14 Haziran 2012 Perşembe
What You Don’t Know About Gaza
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June 14, 2012 maoism today By RASHID KHALIDINEARLY everything you’ve been led to believe about Gaza is wrong. Below are a few essential points that seem to be missing from the conversation, much of which has taken place in the press, about Israel ’s attack on the Gaza Strip. THE GAZANS Most of the people living in Gaza are not there by choice. The majority of the 1.5 million people crammed into the roughly 140 square miles of the Gaza Strip belong to families that came from towns and villages outside Gaza like Ashkelon and Beersheba . They were driven to Gaza by the Israeli Army in 1948. THE OCCUPATION The Gazans have lived under Israeli occupation since the Six-Day War in 1967. Israel is still widely considered to be an occupying power, even though it removed its troops and settlers from the strip in 2005. Israel still controls access to the area, imports and exports, and the movement of people in and out. Israel has control over Gaza ’s air space and sea coast, and its forces enter the area at will. As the occupying power, Israel has the responsibility under the Fourth Geneva Convention to see to the welfare of the civilian population of the Gaza Strip. THE BLOCKADE Israel ’s blockade of the strip, with the support of the United States and the European Union , has grown increasingly stringent since Hamas won the Palestinian Legislative Council elections in January 2006. Fuel, electricity, imports, exports and the movement of people in and out of the Strip have been slowly choked off, leading to life-threatening problems of sanitation, health, water supply and transportation. The blockade has subjected many to unemployment, penury and malnutrition. This amounts to the collective punishment — with the tacit support of the United States — of a civilian population for exercising its democratic rights. THE CEASE-FIRE Lifting the blockade, along with a cessation of rocket fire, was one of the key terms of the June cease-fire between Israel and Hamas. This accord led to a reduction in rockets fired from Gaza from hundreds in May and June to a total of less than 20 in the subsequent four months (according to Israeli government figures). The cease-fire broke down when Israeli forces launched major air and ground attacks in early November; six Hamas operatives were reported killed. WAR CRIMES The targeting of civilians, whether by Hamas or by Israel , is potentially a war crime. Every human life is precious. But the numbers speak for themselves: Nearly 700 Palestinians, most of them civilians, have been killed since the conflict broke out at the end of last year. In contrast, there have been around a dozen Israelis killed, many of them soldiers. Negotiation is a much more effective way to deal with rockets and other forms of violence. This might have been able to happen had Israel fulfilled the terms of the June cease-fire and lifted its blockade of the Gaza Strip. This war on the people of Gaza isn’t really about rockets. Nor is it about “restoring Israel ’s deterrence,” as the Israeli press might have you believe. Far more revealing are the words of Moshe Yaalon, then the Israeli Defense Forces chief of staff, in 2002: “The Palestinians must be made to understand in the deepest recesses of their consciousness that they are a defeated people.”Rashid Khalidi, a professor of Arab studies at Columbia, is the author of the forthcoming “Sowing Crisis: The Cold War and American Dominance in the Middle East .”http://arabmaoists.wordpress.com/
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I’ve partnered with yet another group (Giveaway Promote) in order to help you win cash to stretch your vacation budget! Of course, you can use it however you want, but I bet it would make your airfare or hotel costs shrink a significant amount. $400 to be exact!
a Rafflecopter giveaway Find some new fun blogs to check out and Facebook or Twitter posters to follow. This giveaway ends on June 24, so make sure you get your entries in now. The more you enter, the better you chances to win. Must have a valid Paypal email account. Good luck!
Complete Travel Planning for You 6.13.12
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Do you think about planning your next vacation and go “Euch…” and go back to doing something that doesn’t require as much thought? Does making any plans past flight arrangements and hotel reservations make you cringe, because you don’t have time to deal with it? Would you like me, “the queen of traveling on a budget” (as I was referred to the other day), to do all that hard work for you so you can get back to working and cooking and cleaning and taking the kids to soccer? If I could get a master in budget travel planning, I would have already had that degree on my wall and quit my day job, but I’m not sure that’s a thing.This week, I’m unveiling a new service of mine and that is planning you the most rockin’ trip you can take on the budget you have. Seriously, I love researching things to do at destinations, including where to eat and shop, and how to save money while experiencing as much as my money will allow. If I can spend the same amount and do more with coupon codes or purchasing from certain merchants, I will do it. In fact, I get so into it, that I go above and beyond just buying tickets and planning on seeing certain things. I make an itinerary that includes each day’s activities, complete with addresses, phone numbers and confirmation numbers and carry copies with me while I’m out and about. I always know what I’m doing when and usually have plenty of downtime in between.
