Travelers to Italy this summer need to know the basic rules of coffee etiquette. It will really help you tear into the fabric of the country. Start with standing – you’ll pay significantly less than the tourists seated at the tables. Never order a latte – only young children actually drink milk in Italy. It…
Well, believe it or not, that country would be Switzerland. While the rest of the world has been busy fighting its wars, politicians from neutral Switzerland have been “improving” life for their citizens. This has translated to mean that certain cantons have made Prostitution legal. But that has caused traffic jams. LTC Office Supplies –…
We would like to formally welcome you to the new traveltruth.com, version 2.0. It is a privilege to have you visit with us. You will not have to spend much time on our site before realizing that there is something very, very different about our content. It is truthful and it is totally advertising-free. Hopefully,…
Viking River Cruises, already the largest player in the travel industry’s fastest growing segment, has announced a massive newbuild program that will give ther line 31 vessels by December 2013. Industry insiders surprised by the large number of new Viking ships due this year, six in all, were impressed with the announcement that Viking is…
There really is a food product nicknamed “Pink Slime” that is only now being discontinued by some major food chains and fast food restaurants because Celebrity Chef Jamie Oliver exposed the fact that 70% of the supermarkets in America were putting the stuff in their hamburger meat. The processed material is gelatinous, ammonia-treated, pieces of…
The Federal Reserve recently completed a series of “stress tests” to determine which of banks bailed out by the government three years ago are sound enough to weather another financial storm. As reported in the NY Times, four major banks failed the tests. They are Citigroup, Ally Bank (but A for Advertising), Sun Trust and…
For true travelers seeking something different, we highly recommend Zegrahm Expeditions land-based tour, “The Five Stans: The Hidden Heart of Asia”. This 18-day journey beginning September 7th, 2012, includes time in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan,and Turkmenistan. Participants will follow in the footsteps of Marco Polo gazing at river-studded plateau steppes, snow capped mountains, camel caravans,…
There is just no way to sugarcoat the fact that Athens is not the tourist-friendly city it was as recently as one year ago. The visitor to Athens is not going to be in any danger. The crime rate in Athens, while growing, is still lower than that of many popular European cities and even…
THE CONCORDIA This Article Originally Appeared in Travel Weekly – By Richard Bruce Turen How do you check the reality of the nightmare that occurred off the shores of Isola del Giglio, a quiet island that, it is said, dips its small feet into the Tyrrhenian Sea The diving is so good off the shores…
The airlines and many online ticket agencies are livid over new U.S. Transportation Department rules that went into effect in January that require airlines to advertise and quote the full price of an airline ticket inclusive of required taxes and all fees. This new regulation has the effect of making it appear that the price…
The Airline Ticketing Corporation, the company that handles ticket purchases between airlines and travel agents, has just completed the largest survey of international airline ticket trends ever undertaken. They looked at literally millions of actual transactions over the last four years. The conclusion: The very best time to purchase an airline ticket is six weeks…
What would happen if you took a simple survey of ten of the leading American university nutrition scientists and physicians and asked them one simple question: If the American people could change one specific item in their diet – what should it be? What was amazing about this poll, conducted by Prevention Magazine, was that…
As it turns out, not one of the gentleman in our photo is a Federal Air Marshal. In fact, trying to pick out the air marshal on transcontinental and overseas flights has become a sort of game for travelers, something to do while the seatbelt lamp is lit. It is usually assumed that the muscular guy in…
Remember the old days when pilots would trudge through the airport with two or three stacked carry-on bags filled with flight manuals and route information? Now, if you are flying an American Airlines 777 or perhaps United or Alaska Air, your pilot may be using an FAA approved electronic flight bag in the form of…
The new ratings of the World’s Best Restaurants is out and Chef Rene Redzepi’s innovative cuisine at his restaurant, Noma, makes Copenhagen, Denmark the new “must go to” culinary destination. Noma took the top spot in the highly respected San Pelligrino ratings based on a near total redesign of the very concept of dining. Now, a…
American Airlines, now the third largest carrier in the United States after the recent mergers, filed for Chapter 11 on November 28th. It is clear that the airline will face a major court-approved reorganization which will mean cancellation of some routes that are not profitable. Some American frequent flyers will panic, a percentage will abandon…
The new traveltruth 2.0 ratings of the World’s Top Five Cruise lines is out and there have been some changes since the last ratings were completed in Januarfy of 2011. The World of Residensea maintains its position as the # 1 rated cruise line. But Silverseas and Crystal Cruises have increased their standings, occupying the…
That would be China. A recent report in Travel Weekly shows the growth potential of an “American Heartland” lodging icon in China. The numbers are rather staggering. Marriott brands, including Ritz Carlton and the upscale JW Marriott division, will open a new hotel in China every month for the next three years. And there is…
You are cordially invited to join us on our 12-Day sailing from Barcelona to Lisbon on the new, Oceania Riviera. This is an ideal itinerary for those who would like to really get to know Spain and Portugal. We will have five port calls in Spain, two days in Portugal, two days in Morocco, and…
The fall and winter season will soon bring Florida’s crop of absolutely unripened tomatoes to our tables. This is another example of our collective willingness to eat chemically treated food when better alternatives exist. It is what separates us from the Italians, the French, and the Spanish as we appear to have no trouble with…
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