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2008-06-20

German Rail

http://www.bahn.de/p/view/international/englisch/international_guests.shtml

Seat Guru

"The ultimate source for airplane seating, in-flight amenities and airline information."

http://www.seatguru.com/

Ditch Your Car And Save £2,042

"Obviously, lifestyle needs and personal circumstances are bound to affect whether you need a car just as much as your financial and environmental concerns.

However, if you do live in a city, and don't want the hassle of maintaining an expensive lump of metal, these alternatives may appeal. "

http://www.fool.co.uk/news/money-saving-tips/2008/03/27/ditch-your-car-and-save-2042.aspx?source=ioowftxt0010011

Cycle Facility of the Month

" The National Trust has made imaginative use of natural materials to create this highly secure cycle parking facility that blends in seamlessly with the local landscape. The large bank of stinging nettles ensures that all but the most determined of thieves are deterred from attempting to gain access to the cycle stands."

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/pete.meg/wcc/facility-of-the-month/March2008.htm

Howto Pack Everything in One Bag

"Doug Dyment, whose Web site onebag.com is devoted to the art of traveling light, says the key is to make a list in advance of what to pack and stick with it. He has developed a master list over the years that people can use as a starting point for creating their own."

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90297199

http://www.onebag.com/
"InsideTrip is a very simple, no-frills, no-fluff, all-business flight search site. The service asks you some simple questions about your trip like when you're leaving and where you're going, and immediately returns fares based on things airline comfort, flight time, accesibility."

http://www.appscout.com/2008/03/insidetrip_gives_you_cheap_fli.php

Balanzza luggage scale

"The Balanzza is a small, 10 oz. device that you simply hook to the handle of the bag, then lift. You hear a beep and then you can read the weight. That's it. The Balanzza is accurate up to 100 lbs"

http://www.popgadget.net/2008/06/balanzza_luggag.php

http://www.balanzza.co.uk/

“Designated Parking Zone (historically this was called a pavement)”

"Sometimes a blog comes along that hits the nail on the head, taps into the zeitgeist, and crystallizes what people have been murmuring for years, and which has recently reached epidemic proportions. The sheer volume of cars has not only made most streets in Bristol unlivable, they are now encroaching on the last refuge of the pedestrian- the pavement"

http://onthelevelblog.wordpress.com/2008/06/03/designated-parking-zone-historically-this-was-called-a-pavement/


http://bristolcars.blogspot.com/

Stop Inconsiderate Parking and Speeding

"Inconsiderate parking and speeding blight the lives of people in Cardiff. See Living Streets website www.livingstreets.org.uk Illegal parking on double yellow lines by bus stops is endemic in Cardiff. We want to see 1. pavement parking banned 2. parking regulations to be strictly enforced 3. a reduction in street clutter 5. pavements and crossings fit for purpose and 6. walking made safe"

http://inconsiderateparking.blogspot.com/

Scary Fifties Bloody and Gory Filmstrip on Bike Safety



"Great filmstrip on bike safety from Cathedral Films- no falling anvils but just about everything else. Lessons: Keep you bike in good repair, don't ride with no hands, don't hitch or draft, leave hands free for steering, watch people and traffic. Stop at lights and stop signs"

http://www.treehugger.com/files/2008/05/blood-and-gore-bike-safety.php

Baroni Electric Scooters

http://www.baronibikes.com/

The World City Bike Collaborative

"A city bike program has the potential of providing for your city a proven, workable, affordable, near-term city transforming new mobility measure that you and your colleagues should probably be looking at closely. It is our view that with proper preparation you can adapt and put it to work in your city. But there is more to it than one may at first think. This collaborative program is intended to help you gain time and focus in this process."

http://www.ecoplan.org/wtpp/citybike_index.htm

Living Streets

"We are a charity that campaigns to create better streets and public spaces for people on foot."

http://www.livingstreets.org.uk/

Eurotrip

"For budget-minded travellers"

http://www.eurotrip.com/

Cheap Flights

Find the best flight prices

http://www.cheapflights.co.uk/

Flight Stats

Track Flight Status, Airport Delays etc. ...

http://www.flightstats.com/go/Home/home.do

The Man in Seat 61

"How to travel by train or ship...

Maybe you don't like flying, or are concerned about air travel's contribution to global warming. Or perhaps you just prefer real travel by train or ship, where the journey is part of the adventure... Either way, The Man in Seat Sixty-One will tell you how to travel overland comfortably & affordably where you might think that air was now the only option."

http://www.seat61.com/

Carshare

"This site is a directory of UK car sharing sites (a.k.a. lift sharing, ride sharing or car pooling)."

http://www.carshare.com/

The Quadruple Advantages of Bicycle Commuting

"Four equally strong benefits: Traveling to work by bike saves money, provides exercise important to your health, prevents pollution, and is a great deal of fun."

http://www.kenkifer.com/bikepages/commute/quadrupl.htm

Travel Tips: 12 Clever Uses for Your Digital Camera

"Your digital camera can be a lot more useful than you might think, especially while traveling. If you’re not a flashpacker like me who doesn’t mind lugging around a cellphone, watch, PDA and laptop, your digital camera can easily pull double-duty and really help you out in a pinch. Here are twelve novel uses you probably never thought of for your digital camera:"

http://www.vagabondish.com/clever-uses-digital-camera-traveling/

Travel-time maps

http://www.mysociety.org/2007/more-travel-maps/

the collected jwz bicycle wisdom

"Never take bike advice from anyone who owns bike shorts, clip shoes, a messenger bag, or a fixie. That's like taking car advice from someone who enjoys rebuilding carburetors."

http://jwz.livejournal.com/883988.html

Momondo

"Search 497 travel sites at once and find the best fares"

http://www.momondo.com/

The pedicure

"It’s slimming, cuts heart disease and cancer, beats depression, boosts brain power, and costs nothing. So why don’t more of us return to the most basic form of transport: walking?"

http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/article605448.ece

Blink

"Well, I'm really not overstating things when I say that "Blink" was one of the best stand-alone episodes of any sci-fi show I've watched in years, let alone a great episode of Doctor Who. "

http://www.tvsquad.com/2007/06/26/doctor-who-blink/

The Angels Have The Phone Box

"Have the angels got your phone box? Whatever you do... don't blink!"

http://www.cafepress.com/phonebox.171362055

Prifysgol Blaidd Drwg

"The official shirt of Prifysgol Blaidd Drwg, Bad Wolf University, located in Cardiff, Wales. A fine educational institution and a great place to learn whether studying nuclear physics or aiming to be a Doctor. Students are greatly encouraged to buy this shirt to show their Blaidd Drwg pride, complete with the vibrant colors of the Welsh flag!"

http://www.cafepress.com/blaidddrwg