I figured, why not put that OCD behavior to work for those that don’t have the time, energy or patience left over to do even half that. If you have time to answer a few emails about who is traveling, where you are going, when you’re leaving and what you like to do/eat/see, then I can find all the fun, traditional and out-of-the-way places for you and all you have to do follow my links/instructions for how to get the best deals on entrance fees, tickets or reservations. Easy! With all the money I’ll save you, it makes it an even simpler decision to pay me for my awesome talents, right? Below you’ll find a chart of what I can do for you and three different pricing options.For more info and to actually choose a plan, you can go to my dedicated planning page. Anyone who makes a payment for my services in the month of June will also get 20% off. Just choose the plan you want and your price will automatically be reduced when you click to check out.
I figured, why not put that OCD behavior to work for those that don’t have the time, energy or patience left over to do even half that. If you have time to answer a few emails about who is traveling, where you are going, when you’re leaving and what you like to do/eat/see, then I can find all the fun, traditional and out-of-the-way places for you and all you have to do follow my links/instructions for how to get the best deals on entrance fees, tickets or reservations. Easy! With all the money I’ll save you, it makes it an even simpler decision to pay me for my awesome talents, right? Below you’ll find a chart of what I can do for you and three different pricing options.For more info and to actually choose a plan, you can go to my dedicated planning page. Anyone who makes a payment for my services in the month of June will also get 20% off. Just choose the plan you want and your price will automatically be reduced when you click to check out.
12 Haziran 2012 Salı
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Hello Everyone!
Today was another great day in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. It was a little chilly and foggy so we decided to jump in the car and see the sites of the city. Our first stop was the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. The center itself is a work of art. The modern wing is attached to the original home of John Michael Kohler, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We found ourselves fascinated by one of the new installations called Collapse by Anna Hepler. It is truly a conversation piece.
Sheboygan has some great, intimate shops. One of our favorites was Olivada, a quaint shop that sold many different varieties of fresh olive oil and balsamic vinegar. We had a wonderful time sampling and yes, buying.
“ICE CREAM” was the next call of the day. There is a cute old fashioned ice cream parlor across the street from the Blue Harbor Resort and Spa. I had a hot fudge sundae with whipped cream, pecans and a cherry on top. Can you say “Heaven?”
We made it back to the Blue Harbor Resort just in time for their weekly reception. There was so much good food, wine pairings, and interesting fun conversation. But wait, there’s more, we still had to go to dinner!
It’s our last night and we decided we would have dinner at the Blue Harbor’s fine dining restaurant, Latitude 43. Ja’Vonne had the steak and wouldn’t share so I know it was awesome. Howard had the salmon and I did steal a piece and words can’t describe how good it was. I ordered the Jack Daniel Pork Chops. I must now apologize for the picture; usually I will take pictures of our food when it is set down on the table. These pork chops (yes, there were two) looked and smelled so good, I dug right in. At least you can get the idea!
It is time to close out another Traveling Eye adventure. We raise our glasses high and toast the wonderful Blue Harbor Resort and Spa and the warm, friendly people and city of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. We are already planning our return visit. Salute!
Until next time, keep your EYE to the sky!
Bonnie
Today was another great day in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. It was a little chilly and foggy so we decided to jump in the car and see the sites of the city. Our first stop was the John Michael Kohler Arts Center. The center itself is a work of art. The modern wing is attached to the original home of John Michael Kohler, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We found ourselves fascinated by one of the new installations called Collapse by Anna Hepler. It is truly a conversation piece.
Sheboygan has some great, intimate shops. One of our favorites was Olivada, a quaint shop that sold many different varieties of fresh olive oil and balsamic vinegar. We had a wonderful time sampling and yes, buying.
“ICE CREAM” was the next call of the day. There is a cute old fashioned ice cream parlor across the street from the Blue Harbor Resort and Spa. I had a hot fudge sundae with whipped cream, pecans and a cherry on top. Can you say “Heaven?”
We made it back to the Blue Harbor Resort just in time for their weekly reception. There was so much good food, wine pairings, and interesting fun conversation. But wait, there’s more, we still had to go to dinner!
