Hello fellow travelers!
I’ve gathered up some great weekend reads, so grab a cup of coffee, and settle in. These posts are sure to make for great Sunday (or any day) reading:
Filipina Soul introduces us to the Ayala Museum which houses world-class collections based on the history of the Philippines. Beautiful!
Notre Dame in Paris as viewed from the top of the Pantheon (c)Mary Jo Manzanares
Travel Writers News lists the best online travel resources. I was aware of most of these, but picked up a few that I’ve now added to my list. You’ll find this very helpful.
The Los Angeles Guide introduces to the mobile food vendors are the latest, hippest, dining experience to hit LA, grazing haven for foodies.
The Sydney Traveler tell us about the new iPhone app, FoodWatch NSW. This Aussie app used the phone’s GPS to show which nearby restaurants have breached food safety standards, helping you avoid those dodgy spots.
iTravelNet has a great photo of Three Countries Corner in Basel, Switzerland. This spot on the Rhine River is where Switzerland, Germany and France meet.
The London Traveler intrigued me with her post on the often overlooked Benjamin Franklin House. I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with the man who spent time at this house in London hoping to avoid a war between England and the Colonies.
Almost Fearless starts a great discussion on whether or not you should start a travel blog. There’s plenty to ponder before you say yes, no, or maybe.
The Paris Traveler makes the list again this week with her post about vespa-ing around the city. While I’m still a fan of the Metro, this could be quite a fun way to tool around for a day.
Gadling has me scratching my head with its post about a fold-up hotel room. The Flexotel is a container type room that claims it can be unpacked and furnished in about 10 minutes.
The Venice Guide has a fun post about a high school where wine and students are encouraged to mix. The Venice, Italy, high school teaches students how to make wine, olive oil, and other specialty products produced from the farm. Visitors can even buy the wine that students make.
IAG Blog takes apart the fine print of Jet Blue’s $599/one month of unlimited travel offer. Read up on it to see if it’s a good deal for you. Or for the ailing airline industry.
Happy reading!
Photo credit: personal collection
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