Frilled Shark Filmed Alive
A species of shark rarely seen alive because its natural habitat is 600 metres (2,000 ft) or more under the sea was captured on film by staff at a Japanese marine park this week....
Read MoreMonth: January 2007
Mexico, Canada Trips Now Require Passports from US Citizens
The new rule took effect on January 23rd. Next time you leave for Aruba make sure that you are prepared with sunscreen and your passport. Most travelers who forgot about the new requirement were allowed to enter after receiving...
Read MoreDirty French Word of the Week [1/24]: A Greasy Foreigner
They make great albums and have awesome music videos…in French: Un rastaquoere (pronounced – un rasta-kwhoa-er). Pat Sajak – Canadian rastaquoere. Steve Nash voted Canada’s top male athlete is a...
Read MoreUnited Airlines Flyer Miles Expire Every 18 Months
I only sign up for frequent flyer miles for free flights or upgrades. Though I’d like to say to United Airlines, this is crap! Members of United Airlines? Mileage Plus frequent-flier program have been warned that accounts...
Read MoreUS State of the Union 2007
You can read the Washington Post recap here. I’ll post a link to the transcript in the comments when I get it for those of you overseas....
Read More360 View of Istanbul
…Fethiye, and Cappadocia including sounds. If you’ve ever wondered what Istanbul is like, here is a good primer from the Washington Post. If you are planning a trip to anywhere in Turkey, read this first....
Read MoreAbout Anil Polat
Hi, I'm Anil. foXnoMad is where I combine travel and tech to help you travel smarter. I'm on a journey to every country in the world and you're invited to join the adventure! Read More 
