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EarthTalk: Community tourism? Oil change?

By E Magazine

Dear EarthTalk: What is “community based tourism” and how does it purport to safeguard pristine places? — Erin O’Neill, Tukwila, WA
Community based tourism refers to situations in which local people-usually those that are poor or economically marginalized in very rural parts of the world-open up their homes and communities to visitors seeking sustainably achieved cultural, [...]

In Automotive, Culture, Earth and Environment, Travel on August 11, 2008 with Popularity: 4% [?]
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La Bella Cucina

By John Guilfoil

La Bella Cucina has excellent, attentive service, a good variety of food and drink, and a very casual atmosphere in a neighborhood that can easily break the bank.

In Culture, Food and Drink, Restaurant Reviews, Travel on July 16, 2008 with Popularity: 3% [?]
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So we survived our first day… barely

By Terri Schwartz

We finally got over the jet-lag and headed to Tinsel Town. Not gonna lie, it wasn’t exactly what I expected, but that’s mostly because we started off in the slums and then managed to continue far enough down Hollywood Boulevard to reach Touristwood, the Hollywood everyone wants us to see.

I was pretty excited.

In Culture, E3 2008, Technology, Travel on July 14, 2008 with Popularity: 1% [?]
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The Beauties of El Salvador

By Bessie King

Describing my trip to El Salvador would be a hard task, but let’s begin with my last experience in this Hispanic country to get a taste of my voyage. It was Monday, June 2, and my hosts, my best friend’s family, were driving my intrepid grandmother who joined me in my vacation and I to [...]

In Culture, Travel on July 1, 2008 with Popularity: 2% [?]
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Camera ready

By Bessie King

Love to take pictures? Have a knack for adventure? Ever wanted to be in a National Geographic-like trip? If you answered yes to any of these questios, get your camera ready and submit those images to win a once in a lifetime trip.
For decades, shutterbugs have dreamed of having one of their best shots appear [...]

In Culture, Earth and Environment, Travel on June 9, 2008 with Popularity: 1% [?]
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Vacation? Maybe see a national park before its too late

By Blast Magazine Newsroom

National Park Week begins April 19, the perfect time of year to start planning a summer trip. The week-long celebration encourages Americans to recognize the diverse American history and vast natural resources that exist in the national parks.

In Culture, Earth and Environment, Travel on April 20, 2008 with Popularity: 1% [?]
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2008 His and Hers V-Day gift guide

By Alyssa Gugliotti

In an age where it seems a box of chocolates and flowers have become too cliché, what’s a Valentine to do? Valentine’s Day is a time to celebrate love. Treat your sweetheart to present or activity that breaks the norm and leaves a lasting memory. Here’s Blast Magazine’s gift guide to make this February 14th [...]

In Beauty, Couture, Culture, Features, Kinky Stuff, Travel on February 4, 2008 with Popularity: 3% [?]
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Fire hurts 17 at Vegas’ Monte Carlo

By John Guilfoil

Sections of the Monte Carlo hotel and casino in Las Vegas caught fire around 11 a.m. Friday, forcing guests and employees to flee the fire and falling flaming debris.
Firefighters could be seen battling the blaze from the roof of the hotel, with flames coming from the southern section on the top floors.
Las Vegas ABC affiliate [...]

In Culture, Travel on January 25, 2008 with Popularity: 1% [?]
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Get your car ready for the snow

By Blast Magazine Newsroom

(ARA) - For those of us who live in New England, it’s time once again to get our vehicles ready for winter driving conditions. Whether the setting doles out heavy rain or white-out blizzards, preparing the car for changes in temperatures can help avoid possibly life-threatening situations.
“Having all points checked by your mechanic is a [...]

In Culture, Travel on December 20, 2007 with Popularity: 1% [?]
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A look at UnearthTravel.com

By Ann Chin

Many college graduates backpack through Europe, drive across the country or splurge on visiting an exotic destination before joining the working world. But Robert Allen, Pip Bennett and Jeremy Boote, who have known each other since they were 14, turned their travel bug into a business project, Unearth Travel.
Since launching their site two years ago, [...]

In Culture, Technology, Travel, Website profiles on August 1, 2007 with Popularity: 2% [?]
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