It’s our last night and we decided we would have dinner at the Blue Harbor’s fine dining restaurant, Latitude 43. Ja’Vonne had the steak and wouldn’t share so I know it was awesome. Howard had the salmon and I did steal a piece and words can’t describe how good it was. I ordered the Jack Daniel Pork Chops. I must now apologize for the picture; usually I will take pictures of our food when it is set down on the table. These pork chops (yes, there were two) looked and smelled so good, I dug right in. At least you can get the idea!
It is time to close out another Traveling Eye adventure. We raise our glasses high and toast the wonderful Blue Harbor Resort and Spa and the warm, friendly people and city of Sheboygan, Wisconsin. We are already planning our return visit. Salute!
Until next time, keep your EYE to the sky!
Bonnie
Road Trippin’ in Pennsylvania
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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of PA Tourism. All opinions are 100% mine.
Summer is coming and with the warm weather, plenty of people are packing up their shorts and their kids and loading the car with games and food to take a traditional road trip – and also saving money by staying closer to home and not flying to a destination. Gas prices may be high, but they’re definitely cheaper than airfare, so travelers are willing to make the sacrifice. Of course, there is a lot of fun to be said for road trips. You travel slower, but you see everything in between your house and where you’re going. It gives you the opportunity to get out of the car and see a lot of cool stuff along the way. I always loved family roadtrips and we took a lot of them. As much as I love flying, I will always love a good, old-fashioned journey in the car.
While I have yet to experience the magic of the New England states, I am always finding something fun-sounding and adding to my ever-growing list to see/do when I make it there. I may have to stay for 3 weeks! If, unlike me, you are making your way to Pennsylvania by car this year – or driving around the state in search of entertainment for your family – then you totally want to check out the Fantastic Roadtrip-a-Matic from VisitPA.com. They have a ton of pa-roadtrips to choose from in the state that start with the type of trip you want to take – everything from trips for the history buff, art critic, nature lover, the romantic and everything in between.
I immediately was taken by the title “Small Town Charmy” and clicked on Big times in small towns. I adore small towns and am always searching for their unique qualities and activities. Almost every town has some sort of attraction – maybe not those with only 210 residents – that makes it worth visiting. VisitPA has taken the guesswork out of finding such awesomeness, though, as they gather all the information you want and need and put it right at your fingertips!
I could take a 2-day road trip centered on the Great Lakes Region. Day One starts in Erie and Day Two sees me off to Meadville, Cambridge Springs and North East. Not only do I check out an art museum, but I’m going to tour an art-deco theater, see a play, shop some local merchants, taste some wine and a whole lot more! I even get maps and suggestions on where to stay and dine. Love it! And, because I’m taking my own car, I can spend more or less time anywhere I want. If I want to expand my 2-day road trip into a 3- or 4-day one, nobody’s stopping me. VisitPA’s Roadtrip-a-Matic makes it super easy to plan activities, find accommodations and get your eat on, since the great outdoors makes one H-U-N-G-R-Y. It’s all that fresh air and exercise!
Show of hands for who hates vacation planning! Okay, I can’t really see you, but I bet it’s a lot. I am in the minority of people I talk to that love planning trips, but I with a site as comprehensive as VisitPA and their Roadtrip-a-Matic, I feel like a quick search on the site would give me options for anything else in the area I would want to do and then I could pack my bags and go. Print out your road trip(s) information on PDF, gas up and get out of Dodge! It’s so easy. It takes the guesswork out of vacation planning and saves you all that time you didn’t have anyway. Spend less time hearing “I’m bored!” and more time hearing “Yay!” when you declare “Yes, we are there yet.”
Summer is coming and with the warm weather, plenty of people are packing up their shorts and their kids and loading the car with games and food to take a traditional road trip – and also saving money by staying closer to home and not flying to a destination. Gas prices may be high, but they’re definitely cheaper than airfare, so travelers are willing to make the sacrifice. Of course, there is a lot of fun to be said for road trips. You travel slower, but you see everything in between your house and where you’re going. It gives you the opportunity to get out of the car and see a lot of cool stuff along the way. I always loved family roadtrips and we took a lot of them. As much as I love flying, I will always love a good, old-fashioned journey in the car.
While I have yet to experience the magic of the New England states, I am always finding something fun-sounding and adding to my ever-growing list to see/do when I make it there. I may have to stay for 3 weeks! If, unlike me, you are making your way to Pennsylvania by car this year – or driving around the state in search of entertainment for your family – then you totally want to check out the Fantastic Roadtrip-a-Matic from VisitPA.com. They have a ton of pa-roadtrips to choose from in the state that start with the type of trip you want to take – everything from trips for the history buff, art critic, nature lover, the romantic and everything in between.
