Naples, Italy [Photo by photolabxl/Flickr]
·Naples pizza makers get protected status [BBC]
·Exploring Vancouver's ethnic neighborhoods [USAToday]
·Spend a night in NYC's own cardboard hotel [HC]
·An insider's guide to the Vancouver Olympics [MSNBC]
·Delta to shift focus to Pacific Northwest [AP]
After a hard day of jetsetting, shopping, clubbing and being fabulous, what could be better than a nice sit down with a hot cup of tea? Well, yes, an open bar and a bevy of well-oiled, scantily-clad cabana people might have a *slight* edge, but failing that, free wifi and a cozy place to relax are a close second. Especially during the long dreary winter months. Looking for a proper tea parlor? Hit the jump for six of our SF favorites.
Houston, Texas [Photo by paperbydesign/Flickr]
·Houston's noteworthy local food scene [NYT]
·January apparently great month to fly [CNN]
·Hostels no longer just for young travelers [AP]
·How to buy yourself a town in Latvia [Gadling]
·The Cooper Square Hotel's sexy new restaurant [HC]
Miami, Florida [Photo by chrisgold/Flickr]
·Disco fever in Hong Kong [FSA]
·Mexico City's newest boutique hotel [Globorati]
·10 trips fit for a midlife crisis [T+L]
·Are floating hotels the wave of the future? [CNN]
·An eclectic round-up of Miami's best eats [MSNBC]
Flavors of the Caribbean and Latin America are almost inaccessible during the long winter months in Berlin. All the more reason we've decided to search for Latin sabor. Much to our surprise, we've found everything from the best Peruvian tamale in town to learning how to mambo like the toughest New York boricua. Though you can be sure you'll never happen upon a Puerto Rican Day Parade or a non-Latino who knows the difference between tostones and plátanos, Berlin has much to offer in the way of this booty-shaking culture.
Marrakech, Morocco [Photo by dave_raw_lin_son/Flickr]
·Saint Tropez minus the yachts [Spiegel]
·Standout eateries in Vancouver [NYT]
·A pristine retreat in Patagonia [CNN]
·Behind the scenes of Rio's Carnival [Gadling]
·March could mark Trump Soho's opening date [HC]
Zhengzhou, China [Photo by Wootang01/Flickr]
·Domestic tourism undergoing boom in China [NYT]
·Pilots faulted in Continental crash [CNN]
·10 uber romantic getaways [Gadling]
·The world's worst airports for delays [MSNBC]
·NYC-themed hotels continue to roll out [Globorati]
Paying €22 for two days sitting in a bright red bus among other camera-toting tourists seems so unimaginative when one considers the alternative: great (and cheap) sightseeing from Paris' fantastically efficient public transportation system. For as little as €1.50 for a single trip, or €16.80 for a week's unlimited passage with a Carte Orange, it's possible to traverse the length and breadth of the city, take in the sights, and mingle with the natives. And since the Parisian Métro and bus services run from around 5:30 a.m. to 12:45 a.m. (depending on the station), you'll have plenty of time to see it all.
Brooklyn Botanical Gardens [Photo by dogtooth77/Flickr]
·Making the most of your business trip [Forbes]
·Meanwhile, the new face of business travel [NYT]
·65,000 flights that took place last year apparently shouldn't have [MSNBC]
·Spirit Airlines continues to provoke controversy [Consumerist]
·Omni launching new luxe brand of hotels [Gadling]
Waikiki Beach, Hawaii [Photo by trigs/Flickr]
·Heathrow's body scanners now up and running [MSNBC]
·An Austrian Inn high in the Alps [NYT]
·'Lost' fans looking for answers on Waikiki Beach [AP]
·Live hotels, a film fest & bald eagles in CA [LAT]
·Where to booze in NYC come the Superbowl [via Inbox]
Whether you're short on cash, bored by the monotonous, mass-produced offerings of Pottery Barn et al, or simply harboring dreams of a big win on Antiques Roadshow, LA's various flea markets and swap meets offer an alternative shopping experience sure to enliven even the most jaded shoppers. From old school lunch boxes to classic LPs and antique housewares to vintage clothing, these Los Angeles flea markets will have you up to your ears in dirty deals.
Tokyo, Japan [Photo by jamesjustin/Flickr]
·Cheaper car rentals aren't so close to the airport [CNN]
·A look at Vancouver's distinct ethnic diversity [AP]
·Packing tips for travel in 2010 [MSNBC]
·A noodle lovers' guide to Tokyo [NYT]
·Man who inhabited Tokyo airport for 3 months to leave [AP]
Guadalupe Dunes, California [Photo by chuckthephotographer/Flickr]
·The Guadalupe Dunes have been charming travelers for nearly a century [LAT]
·Tips for taking taxis from the drivers themselves [MSNBC]
·Phoenix as a burgeoning art center [NYT]
·Options for how to use flier miles [AP]
·Ten ways to spend a layover [Forbes]
Chills, fever, headaches -- it's getting to be that time of year. What helps? Massive quantities of Nyquil, and gallons of chicken soup. There's thousands of varieties, but only one will do -- matzah ball. Dive right in, rest you head on the pillowy matzah goodness, and be nourished by golden chickeny broth. There's no better comfort food for the cold winter months. Further soupy refuges always welcome in the comments or via tips.
Ring of Kerry, Ireland [Photo by Athena's Pix (Busy again)/Flickr]
·Peru considering temporarily closing Machu Picchu [AP]
·Ireland's breath-taking Ring of Kerry [CNN]
·Avoiding scams at the Winter games [MSNBC]
·The best looking states [TDB]
·Hoboken's new W hotel [NYT]
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