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Just glad we got a spot inside (though I imagine the porch is wonderful on a sunny summer day) because it was chilly out next to the lake…. The Lake Agnes tea house is a great stop and if you feel up for it (we did after some tea) the Little Beehive Trail provides a stunning view overlooking the the valley below.

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Writing from the sweltering heat and humidity in Washington, D.C. we welcome you tho this edition of the Carnival of Cities!  If you haven’t visited Go Green Travel Green before we invite you to look around.  You can check out some of our popular posts via the tab on the right column or if you’re looking [...]

As there were 4 of us the taxi cab was only about $1 more per person; so we took the cab (that clearly operates solely for tourists: Mendenhall Glacier Cab Company )…. When we got to the Glacier he even got out of the cab and walked around with us for 10 minutes and pointed out spots where you can see salmon (during spawning season) and black bears (usually eating the salmon).

I went to two this weekend and you just can’t trade the experience of chatting with the people who grow your food - especially when the alternative is the bored teenage checker at the local Safeway. My favorite part of my weekend farmers market excursions was at the H Street Farmers Market when, upon seeing my reusable bag, a lettuce vendor told me how happy she is that everyone is bringing their own bags these days.

By next Saturday (August 2nd) please either post your ideas below, post them on the forum at Nerds Eye View, or email me the comments from your website and we can compile them in one place…. I’ll start with some of the things I want from an online travel community: More pageviews on our website More links in my website (yes these first two are obvious and self-serving, but also what we all want, so why not be frank with each other and get that out of the way) Interesting travel stories to read Tips and tricks for traveling New destination ideas People who will offer travel advice when I post a question (e.g., Janelle from IT is on the west coast this week and looking for ideas about where to go.

The main point of The 4-Hour Workweek is to be able to work just enough to live the life you want to lead — for some people that means traveling around the world, for others it means volunteering, and for others it means sitting in a little house in the woods overlooking a peaceful lake…. At the end of Eat, Pray, Love, while getting ready to leave Bali and head back to the states she writes about the expatriate society in Bali: “Everywhere in this town you see the same kind of character–westerners who have been so ill-treated and badly worn by life that they’ve dropped the whole struggle and decided camp out here in Bali indefinitely, where they can live in a gorgeous house for $200 a month, perhaps taking a young Balinese man or woman as a companion, where they can drink before noon without getting any static about it, where they can make a bit of money exporting a bit of furniture for somebody.

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Confused about the ever-changing baggage fees airlines are tacking on? The Washington Post has you covered, with an up-to-date (for now) guide on the latest fees. Remember, always check fees with your airline of choice before booking and traveling, since fees can change over night.
Guide to Airline Baggage Fees

Airline
Baggage Charges
Overweight Bag Fees
Oversize Bag Fees
Carry-on Limit

AirTran
First: [...]

I have to admit, when I first read about major U.S. airlines putting ads on boarding passes when passengers print them at home, my first thought was not, “Will they stop short of nothing to convince me to buy more stuff?”… If anything, the result will be a positive one — the airlines will generate more revenue this way, and have to rely less on luggage fees and hiking ticket prices.

Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert details the author’s journey from New York to Italy, India, and Indonesia. It could be read as a travelogue, detailing experiences in varying cultures. But, what separates Eat, Pray, Love from most travelogues is the intensity with which you as a reader become engrossed in Gilbert’s emotional [...]

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The Irish Times has tips on keeping travel stress free.
Looking for an eco-friendly bug spray? Allie’s Answers has the skinny.
Vagabonding reports on new UNESCO World Heritage sites in countries like Yemen, Iran, and Papua New Guinea.
Thought about taking an eco-tour of the Middle East? Huffington Post has you covered.
The Telegraph reports George Bush’s parting words [...]

When I read about Zheleznovodsk, Russia’s bronze enema statue in News of the Weird, I knew I had to see a photo. Well, here it is, for your viewing pleasure. My favorite part? The fact that the giant enema is held up by cupids.

Photo credit: AP
Read the full story on MSN. Ever since I lived [...]

Crabs at a seafood market in Chinatwon, New York City, NY

But I did manage to get away with some real winners: homemade vodka sauce, couscous, white clam sauce, pesto, two bottles of wine, and two cheeses…. It’s a bit crowded, but the people are friendly and there’s a real sense of community, which is hard to come by in this wonky, career-obsessed city.

Lately I’ve been reading a lot about Amazon.com’s new reading device, “Kindle.” It seems that many people enjoy this new way of reading; in fact a saw a guy reading from one on the metro the other day.
I can’t help but wonder: Is Kindle a good option for green travelers?
Here are the positives:It’s lightweight = [...]

At Wisebread Carrie ponders the question: “Would you shop locally at 10 percent sales tax?“Leif Pettersen gives an update on living car-free in Minneapolis.An anrticle about [sunny] Santa Fe going green. There’s a funny video posted over at Vagabondish about how into get into any nightclub. The Seattle Times tackles green marketing.Intelligent [...]

Tens of thousands of Chinese soldiers and citizens are removing algae from the sea where Olympic sailors will compete, according to an AP article. The algae is getting stuck in the boats’ rudders.
Is it just me, or does this sounds like an awful idea? Apparently the algae covers 1/3 of the sea. I’m not an [...]

In celebration of the U.S.’s Independence Day we’ve pulled together some photos of events celebrated with fireworks around the world.  Enjoy!
United States of America: Fourth of July (Independence Day)

photo credit:  Poldavo (Alex)
England: Guy Fawkes Day (aka Bonfire Night)

photo credit: Docklandsboy
 Singapore: National Day

photo credit: Stephen_AU
Australia: Australia Day

photo credit:  Robert Whitehead
Brazil: Reveillon (New Year’s Eve)

photo credit: Experiencias de [...]

Washington, D.C. may be one of the most accessible cities in the country in terms of public transportation. If you can take the Metro or the bus to Dupont Circle, the Capitol, Georgetown, the (National) Mall, or even (Mazza Gallerie shopping) mall, why can’t you take public transportation to a campsite? Turns out [...]

In the U.S. we’re quickly approaching the 4th of July, which conveniently falls on a Friday this year, making for a wonderful 3-day weekend. Along with millions of other Americans we’ll be celebrating Independence Day by hitting the road, driving to New York from our home base in Washington, D.C.
Because gas is now at [...]