Archive for June, 2009

Google City Tours Builds Itineraries for Multi-Day Trips

Lifehacker’s Azadeh Ensha just posted this article:

Not one to be outdone by Microsoft’s Bing travel site or the myriad other net travel guides, Google today rolls out City Tours for planning and navigating itineraries. …

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See How Far Your Salary Goes in Another City

Lifehacker’s Kevin Purdy just posted this article:

Money magazine posts a cost of living web calculator that covers a whole lot of U.S. cities with fairly up-to-date data, giving you the lowdown on how far your salary would go in your dream city. …

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Bookmarks for June 23rd 2009 through June 24th 2009

These are my links for June 23rd 2009 through June 24th 2009:

10 Things Theme Parks Won't Tell You –
Packwhiz.com – Packing list generator – Cool.

Google Maps Adds Local Attractions with “What’s Here?” Link

Lifehacker’s Jason Fitzpatrick just posted this article:

Google Maps is a fantastic tool for getting directions and finding destinations. With its most recent update, it’s a lot better at answering the question “What is here?” around any given point. …

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Hidden Book-Edge Map Maintains Your Cred

Lifehacker’s Adam Pash just posted this article:

Ever needed to take a quick look at a subway map but don’t want to out yourself as a tourist who doesn’t know his way around? This brilliant Moleskine map hack demonstrates how to check your map but keep your street cred. …

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Book with Low-Fare Carriers to Maximize Leg Room

Lifehacker’s Azadeh Ensha just posted this article:

Earlier today we asked if you’ll be taking a summer vacation. If the answer is yes and your destination of choice requires some air travel, consider booking with a low-fare carrier to get the most leg room possible. …

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Are You Taking a Summer Vacation?

Lifehacker’s Adam Pash just posted this article:

U.S. workers are notorious for not taking all their vacation days in a year—especially considering how few we get compared to other countries. Now that summer’s nearly upon us, we’re curious if you’re planning to reboot with a summer vacation. …

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Google Street View Introduces Double-Click “Pancake” Navigation

Lifehacker’s Azadeh Ensha just posted this article:

As many users of Google Street View can attest, repeatedly clicking the forward and backward arrows makes for a less-than-smooth navigation experience. Today Google addressed this issue by introducing a smart navigation feature designed to make exploring Street View easier. …

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Microsoft Rolls Out Bing Travel

Lifehacker’s Azadeh Ensha just posted this article:

On the heels of launching search engine Bing and its accompanying mobile site, Microsoft today rolled out its latest vertical: Bing Travel. …

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Ensure Your Car Rental Goes as Planned

Lifehacker’s Adam Pash just posted this article:

Chances are you’ve seen this classic Seinfeld moment in which Jerry vents his frustrations over the bastardization of “reservations” in the world of car rentals. If you’re planning to rent a car for your summer vacation, weblog Consumerist helps you avoid these pitfalls with useful rental tips from an employee. …

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