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Tuesday, June 30, 2009
June 2009 Newsletter
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---- Borobudur - The biggest Buddhist temple in the world ----
Borobudur Temple is the biggest Buddhist temple in the world, which is impressive considering that it's not in a Buddhist country but in Central Java, Indonesia.
Borobudur - The biggest Buddhist temple in the world
---- 6 things to see in Yogyakarta ----
Yogyakarta in central Java makes for a handy base to explore the surrounding region. The city is nearby to the world heritage sites of Borobudur and Prambanan temples, as well as the smoking Gunung Merapi volcano.
It's also a great place to just hang out for a few days. There are plenty of interesting sites, and the city is well set up for travellers.
Here are some highlights of Yogyakarta.
6 things to see in Yogyakarta
Featured Travel Sites
---- Harefares ----
Harefares index the routes of nearly all low cost airlines in Europe.
The great feature about Harefares is that it shows you alternative airports close to your chosen departure and arrival airport. This opens up possibilites that you may not otherwise have been aware of.
harefares.com
---- FON ----
FON is the largest WiFi community in the world. Community members, Foneros, share some of their home internet connection and in return gain access to free Wifi worldwide.
The site has a searchable map of wifi hot-spots around the world, and if you don't have a home to offer wifi, you can but FON wifi Credit.
fon.com
---- earthTV ----
earthTV - the world's biggest remote controlled TV camera network broadcasting 24h live video footage from locations locations in Europe, Asia, America, Africa and Oceania.
earthtv.com
---- Pintprice ----
You might be familiar with the Big Mac Index put together by The Economist.
Another site has come up with a worldwide comparison index: Pintprice.com. Beer prices from 206 countries with the help of thousands of beer drinkers.
While the type of beer may vary, making it not truly like the Big Mac Index, it's a fascinating way to compare the cost of living around the world.
pintprice.com
---- Literary Traveler ----
People have long been visiting destinations from books or visited places that gave their favourite writers inspiration.
Literary Traveler provides travel writing featuring writers and the places that they have travelled. The site also includes a range of literary tours.
literarytraveler.com
Subscribe in a Reader
or Subscribe by EmailJames Clark - editor itravelnet.com
Travel Blog - Notes from the Editor
---- Borobudur - The biggest Buddhist temple in the world ----
Borobudur Temple is the biggest Buddhist temple in the world, which is impressive considering that it's not in a Buddhist country but in Central Java, Indonesia.
Borobudur - The biggest Buddhist temple in the world
---- 6 things to see in Yogyakarta ----
Yogyakarta in central Java makes for a handy base to explore the surrounding region. The city is nearby to the world heritage sites of Borobudur and Prambanan temples, as well as the smoking Gunung Merapi volcano.
It's also a great place to just hang out for a few days. There are plenty of interesting sites, and the city is well set up for travellers.
Here are some highlights of Yogyakarta.
6 things to see in Yogyakarta
Featured Travel Sites
---- Harefares ----
Harefares index the routes of nearly all low cost airlines in Europe.
The great feature about Harefares is that it shows you alternative airports close to your chosen departure and arrival airport. This opens up possibilites that you may not otherwise have been aware of.
harefares.com
---- FON ----
FON is the largest WiFi community in the world. Community members, Foneros, share some of their home internet connection and in return gain access to free Wifi worldwide.
The site has a searchable map of wifi hot-spots around the world, and if you don't have a home to offer wifi, you can but FON wifi Credit.
fon.com
---- earthTV ----
earthTV - the world's biggest remote controlled TV camera network broadcasting 24h live video footage from locations locations in Europe, Asia, America, Africa and Oceania.
earthtv.com
---- Pintprice ----
You might be familiar with the Big Mac Index put together by The Economist.
Another site has come up with a worldwide comparison index: Pintprice.com. Beer prices from 206 countries with the help of thousands of beer drinkers.
While the type of beer may vary, making it not truly like the Big Mac Index, it's a fascinating way to compare the cost of living around the world.
pintprice.com
---- Literary Traveler ----
People have long been visiting destinations from books or visited places that gave their favourite writers inspiration.
Literary Traveler provides travel writing featuring writers and the places that they have travelled. The site also includes a range of literary tours.
literarytraveler.com
Labels: 2009
Friday, May 29, 2009
May 2009 Newsletter
Welcome to the itravelnet.com monthly newsletter - a summary of what's been happening on the site in May. For more regular updates please subscribe to the blog.
