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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 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
March 17, 2009, 2:43 PM
Tourists often have lots of legitimate reasons to complain about vacations. But these ain't them.
Tourists often have lots of legitimate reasons to complain about vacations. But these ain't them.
Comments (22)
February 27, 2009, 11:19 AM
Time to start skipping the giant sodas?
Time to start skipping the giant sodas?
February 18, 2009, 2:50 PM
Missing an important flight can bring out the tears and frustration in the best of us.
Missing an important flight can bring out the tears and frustration in the best of us.
February 6, 2009, 11:54 AM
As Valentine's Day closes in, here are some of the most romantic big-screen settings for popping the question.
As Valentine's Day closes in, here are some of the most romantic big-screen settings for popping the question.
January 27, 2009, 1:47 PM
A few strategies for finding top-drawer (and affordable) classical music in NYC.
A few strategies for finding top-drawer (and affordable) classical music in NYC.
January 13, 2009, 5:24 PM
If present trends continue, there may be fewer than a dozen places worth visiting by 2016.
If present trends continue, there may be fewer than a dozen places worth visiting by 2016.
January 12, 2009, 5:00 PM
A Brutalist church, touring D.C.'s U Street, no more free theme-park beer, and the White House of Portland.
A Brutalist church, touring D.C.'s U Street, no more free theme-park beer, and the White House of Portland.
January 9, 2009, 4:14 PM
Playmobil's airport security checkpoint may or may not be fun to play with, but it's definitely fun to laugh about.
Playmobil's airport security checkpoint may or may not be fun to play with, but it's definitely fun to laugh about.
January 9, 2009, 1:04 PM
A poster gives a new perspective on those punchy sayings states use to set themselves apart.
A poster gives a new perspective on those punchy sayings states use to set themselves apart.
January 6, 2009, 4:33 PM
Things to do in D.C., Chicago, and Iceland; RIP airlines of 2008; readers' overrated trips; weird towel animals.
Things to do in D.C., Chicago, and Iceland; RIP airlines of 2008; readers' overrated trips; weird towel animals.
December 22, 2008, 2:50 PM
Tours of Versace's mansion, holidays at amusement parks, white noise in the air, and crazy Asian hotels
Tours of Versace's mansion, holidays at amusement parks, white noise in the air, and crazy Asian hotels
December 15, 2008, 12:02 PM
A Vegemite museum, biking around Manhattan, cheap bets in Vegas, and Christmas in Bethlehem, Pa.
A Vegemite museum, biking around Manhattan, cheap bets in Vegas, and Christmas in Bethlehem, Pa.
December 12, 2008, 6:01 PM
Our attempt at corralling all those "great travel gifts" lists.
Our attempt at corralling all those "great travel gifts" lists.
December 12, 2008, 11:12 AM
There may not be any snow in New York yet, but the department store windows are in full holiday mode.
There may not be any snow in New York yet, but the department store windows are in full holiday mode.
December 9, 2008, 1:37 PM
Paris, Dubai, Prague, Moscow, and Athens: Can they all be overrated?
Paris, Dubai, Prague, Moscow, and Athens: Can they all be overrated?
December 8, 2008, 3:16 PM
Personalized in-flight magazines, Europe's Christmas markets, a travel blogger raffle, and airport hate.
Personalized in-flight magazines, Europe's Christmas markets, a travel blogger raffle, and airport hate.
December 4, 2008, 5:41 PM
Getting through security will be the least of your worries now that karaoke's come to Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport.
Getting through security will be the least of your worries now that karaoke's come to Houston's Bush Intercontinental Airport.
December 1, 2008, 5:41 PM
Philly's Italian market, Obama's Hawaii, buying tunnels in London, and razing Tokyo's Kabuki theater.
Philly's Italian market, Obama's Hawaii, buying tunnels in London, and razing Tokyo's Kabuki theater.
November 24, 2008, 4:39 PM
Cheap eyeglasses in Shanghai, Thanksgiving at Plimoth Plantation, and France's feeble café culture.
Cheap eyeglasses in Shanghai, Thanksgiving at Plimoth Plantation, and France's feeble café culture.
November 24, 2008, 3:32 PM
Passengers in Canada who require extra seats soon won't have to pay for them.
