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Heads Up: In Arkansas, a Medieval Castle Is Taking Shape (source: New York Times)

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Ozark Medieval Fortress is a new project in northwest Arkansas to build a 13th-century-style French castle using feudal-era technology and resources. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Practical Traveler: Avoiding a Big Phone Bill When Traveling (source: New York Times)

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:45:12 +0000

Take the right phone and use the right network. And keep in mind that your smartphone’s apps may rack up huge charges.

Next Stop: Swedish Island of Gotland, a Spot for Respite or Revelry (source: New York Times)

admin — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 11:02:47 +0000

Gotland, an island about 60 miles off the southeastern coast of Sweden, has become a magnet for partygoers and solace-seekers. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

36 Hours: Florence (source: New York Times)

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Evidence of a revitalized Florence is everywhere – from the opening of trendy restaurants to the banishing of cars from landmark piazzas. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Choice Tables: In Madrid, ‘Ethnic’ Dining: Gumbo, Sushi and Daiquiris (source: New York Times)

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:38:02 +0000

Waves of immigrants have crossed paths with legions of Spaniards who have toured the globe and developed new tastes. The results can now be sampled all over town

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In Colombia, Pillories and the Lonely Planet People (source: New York Times)

admin — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:54:57 +0000

The Frugal Traveler scores a lunch invite from a vice-governor, discovers an irresistible sweets stand in Popayan and visits an odd archaeological site in San Agustin. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Practical Traveler: Buses Are a Transportation Success Story (source: New York Times)

admin — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:38:30 +0000

At a time when flights have been cut and ridership on trains has been relatively flat, traveling by bus has been on the rise. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Journeys: Network of Trails Lead Hikers to Another California (source: New York Times)

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The Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District contains hundreds of miles of hiking trails between San Francisco and San Jose. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Heads Up: In Chiang Mai, Thailand, New Sounds in the Clubs (source: New York Times)

admin — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 19:48:32 +0000

In Thailand, the city’s youth have been experimenting with a wider range of musical styles. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

In Peru, Stones, Bones, and for the Main Course … (source: New York Times)

admin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 18:52:32 +0000

Heading into the Peruvian Amazon, the Frugal Traveler finds archaeologists uncovering skulls at a hilltop fortress bigger than Machu Picchu. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Practical Traveler: European Union Makes Airlines Compensate for Delays (source: New York Times)

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 19:07:09 +0000

When flights are delayed or canceled, the European Union requires airlines to pay for passengers’ hotel rooms and meals. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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On the Road: Companies Want to See Air Fees Before Buying (source: New York Times)

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 04:24:52 +0000

Corporate travel managers often cannot anticipate the real cost of a flight when they book it because they are not shown all of the extra fees. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Madeira Draws a Younger, Hipper Set (source: New York Times)

admin — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 06:34:41 +0000

Madeira, the Portuguese island long a favorite with older British tourists, is now attracting a younger set with its new boutique hotels and night spots.

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Explorer: Walking With the Herds in Kenya (source: New York Times)

admin — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 16:48:38 +0000

On Crescent Island, in Lake Naivasha, there are no predators, cars or fences, so visitors can move freely among the animals. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Heads Up: Jazz, in Clubs and Halls, Comes to Amsterdam (source: New York Times)

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The sheer number of aspiring jazz musicians makes Amsterdam’s venues rich with talent. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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In the Garden: Jefferson’s Vegetable Garden Still Grows at Monticello (source: New York Times)

admin — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:37:03 +0000

The third president gathered seeds from around the world and shared them. His garden in Virginia still keeps that tradition alive. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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All Advice Leads to Cochabamba, Bolivia (source: New York Times)

admin — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:57:07 +0000

When a random German, a friend-of-a-friend and a group of church girls tell you to visit a city, you visit. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

An Amazon Cruise for $17 a Day. Hammock Not Included (source: New York Times)

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:16:44 +0000

On a four-day cruise from Manaus to Porto Velho, the Frugal Travelers finds a place to hang his hammock, three hearty (if monotonous) meals, and about a hundred new friends. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Personal Journeys: A Return to Liberia, Experienced Through Food (source: New York Times)

admin — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 05:00:48 +0000

A culinary tour through Monrovia incorporates the best of West African cooking with traditions from the American South. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Six New (and Affordable) Boutique Hotels in New York (source: New York Times)

admin — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:58:43 +0000

A new breed of hotels is trying to stand out from the masses with designer details, memorable perks and prices around $250 a night.

Where Families Learn Sailing Basics (source: New York Times)

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The Offshore Sailing School is one of several companies in the New York area that offer sailing programs for families. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Whether to Insure That Trip or Not (source: New York Times)

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 21:13:41 +0000

Travel insurance policies can help in the event of oil spills, civil unrest and airline strikes. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Journeys: Finding Hawaiiana To Take Home, on Kauai (source: New York Times)

admin — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 18:32:29 +0000

On Kauai, boutiques and shops specialize in handcrafted Hawaiiana – items that recall the culture and history of the islands. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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After a Miracle in São Paulo, the Frugal Adventure Begins (source: New York Times)

admin — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:30:44 +0000

The new Frugal Traveler prepares for a three-month, ten-country road trip. But wait, where’s his passport

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South Africa Scores! (source: New York Times)

admin — Sat, 05 Jun 2010 02:17:29 +0000

You may go for the soccer, but don’t miss the elephant watching, bungee jumping, beachcombing, vintage shopping and gallery hopping. Six locals share their favorite haunts. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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36 Hours in Salt Lake City (source: New York Times)

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With Utah liquor laws normalized last year, a budding film scene and a fresh crop of indie galleries and boutiques, the city has taken on a more cosmopolitan feel.

