More Reasons to Travel: The World's Best Foods

The world has voted and we now know the name and origin of the world's most delicious food. But have you eaten it?

Read more: World's 50 most delicious foods: Readers' picks #3 | CNNGo.com http://www.cnngo.com/explorations/eat/readers-choice-worlds-50-most-delicious-foods-012321?page=0,2#ixzz1bcvxwv9i

Did you know that Pho is pronounced "fuh"? I had no idea. But, I do love it.

How to Avoid Flights That May Get Cancelled

Anyone who says it's about the journey, not just the destination, has never stood at an airport gate and learned that their flight is canceled. Last month, the US Government Accountability Office (GAO) released a report about whether airlines are canceling more flights now than before. The answer: Yes.
http://overheadbin.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2011/10/18/8385631-how-to-avoid-flights-that-may-get-canceled
(Tip from Sara: This is just another reason to let a tour company handle your flights. Let them deal with the rebooking !)

Is it Coincidence or is Venice Really Calling?

Near & Far travelers Mike and Laurie (Peru 2007) are currently off on the "Toast to Tuscany" tour. While preparing materials for their trip, I found myself falling deeply in love with all things Venice. Since that time, it seems that several times a day I run across something Venetian related. Is the Universe pointing me towards "The City of Light"? Perhaps. But meanwhile, allow me to share this really cool video and website.

Venice Backstage. How does Venice work?
Venice is not just a stage set. It is also a city with a resident population, which has productive activities, transportation and services. But how does the “Venice system” work? How do the tides in the lagoon behave? How are the canals formed? And the embankments? What’s under the buildings?
Directed by Nicolò Scibilia (teodolinda.it). Motion graphics: pholpo. Produced by Insula spa, operational division of Venice Municipality.

venicebackstage.org