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Travel Planning & Advice
Travel Planning & Advice : A newbie's guide to Dragon*Con A newbie's guide to Dragon*Con

by Cynthia Taylor

In the first weekend of September, downtown Atlanta, GA comes alive with a mixture of characters. Spock, Captain Jack Sparrow, and the Ghostbusters take to the streets for Dragon*Con. Dragon*Con is the U.S.'s largest, East Coast-based science fiction convention. It's three hotels of panels, exhibitor's booths, gaming, and dealer's space. The sum of which can be a little daunting to the firs...read more

Asia
For westerners traveling to Asia, is it better to vacation in China or Japan?

vote now: Japan or China - (view results)

Japan

by Desni White

Having been to both Japan and China, i would have to say that Japan does have the edge for Wester...read more

China

by Lao Ke

As I read through the pros for Japan vs. the cons against China in this debate, the common thread...read more

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Travel Diaries & Adventures
Travel diaries: Patapsco River hike

by Nomadicfeet.com

The beginning of our hike started at the corner of route 1, Washington Blvd. and Levering Avenue in Howard County, Maryland. Le...read more

Hotel Reviews
Hotel reviews: Toronto Metropolitan

by proxam

The location of the hotel was perfect in that it was easy to wander off to different areas of the city from a central point. Th...read more

Accommodation Tips & Advice
Choosing a hotel that is right for your travel needs

by Fiona Thompson

Choosing the wrong hotel can have a major impact on your holiday. It can mean sleepless nights, or expensive taxi fares or bein...read more

Asia
Travel destinations: Kuala Lumpur in 2007

by Gan Yung Chyan Frontrich

Malaysia celebrates Visit Malaysia 2007 in January. In conjunction with the New Year season and the annual tourism celebration,...read more

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