BNT’s Best Of The Week 03/31/07

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Best of the WeekIt’s time to wrap up the week now with our favourite links from around the web. Enjoy!

How can one travel to a foreign place without watering down local culture? This question is posed in The Tibet Dilemma.

A provocative article over at Alternet is causing a stir Ecotourism: Responsible Travel or Marketing Sham?

Similarly, Timen and Daniel ruminate on the difference between a tourist and a traveler, if in fact, the distinction even exists.

The Cosumerist dishes up a video clip outlining 9 Times Travel Insurance Isn’t a Ripoff.

Gadling offers 5 Tips To Avoid Getting Ripped Off While Traveling.

Thinking of packing your mobile abroad? Better read NuNomad’s Cell/Mobile Phone Basics for Travelers.

And finally, have you ever wondered what make’s a great photo? Conscientious asks around and gathers a collection of answers.

Have a great weekend!


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  • Timen replied on March 31, 2007

    Hey Ian,

    Thanks for the roundup.

    You might want to start putting the date in the title of the post because now we have related posts with all the same name! :-)

    Take care,
    Timen

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  • ianmack replied on March 31, 2007

    Ha, you’re right Timen. Today was the first day I put the date in to at least differentiate a bit between each roundup.

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  • Maryam in Marrakech replied on April 1, 2007

    I think that these round ups are very helpful. I am overstretched beyond belief and just don’t have time to surf the blogging world. I would rather come and find edited news sources! So thank you from here in Marrakech.

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  • ianmack replied on April 1, 2007

    Hi Maryam, glad you find them helpful! I strive to find the best of the best, so seems to be appreciated.

    Cheers,
    ian

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  • Jeremiah Koh replied on May 17, 2007

    Its a good roundup. Anticipating for more. Keep it up.

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  • LaptopHobo replied on November 5, 2007

    Since BNT had selected “Cell/Mobile Phone Basics for Travelers” as a pick of the week, readers may wish to see the follow-up article “Connecting to the Internet When There’s No Cafe in Sight—GPRS” which is posted at: http://bluesuitnomads.typepad.com/blue_suit_nomads/2007/10/connecting-to-t.html (or at http://www.bluesuitnomad.com).

    Cheers!

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