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James Clark - editor itravelnet.com
Travel Blog - Notes from the Editor
---- Jalan Jaksa - The Backpacker Budget Accommodation Street in Jakarta ----
For backpackers and budget travellers arriving in Jakarta, Jalan Jaksa is the the best option to find budget accommodation.
The jalan (street) has Losmen (basic flophouse style accommodation) and budget hotels. This type of accommodation is not bookable online so you have to look around for a place once you arrive.
Jalan Jaksa
Jalan Jaksa - The Backpacker Budget Accommodation Street in Jakarta
Featured Travel Sites
---- Lewis and Clark Trail ----
National and state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and RV parks, museums and other points of interest are easily located on our online maps.
lewis-clark-trail.us
---- Escape Artist ----
A huge directory of international real estate, overseas jobs, living overseas and other expatriate resources.
escapeartist.com
---- England Rocks ----
I have known that England rocks for quite a while, but now it's official. England Rocks has been put together by Enjoy England, the domestic marketing arm of VisitBritain.
The website lists Englands impressive rock heritage with the help of Google Maps. Places that are of pop cultural significance are marked on the map. You can plan a Beatlemania pilgrimage or see the London home of Jimi Hendrix.
england-rocks.co.uk
---- iStopOver ----
iStopOver is a hometel (Home + Hotel = Hometel) market place where you can rent space in someone's home as an alternative to hotels. You can also rent space in your home and make money and meet new people.
istopover.com
Subscribe in a Reader
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Travel Blog - Notes from the Editor
---- Jalan Jaksa - The Backpacker Budget Accommodation Street in Jakarta ----
For backpackers and budget travellers arriving in Jakarta, Jalan Jaksa is the the best option to find budget accommodation.
The jalan (street) has Losmen (basic flophouse style accommodation) and budget hotels. This type of accommodation is not bookable online so you have to look around for a place once you arrive.
Jalan Jaksa
Jalan Jaksa - The Backpacker Budget Accommodation Street in Jakarta
Featured Travel Sites
---- Lewis and Clark Trail ----
National and state parks, historic sites, campgrounds and RV parks, museums and other points of interest are easily located on our online maps.
lewis-clark-trail.us
---- Escape Artist ----
A huge directory of international real estate, overseas jobs, living overseas and other expatriate resources.
escapeartist.com
---- England Rocks ----
I have known that England rocks for quite a while, but now it's official. England Rocks has been put together by Enjoy England, the domestic marketing arm of VisitBritain.
The website lists Englands impressive rock heritage with the help of Google Maps. Places that are of pop cultural significance are marked on the map. You can plan a Beatlemania pilgrimage or see the London home of Jimi Hendrix.
england-rocks.co.uk
---- iStopOver ----
iStopOver is a hometel (Home + Hotel = Hometel) market place where you can rent space in someone's home as an alternative to hotels. You can also rent space in your home and make money and meet new people.
istopover.com
Labels: 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
April 2009 Newsletter
Welcome to the itravelnet.com monthly newsletter - a summary of what's been happening on the site in April. For more regular updates please subscribe to the blog.
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James Clark - editor itravelnet.com
Travel Blog - Notes from the Editor
---- Lake Toba and the world's largest island within an island ----
Lake Toba in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, is the world's larget and deepest crater lake. The lake has a surface area of 1,130 square kilometres and is up to 500 metres deep at its deepest points.
In the lake is the island of Samosir (Pulau Samosir), which has the distinction of being the worlds largest island within an island. The island is nearly the same size as Singapore.
Lake Toba
Lake Toba and the world's largest island within an island
Featured Travel Sites
---- Pet Airways ----
Pet Airways is an actual airline (albeit a small one) where pets are the passengers. The pets fly in the main cabin, not in cargo.
petairways.com
---- Sleeping in Airports ----
If you are really on a tight travel budget or have a flight that leaves at a ridiculous hour in the morning sleeping at the airport might be a better option than paying for accommodation.
Sleeping in Airports was put together by Donna McSherry in 1996 and now has over 5800 reviews of airports that readers have slept (or tried to sleep) in.
Reviews including the best and worst around the world. Tips for sleeping comfortably and safely while grounded, articles, news and other strange places to sleep.
sleepinginairports.com
---- Monk for a Month ----
Monk for a Month offers you an authentic Thai Buddhist experience. Study and train with Buddhist Masters, learn from 25 centuries of wisdom and be ordained as a novice monk.
monkforamonth.com
---- The Rickshaw Run ----
The Rickshaw Run is a race in India using the iconic Indian motorised rickshaws. The Spring Rickshaw runs is on from 11th Apr - 26th Apr.
rickshawrun.theadventurists.com
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or Subscribe by EmailJames Clark - editor itravelnet.com
Travel Blog - Notes from the Editor
---- Lake Toba and the world's largest island within an island ----
Lake Toba in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, is the world's larget and deepest crater lake. The lake has a surface area of 1,130 square kilometres and is up to 500 metres deep at its deepest points.
