|  TraveLetter
| March 2005
The
internet's premiere online travel e-zine — www.justsaygo.com
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“Wandering
re-establishes the original harmony
which once existed between man
and the
universe.”
Anatole France, (Jacques Anatole François Thibault 1844-1924).
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 Welcome to JustSayGo.com's TraveLetter
Here's
a cold blustery March greeting to our JSG TraveLetter
friends. February seemed to fly by. Those of
us living in the Northeast wish some of this
snow would fly by — with
or without an airline reservation. As usual
the core JSG travel crew is busy finding and
visiting new and unusual locations around the
globe. If we haven't been to your favorite
spot yet, you can bet we're on our way. But,
why wait for us? How about writing an 800-word
piece on your recent vacation. Tell us what
you saw, smelled, tasted, and enjoyed. Managing
Editor Carol Sorgen edits the lot and posts
most on our web page for everyone to enjoy. |
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MARCH
IN MOTION with
DESTINATIONS
Unfamiliar
roads, left-sided driving and roundabouts that go round and round are only a few
of the obstacles when driving in the Scottish
Highlands … beauty
and tourism reemerge in Thailand only weeks
after the Tsunami … China — it's
so much more than just a Great Wall. |
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Mind
the Decoy: And, by all means, Keep Left!
Think
it's rough driving in Boston or New York? Navigate
through Inverness Scotland with Glen Brewer and
his friends as they encounter a "Decoy Roundabout," winding
narrow roads and other vehicular difficulties. It's worth the ride when Brewer
discovers fortresses, breathtaking landscapes, Mallaig, a highland fishing town,
the quiet village of Loch Broom and other Scottish treasures. Get behind the
wheel and take the high road with Brewer. More |
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After
the Tsunami
Instead
of canceling a Thailand vacation just weeks after
the December tsunami, Diane Edwards packed her
bags and, once there, found shops open, pristine
beaches, and, unfortunately, hotels unusually
quiet due to a lack of tourists. Edwards said
she would never know how Thailand looked those
first few days after the tsunami. But in a few
short weeks the Thai restored the damage and
are in the process of rebuilding. Take a look
at Thailand through Edwards’ eyes. More |
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Cruising
the Yangtze River
Phyllis
Steinberg shows China's ancient side as well
as its newer side — and
it's not all along the Great Wall. Steinberg offers a bit of Chinese history
and lore, as she takes us through the country's 5000-years of civilization before
getting on the Yangtze River Cruise. Beijing, Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden
City, and even China's food offerings are all here. More |
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JSG
JUST KEEPS GOING AND GOING... here
there and just about everywhere.
Don't miss: Galveston's Treasures … Quiet
time in Galway … Croatia's
Plitvice National Park. And, JSG's archives are filled with even more travel
treasures. They might even help make that fantasy vacation a reality. More |
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 WORLDWIDE
FIESTAS
Vivienne
Mackie, Fiesta Editor lists holiday, carnivals and parties
all over the world. Visit http://justsaygo.com/fiesta/fiesta.html for
Vivienne's favorites.
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 TRAVEL
EASE: Screen Talking Translator
Trying
to remember foreign language phrases
while jetlagged is difficult at best,
even more so when attempting to communicate
in more than one language.
The Lingo PDA-style translator features a touch screen that allows you to access
180,000 words and 18,000 phrases
in French, German, Italian, Spanish,
Russian, Chinese, Japanese and Korean.
The included set of ear buds or built-in
speaker provides correct pronunciation
as well. Pre-loaded topics cover
accommodations, restaurants, sightseeing
and much more. It's an excellent
tool for any trip.
Pros: Easy to use;
excellent pronunciation; freedom
from bulky phrase books and dictionaries. Cons: Lingo
9 is not a teaching aid, nor a complete
translating unit. Be careful asking
questions in a foreign language,
you might not understand the answer.
Price is about $194. To learn more
visit: www.123langugage.com.
Is
there something you'd like reviewed? Let us know before
buying a new travel item. We'll let
you know if it meets JSG's standards. |
 TRAVEL
TIP
You never know when a plane or train will be delayed, causing a late arrival and, inevitably, closed restaurants. Managing Editor Carol Sorgen suggests keeping snacks in your carry-on and regular luggage. Granola bars, raisins, juice boxes, pre-packaged peanut butter crackers, nuts, candy bars are all easily stashed in any suitcase or bag.
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 WHAT – OR
WHERE – IN THE WORLD IS THIS?
Last
month we ran asked you to identify this photo.
We even offered a prize. Well, we had someone who
thought it was a pencil. Another asked if it was
a bowl. Nope and nope. Editor-in-chief Ron Stern
took a close up of one of the five exhaust pipes
on a space shuttle at the John F. Kennedy Space
Center in Florida. No winners this month. Email
us at newsletter@justsaygo.com. |
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WHAT'S THIS?
Here's another chance. Think you've seen this before? Send your answer to newsletter@justsaygo.com and win a JustSayGo.Com TraveLetter prize. |
 TRAVEL
TALES
This
month's book was chosen because it contains a host
of must-have information for any traveler, whether
seasoned or a neophyte making that first airline
reservation. This recently released book, The
Travel Writers' Guide To Their Favorite On-Line Travel Sites,
is a fast and easy read and was written by our own
JustSayGo staffers Ron Stern and Carol Sorgen. It
holds Internet travel secrets that only these two
travel experts could find. Those secrets open web
doors to every piece of information or fact needed
for any well-planned trip. Want to know how to pack?
Try www.onebag.com.
Need the find the worldwide tourism offices? Hit
www.towd.com. Looking
to save a few dollars on a budget trip? You'll have
to buy the book for that one. It's available online
at www2.xlibris.com/bookstore
for $8.50.
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Q&A
Have
any travel or security questions that need answering? Chances
are we've “been there, done that.” Email us
with questions and we'll get the answers. Remember to check
archived stories too for more information. Email us at newsletter@justsaygo.com. |
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