Passengers in Canada who require extra seats soon won't have to pay for them.
November 20, 2008, 2:25 PM
DIY sightseeing tours for some major cities.
DIY sightseeing tours for some major cities.
November 17, 2008, 11:11 AM
Barack Obama's Chicago, saving Tin Pan Alley, horse-betting in Beirut, and fitting in with the locals in Berlin.
Barack Obama's Chicago, saving Tin Pan Alley, horse-betting in Beirut, and fitting in with the locals in Berlin.
November 10, 2008, 1:31 PM
Michelle's portrait on exhibit, a jet-lag killer, and American military cemeteries abroad
Michelle's portrait on exhibit, a jet-lag killer, and American military cemeteries abroad
November 3, 2008, 12:10 PM
Kentucky's bourbon trail, 50 decent budget hotels, and Boston on the cheap.
Kentucky's bourbon trail, 50 decent budget hotels, and Boston on the cheap.
October 31, 2008, 11:10 AM
Haunted prisons and inns, Frankenstein's castle, travel horror movies, and "No trick or treat" posters.
Haunted prisons and inns, Frankenstein's castle, travel horror movies, and "No trick or treat" posters.
October 29, 2008, 1:25 PM
Thrifty is offering a rental fee for mid-size cars of just $1 a day.
Thrifty is offering a rental fee for mid-size cars of just $1 a day.
October 27, 2008, 12:43 PM
100 abandoned places, why US Airways loves its extra charges, and making a trip to Delaware.
100 abandoned places, why US Airways loves its extra charges, and making a trip to Delaware.
October 22, 2008, 2:38 PM
Is anyone getting cheap flights home on Thanksgiving anymore?
Is anyone getting cheap flights home on Thanksgiving anymore?
October 20, 2008, 1:47 PM
New travel rules for 2009, weird statues throughout the world, and some highly enviable hotel jobs.
New travel rules for 2009, weird statues throughout the world, and some highly enviable hotel jobs.
October 14, 2008, 4:35 PM
The city has been busy making the center of town immaculate.
The city has been busy making the center of town immaculate.
October 13, 2008, 2:21 PM
A truly underground hotel, the best time to travel "ever", sandboarding in Oregon, and other news from the past week.
A truly underground hotel, the best time to travel "ever", sandboarding in Oregon, and other news from the past week.
October 10, 2008, 10:53 AM
A roundup of the best websites for finding travel deals (including BudgetTravel.com, of course).
A roundup of the best websites for finding travel deals (including BudgetTravel.com, of course).
October 7, 2008, 1:06 PM
Your questions on India are answered by a writer who recently updated Fodor's India guidebook.
Your questions on India are answered by a writer who recently updated Fodor's India guidebook.
October 6, 2008, 11:34 AM
Cheap Broadway seats, what to see in Big 10 college towns, and other stories worth checking out.
Cheap Broadway seats, what to see in Big 10 college towns, and other stories worth checking out.
October 2, 2008, 3:46 PM
How do you manage to travel cheaply in today's economy?
How do you manage to travel cheaply in today's economy?
October 2, 2008, 12:29 PM
A new bus line to help connect many of San Francisco's biggest museums and galleries.
A new bus line to help connect many of San Francisco's biggest museums and galleries.
September 30, 2008, 9:30 AM
Some websites are giving a personalized (and much safer) spin to the ancient art of hitchhiking.
Some websites are giving a personalized (and much safer) spin to the ancient art of hitchhiking.
September 29, 2008, 10:37 AM
Why renting a hybrid car costs so much more, and other recent travel stories worth reading.
Why renting a hybrid car costs so much more, and other recent travel stories worth reading.
September 26, 2008, 11:49 AM
Nearly half of the London Tube's cars will have air-conditioning. Whew!
Nearly half of the London Tube's cars will have air-conditioning. Whew!
September 24, 2008, 9:37 AM
We found a great list of free walking tours and music performances, plus even a few places with free snacks, in the Czech capital.
We found a great list of free walking tours and music performances, plus even a few places with free snacks, in the Czech capital.
September 23, 2008, 3:45 PM
Settling the bill at that pricey business-class hotel could get a little sticky.
Settling the bill at that pricey business-class hotel could get a little sticky.
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.
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.
