Twenty Great Travel Quotes
- March 9th 2010
Something a bit different this week - some more inspirational travel quotes. Hope you enjoy them, and feel free to share yours in the comments.
- Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends. - Maya Angelou
- We must travel in the direction of our fear. - John Berryman
- It is good to have an end to journey towards, but it is the journey that matters in the end. - Ursula Le Guin
- The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page. – St. Augustine
- The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes. - Marcel Proust
- To fly as fast as thought, you must begin by knowing that you have already arrived. - Richard Bach
- The only journey is the one within. - Rainer Maria Rilke
- You can’t cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water. - Rabindranath Tagore
- Shoot for the moon and if you miss you will still be among the stars. - Les Brown
- Don’t worry about the world coming to an end today. It’s already tomorrow in Australia. - Peanuts Read more »
Tags: travel, Travel Fun, travel quotes
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Five Cool Ways To Travel
- February 2nd 2010
There are some vehicles that just call your name. Just seeing them makes you want to hop in and take a ride or, even better, own one. Just for fun, I’ve put together my list of vehicles that did that for me. Here’s my list of five vehicles that make traveling cool.
5. Sir Richard Branson’s Necker Nymph submarine
Sir Richard Branson is always travelling in cool vehicles — and I’m not talking about Virgin planes. The Necker Nymph aero submarine is like an underwater plane and can glide on the surface of the water.
4. K.I.T.T.
I’m not the only one to think that KITT was the best thing about the Knight Rider series. A sleek, black, sporty vehicle that talked — and talked back to David Hasselhoff. I’ve always liked the idea of vehicles that could communicate, which is why this makes my list.
Tags: travel, Travel Fun
What Kind Of Packer Are You?
- August 27th 2009
I’m heading off on another trip. A couple of months ago I read Sheila Scarborough’s post on the Vacation Departure Maniac and it got me to thinking about the different types of packers there are.
How do you pack when you travel?
Last Minute Larry
Last minute Larry is so laid back that he knows he can pack whatever he needs in five to ten minutes. He doesn’t even bother to get out cases or bags until the actual day of travel and is unlikely to do any pre-trip planning - isn’t buying the ticket enough? Of course Larry is most likely to forget something essential, but is so laid back he doesn’t care.
Most likely to say:”Of course I’ve got time for another drink before I head to the airport.”
Lightweight Letty
Lightweight Letty makes a virtue of packing light - in fact, it’s almost ridiculous how little she travels with. She can go anywhere with only a carryon. Her carryon bag will hold essential toiletries (these can always be supplemented by what the hotel provides), a change of clothes and some travel wash. Letty’s the least likely to have any excess baggage charges.
Most likely to say: “I’m pretty sure this wrap will work for the beach AND the restaurant - and I can always wash it out.” Read more »
Tags: packing, travel, Travel Fun
Fast Facts About Indiana
- April 23rd 2009
Indiana is home to the new Indy Park Ride and Fly which opened about five months ago and is currently getting great customer reviews. We’ve already looked at places to visit in Indianapolis, but now it’s time for some fast facts about the state. Some of these are quite fun!
Spot the tree growing from this courthouse!
- Indiana covers 35,866 square miles of land
- The population in 2007 was 6.3 million
- It’s known as the Hoosier state
- Its name means ‘Land of the Indians’
- Indianapolis became the state capital in 1825; before that first Vincennes, then Corydon, was the capital
- The highest point in the state is Hoosier Hill, which is 1,257 feet high
- The state song is On the banks of the Wabash (Listen)
- The state motto is ‘the crossroads of America’
- It became the 19th US state on December 11, 1816
- Largest cities are Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, Evansville, Gary, South Bend
- It’s bordered by Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio
- The state tree is the tulip tree
- The state flower is the peony
- The state bird is the cardinal, adopted in 1933
- There’s a town called Santa Claus Read more »
Tags: indiana, indy, Indy airport parking, travel
Facebook Applications For Travelers
- January 6th 2009
Facebook is big among mobile users. What’s not to like? There are loads of applications you can use for almost every aspect of your business, whether you think Facebook is a proper business tool or not. But what about travelers? How can they use Facebook to help them plan their trips more effectively and have more fun when they travel? Here’s a round up of some of the most used Facebook apps for travel.
Cities I’ve Visited helps you create an interactive map of the cities and towns you have visited. Available in several languages, this application comes from TripAdvisor. All you do is add a pin to a city you have been to and you can get an at-a-glance view of your business travel trips. An alternative that’s more focused on the US and Canada is Where I’ve Been.
If you think you know everything about the places you have visited, then take the TravelPod Traveler IQ Challenge. To play you’ll need to pick where famous places are located. You’ve got to move fast to get a high Traveler IQ. You may not get much choice about business trips, but you can choose where to go on holiday. Find out what your choices reveal about your personality with Travel Brain. You can share reviews and tips with your friends too. Read more »
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