Columns

Staycations suck: So do the right thing and get out of your house

March 10, 2010
Staycations suck: So do the right thing and get out of your house

If you're off from work, you should be off from home as well. Get out of the house and hit the highway, byway or any other way you can think of -- staycations are for suckers.
Read more »

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Columns, North America, Travel Tips | No Comments »

Nonplussed traveler: Getting good train doesn’t make cents in the US

March 8, 2010
Nonplussed traveler: Getting good train doesn’t make cents in the US

Answer the following question to the best of your ability: Q)    Europe is best known for: a.)    Being really old b.)    Bidets c.)    Hygiene – or lack thereof d.)    Great rail service e.)    All the above The correct answer is: D (though you could make an argument for E). Nobody gives better train than Europe. They’ve been at it for a long...
Read more »

Tags: , , ,
Posted in By Rail, Columns, Europe, USA | No Comments »

Tilly declares innocence, plans to flee country

March 8, 2010
Tilly declares innocence, plans to flee country

Reporters with Hipster Travel Guide attended a secret press conference held today in Orlando, Florida, by Tilikum, or “Tilly”, the killer whale, and his lawyer, Mr. Norm Glassberg, after the recent death of Tilly’s trainer, 40-year-old Dawn Brancheau. Brancheau worked with Tilikum , or “Tilly”, the killer whale, as his trainer, performing a water...
Read more »

Tags: , ,
Posted in Featured, Florida | No Comments »

Nonplussed traveler: Park it, pay it and never complain about it

March 1, 2010
Nonplussed traveler: Park it, pay it and never complain about it

Finding a spot to park at the airport is easy, paying for it requires a second job.
Read more »

Tags: , , ,
Posted in By Air, Columns | No Comments »

Spring Break: Government rules to party by when visiting Mexico

February 24, 2010
Spring Break: Government rules to party by when visiting Mexico

Ready for Spring Break South of the Border? Well, our maternal government couldn't just let you go without issuing a few warnings and helpful tips such as "don't drink too much."
Read more »

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Featured, Mexico | 8 Comments »

Nonplussed Traveler: Finding the truth in today’s advertising

February 22, 2010
Nonplussed Traveler: Finding the truth in today’s advertising

Most companies identify their mission through clever advertising slogans.  For instance, Cadillac referred to itself as the “standard of excellence throughout the world.” Wonder Bread tells you it will “build strong bodies eight ways.” And let’s not forget “Pork…the other white meat.” The airline industry isn’t any different. During the halcyon days when travel by...
Read more »

Tags: , ,
Posted in By Air, Columns | Comments Off

What would you pack to go to sex rehab? Elin examines Tiger’s list

February 21, 2010
What would you pack to go to sex rehab? Elin examines Tiger’s list

It's been a tough week for Tiger -- and now, he's lost his packing list, which HTG recovered at an undisclosed location in Florida.
Read more »

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Featured, Travel Tips | Comments Off

St. Augustine is for lovers

February 16, 2010
St. Augustine is for lovers

The Spaniards were hesitant to come to the New World -- but after booking flights to Jacksonville and renting a wagon to head south, they seemed to like what they found -- St. Augustine.
Read more »

Tags: , , ,
Posted in Featured, Florida | 3 Comments »

Kevin Smith: 2 Fat 2 Fly

February 16, 2010
Kevin Smith: 2 Fat 2 Fly

Kevin Smith may not talk much in his movies -- but now he won't keep quiet about what happened to him after Southwest Airlines bumped him from a flight because, well he was just too big.
Read more »

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in By Air, Featured | Comments Off

Nonplussed traveler: Planes land, gates should be open when they do

February 15, 2010
Nonplussed traveler: Planes land, gates should be open when they do

Pulling up to the gate and waiting for that little ding to sound so you can disembark is a wonderful feeling. But when the gate is not ready, well, that's a whole 'nother feeling four our nonplussed traveler.
Read more »

Tags: , , , ,
Posted in Columns | 1 Comment »