TBEX Admin's Blog – January 2009 Archive (3)

1/20/09 Travel HAROs

31) Summary: short, but exotic vacation?

Category: Travel

Name: Anonymous

Email: Helpareporter@gmail.com (Put HARO-SHORT EXOTIC VACATIONS in

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Title: Reporter

Media Outlet/Publication: Major Newspaper

Anonymous? Yes

Specific Geographic Region? No

Region:

Deadline: 2:00 PM EASTERN - February 2

Query:

"I'm looking to speak with travelers who are planning short,… Continue

Added by TBEX Admin on January 30, 2009 at 4:48pm — No Comments

Crummy Seat Mate on a Transatlantic Flight?

Got a crummy seat mate? Here are some great ways to deal with snorers, droolers, talkers and otherwise creepy folks:

~ “Can I move to the back/front/other side? The fumes over here from the gas/food/lavatory are making me feel reallllllly queasy.”

~Pour water, gum, food on the seat and then say: “Oh man! Look, this seat is gross. Can I please move?” Take care that there are in fact other seats on the plane before tossing ginger ale on your seat, however. Remember,… Continue

Added by TBEX Admin on January 16, 2009 at 3:42pm — 1 Comment

Top Ten Ways to have a Terrible Time in France

A long time ago, in a galaxy far away, two 20-somethings had an idea to write a guidebook to Paris. One was an experienced world traveler, the other a military kid itching to get out and see the world. Together, they came up with The Girl's Guide to Paris. A catty, funny, completely practical guide to hanging out in the City of Lights with your best girlfriend or solo.

Because I haven't been too many cool places without the editor in chief of Galavanting, I thought I would start off… Continue

Added by TBEX Admin on January 14, 2009 at 10:00pm — 1 Comment