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November 20, 2009
Find San Francisco's Tamale Lady
It's impossible to pin down her location, but if you're out and about in the Mission on an evening, keep an eye peeled for this San Francisco legend. Her tamales are terrific.
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Find San Francisco's Tamale Lady
It's impossible to pin down her location, but if you're out and about in the Mission on an evening, keep an eye peeled for this San Francisco legend. Her tamales are terrific.... (More)
Take to the trees on a canopy tour
Canopy tours are action-packed rides, where, fastened to a zip line high off the ground, you fly from tree to tree. Blue sky above, ribbons of river below, and in between: a forest of tree tops and a healthy shot of adrenaline.... (More)
England's Lake District: See the sunrise at Castlerigg
The stone circle at the Lake District's Castlerigg, in a natural hollow ringed by peaks, is a rare reminder of the region's ancient history. Blencathra and other mountains provide an awesome backdrop for the 38 stones. Sunrise here is magical....Browse our online Lake District guide for more recommendations... (More)
New Orleans: Eat a Hubig Pie
One New Orleans culinary delight that is almost unknown outside the city are the fried fruit turnovers made by Hubig's Pies on Dauphine Street in the Marigny. Simon Hubig founded the bakery in Fort Worth, Texas, and the New Orleans plant was just one of the chain.... (More)
Doing Disney Right: Plan out your meals
Make dining reservations before you leave home, especially for character dining experiences.If you don't, you might find yourself eating a hamburger (again) or leaving Walt Disney World for dinner.... (More)
Opt for Europe's Shoulder Season
Think about visiting Europe off-season (typically winter for much of Europe) or the shoulder season (early spring, late fall). The timing fits the bill for travelers looking to save cash and avoid the peak tourist crushes. Slashed hotel rates and last-minute low airfares make it easy for thrifty procrastinators to squeeze in a trip....Ask in the Forums: "Best European city to visit between Dec 24-Dec 27?"... (More)
Nervous flier tip: Educate yourself
"There are several very good websites that can help with your fear of flying. I actually took a course called SOAR, which can be found at www.fearofflying.com. The course made a world of difference for me and I recommend it, but you can also get lots of free help at the site, including a message board and weekly chat (which is how I started).... Also very helpful is www.fearofflyinghelp.com and www.takingflight.us." --shared by Fodor's member jame...Related links: 7 Tips for Nervous Fliers... (More)
Nervous flier tip: Make eye contact with the crew
"Xanax helps, but the MOST helpful advice I've received was to make eye contact and say hello firmly to the crew members (and pilot/co-pilot if possible). Making eye contact with someone who is responsible for your safety somehow conveys confidence in me. I was told by a pilot deadheading and sitting next to me one time that pilots and crew are very aware and very compassionate about fearful flyers and often make themselves available to greet passengers for that reason. I recall seeing pilots greeting passengers at the cabin door every flight I took right after 9/11 and he said that was exactly why. Now, whenever I board, I make sure to say hello to every member of the crew I see. It really helps. I also thank them profusely as I leave after a safe landing!" --shared by Fodor's member marysmommy...Related links: 7 Tips for Nervous Fliers... (More)
Explore Louisville's River Walk
To explore Louisville's river heritage, set aside some time to walk the 6.9-mile River Walk, which stretches west from Waterfront Park to Chickasaw Park. In some spots the paved pathway is right down by the water, and in others it winds through bosky parkland; you'll forget you're so close to a city. Best of all is the overlook near 26th street of the McApline Lock & Dam, where coal barges and passenger boats are eased around the Falls of the Ohio... (More)
Be a smart folder
For sweaters and other non-T tops, the square fold is the way to go. Here's a quick primer: button all buttons and lay shirts face down on a bed or flat surface. Smooth away wrinkles. Fold material in at the shoulders and lay arms flat along the body so that you create a roughly two-inch overlap of material on both sides. Now fold up a third of the material from the bottom and overlap a third from the top. You should now have a tidy package worthy of any chain retailer....Asked in the Forums: "Women's packing tips for business trip - 1 month across Europe?"... (More)
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