I had lots of time for travel reading this week, finding great destination suggestions, tips, and following current events in the industry.  There’s a lot of great topics and writing, and I invite you to visit these blogs and bloggers who caught my eye.  Leave them a comment, and tell them that Flyaway Cafe sent you!
iTravelnet writes about ActionAid Australia’s TOTO project.  They’re looking for an outreach blogger to write about poverty.  Deadline to apply is August 30th, so if you’re interested move quickly.
My Bella Vita explains how a simple geography question about how many continents there are can fuel …read more

Hello fellow travelers!
I’ve gathered up some great weekend reads, so grab a cup of coffee, and settle in.  These posts are sure to make for great Sunday (or any day) reading:
Filipina Soul introduces us to the Ayala Museum which houses world-class collections based on the history of the Philippines.  Beautiful!

Travel Writers News lists the best online travel resources.  I was aware of most of these, but picked up a few that I’ve now added to my list.  You’ll find this very helpful.
The Los Angeles Guide introduces to the mobile food vendors are the latest, hippest, dining experience to hit LA, …read more

Another great week of travel reads, covering topics both serious and fun.  Take a read at these great posts, and see if you agree.
The Edinburgh Guide – Although it has been called Auld Reekie, it never meant smelly until now.
Wisebread – Good tips for finding free wi-fi at airports.  Unfortunately, some of these means are getting encrypted and/or shut down, but it’s a great starting point.  And why, oh why, can’t there just be free wi-fi at the airport?!
Concierge – From Conde Nast Traveler comes this great guide to tipping around the world.  Read it, print it out for …read more

When looking for travel information you’ll want to take advantage of all the FREE resources that are available.  A good starting point is the tourism office of the country, state, or city that you’re planning to visit.
The tourism office will be full of information about places to stay, cultural events, special packages, maps, restaurants, history, and odds and ends of local color.  If you’re researching an international destination, you’ll find information about visa requirements, language, and currency information.
Tourism offices offer tons of information on their website, and most will be happy to mail you out information as well.  Keep …read more