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The Unemployed Philosophers Guild

There’s a bad joke: The engineer asks ‘how can I build that?’ the scientist asks ‘how does it work?’ and the philosopher asks ‘do you want fries with that?’ In all fairness to the Philosopher, he’s probably not referring to ontological French fries, but the 18th century thinker Jacob Fries. Anyway, some people think unemployed…
2021-05-180Comments

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Un poco loco?

Un poco loco = a little crazy Covid-19 Are you tired of sitting around the house, but am not sure when or if you can travel?  One option, of course, is just to bite your tongue, suck it up, etc.  Vancouver?  Toronto?  New York? Another idea - sensible and not expensive - is to treat…
2021-05-130Comments

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You’re a star!

Trains, planes and automobiles.  There's no getting around getting around. In this day and age, trains are the past, present and future.  There can be only a few competitors to rail when it comes to sustainability and simple common sense.  That's why they are the default mode of transport in so many countries. Mother Europe…
2021-05-110Comments

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Simplify Covid travel with the IATA Pass

The IATA Travel Pass is a mobile application under development allowing travelers to simply and securely store and manage certifications for COVID-19 tests or vaccines. The information through the IATA Travel Pass can be shared with border authorities requiring testing or proof of vaccination as a condition of international travel during and after the COVID-19…
2021-05-100Comments

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Emirates are shrinking

Emirates airlines, one of our affiliate partners, are known for their fleet of top-of-the-line aircraft:  one of the youngest fleets in the world made up entirely of Emirates A380 and Boeing 777s.  Emirates fly to over 135 destinations every year.  But, the prevailing winds are blowing, and for a number of reasons.  First, aircraft of…
2021-05-060Comments

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So, who says “don’t wait until the lastminute”?

We're really happy to welcome Lastminute to our family of travel providers. One of the earliest travel "warehouses,"  Lastminute.com established the template for how self-serve holiday shopping can be.  And they still have a broad offering, with accompanying great prices. Lastminute are a publicly traded multinational Group and operate a portfolio of well-known brands such as lastminute.com,…
2021-05-050Comments

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Aussie hotel floats to North Korea

Hope springs eternal, and this idea almost made it.  But the winds of change, and the tides – literally – sealed its fate.  It’s a long and winding tale. The Hotel Haegumgang is a floating hotel that began operations in Queensland, Australia, was moved to Vietnam, and is currently docked at Mount Kumgang on the east coast of North Korea. According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, it…
2021-05-010Comments

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Hi, Casai!

Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful and memorable locations in Mexico is in Quintana Roo.  There you will find, Tulum, Cancun, Cozumel and so many other unforgettable places. And we welcome our new affiliate friends, Casai, who offer spectacular rentals there and all over Mexico. Casai is a hospitality concept designed for the…
2021-04-270Comments

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No falter Malta

The country of Malta has been very successful in its efforts to manage Covid-19.  It is one of the safest places to be right now, and it is cautiously opening up its borders to responsible travelers. But, Malta is still a mystery to many.  And here's your chance to discover all of its wonders.  The…
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Payback’s a beach

Sandals Resorts have a tradition each spring.  It's called the "Maycation Giveaway"  and that's exactly what it is.  Here are the details. We're honoring teachers, nurses, moms, members of the military and frankly anyone that rocks! And after a year of unforeseen challenges, Sandals Resorts is bringing the sunshine back with 31 complimentary vacations to some…
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A’ glamping we will go

May we introduce to you our new travel affiliate friends Vacanceselect.  Based in Geneva Switzerland, they have been providing luxurious and exceptional European camping experiences for over 35 years. Families, of course, are provided for, but they also have exquisite villas for couples and groups.  There’s nothing like the feeling of booking your next vacation,…
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EU’ve got wings!

If you’re a regular visitor to this site, you’ll know how much we love Europe and all if its options. One delightful benefit of Europe is the vast choice of sensibly-priced travel options you have.  Trains, planes and automobiles never cost an arm and a leg in Europe. With that in mind, we’re really excited…
2021-04-260Comments

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Travel in a Spaceship

It must rank as one of everyone's dreams - to travel in a spaceship.  As we write this post, more and more possible future options for spaceship travel appear everyday. But how would you like to travel in a Spaceship right now?  Well, you can by getting in touch with our affiliate friends Spaceship Rentals.…
2021-04-250Comments

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Party hearty in Ibiza – UNESCO stylee

Ibiza in Spain is famous for its nightclubs, but what you probably did not know is that it is home to the largest nightclub in the world. This is Privilege , which with a main hall the size of an aircraft hangar, a 25-meter high ceiling and a swimming pool, has a capacity of 10,000…
2021-04-220Comments

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Viking. More than just Norse ships and pillaging

If you're a traveler, you've likely taken at least one cruise in your life.  And, chances are good that you may have boarded a Viking Cruise ship:  they are some of the best and most forward-thinking cruise lines in the world. But, Viking goes beyond by also informing and entertaining us with their ongoing Viking.tv…
2021-04-140Comments

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Border hopping

The modern-day relationship between Canada and the United States has always been a good one.  Nearly always peaceful, the two countries share many similarities:  language, laws, trade and more. Cross-border travel is another.  The width of Canada and the USA are immense, 7069 kilometres from the west to the east, to be exact.  Getting around can…
2021-04-120Comments

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Elon Musk is loopy

Well, that Elon Musk is always doing something.  Whether it's the reading the entire Encyclopaedia Britannica at nine years old, selling his first company for $307 million, founding PayPal and creating Tesla automobiles and starting SpaceX to send humanity to infinity and beyond. One of his passions is transportation, and his Hyperloop system is well…
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You get what you pay for

Many of us approach dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant as almost a religious sabbatical.   Our best trousers and dresses, shoes shined, hair recently coiffed, we cross the hallowed threshold into a world of inconceivable bliss.  And, the next thing you know, the entire month's paycheck is accounted for. Well, it's time to wake up.  It…
2021-04-030Comments

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