In the lake is the island of Samosir (Pulau Samosir), which has the distinction of being the worlds largest island within an island. The island is nearly the same size as Singapore.
Lake Toba
Lake Toba and the world's largest island within an island
Featured Travel Sites
---- Pet Airways ----
Pet Airways is an actual airline (albeit a small one) where pets are the passengers. The pets fly in the main cabin, not in cargo.
petairways.com
---- Sleeping in Airports ----
If you are really on a tight travel budget or have a flight that leaves at a ridiculous hour in the morning sleeping at the airport might be a better option than paying for accommodation.
Sleeping in Airports was put together by Donna McSherry in 1996 and now has over 5800 reviews of airports that readers have slept (or tried to sleep) in.
Reviews including the best and worst around the world. Tips for sleeping comfortably and safely while grounded, articles, news and other strange places to sleep.
sleepinginairports.com
---- Monk for a Month ----
Monk for a Month offers you an authentic Thai Buddhist experience. Study and train with Buddhist Masters, learn from 25 centuries of wisdom and be ordained as a novice monk.
monkforamonth.com
---- The Rickshaw Run ----
The Rickshaw Run is a race in India using the iconic Indian motorised rickshaws. The Spring Rickshaw runs is on from 11th Apr - 26th Apr.
rickshawrun.theadventurists.com
Labels: 2009
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
March 2009 Newsletter
Welcome to the itravelnet.com monthly newsletter - a summary of what's been happening on the site in March. For more regular updates please subscribe to the blog.
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James Clark - editor itravelnet.com
Travel Blog - Notes from the Editor
---- Orangutans of Sumatra ----
Orangutans are the largest living arboreal animal and can be found only the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. These two islands have been logged extensively which has endangered the orangutan population.
One of the best places to see the Sumatran Orangutan is in Bukit Lawang in North Sumatra.
Orangutan Drinking Milk
Orangutans of Sumatra
Featured Travel Sites
---- The Man in Seat Sixty-One ----
The Man in Seat Sixty-One is Mark Smith, who has captured the adventure and romance of train travel. The site details how to travel From London to everywhere in Europe by train, as well as other places around the world.
seat61.com
---- The Currency Commission ----
The transition of currencies to the Euro in 2003 was a relatively smooth process. There are still people though that have old European currency that was not converted into Euros, and the old currency can no longer be converted at banks.
The Currency Commission exists in order to continue exchanging old outstanding banknotes into Euros, US or Canadian dollars.
thecurrencycommission.com
---- St. Patrick's Festival ----
On the 17th of March every year it is not uncommon to see people with green hair staggering around with a green beer in their hand. Yes, St. Patrick's Day is here.
Irish descendants and expats put on their own celebrations but the biggest party, of course, is in Ireland.
St. Patrick's Festival is Ireland's official celebration for Ireland's national holiday - St. Patrick's Day.
stpatricksfestival.ie
---- V Australia ----
With airlines closing and general doom and gloom in the airline travel world some good news with an new airline beginning operations.
V Australia is the new airline brought to you by Richard Branson and the Virgin Group. It will initially fly between Sydney and Los Angeles and it's the first new airline to take advantage of the open skies deal between the United States and Australia. Previously only Qantas and United were allowed to operate between the two countries.
vaustralia.com.au
Subscribe in a Reader
or Subscribe by EmailJames Clark - editor itravelnet.com
Travel Blog - Notes from the Editor
---- Orangutans of Sumatra ----
Orangutans are the largest living arboreal animal and can be found only the rainforests of Borneo and Sumatra. These two islands have been logged extensively which has endangered the orangutan population.
One of the best places to see the Sumatran Orangutan is in Bukit Lawang in North Sumatra.
Orangutan Drinking Milk
Orangutans of Sumatra
Featured Travel Sites
---- The Man in Seat Sixty-One ----
The Man in Seat Sixty-One is Mark Smith, who has captured the adventure and romance of train travel. The site details how to travel From London to everywhere in Europe by train, as well as other places around the world.
seat61.com
---- The Currency Commission ----
The transition of currencies to the Euro in 2003 was a relatively smooth process. There are still people though that have old European currency that was not converted into Euros, and the old currency can no longer be converted at banks.
