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A special series of posts delivering money-saving travel tips.
John Rambow
In this photo, I'm… standing in front of the Sun Temple in Konark, India. That's a statue of Surya the sun god himself behind me. I was so happy to get to the state Orissa—it's a little bit hard to reach, but worth it.I'm guest-blogging here for a few weeks. I was editor of Gridskipper, and I edited and updated portions of Fodor's India, 6th edition.
I won't leave home without… Forgetting something, usually my cell phone; I need to start tying the thing down
My worst travel experience involved… Getting attacked by leeches on a coffee plantation in Coorg; nobody told me that some types of leeches are really happy to live on land
From my last trip, I brought back… Lots and lots of Indian rugs and shawls—maybe a lifetime supply
John's Posts
July 7, 2008, 12:53 PM
Visits to the Statue of Liberty are down 44 percent since the time before September 11. Here's why, and what officials might do to bring visitors back.
Visits to the Statue of Liberty are down 44 percent since the time before September 11. Here's why, and what officials might do to bring visitors back.
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July 3, 2008, 2:16 PM
Just before July 4, archeologists in Virginia made the timely announcement that they've located remnants of Washington's home.
Just before July 4, archeologists in Virginia made the timely announcement that they've located remnants of Washington's home.
July 3, 2008, 12:11 PM
U.S. customs officials have been inspecting the contents of electronic devices at the border, in some cases keeping them for several weeks before returning them to their owner.
U.S. customs officials have been inspecting the contents of electronic devices at the border, in some cases keeping them for several weeks before returning them to their owner.
July 3, 2008, 11:08 AM
You can expect fewer passengers in front of you at domestic airports come fall.
You can expect fewer passengers in front of you at domestic airports come fall.
July 2, 2008, 12:14 PM
This fall, it may become possible to pass through security without unpacking your laptop—if you have the right bag.
This fall, it may become possible to pass through security without unpacking your laptop—if you have the right bag.
July 1, 2008, 11:35 AM
Having your luggage shipped to your destination ahead of time is one way to deal with all the new fees.
Having your luggage shipped to your destination ahead of time is one way to deal with all the new fees.
June 30, 2008, 11:46 AM
The highly rated domestic carrier based out of Milwaukee, Wis., and Kansas City, Mo. is dramatically reducing its number of planes and laying off pilots.
The highly rated domestic carrier based out of Milwaukee, Wis., and Kansas City, Mo. is dramatically reducing its number of planes and laying off pilots.
June 30, 2008, 11:23 AM
The number of travel agents in the U.S. is down 30 percent since 2000. But there are still times when an agent can be your greatest trip-planning asset.
The number of travel agents in the U.S. is down 30 percent since 2000. But there are still times when an agent can be your greatest trip-planning asset.
June 25, 2008, 12:03 PM
Despite all the bad news about the economy and air travel, a trip to Europe is still possible with some creative planning. Tip #1: Consider cities like Budapest, Prague, Warsaw, and Zagreb.
Despite all the bad news about the economy and air travel, a trip to Europe is still possible with some creative planning. Tip #1: Consider cities like Budapest, Prague, Warsaw, and Zagreb.
June 24, 2008, 11:43 AM
As airlines reveal specifics about cutback plans for the next couple years, more and more employees are starting to feel their effects.
As airlines reveal specifics about cutback plans for the next couple years, more and more employees are starting to feel their effects.
June 23, 2008, 2:09 PM
Like many American drivers, airlines have to scrimp and save where they can. They've been retiring less fuel-efficient jets and even cleaning planes more often.
Like many American drivers, airlines have to scrimp and save where they can. They've been retiring less fuel-efficient jets and even cleaning planes more often.
June 23, 2008, 11:58 AM
In honor of comedian George Carlin, who recently passed away, here's a look back at his take on airline safety announcements. "In the unlikely event…. "
In honor of comedian George Carlin, who recently passed away, here's a look back at his take on airline safety announcements. "In the unlikely event…. "
June 20, 2008, 10:44 AM
So far, a website called I Found Your Camera has reunited 8 lost cameras with their rightful owners.
So far, a website called I Found Your Camera has reunited 8 lost cameras with their rightful owners.
June 19, 2008, 12:48 PM
Reflecting on the great American rite of passage, the road trip, and how it's faring in an era of rising gas prices and other changes to the landscape.
Reflecting on the great American rite of passage, the road trip, and how it's faring in an era of rising gas prices and other changes to the landscape.
June 18, 2008, 10:19 AM
This summer, Southwest, American, Alaska, JetBlue, and Lufthansa all plan on testing WiFi services that will allow laptop- and Blackberry-toting passengers to stay plugged in.
This summer, Southwest, American, Alaska, JetBlue, and Lufthansa all plan on testing WiFi services that will allow laptop- and Blackberry-toting passengers to stay plugged in.
June 17, 2008, 12:21 PM
Beijing has been facing several tragic obstacles to hosting the Olympics. Our guest-blogger reviews what the world's leading newspapers are reporting about China's plans.
Beijing has been facing several tragic obstacles to hosting the Olympics. Our guest-blogger reviews what the world's leading newspapers are reporting about China's plans.
June 17, 2008, 10:22 AM
Our guest-blogger has lived in India for much of the past two years. Here are his tips on the most helpful websites to use for planning a trip there.
Our guest-blogger has lived in India for much of the past two years. Here are his tips on the most helpful websites to use for planning a trip there.
June 16, 2008, 12:46 PM
It's getting costlier to check bags today. Here are some ways to handle the changes.
It's getting costlier to check bags today. Here are some ways to handle the changes.
