Third World Traveler, third world, United States foreign policy, alternative media, travel 雲の上のホテル The repeat visitor’s guide to Bangkok It's easy for travelers to get sucked into that evil vortex of guidebook "must-see" experiences. Bangkok is no exception. Hit the Grand Palace, eat some mediocre Thai food on a Chao Phraya river cruise and go for a sweaty afternoon spin through the Jatujak Weekend Market. Been there, done that, yada yada yada. Here's a quick guide to some of Bangkok's top new venues, some old favorites that continue to impress and a sneak-peek of some upcoming openings we're looking forward to. Shopping in Bangkok Thai fashion Dress from Curated by Ek Thongprasert's Spring/Summer 2012 collection. But beyond the city's many Louis Vuitton, Hermès and other big brand boutiques are some talented local designers earning global praise as well. Earlier this month, Thai designer Wisharawish Akarasantisook won the top prize at the Mango Fashion Awards in Barcelona, Spain. So where to find Thailand's hottest young designers? To check out the designs of up-and-comer k and i, head to Siam Lido and Zen at CentralWorld.
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accommodation: misool eco resort, raja ampat, indonesia Misool Eco Resort was built entirely of reclaimed tropical hardwoods, milled on site with our own portable sawmill. Our accommodations have been meticulously designed for comfort, privacy, and sustainability. All of our accommodations feature Balinese-style open air bathrooms, air-conditioning, fresh hot and cold showers, mini-bars, in-room safes, and handcrafted furniture and fittings. Our eight rustically luxurious Water Cottages are located in the North Lagoon, just steps from the Dive Centre and restaurant. The Water Cottages are built on stilts over the water. For lazy afternoons with a good book, there is a hammock built right into the veranda. For those seeking a bit more space and seclusion, we suggest one of our four Deluxe Villas: Villa Utara, also built on stilts on the western edge of the North Lagoon, overlooks the House Reef and the spectacular dive sites of Fiabacet beyond. Villa Kalanme is located on the secluded South Beach.
Throwing voice search into the mix to get flight, hotel and rail results Voice search, to some extent, is still in its relative infancy in the travel industry despite the buzz around Apple‘s Siri and the voice recognition capabilities of Google Android. While a full blown service at a major travel brand has yet to materialise, companies such as Evature (or Eva, Expert Virtual Assistant) are trying their best to push the technology into the mainstream. Eva was one of the APIs thrown in to the pot for THack London this week, with founder Tal Weiss also having a go at creating his own hack for the event. Similar to the winning effort from SITA Lab from the first THack London in February 2011, Weiss’s effort uses Google Android voice recognition system to allow users to search for particular products. For flight search the hack uses the API from Vayant; hotels come via Expedia Affiliate Network; and rail from Travelport. Here is Weiss demoing his hack, including useful feedback towards the end of the clip for developers. Sponsors of THack London:
Wanderlust Travel Awards 2012: WINNERS ANNOUNCED | AwardPage Who did you vote in at the top spots this year? Which country won Gold? Which airlines and airports are you happiest with? Find out who-won-what here... Back in November and December we asked you – the Wanderlust readers – to tell us about your year in travel. Top Country: Japan Ranking % 1. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. One year on from the terrible earthquake and tsunami that devastated north-east Japan and the country is ready to welcome visitors back with open arms. Top Emerging Destination: Sudan 1. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Sprawling Sudan makes up a whopping 8% of Africa yet it only attracts a teeny number of visitors. Explore ancient, deserted ruins unlike any other, discover archaeological treasures in among the dunes and experience the rich, welcoming culture of the desert people. Top City: Luang Prabang, Laos 1. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. Your perennial fave gets the gong again. Top Tour Operator: Audley 1. Top Guidebook Series: Dorling Kindersley 1. 4. 5. 6. 7. 9. 10. 1. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Katikies Santorini Luxury Hotels | Santorini Hotels Cyclades Greece How to Bring Your European Trip Back Home Every time I go to Europe, I swoon over how well organized the cities are, how good looking the people are, and yes, the heated floors. Then I come back to America and sit on my couch, cursing urban sprawl while eating peanut butter out of the jar. This time when I return to The States, however, I have decided that there’s no need to romanticize the European lifestyle, because many amazing parts of it can be recreated at home! I once asked a Greek woman what the difference was between Americans and Europeans. Food and enjoying the small things First, change the way you view food. Use food as a tool to spend more time with those you love by catching up, hanging out, and having good conversation. When you don’t eat out, consider your ingredients. Vegetables and fruits are generally cheaper at the farmer’s market, and interacting with the vendors is fun. When I first arrived in Greece, I found myself asking, “why are there so many hair salons and why are they always packed?”
WonderClub.com The Pink Palace - World Famous Backpackers 2* Hotel + Hostel Be a frugal traveller, not a cheapskate - Adventure Travel Have you and a platonic friend ever tried to convince a hostel owner to let you share a single bed? Have you ever walked more than 20 minutes out of your way to save a few pennies on bottled water? Have you ever stubbornly hitchhiked for hours instead of paying US$2.50 in bus fare, or bragged about spending a month in Italy without shelling out for a single restaurant meal? If so, you may have Tightwaditis. At one time or another nearly everyone has committed, or at least seriously considered, a ridiculous act to save a few travel bucks. Perspectives change when you’re on the road. Budget travel doesn’t, and shouldn’t, mean living on bread and jam, sleeping at the bus station and playing bongos on the promenade for spare change. Overnight buses, periodic self-catered meals and Couchsurfing are common knowledge tips at this stage. Can you drink the water? Splurge on lunch, not dinner. Stay outside of expensive cities. Book as you go. Travel in pairs. Avoid service charges.