I immediately was taken by the title “Small Town Charmy” and clicked on Big times in small towns. I adore small towns and am always searching for their unique qualities and activities. Almost every town has some sort of attraction – maybe not those with only 210 residents – that makes it worth visiting. VisitPA has taken the guesswork out of finding such awesomeness, though, as they gather all the information you want and need and put it right at your fingertips!
I could take a 2-day road trip centered on the Great Lakes Region. Day One starts in Erie and Day Two sees me off to Meadville, Cambridge Springs and North East. Not only do I check out an art museum, but I’m going to tour an art-deco theater, see a play, shop some local merchants, taste some wine and a whole lot more! I even get maps and suggestions on where to stay and dine. Love it! And, because I’m taking my own car, I can spend more or less time anywhere I want. If I want to expand my 2-day road trip into a 3- or 4-day one, nobody’s stopping me. VisitPA’s Roadtrip-a-Matic makes it super easy to plan activities, find accommodations and get your eat on, since the great outdoors makes one H-U-N-G-R-Y. It’s all that fresh air and exercise!
Show of hands for who hates vacation planning! Okay, I can’t really see you, but I bet it’s a lot. I am in the minority of people I talk to that love planning trips, but I with a site as comprehensive as VisitPA and their Roadtrip-a-Matic, I feel like a quick search on the site would give me options for anything else in the area I would want to do and then I could pack my bags and go. Print out your road trip(s) information on PDF, gas up and get out of Dodge! It’s so easy. It takes the guesswork out of vacation planning and saves you all that time you didn’t have anyway. Spend less time hearing “I’m bored!” and more time hearing “Yay!” when you declare “Yes, we are there yet.”
Guest Post: How to Have a Great Time in Edinburgh on a Budget
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If you're on a budget and want to visit Edinburgh and think it might be an expensive UK city to visit, don't fret, as it is actually an extremely tourist-friendly place with lots and lots of free and cheap things to see and do, which means you can get the full experience of this beautiful city without shelling out too much! If you have never been before and want some tips on what is free to see in the city then the following will be useful to you.
ArtGet your culture fix by visiting one of the many free art galleries throughout Edinburgh. If you enjoy early Renaissance to early 19th century art, then you should visit the Scottish National Gallery.
If you prefer modern art, then head on over to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. Across the road from the Modern Art Gallery you will find the Dean gallery which has a free section to visit too.
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery has now reopended too and is free to visit and finally the Fruitmarket Gallery beside the train station is free to enter and has a rotating selection of contemporary installations and well worth a visit.
HistoryEdinburgh is home to many many historic churches and cathedrals and architectural wonders that you can explore for free. Many are centuries old where you can step back in time as you view the splendor of ancient murals and stained glass windows. Head to St Giles Cathedral on the Royal Mile it is the Mother Church of Presbyterianism and contains the Chapel of the Order of the Thistle. It is free to enter, but a donation is asked if you want to take pictures inside the cathedral.
If you are a bookworm then the National Library of Scotland just around the corner is a fascinating place to spend a few hours and with free exhibitions too it is well worth a visit.
If writing is your thing, then the Writers Museum on the Royal Mile offers an insight into some of Scotland's best knows authors including Robbie Burns and Robert Louis Stephenson.
And finally, one of my favourite buildings and not mentioned in the guide books are the headquarters of the Royal Bank of Scotland on Charlotte square - possibly one of the most amazing banking halls in the country - just look up to the dome in the ceiling and you will see what I mean!
For the Kids
If you're bringing the kids, the the following is well worth visiting. Want to see a million pounds... Yes? Well the Museum on the Mound is all about the history of money and banking in Scotland and they do have a million pounds that you can see and all this for free!
If you want an afternoon of history and also lots of cool stuff for the kids to see then head to the Museum of Scotland. Having undergone a recent renovation not only will you be blown away by the inside of the building but the exhibitions are fantastic, too!
Back on the mound, no trip to Edinburgh would be complete without a trip to the Museum of Childhood. Take a trip through the ages and see the evolution of toys and games and is fascinating for adults and kids too!
And finally, if you have had enough of being indoors head to Edinburgh’s Botanical Gardens this is a fantastic place for a walk and they have exhibitions for children about plants at the John Hope garden entrance.
And there we have it, a big selection of free things to visit when you are in Edinburgh!
