viator has ideas to share your overwhelming ardor for travel this 14th of February in Viator’s Love, Romance, Travel: Valentine’s Day for Travelers.
Travel Picks of the Week - 02/01/08
Photo: Flickr/Bernardcairo
February is here and cultures around the world are breaking into parties, parades, music and dance to celebrate the carnival season. Linked to merrymaking and feasting just before Lent (the Christian season of prayers and fasting), carnivals are wild, colorful and brimming with richness of folk culture. Here is a slide show of World Party: Carnival Around the Globe from MSN.
Cruise Vacations
Photo:Flickr/Tiffanybrucepsyd
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Are you thinking of your next holiday and want it to be different from the harried stop-photograph-go trips that seem to pass for vacations? Cruise vacations are attractive to all ages and interests…singles, couples, families and retirees. There are cruises that cater to special interests and those that cheerfully serve all groups. Cruises are fun and it is not long before the lively atmosphere on board lifts your spirits and puts you in vacation mode.
Travel Picks of the Week - 01/25/08
Photo: Flickr/star_trooper
The 2008 Summer Olympics will be held in Beijing, China from August 8th to August 24th. As the Olympics fever spreads across sports lovers in all countries, China has stepped up public conveniences like mass transit system and tele networks. Tickets and lodging are still huge expenses for visitors, and contractual teaching work might just be the resource to provide for living expenses and enjoying the Games. Daniel McCrohan provides information about Teaching English in Beijing.
Hawaii
Photo: Flickr/Drewjcheney
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Snorkeling and sun all year round, lush rainforests and active volcanoes make Hawaii one of the most popular destinations for travelers of all ages and interests. Driving around Hawaii is the best way to savor the region’s rich natural beauty.
Travel Picks of the Week - 01/18/08
Photo: Flickr/Zinnie
Is travel all about getting away? Or is it about getting ‘in’ to new cultures, languages and food? And the thrill of savoring experiences that could never be had back home? Ben Groundwater explores the reasons that motivate him to travel.
