http://watchmojo.com/travel/blog Covering Travel, Adventures, Getaways, Cruises, Hotels and Airfare - Part of Mojo Supreme Network Mon, 01 Dec 2008 18:53:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en In light of recent events in both Thailand and Mumbai, here is a list of the most dangerous places in the world: Iraq  Afghanistan Chechnya South Africa Jamaica Sudan Thailand Colombia Haiti Eritrea Democratic Republic of Congo Liberia Pakistan Burundi Nigeria Zimbabwe India Mexico Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories Lebanon Read more... http://watchmojo.com/travel/blog/index.php/2008/12/01/the-worlds-most-dangerous-places/ New York is a great city to visit no matter what time of year.  But at Christmas, there is even more to see and do.  Here are a few things you should take in if you're in Manhattan within the next few months:   Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Centre   Ice ... http://watchmojo.com/travel/blog/index.php/2008/11/26/christmas-in-the-big-apple/ If you're traveling in Santa Monica, California and expect to go for a jog, beware: you could get a ticket for stopping to stretch.  And don't even think about doing sit-ups - you could be slapped with a $158 fine.  It is illegal to congregate on grassy medians, and it ... http://watchmojo.com/travel/blog/index.php/2008/11/26/im-sorry-sir-if-youre-going-to-continue-with-your-sit-ups-im-going-to-have-to-write-you-up/ A referendum on the independence of Greenland was approved yesterday by the country's residents. Greenland has had home rule since 1973, however foreign and military policy is controlled by Denmark.  The greater independence of Greeland means the official language would become the Inuit language, as opposed to Danish, and also gives ... http://watchmojo.com/travel/blog/index.php/2008/11/26/greenlanders-to-vote-on-independence/ Remember when traveling to Canada was affordable?  Fortunately, that trend is back as the US dollar has gained against the Canadian loonie.  If you do plan to take a trip to the Great White North, here a few tips about how you should navigate Toronto: Getting around:  Try the TTC, Toronto's ... http://watchmojo.com/travel/blog/index.php/2008/11/25/see-toronto-spend-less/ With prices for tickets going up along with security lines and lost luggage, travelling during the holidays can be anything but relaxing. The good news is that the better prepared the better you'll be able to cope with airport stress during the holidays and keep your season cheer. Read how. http://watchmojo.com/travel/blog/index.php/2008/11/24/how-to-be-happy-and-travel-this-holiday/ A report has just come to light that says a flight attendant (who had a commercial pilot's license) helped to land a plane after the co-pilot had a nervous breakdown on board.  The Air Canada flight from Toronto's Pearson Airport was heading to London on 28 January, when the incident ... http://watchmojo.com/travel/blog/index.php/2008/11/19/flight-attendant-helps-land-plane-after-co-pilot-has-nervous-breakdown/   I have enough trouble trying to figure out what to tip in my own country - I can't even begin to describe the issues I have when traveling and this problem arises.  Fortunately, here is a guide to tipping around the world: United States Restaurants: 15% to 20%, with 20% being the ... http://watchmojo.com/travel/blog/index.php/2008/11/19/global-guide-to-gratuities/ Keep this in mind if you're traveling to New York anytime soon:  The Metropolitan Transportation Authority of New York is prepared to make serious cuts to its service, which could result in more crowded trains, reduced service and layoffs.  Fare hikes are also a possibility, to help deal with an ... http://watchmojo.com/travel/blog/index.php/2008/11/18/nyc-transit-to-slash-jobs-hike-fares-remove-multiple-subway-lines/ Until the end of November, Alitalia will be cutting 100 flights a day because of strikes by pilots and flight attendants. The end of the month is when the deal for the sale of the airline is expected to close. Read more... http://watchmojo.com/travel/blog/index.php/2008/11/18/alitalia-cutting-100-flights-a-day/