http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:44:26 -0700 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:51:51 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Traveling-light-series-part-three-Salta-Argentina?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner Now our trip is really starting to get interesting and we´ve been on the go non-stop. We took a quick plane ride over to Salta, Argentina. Salta is quickly becoming a hot spot for back packers. This is a bustling small town with a unique friend... Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:51:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d17-Traveling-light-series-part-three-Salta-Argentina?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Traveling-light-series-part-two-Buenos-Aires-Argentina?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner We coundn´t have picked a better place to begin our trip. Buenos Aires is everthing you´ve heard and more. It is a perfect example of good prevailing over evil. It has seen its fair share of hardships but has rose above and thriving bette... Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:51:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Traveling-light-series-part-two-Buenos-Aires-Argentina?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Traveling-light-series-part-one-Walking-in-the-steps-of-a-back-packer?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner Over the course of the next three weeks the Nashville International Travel Examiner is going to embark on a journey to Argentina and Bolivia. Every one has different ideas about traveling. This trip we are going to learn the what, when and where thro... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 10:25:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Traveling-light-series-part-one-Walking-in-the-steps-of-a-back-packer?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d30-One-day-until-Halloween-our-last-stop-is-Ireland-Happy-Allhallows-eve?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner Photo taken by Rebecca Hosking, copyright 2009 all rights reserved Halloween dates back as far as 2000 years ago from a Celtic tradition known as Samhain. The Celts lived in what we know now as Ireland. This celebration marked the end of su... Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:40:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d30-One-day-until-Halloween-our-last-stop-is-Ireland-Happy-Allhallows-eve?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Two-days-until-Halloween-Our-next-stop-is-Haiti-where-we-unveil-the-Voodoo-culture?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner  The spirit of Voodoo is alive and well in Haitian culture. It is not just a religion they believe it is a way of life. Voodoo doesn’t have a past or future it is in everything whether you’re washing clothes or brushing your hair it ... Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:40:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d29-Two-days-until-Halloween-Our-next-stop-is-Haiti-where-we-unveil-the-Voodoo-culture?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Three-days-until-Halloween-The-next-stop-is-Frankenstein-Castle-Germany?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner  copyright 2009 destination 360 all rights reservedFrankenstein castle existed long before Mary Shelley’s ghostly tale of a scientist who created a monster out the deceased body parts. It has been said that Mary had visited the castle with... Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:10:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d28-Three-days-until-Halloween-The-next-stop-is-Frankenstein-Castle-Germany?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Four-days-until-Halloween-Our-next-stop-Salem-Massachusetts?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner In 1692 there were a series of hearings followed by county court trials to prosecute people accused of witchcraft. Although the “Salem Witch Trials” are most commonly known there were a series of hearings conducted through out various tow... Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:39:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d27-Four-days-until-Halloween-Our-next-stop-Salem-Massachusetts?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Five-days-to-Halloween-Our-first-stop-is-Transylvania-Romania?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner Close your eyes and picture in your mind Transylvania. It is typically displayed in the movies as a cold, dreary and mystical place with dark overtones tucked away in the Carpathian Mountain range. This is a perfect resting place for the vampires and... Mon, 26 Oct 2009 15:39:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d26-Five-days-to-Halloween-Our-first-stop-is-Transylvania-Romania?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Corbett-National-Park-Part-three-of-the-ecotourist-destination-series?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner  The Corbett National Park was named in honor of the late Jim Corbett. He was a hunter and naturalist that turned author and photographer. He spent most of his years in this area and contributed in making Corbett the park it is today. The nation... Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:52:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d12-Corbett-National-Park-Part-three-of-the-ecotourist-destination-series?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Sundarbans-National-Park-Part-two-of-the-ecotourist-destination-series?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner Sundarbans National Park is one of the largest reserves for the Bengal tigers. It became an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997 and is located in the Indian state of West Bengal and stretches to Bangladesh resting on the North part of the Bay of Benga... Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:27:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d7-Sundarbans-National-Park-Part-two-of-the-ecotourist-destination-series?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d3-And-the-winner-isRio-De-Janeiro-Brazil?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner Copacabana Beach was covered with celebrating locals after they had announced Rio de Janeiro will be the host of the 2016 Olympic Games. Brazilians there and abroad held their heads high with pride. Rio de Janeiro is one of South America’s cent... Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:09:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m10d3-And-the-winner-isRio-De-Janeiro-Brazil?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Chitwan-National-Park-Nepal-Part-one-of-the-ecotourists-destinations-series?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner  Nepal is a country known for the majestic Himalayan mountains. But the flat lands of Terai sitting only 150 miles above sea level will complete your Nepali experience. Chitwan National Park is becoming a popular destination with guided jungle w... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 14:15:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Chitwan-National-Park-Nepal-Part-one-of-the-ecotourists-destinations-series?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Mumbai-India-the-city-of-dreams?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner   Every country has one and India is no different Mumbai formally known as Bombay is India’s city of dreams. It was named this because this is the Hollywood, CA of India. It had also inherited the name of Bollywood due to the large mo... Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:12:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d15-Mumbai-India-the-city-of-dreams?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d14-The-Cinque-Terre-is-the-cure-for-the-restless-hearted?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner  The Cinque Terre lies west of the City La Spezia in the Linguria region of Italy. It is a rugged portion of coast in the Italian Riviera that stretches through five villages each with its own personality. The Cinque Terre meaning, “five l... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 11:22:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d14-The-Cinque-Terre-is-the-cure-for-the-restless-hearted?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Rome-Italy-not-a-vacation-but-a-lesson-in-history?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner  The PlaceRome, Italy is one of the most visited cities in the European Union and rightfully earned its stature. Travelers from all over come to see world renowned monuments. The Colosseum, The Forum, Patheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and V... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 11:38:33 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Rome-Italy-not-a-vacation-but-a-lesson-in-history?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Venice-Italy-a-romance-as-familiar-as-a-masterpiece?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner  The city of Venice has ceased to be an Italian city. It is known as a collective work of European art. If you are wandering the streets for the first time there is a sense of familiarity. The picture perfect scenes of canals lapping around... Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:54:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d10-Venice-Italy-a-romance-as-familiar-as-a-masterpiece?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Grand-Cayman-Island-a-Caribbean-paradise?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner The Cayman Islands consists of three islands. The largest of the three is Grand Cayman. There are no lakes or rivers on the island which account for the amazing clarity of the sea. Crystal clear lagoons, restaurants, shops, nightlife and resorts can ... Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:51:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m9d3-Grand-Cayman-Island-a-Caribbean-paradise?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Beirut-Lebanon-ingenuity-at-its-best?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner Despite Beirut’s wars and unrest the city has been rebuilt many times. The people have shown ingenuity through out the years with humbled honesty. The city is a thriving metropolis known as the Paris of the Middle East. It is well equipped with... Wed, 05 Aug 2009 10:44:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d5-Beirut-Lebanon-ingenuity-at-its-best?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Around-the-world-in-as-many-days-as-you-want?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner  If you are not familiar with “around the world” travel this may open a whole new world for you. This means you can purchase groups of tickets at one time that allows you to make numerous stops with open dates. You can fly literally ... Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:43:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Around-the-world-in-as-many-days-as-you-want?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Location-location-location-A-guide-to-international-travel?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner Deciding on where to go when taking a vacation is similar to purchasing a piece of real estate. You want to make sure the neighborhood is friendly and appealing to the eye. A lot of times we overlook locations close to home and we should never t... Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:34:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-4022-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Location-location-location-A-guide-to-international-travel?cid=exrss-Nashville-International-Travel-Examiner