Photo from Virgin Galactic

If you use your cellphone, the plane will crash. Cruise ships are all-inclusive. Recirculated cabin air on planes will make you sick. Just three of the busted travel myths in this article from Yahoo.

Jeff Nickles was so inspired by a BNT post, he wrote his top excuses for staying stuck in a travel rut.

Space travel is coming, and it will allow “regular” people (ie. non-billionaires) the chance to travel through space. Check out these plans for spaceports around the world.

How green is green? Chris Elliot teaches you How to spot the travel industry’s eco-spin.

Channel your inner Spielberg with these two great articles: 4 Easy Tips For Shooting Better Travel Films and Simply Making Great Video.

Forget real vacations: Second Life sends users on virtual vacations.

Finally, Stephen Orchard offers wary words to the traveler, with The 5 Worst Travel Gadgets.

Enjoy the weekend!

Ian MacKenzie

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