The Currency Commission exists in order to continue exchanging old outstanding banknotes into Euros, US or Canadian dollars.
thecurrencycommission.com
---- St. Patrick's Festival ----
On the 17th of March every year it is not uncommon to see people with green hair staggering around with a green beer in their hand. Yes, St. Patrick's Day is here.
Irish descendants and expats put on their own celebrations but the biggest party, of course, is in Ireland.
St. Patrick's Festival is Ireland's official celebration for Ireland's national holiday - St. Patrick's Day.
stpatricksfestival.ie
---- V Australia ----
With airlines closing and general doom and gloom in the airline travel world some good news with an new airline beginning operations.
V Australia is the new airline brought to you by Richard Branson and the Virgin Group. It will initially fly between Sydney and Los Angeles and it's the first new airline to take advantage of the open skies deal between the United States and Australia. Previously only Qantas and United were allowed to operate between the two countries.
vaustralia.com.au
Labels: 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
February 2009 Newsletter
Welcome to the itravelnet.com monthly newsletter - a summary of what's been happening on the site in February. For more regular updates please subscribe to the blog.
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James Clark - editor itravelnet.com
Travel Blog - Notes from the Editor
---- Oriental Pearl Tower Ticket - Shanghai ----
At the ticket office of the Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai, China.
Travel Photo Gallery: Shanghai Photo Gallery
Featured Travel Sites
---- Not For Tourists ----
Not For Tourists is the the website of the guidebook of the same name. The guide covers local attractions beyond the obvious tourist attractions of a city, uncovering interesting bar and eateries that you might otherwise miss when visiting a city.
So far they cover the most popular US cities as well as London.
notfortourists.com
---- The Best Job In The World ----
Tourism Queensland is seeking an island caretaker to house-sit for one of the natural wonders of the world. If you were thinking of applying the application process closes this week.
islandreefjob.com
---- FreeNYC ----
FreeNYC is a guide to the best free and cheap events in New York City.
freenyc.net
---- Icehotel ----
The Icehotel hotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden is a hotel made entirely of snow and ice blocks. This was the world's first ice hotel and the hotel lasts for about 5 months before melting away by June.
icehotel.com
Subscribe in a Reader
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Travel Blog - Notes from the Editor
---- Oriental Pearl Tower Ticket - Shanghai ----
At the ticket office of the Oriental Pearl Tower in Shanghai, China.
Travel Photo Gallery: Shanghai Photo Gallery
Featured Travel Sites
---- Not For Tourists ----
Not For Tourists is the the website of the guidebook of the same name. The guide covers local attractions beyond the obvious tourist attractions of a city, uncovering interesting bar and eateries that you might otherwise miss when visiting a city.
So far they cover the most popular US cities as well as London.
notfortourists.com
---- The Best Job In The World ----
Tourism Queensland is seeking an island caretaker to house-sit for one of the natural wonders of the world. If you were thinking of applying the application process closes this week.
islandreefjob.com
---- FreeNYC ----
FreeNYC is a guide to the best free and cheap events in New York City.
freenyc.net
---- Icehotel ----
The Icehotel hotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden is a hotel made entirely of snow and ice blocks. This was the world's first ice hotel and the hotel lasts for about 5 months before melting away by June.
icehotel.com
Labels: 2009
Friday, January 30, 2009
January 2009 Newsletter
Welcome to the itravelnet.com monthly newsletter - a summary of what's been happening on the site in January. For more regular updates please subscribe to the blog.
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James Clark - editor itravelnet.com
Travel Blog - Notes from the Editor
---- Hand Of Man ----
The Hand of Man is a hydraulic mechanical hand that is controlled using an ergonomically accurate glove. The hand responds to the movements of the operators own hand movements and the mechanical hand is big enough to crush a small car.
The Hand Of Man picking up and crushing a small car.
