In the jungle-clad mountains of the Sierra Nevada, Colombia, we visited a cocaine lab run by a coca farmer. How do you make cocaine? Take some coca leaves, a number of nasty substances, add some bullets, some scary para-military soldiers, a dash of guerrillas, some corrupt cops and a pinch of coca farmer, and you’ve got one of the world’s deadliest drug cocktails. Produced by Wanderlusts for LonelyPlanet.tv.
Travel and Tourism needs policy support to achieve its potential to create GDP and jobs | WTTC Reports
While economic growth going forward faces many challenges, the Travel & Tourism industry is still expected to be one of the world’s fastest growing sectors, according to new Economic Impact Research for 2011 to 2021. Released today by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the research reveals the power of Travel & Tourism to boost economic growth and employment. Read more on Hospitality Net
Travel Corp expands product range
The Travel Corporation has expanded its product range with the launch of a new brand, Inspiring Journeys, providing small-group escorted holidays. Read more on thewest.com.au
Travel Websites Should Inform People About Malaria
Letter: Travel websites should highlight malaria risks Travel websites, especially those that offer ‘last minute’ deals, should inform people about the risks of malaria and the need to take preventative medication before travelling, say experts in infectious diseases today. Their warning, in a letter to this week’s BMJ, follows three recent cases of malaria in UK citizens returning from ‘winter … Read more on redOrbit
Travel Insured Offers Tips to Vacationers Seeking the Best Wave Season Cruise Deals Ahead of Predicted Growth in 2011 …
Travel Insured International®, urges cruise fans to act fast for the best deals during the industry’s Jan.-March “Wave Season”. The CLIA cruise association found 86% of agents expect stronger 2011 bookings, and experts predict cruise prices will soon rise on higher fuel costs and less inclusive fares. Include a travel insurance plan to seal the deal in protecting a cruise bargain. Read more on PRWeb via Yahoo! News
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Ted the Traveling Bear has been visiting us lately!
Ted’s been given tours of various cities from a few people already, but he originally started his traveling in Cairns, Australia with Sandy Edgar. We’ve been giving him a tour of the Big Apple, and we even took him with us to Spain! He LOVES to travel.
Unfortunately, ever since he’s been staying with us, our other bear, Rojo, has been a bit…jealous, so to speak. I think we may need to send Ted off to his next destination soon…for his own good. Do you want to be one of Ted’s next tour guides?
To find out more about the Ted the Traveling Bear project, please click here for information on how to be a host, or contact Sandy Edgar directly. Ted’s dying to see the rest of the world, so please help him with seeing as much as possible! (And save him from Rojo!)
Update: Ted is now safely traveling the rest of the world, continuing on his adventures. He sends postcards to Rojo, which I think is really sweet.
Taken with a Samsung SL202
At home.
parallel travels #1
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Two trains travel in parallel, like two frames of the same film. Different directions, different histories, single moments which never repeat.
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Travel calendar: Mendocino crab days return in January
Events and happenings in the world of travel from the Bay Area and other destinations in California. Read more on San Jose Mercury News
Travel Postcard from Indonesia
A weekly feature of readers’ travel photos. Read more on Seattle Times
Expand the description and view the text of the steps for this how-to video. Check out Howcast for other do-it-yourself videos from Seaworthy and more videos in the Travel General category. You can contribute too! Create your own DIY guide at www.howcast.com or produce your own Howcast spots with the Howcast Filmmakers Program at www.howcast.com Just because you’re short on cash doesn’t mean you can’t see the world. To complete this How-To you will need: Patience to sniff out the best deals Willingness to rough it The ability to be flexible Budget travel guidebook Step 1: Use travel consolidators Use travel consolidators, on- and offline. They snatch up empty airline seats and unsold cruise cabins and resell them at a great discount. Sign up to receive information on last minute deals. Tip: Call hotels directly to see if you can negotiate a cheaper rate. Step 2: Consider youth hostels Consider youth hostels, especially in the more expensive cities around the world. You’ll sacrifice privacy, but you’ll save a bundle. Tip: If you live in a popular travel destination, consider swapping homes with someone. Step 3: Eat at street vendors Rely on street food vendors for most of your meals. Tip: If you like to eat out, make lunch your daily restaurant treat instead of dinner. Step 4: Check student travel rates Check out student rates on bus and rail passes. Tip: Be a “voluntourist” in a country you’d like to visit. You’ll get to explore a new culture while helping out the locals …
Travel misery ‘to continue until Xmas’
Travel misery will continue to blight the UK in the run up to Christmas with Heathrow’s woes looking far from over. Read more on ITN via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News
Travel agents to impose fees
MOST travel agents have been taken for a ride for many years by individuals and corporate bodies who asked them to design tailormade tour packages. Read more on New Straits Times
Travel for Europeans now ‘in chaos’
The Christmas travel season turned angry and chaotic today as British officials struggled to clear snow and ice that paralysed rail and air links and caused cancellations and delays stranding thousands of people.More than 48 hours… Read more on The New Zealand Herald
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