BNT’s Best of the Week 02/02/08

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Palm TreesIt’s that magical time of the week now where we round up our favourite links from around the web. (And by “we” I of course mean “me” because I’m the editor and I can do what I want…)

Last year we published an interview with Daniela Kon, the director of a new documentary about voluntourism. She’s hoping to raise funding to finish the film – so if you’re inclined, go pitch in!

The Vancouver Sun rounds up a list of Six Travel Sites Worth Discovering. And wouldn’t you know it, BNT is first on the list!

Sizzling and hot are just what you’d call this Rolf Pott’s article revealing travel tips from Sir Francis Bacon.

Ever seen the inside of an Airbus380’s cockpit? Neither had I…until now.

Upload and “incredible travel photo” and write a story about it, and you could win a $25,000 dream trip from Conde Nast.

KLM Airline has a funny promotion “Stop the Hassle” – basically an excuse to upload video of you dancing horribly on the beach and on the road.

Couples listen up: Budget Travel offers the secret of how to travel together and stay together.

Finally, Vagabondish digs deep and rounds up 12 Google Shortcuts Every Traveler Should Know. From how to check the weather, convert your currency and more.

Enjoy the weekend! As for me, I’m off to Hawaii.

Ian MacKenzie is editor of Brave New Traveler. Aside from writing, he spends his time exploring the fundamental nature of existence and wishing he did more backpacking.

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  • MyEggNoodles replied on February 2, 2008

    How stingy of canada.com not link out to you ;)

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  • Ian MacKenzie replied on February 2, 2008

    Ha, yeah I totally agree. Where’s the hot link when you need?

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  • Sheila replied on February 2, 2008

    Enjoy Hawaii. Hilo is lovely. If you get a chance to explore the nearby Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, there’s a really unique hike that goes from rain forest to volcano crater floor and then back to rain forest. The contrast is pretty amazing. The hike is called Kilauea Iki. I’ve actually written an article on it, but I don’t want to spam you by linking to it in a comment. If you’re interested, just enter “Kilauea Iki” in the find box at the top right of my blog. The article should come up in the search results.

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  • Lola Akinmade replied on February 2, 2008

    If you make it out to Kauai, be sure to hike along the Na Pali coast

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  • ian mackenzie replied on February 2, 2008

    Thanks for the Hawaii tips! Sheila, feel free to post the link to your article, I’d be curious to check it out.

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  • Cedric replied on February 3, 2008

    That is the coolest 3D photo of a cocpit I have ever seen! I am a pilot myself, so I can appreciate what these pilots have to do in order to keep the pointy-end going forward, but if you have a look at the cocpit, and all the switches and dials, then you have to take your hat off to these guys!

    Once again, it has been a pleasure to visit BNT and read the stories and articles:)

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  • Sheila replied on February 4, 2008

    Hi Ian – Here is the link to the article on the hike I mentioned:
    http://www.govisithawaii.com/2007/10/01/kilauea-iki-hike-in-hawaiis-volcanoes-national-park/
    Thank you for your interest!

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