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Archive for October 2007

October 12th, 2007

GooGhoul Searches for Halloween Events

I’ve been discovering all sorts of fun, unusual, scary, and downright silly Halloween events around the world, and I’m looking forward to sharing them with you throughout the month.
If you can’t wait to see if I mention something near where you live, or will be traveling, on Halloween, you can do your own search […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

October 11th, 2007

Personalized Airplane Seat Covers Not OK for Onboard Use

It seems like every time I turn around there is a new travel gadget out there that promises to make travel germ-free — or at least as germ-free as you can get on an airplane.
I previously wrote about why the personalized air filters cannot be used.  Now, the latest gadget making an appearance is the personalized […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 21 comments

October 10th, 2007

Tour Haunted Toronto

There’s history behind every city that is far more interesting that what you’re likely to read on the official City website.  It’s the nitty-gritty side of a city, something that gives it real character. . . and makes it fun.
It turns out that Toronto has a dark and seamy side that includes some rather ghoulish history.  […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 1 comment

October 9th, 2007

Back to Basics Travel Tip: Cookies

I’m not talking about some homemade goodies that you can take with you on your trip — I’m talking about the kind on your computer that can keep you from getting the very best travel deal out there.
Whether you’re looking at a travel aggregator site, comparison site, airline site, or a travel wholesaler, the […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 3 comments

October 8th, 2007

Matchbook Monday - Picanha

Today’s matchbook comes from Picanha, a churrascaria (Brazilian barbecue), in Palm Desert, California (map it).
This dining tradition dates back hundreds of years, and originated in the pampas of Brazil, with gauchos cooking marinated meat on long skewers oven a fire.  The style has been updated and modernized, with meats are carved at your table.  […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

October 8th, 2007

Who’s the Best Flying US Routes?

Conde Nast Traveler announced the results of its Business Poll. a poll of nearly 20,000 travelers who identify themselves as business travelers.
The airlines were rated in six categories:  seat comfort/legroom, food/beverage, cabin service, onboard amenities/technology, airport lounge clubs, and frequent flyer program.
Results in the airline category, for those airlines flying U.S. routes, show Continental at […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 3 comments

October 7th, 2007

Inaugural Edition of the Carnival of Travelers

Welcome to the October 7, 2007 edition of Carnival of Travelers, the inaugural edition!
This was my first attempt at organizing a blog carnival, and it’s been a learning experience.  My goal was to round up some great blog posts each month, centered around a common theme, so readers could dig a little deeper into a […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

October 6th, 2007

Pack a Chargepod Instead of Lots of Cables

If you’ve ever left home without the proper charging cable(s), this gadget may be for you.
The Chargepod is a 6-way charging device that will allow you to charge all your devices with one gadget.  You no longer need to pack every single cable that you need, nor do you have to worry about finding […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 0 comments

October 5th, 2007

Passport Deadline Has Passed

The deadline has passed; the suspension is over.  New passport rules are now fully in effect, as mandated by the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative.
U.S citizens who travel by air to Canada, Mexico, Bermuda or the Caribbean must have a passport, or other approved travel documents, to enter or depart the country. 
The passport requirement […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

October 4th, 2007

Terror Behind the Walls

This was one of my favorite Halloween events last year, and I had to mention it again this year.
Eastern State Penitentiary, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a historic site, and the home of a former REAL prison.  Although a great deal of it is in ruins, it has been stabilized, and many tours and events are offered […]

By Mary Jo Manzanares -- 2 comments

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