posted by Charles H. Russo on Mar 15
As with many ski towns, Park City was originally established as a mining town. In the 1860’s, flocks of people moved here to pursue riches in silver mining. At this time the streets were lined with saloons and featured a very popular red-light district. In the 1930’s mineral prices fell due to the depression, and the town felt the effect. Business collapsed and the population dwindled. Over time things got better and in 1963 Park City Consolidated Mines built the first chairlift on what was then known as Treasure Mountain. At this time, $3.50 would get you a weekend pass to go skiing and sledding. Times have changed a bit since then, but the skiing is still world-class, and the town offers many cultural events and festivals.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Mar 13
Avoid Sickness In Paradise: Prevent Jet Lag
One of the worst parts of air travel is handling jet lag. Jet lag is basically your body
posted by Charles H. Russo on Mar 7
This is Part I of a new series on laptop travel.
Many people choose to travel with their laptops these days. And I’m not talking about business travelers; I’m talking about backpackers.
I should know. I lugged my 12″ Powerbook G4 around the world. And I couldn’t help but notice other grungy backpackers whip out laptops in hostels, backpacker cafes, and airports.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Mar 6
In a recent National Geographic Article, we learn that customers are not the only tech-savvy players in the turbulent airfare games.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Mar 2
Cruising has become a popular pastime today, and the Caribbean is one of the most popular destinations for first-time and experienced cruisers alike. One of the reasons is that many cruise lines send a number of ships down to this area of the world, making a Caribbean cruise one of the more economical on the market. If you are considering setting sail for your next vacation, the Caribbean may be the exact tropical spot that you have your eye on. But which part of the Caribbean would suit your fancy? Most cruise liner separate this collection of islands into the south, east and western regions, and plan itineraries around one of these areas. All of the parts of the Caribbean offer their own brand of fun and excitement, but for many, the beautiful destinations offered in a southern Caribbean cruise will fit the bill the best.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Mar 1
Ask anybody and the typical answer you will get is that there is nothing in Alabama that is of special interest to the tourist. Yet tourism happens to be big business in the state and is, in fact, the state’s biggest industry, generating well over $10 billion in revenue each year.
The key to Alabama’s attractiveness as a tourist destination is above all its rural and agricultural orientation punched with great hospitality, delectable cuisine, top notch Alabama motels, hotels andGulf Coast resorts, and a globally well-known events calendar with many festivals and performances thrown in.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Feb 28
Travel can be a journey into the realms of fear and loathing, or a happy-go-lucky search for wildflowers.
It can be an exploration of animosity, or a ride to the chapel on your wedding day.
This week Tales of the Road explores a brutal jungle of hidden, festering horrors; a moral wasteland where blood-sucking fiends skulk in the shadows, a place so nightmarish that the author who explored its darkest corners is unwilling to identify himself.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Feb 27
Long-term travel is often a tricky financially proposition.
Unless you’ve been gifted an inheritance or a lucky lotto ticket, chances are that someone wanting to join the expat community in a foreign country will have to find work there. Teaching English as a Second Language classes is, by far, the job of choice.
Not because of the perks, but simply because it is the easiest type of work to obtain. In my experience, it seems that simply standing upright and speaking several relatively coherent sentences in English is sufficient to land the job.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Feb 24
Please note: This is a partnership post.
One thing I’ve learned since quitting my day job and becoming a full-time travel writer: the future of travel writing, travel guides and travel communities is online.
It’s nice to get published in traditional print media, if only because it gives me something to show my technologically oblivious Grandmother, but there’s no doubt that we’re at the tail-end of dead-tree press.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Feb 15
eBags Mother Lode Mini – Flexible packing combined with style.
The eBags company has continually created luggage based on the consumers needs. Their luggage isn’t some cheap generic knockoff. It’s quality gear designed for the consumers needs. The eBags Mother Lode Mini is a prime example. Child to the Mother Lode, the eBags Mother Lode Mini is a smaller, carry on version, of the popular rolling luggage piece.
Carry on rolling luggage is nothing unique, but the eBags Mother Lode Mini is. The main selling point is its flexibility for packing. Where most carry on rolling luggage gives you one main compartment and maybe a few pockets, the eBags Mother Lode Mini does much more.
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