Tag Archives: South Korea

IBIT in CHINA: the world’s fastest train

Posted on 12/05/2011 by imblacknitravel

Seventh in a series For railroad enthusiasts, or folks who just like getting from Point A to Point B faster than anybody else in the world, the Shanghai Maglev Train is the ultimate E-ticket ride. Shanghai is a long way … Continue reading →

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IS THIS THE WORLD’S MOST DANGEROUS MUSEUM?

Posted on 06/17/2011 by imblacknitravel

The Gangwon DMZ Museum in South Korea is dedicated to peace and reconciliation with its northern neighbor. But while its aim may be noble, its location falls within easy bombardment range of North Korea, whose leaders have their own ideas … Continue reading →

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This Week on IBIT

Posted on 05/30/2011 by imblacknitravel

Fly like a rock star. See how America and Africa are both getting their roll on. And remembering other heroes on Memorial Day. In my old life as someone else’s employee, I used to love short work weeks. Now that … Continue reading →

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Passports: The 63 Percent Solution

Posted on 01/08/2011 by imblacknitravel

Two out of three Americans don’t have a valid passport. We have the power to change the world, maybe even destroy the world, but two-thirds of us can’t even legally step out and see the world? That’s just embarrassing. The … Continue reading →

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CHINA: Parking in pink?

Posted on 11/04/2010 by imblacknitravel

Ladies, does your fashion sense come into play when you park your car? Someone in China’s Hebei province seems to think so. File this one under “Things That Make you Go ‘What the eff!’” Remember when we first heard about … Continue reading →

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America — Overworked and under-vacationed?

Posted on 09/01/2010 by imblacknitravel

So I’m reading this press release about a new pitch being developed by one of the cruise lines, Royal Caribbean International. The theme: “Cruise them or lose them.” The “them” refers to your vacation days, and the tendency of we … Continue reading →

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Medical tourism

Posted on 10/02/2009 by imblacknitravel

For many travelers, surgical procedures are becoming an excuse to vacation in distant lands. But if EVER there were a case of “let the buyer beware,” this is it. Every day, somewhere in the world, some American unpacks their bags … Continue reading →

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The View from the Train

Posted on 06/25/2009 by imblacknitravel

These days, there are two kinds of air travelers — those who are sick of flying and those who soon will be. A good train makes a great alternative. My friend Walt flies all over the world for his job. … Continue reading →

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