For my money, one of the reasons forums are still thriving – particularly travel forums – is due to posters like IsleofMan. Where else but on a travel community could you find someone who is willing to post an exceptionally thorough review of a $30 overnight bag, replete with a photo series of packing instructions?
The three most popular posts/thread on ThreadTripping last week, as well as a list of all of the travelers and travel communities that were featured over the course of the week.
Lots of people love animals. Doesn’t mean they love the zoo. You might love fried chicken and hate KFC restaurants. Most of you reading this love to travel. But how do you feel about airports?
Evidently, low cost carrier Jet2 has a seating policy that states – and I’m paraphrasing here – you wants to sit next to your SO, you pays to sit next to your SO. But some travelers have a sneaking suspicion Jet2 might have taken this policy to the next money-making level.
If you buy money orders and Vanilla gift cards are you now going to be put on some kind of list? Some say “no” – but how do we know they aren’t out to get us.
Most of us book our own travel, using a host of online travel booking tools each with its own user interface and intricacies. And so it wouldn’t be surprising if we goof occasionally and book travel in error – like these poor fools.
It’s impressive enough to get up and workout before breakfast when you are at home, much less when you are on vacation cruising around the Caribbean, Mediterranean, or where have you.
Choosing where in this vast world to visit on your next trip is no easy feat. There could certainly be worse selection methods than choosing regions known for fantastic wines and spectacular scenery.
Google Maps, Mapquest, Apple Maps and other online mapping applications have changed the way we all think about and use maps. But maybe not so much when we’re on vacation.
zombie12 writes of his recent experience riding the iron ore train of Mauritania. I had to look it up, as I had never heard of this particular iron ore train. But as it turns out, it is quite famous and fascinating.