Hand Of Man
Featured Travel Sites
---- Jumbo Hostel ----
Jumbo Hostel is, like the name implies, a hostel in a jumbo. The hostel is in an actual Boeing 747 parked and anchored at Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
jumbohostel.com
---- Inauguration Day 2009 ----
The Inauguration of Barack Obama as the forty-fourth U.S. president will be one of the biggest travel events in the history of the United States. Millions are expected to travel to Washington D.C and the official site covers events, maps and how to get there.
inauguration.dc.gov
---- Skycar Expedition ----
Skycar expedition is a bio-fuelled flying car that will travel from London to Tombouctou in Mali.
skycarexpedition.com
---- Like-a-local ----
Like-a-local is a site where you can connect with the local life in major cities via people who live there. You can choose to Live, Go or Eat with a local, and see parts of a city that a regular tour couldn't possibly accommodate.
like-a-local.com
Subscribe in a Reader
or Subscribe by EmailJames Clark - editor itravelnet.com
Travel Blog - Notes from the Editor
---- Hand Of Man ----
The Hand of Man is a hydraulic mechanical hand that is controlled using an ergonomically accurate glove. The hand responds to the movements of the operators own hand movements and the mechanical hand is big enough to crush a small car.
The Hand Of Man picking up and crushing a small car.
Hand Of Man
Featured Travel Sites
---- Jumbo Hostel ----
Jumbo Hostel is, like the name implies, a hostel in a jumbo. The hostel is in an actual Boeing 747 parked and anchored at Stockholm Arlanda Airport.
jumbohostel.com
---- Inauguration Day 2009 ----
The Inauguration of Barack Obama as the forty-fourth U.S. president will be one of the biggest travel events in the history of the United States. Millions are expected to travel to Washington D.C and the official site covers events, maps and how to get there.
inauguration.dc.gov
---- Skycar Expedition ----
Skycar expedition is a bio-fuelled flying car that will travel from London to Tombouctou in Mali.
skycarexpedition.com
---- Like-a-local ----
Like-a-local is a site where you can connect with the local life in major cities via people who live there. You can choose to Live, Go or Eat with a local, and see parts of a city that a regular tour couldn't possibly accommodate.
like-a-local.com
Labels: 2009
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
December 2008 Newsletter
Welcome to the itravelnet.com monthly newsletter - a summary of what's been happening on the site in December. For more regular updates please subscribe to the blog.
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James Clark - editor itravelnet.com
Travel Blog - Notes from the Editor
---- Featured Travel Sites of 2008 ----
Every Tuesday I feature a different travel site, so being the last tuesday of the year what a good time to review the featured travel sites of 2008.
Featured Travel Sites of 2008
---- Christmas Markets of Europe ----
The Christmas market tradition began in Germany and Austria but markets can be found all over Europe.
Marienplatz Christmas Market - Munich
Christmas Markets of Europe
---- Dragon Slaying Angel - Munich ----
Angel Marienplatz - Munich
Dragon Slaying Angel - Munich
Featured Travel Sites
---- First Christmas Tree ----
History of the Christmas Tree indicates that the home of the first Christmas tree was in Riga Latvia in the year 1510.
firstchristmastree.com
---- Famous Locations ----
If you are planning a movie related pilgrimage, or if you are just curious as to where film scenes are shot, then with this site you can find 1000's of Famous Locations across the world.
famouslocations.com
---- Departure 2093 ----
Finnair have set up Departure 2093 as a forum to envision and discuss what flying might be in 85 years time.
departure2093.com
---- Wi-Fi-FreeSpot ----
The Wi-Fi-FreeSpot Directory is a listing of locations that offer Free Wi-Fi. It lists State-by-State US sites as well as international locations.
wififreespot.com
Subscribe in a Reader
or Subscribe by EmailJames Clark - editor itravelnet.com
Travel Blog - Notes from the Editor
---- Featured Travel Sites of 2008 ----
Every Tuesday I feature a different travel site, so being the last tuesday of the year what a good time to review the featured travel sites of 2008.
Featured Travel Sites of 2008
---- Christmas Markets of Europe ----
The Christmas market tradition began in Germany and Austria but markets can be found all over Europe.
Marienplatz Christmas Market - Munich
Christmas Markets of Europe
---- Dragon Slaying Angel - Munich ----
Angel Marienplatz - Munich
Dragon Slaying Angel - Munich
Featured Travel Sites
---- First Christmas Tree ----
History of the Christmas Tree indicates that the home of the first Christmas tree was in Riga Latvia in the year 1510.
firstchristmastree.com
---- Famous Locations ----
If you are planning a movie related pilgrimage, or if you are just curious as to where film scenes are shot, then with this site you can find 1000's of Famous Locations across the world.
famouslocations.com
---- Departure 2093 ----
Finnair have set up Departure 2093 as a forum to envision and discuss what flying might be in 85 years time.
departure2093.com
---- Wi-Fi-FreeSpot ----
The Wi-Fi-FreeSpot Directory is a listing of locations that offer Free Wi-Fi. It lists State-by-State US sites as well as international locations.
wififreespot.com
Labels: 2008
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