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Stories discussed in this podcast are from the Travelography Twitter Blog for the week of 29 September 2008. This podcast is also available at Blubrry.com and Travelgeography.info. Low Gas Prices Help Airline Stocks Take Off Airlines also attracted investors by retiring older, less fuel-efficient planes and cutting capacity to support higher ticket prices. Passengers seemed willing to pay additional fees for everything from luggage to food to extra leg room, which added millions to airlines' revenue. As International Airfares Soar, Americans Stay in the U.S. Growth of international passenger traffic worldwide slowed to a five-year low in July and dropped further in August, according to the International Air Transport Association, which represents 230 airlines. Airlines add service and amenities to Asian routes ...996 nonstop flights a week were scheduled in the third quarter of 2008 from the United States to Asian countries, more than ever before. Los Angeles is the most popular departure city from the United States, with 180 flights a week. Narita Airport in Tokyo is the most frequent destination, with 380 arrivals a week. The give and take of travel Bargain in good faith The 50 cents you save may give you pride because you "beat down" the salesperson, but you may have also robbed that person of extra food or prevented his or her children from purchasing school books or a mandatory school uniform.

San Francisco, the city by the bay, is located about an hour flight north of Los Angeles or a six hour drive from the city of angels. A convenient area of San Fran in which to call home base when traveling is the financial district. For a real âAmericanâ breakfast, our Swiss friends enjoyed Dottieâs True Blue Cafe. While the wait is long--at least 45 minutes--itâs well worth it! The place only has 10 tables. Plenty of locals frequent this place for the homemade foods and flavors. journeyPod sat down with Michelle Loane, Director of Sales & Marketing, Mandarin Oriental San Francisco for some inside scoop. Letâs take a listen... Check out the ambient sounds of Digitube and their song, Morph to Asian Sunset.

Denver, the capital of Colorado, also known as the Mile High City, is fast becoming the center of attraction for visitors to the state. Award winning Chef Jennifer Jasinski, co-owner and Executive Chef of Rioja and Bistro Vendome started her culinary career at a young age. After graduating from the Culinary Institute of America and working her way up the ladder at several LA restaurants, a chance meeting with Wolfgang Puck changed her culinary career path, leading to a 10 year âcookingâ and working relationship with the famous Chef. Since then Jasinski has made her mark, opening both restaurants in the LoDo district of downtown Denver and winning numerous award both for her restaurants and as a chef. journeyPOD was very excited to join Jennifer at Rioja and taste first hand her incredible culinary genius.

Rick Steves didn't miss Hempfest this past weekend. He was a featured speaker, encouraging attendees to help decriminalize marijuana by becoming spokespeople in their communities. Why does he believe that our current drug policies should be reformed? Also, Rick recently filmed an episode of his PBS show in Iran. What did he learn about the people and the culture? We'll also take your questions this hour.

Stories discussed in this podcast are from the Travelography Twitter Blog for the week of 21 July 2008. This podcast is also available at Blubrry.com and Travelgeography.info. Germany | Pilot walkouts ground nearly 1,000 Lufthansa flights Meanwhile the German division of British no-frills airline easyJet said it hoped to cash in if Lufthansa is hit by lengthy strikes. A strike at Lufthansa would of course be just fine by us, ... Lanzarote, Turkey - close enough? The family had booked an all-inclusive holiday in a five-star hotel in the Canary Islands and were supposed to be flying into Arrecife, Lanzarote. But instead they found themselves in Bodrum airport, Turkey where they then had to pay a 10 visa charge... World's most expensive tourist attractions A family of four would have to pay 549.30 pounds if they wanted to take part in all 10 activities in London, compared with 386 pounds in Paris, 376pounds in New York and 216 pounds in Rome. Airlines deliberately ignoring safety regulations and getting away with it ...the majority of European pilots do not always report defects as and when they occur. They are delayed until it is more convenient for the airlines to carry out repairs. International travel booming despite oil prices A report commissioned by Amadeus also showed that growing global migration would fuel thirst for international travel. Many migrants remain strongly connected to their country of origin with many reasons to return, such as visiting family and friends...

journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. And around the world and a boat ride later is where we found a âhideawayâ, an island tucked away off the coast of Nha Trang, Vietnam in the middle of the South China Sea. Ever dream of your own private beach villa, complete with private pool, and private beach, and butler that answers to your every whim? Dream no further. journeyPod has found it for you! Nha Trang, Vietnam, capital of KhÃnh HÃa province, is located about 280 miles north of Saigon. After youâve trekked around Nha Trang and experienced the fascinating culture, the incredible food, and the most accommodating people, head to a place of total relaxation and privacy. A place so exclusive you need a private boat to travel there. And once you are there, you have nothing to do but relax. journeyPod recommends a Thai massage, performed by Tam, over a babbling brook. journeyPod sat down with Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bayâs GM, Godfrey Vas, for an inside look at this amazing island property. Although there are only 58 villas on theis island resort, they staff at Hideaway numbers over 470! Thatâs more than 7 staff for each villa...talk about service! Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay sister property is located about 30 minutes via boat across the bay on the mainland. Ana Mandara is another journeyPod pick. Be sure to check out the Ana Mandara podcast from a previous show. For now, Iâll leave you with the tropical sounds of Sugar Fix and their song Private Island.

New York is filled with unique luxury properties - each offering something a little different, making the guest feel welcome and pampered. The Kitano Hotel, located in the heart of Manhattan, boasts impressive Japanese design, comfort and cuisine with a modern twist. Listen in as Akane Moriguchi, Sales and Marketing Coordinator for the hotel, shares the details of this exciting luxury property. She discusses the hotel amenities and services and even mentions celebrity guests that have enjoyed their stay at the Kitano - like Tennis Star Maria Sharapova! Enjoy podsafe band Bill and their hit Panacea .

