Sunday, November 8, 2009
Travel Quote of the Day
I always love to begin a journey on Sundays, because I shall have the prayers of the church, to preserve all that travel by land, or by water.
Jonathan Swift
Travel Question of the Day
What is the largest city in Spain's Costa Del Sol called?
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Sunset on the Dead Sea, Jordan
Photo by Eleni Tzika
Featured Article of the Day
How to Develop Character in Your Children (and Yourself) Through Travel
If you are wondering whether it would be worth it to bring your young children on a trip with you, reading Rachel Denning's experiences and advice will likely convince you. ...more
Traveller Article of the Day
Copenhagen on Water - Copenhagen, Denmark
The harbor buses of Copenhagen need no roads, claims Terje Raa - only water. ...more
Newest WhyGo Features
65 Italy Gift Ideas for the Italophile in Your Life
As we begin to think about gift lists for the upcoming holidays, I thought it made sense to put together an Italy gift guide - you can treat this as a list of things that the Italy lover in your life would love to receive, or as a list of things you should put on your own holiday wish list. ...read more
7 Best Destinations for a Honeymoon in Italy
When I was planning my first trip to Italy, my then-fiance and I toyed briefly with the idea of eloping while we were there. After a quick perusal of a few websites and books, it became clear that putting the words "Italy" and "eloping" into the same sentence wasn't going to be easy, and we abandoned the plan. ...read more
Stay on Your Toes: 3 Paris Scams to Be Aware Of
One of the questions I get asked often by people who haven't traveled much (or at all) and are planning their first overseas trip is, "Is it safe?" I'm never sure whether they're asking because they think a big city in another country is going to be inherently more unsafe than a big city in their home country, or whether they've just heard some kind of horror story from other travelers. ...read more
Latest Travel News
Abandoned Places In The World (pics)
Here's a photo collection that hints at a WALL-E-style world just waiting for a cute robot to start cleaning. (dirjournal.com)
Travel writers get VIP treatment in Monterey County
Writers who are interested in press trips might be interested in how Monterey County feels about the great value they get by offering them. (montereyherald.com)
Sao Paulo’s Incredible Storm Drain Graffiti (pics)
What Sao Paulo lacks in social equality, it more than makes up for in cheerfully painted storm drains. (environmentalgraffiti.com)
Berlin restores section of Wall to 1989 appearance
Those who are nostalgic for the Cold War days now have a bit more of the Berlin Wall to admire as the 20th anniversary of the fall approaches. (USA Today)
Top 10 great-value Caribbean islands (slideshow)
Cheapskates who are looking for an island holiday will enjoy this slideshow. (MSNBC)
If You Can Design A T-Shirt, You Can Win 11 Days In Australia
If you are the type who needs a huge prize in order to get off your ass and design a shirt, this is good news. (Jaunted)
The real distractions for pilots
Laptops and cockpit arguments are the least of pilots' worries, it seems. (Salon.com)
Global travelers rank United States No. 1
Travelers around the world love the USA, and now we have a Nobel Peace Prize and this crazy survey to prove it. (USA Today)
Decomposing body stinks up NYC hotel floor for days (yes - days), blogger writes
The Jane Hotel appears to have one more vacancy these days, but you might want to let things air out for a bit. (USA Today)
Pupils living on remote Scottish island take world's shortest commuter flight to school ... just 96 seconds
When you see the photo of the two airports you'll probably wonder how it takes even that long. (dailymail.co.uk)
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