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Category Archives: apps
Hashtag Paris
If you have every been to Paris, you know that making efficient use of the city’s Metro system can be the key to a successful visit. With that thought in mind, Berlin-based journalist and amateur map-maker Tim Fischer has created … Continue reading
Posted in apps, Europe, Maps, Museums, Public Transport, Restaurants, Tourism
Tagged Instagram, Metro, Paris, Social media
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Don’t Let The Bed Bugs Bite
I recently had an email from a loyal TBTP reader who is planning an extensive trip around the U.S. and Canada. He was concerned about frequent media stories regarding the prevalence of dreaded bed bugs in hotels. While I assured … Continue reading
Posted in apps, Canada, Hotels, Tourism, USA
Tagged accommodations, Airbnb, motels, rentals
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See NYC from the sea
If you are one of the millions of folks who will be visiting New York City this summer, be sure to take advantage of the recently relaunched and expanded passenger ferry service between the boroughs. As you can see from … Continue reading
Posted in apps, Maps, Public Transport, Tourism, USA
Tagged Astoria, Brooklyn, New York City, NYC, Queens, Rockaway Beach
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Tangerine Mussolini Is Scaring Away Tourists
You may know the tech company Foursquare from its popular City Guide travel app, but it’s also in the data crunching business. Based on the firm’s analysis, the United States’ share of the International tourism market has been steadily declining … Continue reading
Posted in Air Travel, apps, Tech, Tourism, USA
Tagged Travel, U.S. tourism, xenophobia
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Free WiFi
One thing that most travelers want at the airport is free access to the internet. Well thanks to blogger Anil Polat we can all get free WiFi at airports around the world. The very clever computer security engineer has organized … Continue reading
Posted in Air Travel, apps, Public Transport, Tech, Tourism
Tagged airport lounges, airports, apps, WiFi
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All who wander can now stopover
In my experience adding an inexpensive (or free) stopover, or planning multi-city flights, is usually a time-consuming hassle, with mixed results. Now Air Wander’s just launched search engine promises to streamline the discovery and booking process. To use Air Wander, you simply input your … Continue reading
All Fun & Games Til You Miss Your Stop
Amsterdam’s public transit agency GVB has teamed with Headmade Studio to create a simple, but clever game called GVBeestje for tram riders. It’s a great idea until you miss your stop.
Posted in Animation, apps, Europe, Public Transport, Tech
Tagged Amsterdam, games, GVB, Trams
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NYC : All Are Welcome
New York City’s official tourism and marketing agency—NYC & Company—has just launched a branding update for the world’s greatest city. The sweeping new visual identity incorporates custom typefaces, icons, a new website, neighborhood guides, and dozens of videos. There’s also … Continue reading
Montreal in History
Here in the New World we tend to forget that we too have a history. Montreal, one of my all time favorite North American cities, was founded in 1642. In the run-up to next year’s 375th anniversary celebrations, Montreal tourism folks … Continue reading
Paris Gets Gify With It
The fun French internet-based art gallery Balibart has collaborated with PhenixDigital to create the first outdoor exhibition of animated gifs in Paris. The show will be displayed on a network of 100 digital screens around the city, with a varied … Continue reading
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