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foXnoMad End Of Year Contest

by | Nov 21, 2007 | | 3

Those of you looking for some help with your holiday shopping can do so by entering the foXnoMad end-of-year contest.

Here are the prizes:

  • $75 Apple Gift Card
  • $50 Amazon.com Gift Card
  • One of (2) Amazon.com $25 Gift Cards
  • One of (2) Amazon.com $15 Gift Cards

All you have to do are the following 3 things by December 8, 2007 – gift cards will be emailed on December 10, 2008:

  • Submit a 200 word post on a country not in our blog locations – It’s not an essay, just your experiences, personal recommendations, and other advice you have based on your travel to the country. Email your submissions via the contact page.
    • If you simply haven’t been to a country we’ve not written about, contact me and I’ll figure out an alternative.
  • Drop At Least 3 Insightful Comments?On Past Or Upcoming Posts By The Deadline – One of those comments should go under this post, about anything travel related. Please be creative 🙂
  • Subscribe To The RSS Feed or Email Subscriptions – Look on the top right corner of each page. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

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WelcomeHome To A New House In The UK

by | Nov 21, 2007 | | 0

Begin your quest for a new house or flat in the UK at WelcomeHome.co.uk.? With one of the largest databases on homes for sale available and listing over 12,000 real estate agents you’re sure to find your dream place.

Read reviews of the area you’re looking to move to (or stay in), read through property guides, and stay apprised of the latest housing news on their homepage. The results on flats to buy in Leeds provides you with home prices, maps, and details on the mortgaging environment in the area.

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33 Ways To Green Your Travels

by | Nov 19, 2007 | | 10

Roaming the globe can create a large carbon imprint. Traveling with jet fuel burning airplanes, and in foreign countries that don’t take the environment seriously doesn’t mean you have to ditch smart and efficient ways to keep our planet healthy.

There are plenty of small and big ways you can reduce the amount of pollution and waste when you take your next trip. By modifying some bad habits you can not only make your travel greener, but the places you visit as well.

Here are 33 ways to green your travel.

  • Use Public Transportation When Your Get There – For many places far from home, this is what you’ll do. If you’re driving to a major city in the US, find out the public transportation routes available once you get there. Not only will you save gas, but you’ll be able to enjoy and see the sights around you.
  • Send an E-Postcard – Create an electronic postcard for free online and use one of the pictures you’ve taken to give it a personal touch.
  • Combine Trips – Accumulate your vacation time wisely and take a longer chunk of time off. This way you can save money and pollution by combining your trips. It’s more efficient to see 5 countries in one trip, then going to each one separately.
  • Flag Down Hybrid Taxis – When I was in Stockholm and London, I noticed many cabs that were Toyota Prius. If you’ve got the time, try to get the attention of a hybrid or smaller taxi to reduce air pollution. Hybrids ranked as exceptionally safe in recent crash tests.
  • Eat Vegetarian On The Plane and When Possible – Doing so on the plane will get you your meal faster, keep you healthier, and (ever-so-slightly) reduce deforestation. 18% of all greenhouse gases come from livestock.

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by | Nov 17, 2007 | | 0

10 Best and Worst Airports To Crash In

The Budget Traveller??s Guide to Sleeping In Airports lists the top 10 best and worst airports around the world.

How To Be Your Own Seat Guru

Aside from online resources, travelers can follow some basic rules to find the best seat on a plane as conditions change. There are some good resources on the net, most notably SeatGuru, but if you don??t have the time to check it, or get bumped from your flight, follow these tips to become your own seat guru.

Solving You Vacation Nightmares At The Airport

MSN has good advice on what to do if you get bumped from a flight, arrive without a suitcase, or end up spending hours at the terminal.

Folding, Electric Rental Cars

The smart folks over at MIT are developing a short range car for rental in urban areas. The car is being sponsored by GM in the hopes to reduce pollution and congestion.

Folding, Electric Rental Cars

by | Nov 16, 2007 | , | 0

The smart folks over at MIT are developing a short range car for rental in urban areas. The car is being sponsored by GM in the hopes to reduce pollution and congestion.

The wheels also enable incredible maneuverability. Instead of making U-turns, the car can spin on the spot, and when the driver turns each wheel 90 degrees, the car can parallel-park by moving sideways

Details on the range and power of the vehicles are still not available, but expect to see more of this sort of thing in the near future. For now you can offset your automobile carbon emissions and get directions using public transportation only.

[via Engadget]

About Anil Polat

foxnomad aboutHi, 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

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