So, for those of you who like to hang on to your money, there are plenty of things to do in Edinburgh on the cheap. You'll have a rich experience without going broke in the process.
This article was written by Ross who runs edinburghguide.org.uk and lives in Edinburgh.
If you're on a budget and want to visit Edinburgh and think it might be an expensive UK city to visit, don't fret, as it is actually an extremely tourist-friendly place with lots and lots of free and cheap things to see and do, which means you can get the full experience of this beautiful city without shelling out too much! If you have never been before and want some tips on what is free to see in the city then the following will be useful to you.
ArtGet your culture fix by visiting one of the many free art galleries throughout Edinburgh. If you enjoy early Renaissance to early 19th century art, then you should visit the Scottish National Gallery.
If you prefer modern art, then head on over to the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art. Across the road from the Modern Art Gallery you will find the Dean gallery which has a free section to visit too.
The Scottish National Portrait Gallery has now reopended too and is free to visit and finally the Fruitmarket Gallery beside the train station is free to enter and has a rotating selection of contemporary installations and well worth a visit.
HistoryEdinburgh is home to many many historic churches and cathedrals and architectural wonders that you can explore for free. Many are centuries old where you can step back in time as you view the splendor of ancient murals and stained glass windows. Head to St Giles Cathedral on the Royal Mile it is the Mother Church of Presbyterianism and contains the Chapel of the Order of the Thistle. It is free to enter, but a donation is asked if you want to take pictures inside the cathedral.
If you are a bookworm then the National Library of Scotland just around the corner is a fascinating place to spend a few hours and with free exhibitions too it is well worth a visit.
If writing is your thing, then the Writers Museum on the Royal Mile offers an insight into some of Scotland's best knows authors including Robbie Burns and Robert Louis Stephenson.
And finally, one of my favourite buildings and not mentioned in the guide books are the headquarters of the Royal Bank of Scotland on Charlotte square - possibly one of the most amazing banking halls in the country - just look up to the dome in the ceiling and you will see what I mean!
For the Kids
If you're bringing the kids, the the following is well worth visiting. Want to see a million pounds... Yes? Well the Museum on the Mound is all about the history of money and banking in Scotland and they do have a million pounds that you can see and all this for free!
If you want an afternoon of history and also lots of cool stuff for the kids to see then head to the Museum of Scotland. Having undergone a recent renovation not only will you be blown away by the inside of the building but the exhibitions are fantastic, too!
Back on the mound, no trip to Edinburgh would be complete without a trip to the Museum of Childhood. Take a trip through the ages and see the evolution of toys and games and is fascinating for adults and kids too!
And finally, if you have had enough of being indoors head to Edinburgh’s Botanical Gardens this is a fantastic place for a walk and they have exhibitions for children about plants at the John Hope garden entrance.
And there we have it, a big selection of free things to visit when you are in Edinburgh!
So, for those of you who like to hang on to your money, there are plenty of things to do in Edinburgh on the cheap. You'll have a rich experience without going broke in the process.
This article was written by Ross who runs edinburghguide.org.uk and lives in Edinburgh.
App-Happy Travel 6.9.12
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Are you attached to yoursmartphone? Do you take it everywhere you go? Refer to it before committing toanything? You aren’t alone and your smartphone can only help enhance yourtravel experience. As long as you’re willing to put it away and actually enjoy your trip by looking around youand not staring at the screen all day, you can use some available apps to helpyou travel more easily and maybe not plan everything down to the minute (or atleast have a back-up plan if you already do that).
There are millions of apps inthe world and there are a good percentage of them that are completely uselessor, at the very least, not all that all that helpful at even keeping youoccupied for more than a few minutes. (Anyone else have that bubble-wrap app?)So, how can you weed out the gazillion travel apps and only download the onesthat are useful to you? How about I start you with a list of awesome ones andyou can decide if you might need others to supplement? Okay!
One of my favorite apps is ArounderTouch. Youcan sightsee from your couch! Okay, don’t do that, but it can help you see ifan attraction will be something you like and would actually pay money for. Itsucks when you get all excited about something and then waste time going thereand find out it is really uncool or boring. You can add to the app with yourown video taken with your phone or just enjoy the 360 degree interactive viewsthat have already been uploaded.
Do you ever lose someone in acrowd and need to call them to figure out where to meet up? Save your minutes –and roaming fees – with Voxer. It’snot a phone call and it’s not a text. It’s a walkie-talkie app for your phone!Make sure your travel companion(s) downloads it, too, so you can use it andkeep track of where everyone is. Perfect for theme parks, cruise ships and eventhe grocery store.
