American underdogs
Posted at 05:41AM Mar 05, 2008 by G-Woman
As our friends in the U.S. head to the polls for another big day of political primaries, we bring you a thread of the day that reminds us all of the travel underdogs.
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Category: ThreadOfTheDay | Tags: bluelist staff-picks united-states
What's in a name?
Posted at 05:49AM Mar 04, 2008 by CarolB
From Scratchy Bottom and Nether Wallop in the UK, to Noodle, Texas and Boring, Denmark, the globe is dotted with fun and fascinating placenames.
Seasoned adventurers and avid students of beaten paths understand these monikers arise from a mix of local lore, historical homage, cultural impetus, cartographic necessity and more.
But what about the more surprising origin stories - names shaped by unexpected forces and influences?
In our Thread of the Day spotlight we catch up with a cluster of Thorn Tree travellers chatting about how a host of locations acquired their title. From invasions to etymology, it's not where (or what) you might think! Read on here
Category: ThreadOfTheDay | Tags: denmark history staff-picks uk united-states
Discover the World with Lonely Planet
Posted at 05:20AM Aug 03, 2007 by CarolB
Celebrate the world in your own backyard with PIER 39 and Lonely Planet. With a range of travel-themed booths and entertainment, this free event provides residents and visitors to San Francisco the opportunity to learn more about the social, cultural and experiential benefits of travel within and outside the United States.
What's on offer from us: > free passport photos from 1-3 pm > U.S. passport application forms & information > travel experts to answer your questions > free books & other goodies
Attendees will have the chance to win a Hawaii’s Big Island trip courtesy of ATA Airlines, Shell Vacations, Eagle Creek and Lonely Planet.
Free entertainment includes live world music, and an appearance by Non-Stop Bhangra Collective. If you're in the bay area, get yourself down there. Event details are:
When: Saturday, August 18, 2007, Noon – 4.00pm Where: PIER 39, San Francisco, Beach Street @ Embarcadero, San Francisco Cost: FREE! Pier39 Events
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Category: Events | Tags: event pier39 san-francisco united-states
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