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How old does an area have to be to merit the name “Old Town”? In the case of Albuquerque’s downtown, the answer is just over three centuries.
Founded in 1706, Old Town has accumulated enough crime and punishment to qualify as a major hub of the supernatural in a state that already attracts some truly inexplicable activity. (Why did the aliens land at Roswell, anyway?)
For families with children, travel to Europe can be daunting. Packing and unpacking and deciding where to go and eat is more difficult with kids in tow. However, Disney Cruise Line is setting out to make it easy for families to visit Europe.
In April, the Disney Magic will return to Europe, where it first sailed in 2007, only this time with a few new itineraries. The Magic will offer 10,11, and-12-day cruises to Scandinavia, Germany and Russia, in addition to a lineup of Mediterranean itineraries that include calls at three new ports. And in each port Disney will add its magic touch to enhance the touring experience.
Few travel writers know Belize like Joshua Berman, who’s most recently written for us about its specialty chocolate tours. Berman’s just out with an updated edition of a travel guide to Belize from the travel publishing house with the best reputation for Latin America coverage: Moon.
We recently spoke with Berman about all things Belize.
Sunken villages, derelict amusement parks, and vacant mental hospitals are just a few spots with creepy appeal.
Staten Island’s Tugboat Graveyard has long intrigued—even frightened—local residents, including NYC-based photographer Chris Barreto, who grew up just a few miles away. “It took me years to build up the nerve to go,” he admits. “The immense size of the shipyard is unfathomable—row after row of ships, just waiting their turn to sink into the murky waters. The stench of rotting wood and oil is almost unbearable. It’s not a welcoming place.”
Manhattan has a lot of great parks – but a handful tends to hog all the attention. Central Park is what it is; there’s just now way to compare it to anything else. Bryant Park has live performances and exhibitions (not to mention a starring role in Fashion Week) and is only a block from Times Square. And, there are others that would come to mind before you work your way down the list to one of my favorite open spaces in the city: Madison Square Park.
Guided walks in London, Rome, Paris, Dublin, New York and San Francisco are now available on increasingly popular iPods, but a live tour can provide a much richer experience.
Or so says Paul Bennett, owner of the highly acclaimed Context Tours, who maintains that “there’s no substitute for the impromptu interaction with a knowledgeable and personable guide — best of all, one with a Ph.D. in the topic! Socrates had it right. When you can ask questions and engage in a real dialogue, learning happens.”
On a guided walking tour, travelers are not only listening, but also seeing, hearing and feeling.
Do you want to elevate your spook quotient this Halloween? Its time to put on those wickedly charming costumes and join the thrilling Halloween jubilation in the following cities!
Los Angeles
Do you have to worry about where to eat in Washington DC? Finding food is sometimes one of the biggest chores when you’re traveling… right after finding a place to sleep.
So here you are in this big national capital…. You’re exploring the National Mall. There are all those majestic buildings and monuments. Lots of grass and trees… but no restaurants in sight.
Where do you eat? All that space on the Mall invites a picnic, but if you don’t want to haul your food with you, then here’s some information on where to eat in Washington DC.
It’s all the rage to criticize the airlines. But we found some smart, practical initiatives that point the way to a better future.
Roll out driverless pods at airports