8 Travel Tips For Geeks And Everyone Else
The good folks at geeksugar have highlighted what they call 8 great travel tips for geeks. However, I think you’ll find a lot of these useful for anyone — not just geeks.
Have A Message Engraved On A Satellite For Free
Due to the tough economic times it’s quite possible you may not be able to take a vacation this year. Fortunately, that doesn’t mean your words can’t do some traveling.
Until the end of the year, anyone on the planet can write up to a 4 page message on a satellite called KEO set to launch in 2011.
All the messages will be laser engraved on glass discs and will not be censored in any way. The purpose of the satellite is to act as a kind of time capsule in space that will hopefully be discovered by another civilization one day.
Top 10 Travel Destinations For Opera Lovers
Chances are you’re always on the lookout for a good reason to take a vacation. With all the bad economic news of late, the idea of just getting the heck out of town for a while sounds more appealing than ever.
Instead of just seeing the sites, have you ever considered taking a unique tour around the world in pursuit of something like…Opera?
Obviously, if you don’t like classical music or Opera a vacation like this would be worse than a stint at Gitmo, but if you’re an Opera buff this might be the trip of a lifetime!
Top 10 Travel Destinations For Iconic Drinks
Part of the fun of traveling is enjoying the food and drinks that are popular or even indegenous to the area. Reuters has a great list of the top 10 places for iconic drinks around the world! Click the link if you want to read the details of each.
Take A Tour Of Olympia, Greece
Experience The Wonderment Of Delphi, Greece
Take A Tour Of Italy’s Lake Maggiore
This beautiful lake is located in the Piedmonte and Lombardia regions of Italy. The lake is situated 194 metres or 640 feet above sea level. The Romans called this lake Lacus Verbanus, and part of it lies in Northern Italy and part of this majestic lake is shared with the town of Locarno, Switzerland. Lake Maggiore is the second largest of Italy’s northern lakes. Mountains encircle the Northern part of the lake, and the water is beautifully clear.
Enjoy A Travel Tour Of Beautiful Montreux, Switzerland
Montreux, Switzerland is located in the Lake Geneva region and is considered a cosmopolitan resort. This elegant town is a popular holiday choice for many people. With a pretty lakeside promenade lined with flowers and palm trees, cafes and open-air terraces and small shops, there is plenty to keep you occupied in and around the town. There are also vineyards, which surround Montreux, and the wine in this region is world renowed.
Experience The Wonders Of Monte Carlo, Monaco
Nestled along the Riviera near the border of Italy, the principality of Monaco claims some of the most valuable real estate—and breathtaking views—in the world. As a visitor, you’ll enjoy a clean, safe area to admire the glistening Mediterranean, indulge in delicious food and partake in a lively social scene.
Take A Travel Tour Of Zermatt, Switzerland
