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Andrew Bain, a former Lonely Planet editor, guides us through the 1800-year-long history of guidebooks in The Sydney Morning Herald (via Written Road). It’s more a historical survey than an analysis of guidebook pro’s and con’s, but Bain does know one thing about guidebooks:
You either love them or hate them (and secretly use them anyway).
Snap!
Update: Conde Nast Traveler included “The Baedeker” in its (annual?) Top Travel Notions section this month.
Gridskipper reminds us that today is the third Thursday of November, which means crotchety old farmhands, euro-hippies, and even ordinarily sober folks are swimming in tres nouveau Beaujolais Nouveau. After seeing the requisite cathedrals, museums, and jardins, make some new French friends by enjoying a few bottles of cheap, sour booze in a dark brasserie. Just stear clear of the suburbs…
We’ve been searching for a new bag lately, and in so doing we’ve come across one of the highest profile debates of the Indy Travel world. Backpack or duffel? Carry-on or checked? Straps hanging every-which-way or super-sleek? How can a piece of nylon cost $200?!
There’s been no shortage of commentary on the topic, either, including on the BnA message boards (reg. req.). The latest NG Traveler also tackled the topic in the Nov./Dec. issue: seems having luggage is a good idea. Thanks for the tip, Daisann!
We’re leaning toward an Arc’teryx RT35 at the moment, but, dear readers, if you know of a better bag, let us know…
The NY Times takes on the growing trend of trend hotels, backing up their claims with actual reporting. Turns out loud music and bouncers aren’t what jetsetters are looking for in a hotel. Says Susan Stellin:
Judging by the success of Starwood’s W chain, a trailblazer for the hip-hotel trend, people do [enjoy W-like hotels]. What is less clear is how many of those people are business travelers, who generally have different needs than the crowds gathered around some hotel bars that often resemble a nightclub more than a place for a nightcap after a long day of meetings.
If this signals the beginning of the end of boutique hotels with bars, where are we supposed to lurk around hoping for a celeb sighting?
TK: A heaping serving of travel mixed with equal parts news, reviews, gossip, snark, and criticism.
Paul