It’s been a week of horrible news from Haiti, and travel bloggers have been covering the devastation following the earthquake right along with all the major news networks. They’ve also been instrumental in stepping up to the plate, and finding various creative ways to raise money to help in relief and rebuilding efforts.
I can’t choose one fundraising campaign over another, nor one charitable organization over another, so I will simply ask you to read what people are doing and consider donating or starting a project of your own.
Rubble from the Earthquake in Haiti
Now, on to other travel news from the past week:
- Vagabondish writes about one of my favorite ways to remember travel experiences – food. Those great foods that you discover on the road can be experienced again at home.
- My Bella Vita provides a way to re-create a food experience at home, with an easy recipe for Italian Bolognese Sauce. A staple all over Italy, this is an easy make-at-home dish.
- The Silent I has a great food-themed post, suggesting some great dining choice on the island of Kauai. Take the list along for your next visit.
- Gadling tackles slaking the thirst, laying out good reasons why it may not be a cost efficient choice to purchase a soda card on your next cruise.
- PlanetEye Traveler – Arizona reminds us that baseball’s spring training is not all that far away. Cactus League ball begins March 3rd.
- Consumer Traveler writes about a topic near and dear to my heart, vacations are a necessity not a luxury. I take all my vacation time, but am amazed at how many friends never seem to find the time to take off.
- Travel Views has an explanation about why your need and International Drivers License and how to go about getting one. If you’re renting a car abroad, you should check to see if you’ll need one.
- Listphobia has a list of 10 unique gadgets, many of which will be very familiar with travelers. Diamond iPhone anyone?
- Los Angeles Times Travel lists the best travel books of 2009. I found a couple more to put on my reading list.
- PlanetEye Traveler – Toronto profiles a restaurant that will appear to the socially minded among us. This restaurant hired ex-cons to work the front and back of the restaurant, providing great food and service, while also getting a second chance at life.
- Another blog post from Gadling offers practical tips on what to do with left over foreign money. While the tips are imminently practical, I take a different approach. I save the money to spend on a return trip!
- Travels with Children takes us up close and personal with NASA Space Center in Houston.. It’s a great family adventure, with plenty to keep visitors of all ages entertained.
- Rick Steves’ Blog Gone Europe shares an email that serves as an important reminder of the myriad ways traveling writing reaches people. It serves as a reminder that we should never judge anyone’s travel choices.
- New York Times profiles an LA tour company that offers gang tours, promising to take you to high-profile gang areas. Proof again, that crime really does pay.
- Seattlest reviews a trapeze school here in Seattle. I first learned about trapeze schools on an episode of Sex and the City, and now I learn that I can do it indoors and at home. Something to think about!
- PlanetEye Traveler – Amsterdam reviews the Rijksmuseum, and exhibit featuring Rembrandt. I agree with Marianne that this would be a wonderful way to spend a winter afternoon.
- And one final post from Gadling, this one sure to sound familiar to those who have a cat for a pet. If you think that you cat doesn’t mind all your traveling, think again!
That’s it for this week. I hope you’ll take time to not only read this great line up of travel posts, but also to take time to think about what you can do to help relief efforts in Haiti. It’s a very small world!
Photo credit: United Nations Development Programme @flickr
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