Going green or want to eat moreveggies and healthier? With InBloom findall the nearby restaurants and stores that are vegan, vegetarian, eco-friendly,local food only, raw, gluten-free and more. Yes, you can lower your carbonfootprint by visiting earth-friendly establishments, not to mention eat better,too! The app covers New York, Austin, LA, San Francisco and Chicago, with moreplanned to be added as quickly as possible.
Get healthy! Want to keep up afitness routine or at least make sure you are expending more energy than you’reputting in your body at all those delicious restaurants and food carts? Don’tget off-track with your diet, just because you’re on vacation. Download MyFitnessPal. Usethe app to monitor your progress and make your goal by adding in your currentweight, your goal weight and logging your workouts and meals. Perfect for thoseof us that totally give up regular exercise and food rules when we travel.
Find food you love wherever youare. Use Ness tofind nearby eateries based on the cuisine and what you’ve rated before.Sometimes a plan just doesn’t come together and you find yourself nowhere nearwhere you thought and are hungry. Need suggestions for wherever you are? Thenthis handy app will steer you toward a restaurant that will suit your appetite.The more you use it, the more intuitive it becomes. It syncs with Facebook andFoursquare to give you friend recommendations, too!
Looking for more unique apps tohelp you travel better? Check out the five I wrote about in myFareCompare post for making your travel time more efficient andless stressful.
Do you have a favorite – orseveral – travel app? Please share!
Are you attached to yoursmartphone? Do you take it everywhere you go? Refer to it before committing toanything? You aren’t alone and your smartphone can only help enhance yourtravel experience. As long as you’re willing to put it away and actually enjoy your trip by looking around youand not staring at the screen all day, you can use some available apps to helpyou travel more easily and maybe not plan everything down to the minute (or atleast have a back-up plan if you already do that).
There are millions of apps inthe world and there are a good percentage of them that are completely uselessor, at the very least, not all that all that helpful at even keeping youoccupied for more than a few minutes. (Anyone else have that bubble-wrap app?)So, how can you weed out the gazillion travel apps and only download the onesthat are useful to you? How about I start you with a list of awesome ones andyou can decide if you might need others to supplement? Okay!
One of my favorite apps is ArounderTouch. Youcan sightsee from your couch! Okay, don’t do that, but it can help you see ifan attraction will be something you like and would actually pay money for. Itsucks when you get all excited about something and then waste time going thereand find out it is really uncool or boring. You can add to the app with yourown video taken with your phone or just enjoy the 360 degree interactive viewsthat have already been uploaded.
Do you ever lose someone in acrowd and need to call them to figure out where to meet up? Save your minutes –and roaming fees – with Voxer. It’snot a phone call and it’s not a text. It’s a walkie-talkie app for your phone!Make sure your travel companion(s) downloads it, too, so you can use it andkeep track of where everyone is. Perfect for theme parks, cruise ships and eventhe grocery store.
Going green or want to eat moreveggies and healthier? With InBloom findall the nearby restaurants and stores that are vegan, vegetarian, eco-friendly,local food only, raw, gluten-free and more. Yes, you can lower your carbonfootprint by visiting earth-friendly establishments, not to mention eat better,too! The app covers New York, Austin, LA, San Francisco and Chicago, with moreplanned to be added as quickly as possible.
Get healthy! Want to keep up afitness routine or at least make sure you are expending more energy than you’reputting in your body at all those delicious restaurants and food carts? Don’tget off-track with your diet, just because you’re on vacation. Download MyFitnessPal. Usethe app to monitor your progress and make your goal by adding in your currentweight, your goal weight and logging your workouts and meals. Perfect for thoseof us that totally give up regular exercise and food rules when we travel.
Find food you love wherever youare. Use Ness tofind nearby eateries based on the cuisine and what you’ve rated before.Sometimes a plan just doesn’t come together and you find yourself nowhere nearwhere you thought and are hungry. Need suggestions for wherever you are? Thenthis handy app will steer you toward a restaurant that will suit your appetite.The more you use it, the more intuitive it becomes. It syncs with Facebook andFoursquare to give you friend recommendations, too!
Looking for more unique apps tohelp you travel better? Check out the five I wrote about in myFareCompare post for making your travel time more efficient andless stressful.
Do you have a favorite – orseveral – travel app? Please share!
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