It's a holiday here in the US of A, so we're taking the day off to relax and celebrate the birth of our nation with some good eats and fireworks. We'll be back on Monday with more beaches and travel tips for the rest of your summer travels.
News of the World: July 3, 2008
Back to the Beach: Cyclades
The Cyclades are a grouping of Greek Isles, located southwest of Athens and north of Crete. Gifted with ancient history and gorgeous climate, these islands have enough to hook almost anyone. read more »
Art Outside the Box: Library of Congress
When we're in a new city, I always want to check out its artistic treasures. Instead of always turning directly to the museum, I like to look outside of the big white box. After my eyes (and my wallet) have had their fill of art on the wall, I like to seek out lesser known venues. Public spaces always offer a wide variety of art to see, often for free, regardless of what country you are visiting. read more »
Back to the Beach: Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, which lies on the southern Dalmatian coast, nestled along the shores of the Adriatic Sea, is gifted with more than its fair share of beauty. read more »
Back to the Beach: Sardinia
Sardinia (or Sardegna in Italian) is a land of rugged beauty and a melting pot of culture. Located off the coast of Italy, it's home to 1.7 million Sardinians (whose ancestry is varied and ancient), over 9,000 nuraghe (conical towers dating from 1000 BC), and a whole lotta white sand. Whether you're an outdoorsman or prefer a tropical drink, the island of Sardinia offers a plethora of sandy locales. Today we're daydreaming of Italia....Sardegna-style. read more »
Back to the Beach
Who doesn't love the beach? When summertime rolls around we begin to reminisce of the days of our youth. Long days on the beach making sandcastles, playing in the surf and nights of long walks, games, and cotton candy. We're not heading to the beach this summer, so instead we've decided to dedicate the month of July to all things sunny and sandy. We'll be taking a virtual tour around the world, trying to find inspiration for our next great adventure.
We'll be sharing our favorite sandy shores with you every day for the next month, so grab your towel and join us on our virtual tour. read more »
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Plan A Trip With Google Maps
Let's say that you've just bought tickets to London, you picked out a hotel, and even have a few museums you want to see. It's party time, you're going on a trip!
You've got your major sites figured out, but what will you do with the rest of your time there? You might want to stop in a pub or two, compare fish and chips shops, or simply go shopping. But where should you go? The choices are almost endless. Guidebooks won't have many options, so you're stuck doing it yourself. I'll show you how you can use Google Maps to help you solve this problem. read more »



















