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LUGGAGE: Delivering the goods 26 Aug 2013 | 09:20 pm
Airlines will now deliver your luggage to your destination for you — for a price, of course. Still, it beats paying something for nothing, which is what we’re doing now with airline baggage fees. Airl...
Lose yourself 24 Aug 2013 | 07:45 pm
All images by ©IBIT/G. Gross. All rights reserved. Even in the heart of the biggest tourist traps, you can find the unexpected treasure, provided you’re willing to risk getting lost for a bit. “Get of...
CRUISE: Daytripping in port 5 Aug 2013 | 12:57 am
With a little planning, cruise travelers can have a blast before they even board their ship. You’ll often hear cruise travelers say their vacation starts well before they board their ship, and it’s tr...
TRAYVON MARTIN: Why blacks need to travel 22 Jul 2013 | 09:49 am
Educating ourselves to the ways of the world — and the knowledge that the rest of the world isn’t all the same as America when it comes to racism — is a major reason why black Americans need to travel...
MEXICO: New life for trains 16 Jul 2013 | 08:00 pm
Announcement of plans to start high-speed rail in Mexico raises hope for a better future, and brings back memories of a rail trip from Hell. Mexico just announced plans to spend about $100 billion to ...
AIRLINES: Flying with students 10 Jul 2013 | 08:37 pm
Is it really necessary for airlines to conduct training flights with paying passengers on board? The investigation into the crash of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 is in full swing. As much as we’ve learn...
How safe is your airline? 8 Jul 2013 | 07:00 pm
When it comes to aviation safety, all airlines are not created equal. You can’t fly the plane, but you can arm yourself with information to help you decide who to fly with. Little by little, the piece...
The IBIT Travel Digest 7.7.13 7 Jul 2013 | 08:00 pm
The good, the bad and the bizarre in the world of travel THE PERFECT AIRPORT As travelers, we complain a lot about airports, usually for good reason. Too big. Too small. Too crowded. Too much distance...
BREAKING: Jumbo jet crash in San Francisco 7 Jul 2013 | 12:15 am
Asiana Airlines Flight 214, a wide-bodied Boeing 777, has crashed while trying to land at San Francisco International Airport. Casualties unknown at this time. Check back with IBIT for more informatio...
The NOLA — the Garden District 4 Jul 2013 | 06:52 pm
One of an occasional series All images by IBIT/G. Gross. All rights reserved. Sometimes, there are things you just have to do in certain destinations, especially the ones familiar to you. In New Orlea...