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Surfacing: Savoring the Revival of Vienna’s Second District (source: New York Times)

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 17:36:22 +0000

The Carmelite Quarter has become one of the few places in the world where bohemians stroll alongside groups of Orthodox Jews. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Watching as the Baton Is Passed (source: New York Times)

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:33:46 +0000

From traveling anonymously to riding buses, the new Frugal Traveler, Seth Kugel, does a Q&A with Matt Gross.

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Top Chefs and Restaurateurs Are Drawn to Beirut (source: New York Times)

admin — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:16:11 +0000

After years of turmoil, more than 100 restaurants, some involving notable chefs and restaurateurs, are helping the city reclaim its title as the Paris of the Middle East. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Surfacing: Redwood City, Calif., Gets New Restaurants and Shops (source: New York Times)

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 14:33:22 +0000

Redwood City, a sleepy Silicon Valley suburb, is re-emerging with an influx of new restaurants, shops and theaters. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Cultured Traveler: Rome’s Soft Spot for Caravaggio (source: New York Times)

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 14:26:11 +0000

About a third of the more than 60 works that experts acknowledge as the artist’s are housed in the capital’s museums and churches.

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Discovering the Douro (source: New York Times)

admin — Fri, 28 May 2010 14:25:32 +0000

The Douro winemaking region offers breathtaking views, cities that invite exploring and the delight of discovering it all for yourself. (source: New York Times) – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Hotels Book Unusual Events to Draw in the Public (source: New York Times)

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 01:10:46 +0000

Guests don’t have to leave the hotel to do something interesting, while local residents acquire a familiarity with the hotel that could lead to more business. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Next Stop: Finding a More Serene Vietnam on Con Dao Island (source: New York Times)

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Con Dao, once the site of a French-run prison, is now a peaceful island resort off Vietnam. (source: New York Times) – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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A Walk From Vienna to Budapest (source: New York Times)

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The author followed a 1933 trek by the original Frugal Traveler, walking from Vienna to Budapest with only the generosity of strangers to help him. (source: New York Times) – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Surfacing: Woodstock, South Africa, Sees a Revival (source: New York Times)

admin — Fri, 21 May 2010 14:23:18 +0000

Woodstock, just southeast of downtown Cape Town, is evolving into the media hub of the country’s “Mother City.” (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Weekend in Santa Fe (source: New York Times)

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Beyond the city’s historic center lies contemporary art spaces, hot Asian restaurants and a new park by a pair of trailblazing architects. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Oil Spill Has Florida Worried About Hit to Tourism (source: New York Times)

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Already reeling in the slump, Florida is trying to convince tourists that the spill won’t spoil their vacations. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Ash Cloud Shuts Airports in Parts of Europe (source: New York Times)

admin — Mon, 17 May 2010 08:19:44 +0000

Officials temporarily closed airports in the Netherlands and British Isles, including London Heathrow, Europe’s busiest airport. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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The U.S. Issue | Next Stop: In Paia, Where Wetsuits and Art Meet in Maui (source: New York Times)

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:12:21 +0000

A chill surfer vibe, combined with new galleries and farm-to-table restaurants, has turned Paia into a destination for contemporary art. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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The U.S. Issue | Surfacing: Dallas’s Deep Ellum Gets Its Music Back (source: New York Times)

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 21:12:19 +0000

Thanks in part to a new rail line, the Deep Ellum neighborhood, a hotbed of jazz and blues in the ’20s and ’30s, has fresh life. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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The U.S. Issue | Journeys: How to See the Last Space Shuttle Launches in Florida (source: New York Times)

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There are only two more space shuttle launchings in Florida. Start planning now. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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The U.S. Issue: The Mighty Colorado at a Glide (source: New York Times)

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A little-known stretch of the Colorado, just above the Grand Canyon, is a kayaker’s paradise, with mirror-clear water and no one in sight.

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Itineraries: To Upgrade Your Seat, Jump Through Some Hoops (source: New York Times)

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 12:16:29 +0000

Airline travelers hoping to use frequent-flier miles to get better seats need to have a calculator handy while reading the fine print. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Footsteps: The Highlands by Rail, With 1910 Baedeker in Hand (source: New York Times)

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 16:41:23 +0000

A rail trip through the Scottish Highlands, with a 1910 edition of Baedeker’s “Great Britain” as guide. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Weekend in Houston (source: New York Times)

admin — Fri, 07 May 2010 04:04:29 +0000

This sprawling Texas city is inching back to its urban core: oil money still reigns supreme, but it now competes with culture. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Next Stop: Switzerland’s Little-Known Lower Engadine (source: New York Times)

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The Lower Engadine is a remote, rugged, near-forgotten valley in Switzerland’s easternmost corner.

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Incident raises questions about no-fly list (source: CNN)

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The no-fly list is meant to help keep terrorists off planes, so when the Times Square bombing suspect was able to initially board a flight, it put the process under scrutiny. (source: CNN) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS and RSS Feed on Feedzilla.com

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Irish Airspace Reopened After Brief Disruption From Ash (source: New York Times)

admin — Tue, 04 May 2010 13:29:40 +0000

Airspace that had been closed over Ireland, Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland for several hours because of new volcanic ash from Iceland has mostly been reopened. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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Hotels Follow Airlines’ Lead on Fees (source: New York Times)

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Hotels are expected to add and even raise existing fees charged to customers in an effort to make more money, much like the airlines. (source: New York Times) – Share on Twitter – Share on Facebook – RSS feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

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