Imagine you're overseas, and you fall ill. There's a persistent headache behind your eyes. Your joints feel pierced with knives. You ache like you've never ached before. The locals say its Dengue fever. What should you do? Take an aspirin? Go to the hospital? Could you die? Staying healthy abroad requires knowledge of disease risks. What should you watch out for? What vaccinations do you need? How do you treat an illness you fall prey to? Dr. Christopher Sanford, a physician who specializes in travel and tropical medicine, joins us to answer these questions. Are you traveling soon? Here is a chance to get some very important advice. Email questions to weekday@kuow.org.Tomorrow on Weekday: Life After Foster Care

Jon Haggins Memoir traces my tracks from a small segregated town in Florida in the 40s and early 50s before the Black Revolution. Then arriving in New York City for a culture shock that knocked my socks off.I share my beginning as a young Black fashion designer, which was a novelty at that time, to a fairy tale wedding to one of my models. I was also the darliing of the fashion editors at that time. I began a life in the NY cabaret circuit after closing my business, which had a lot of ups and downs.After returning to the fashon business many celebrities bought my fashions and many awards were bestowed upon me. I closed my business after several years because I was undercapitalized. I took a little time out to decide what I wanted to do. I landed in the travel business as a tour operator, then a travel and food writer and finally a motivational speaker and producer and host of GlobeTrotter TV. It's been a bumpy road but though it all, I've learned to endure and face life with a positive attitude. Throught drive, determination and persistence I have survived. Yes I Can will inspire the reader that anything is possible, all you need is a dream and then reach for the stars.

I cover two basic themes in today's podcast.First, the latest news on international tourist arrivals to the US is almost as bad as the value of the US dollar. While international ravel in the rest of the world has grown 28% since 2000, in the US it has declined 11%, which is a lost of about US$100 billion to the US economy. So who do we blame for this situations?The second topic starts in Greece, where a cruise ship ran aground near Athens last week causing the evacuation of the passengers and staff, though no serious injuries. Staying in Greece, however, I then transition to a discussion of the impact of labor strikes these past few month on travel in Europe. Greek workers held a 3-hour strike last week and may hold a full-day stoppage on March 19th. British Airways pilots voted to strike in late February, though they did not actually walk out. French taxi drivers brought Paris to a stand still earlier in Febraury. And German and French railway workers held strikes and snail-paced slow downs late last year.Why does Europe have so many labor actions of the stort that directly impact international and domestict travelers?All of this weeks stories come from the International Herlad Tribune.

Confused by the title? Don’t worry, you’re still going to learn Korean with KoreanClass101.com! Korea has both domestic and international travel, just like any other country. But Hyunwoo likes traveling international. He has traveled to quite a few places, like England, France, China, just to name a few. And now he’s going to take a [...]

The Georgia Aquarium was the beautiful backdrop to the 2007 Atlanta Rising Stars Revue on October 10, 2007. Culinary ninjas like Kevin Rathbun, Hector Santiago, Nick Oltarsh, Ford Fry and Eric Simpkins were awarded and praised for their contribution to the Atlanta culinary scene. Listen in as journeyPod chats with Chef Kevin Rathbun of Rathbuns, Krog Bar and Rathbuns Steakhouse and find out what the one thing he does not like to eat.We also talk about spices from South America with Puerto Rican Chef Hector Santiago of Pura Vida restaurant. Enjoy Matthew Ebel's hit I know you're there .

journeyPod is your guide to luxury travel around the world. This week we have a very special guest on the show as we catch up with the lovely and talented Miss Canada 2008 - Alesia Fieldberg. Miss Canada shares some travel tips about her beloved Canada. We also learn about an amazing international charity that Miss Canada supports called the Teddy Bears of Hope Campaign. She is an amazing ambassador for Canada as she helps collect and deliver teddy bears to children in need around the globe. You can see more info about this great cause here. We also preview some top notch Canadian music with podsafe artist Allison Crowe and her song Montreal.

Ever wonder what would happen if you mixed together hardcore movie buffs, independent filmmakers, great parties and amazing weather? The San Diego Film Festival held this past September, mixed just that. The four-day fest offered attendees a complete experience, filled with film premieres, educational panels, and nightly party options. Co-founded by an award-winning filmmaker Karl Kozak (known for the acclaimed indie feature films: To Hell With Love, Out of the Black, Clawed and Skidmarks) and his wife Robin Laatz-Kozak, the San Diego Film Festival has been dedicated to supporting diverse, independent films for the last six years. Each year, the Festival works hard to program a line-up of nearly 100 films - from newcomers to future Academy Award-winning films. This year's festivities also included the largest screenwriting conference in the nation. Having earned an abundance of awards that include: Best Festival, Best Regional Film Fest, Best Beach Fest, and a coveted spot as one of the country's Top 10 Film Festival Vacations - its no surprise that the San Diego Film Festival is such a hit! So for all you listeners...if you're looking for a great Film Festival experience, make sure to check out next year's San Diego Film Festival lineup. Want even more behind the scenes info on this year's San Diego Film Festival? Check out our Events Can't Breathe .

Chicago, also called The Windy City is the 3rd largest city in the nation. With its 77 different neighborhoods and passion for sports and deep dish pizza - Chicago is a fun spot! journeyPod highlights best attractions, boutique hotels, spas, and of course, nightlife and dining. Some of our picks for best restaurants include: Alinea, Nomi, MK the restaurant, Sushi Wabi and Taza. Throw down a pint and talk about the latest White Sox game with a local at Rino, Carols Pub, Reserve, Suite Lounge and J Bar. For a full list of Chicago hotspots check out our Chicago Destination Guide. Enjoy music from podsafe artist 3rd Culture and their cool track One Promise .