<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> <rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/" > <channel> <title>The Disney Traveler &#187; b5media</title> <atom:link href="http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/tag/b5media/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /> <link>http://www.thedisneytraveler.com</link> <description>For information about all the Disney destinations</description> <lastBuildDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:40:54 +0000</lastBuildDate> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1</generator> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <item> <title>b5media Travel and Culture Channel Bloggers Offer Cool Tips for a Hot Summer</title> <link>http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/2008/06/b5media-travel-and-culture-channel-bloggers-offer-cool-tips-for-a-hot-summer/</link> <comments>http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/2008/06/b5media-travel-and-culture-channel-bloggers-offer-cool-tips-for-a-hot-summer/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 19 Jun 2008 14:22:44 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[b5media and site info]]></category> <category><![CDATA[b5media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[b5media travel and culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[culture blogs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel blogs]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/b5media-travel-and-culture-channel-bloggers-offer-cool-tips-for-a-hot-summer/</guid> <description><![CDATA[The b5media Travel and Culture channel bloggers have been writing about a lot of great stuff over the past few weeks.  Take a look at the samples below: Filipina Soul – A yummy sounding recipe for Putong Puti (Rice Muffins). Flyaway Cafe – Picks her 7 Family Vacation Destinations that are FUN &#38; Educational. Geeky Traveller – Answers the questions Is the New iPhone 3G useful for travelers? Let’s Visit Asia – Unfortunately, Thai Airways Adjusts Fuel Surcharge (hint:  it’s going up). Sirened – An argument for decriminalization of drugs with Prescription Drugs Kill More People than Illegal Drugs. Southern Byways – Suggests Museum Exhibitions to [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thedisneytraveler.com">The Disney Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="left">The b5media Travel and Culture channel bloggers have been writing about a lot of great stuff over the past few weeks.  Take a look at the samples below:</p> <ul> <li><strong><a href="http://www.filipinasoul.com/">Filipina Soul</a></strong> – A yummy sounding recipe for <a href="http://www.filipinasoul.com/putong-puti-rice-muffins/">Putong Puti (Rice Muffins)</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.flyawaycafe.com/">Flyaway Cafe</a></strong> – Picks her <a href="http://www.flyawaycafe.com/7-family-vacation-destinations-that-are-fun-educational/">7 Family Vacation Destinations that are FUN &amp; Educational</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.geekytraveller.com/">Geeky Traveller</a></strong> – Answers the questions <a href="http://www.geekytraveller.com/the-new-iphone-3g-useful-for-travelers/">Is the New iPhone 3G useful for travelers</a>?</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.letsvisitasia.com/">Let’s Visit Asia</a></strong> – Unfortunately, <a href="http://www.letsvisitasia.com/2008/06/18/thai-airways-adjusts-fuel-surcharge/">Thai Airways Adjusts Fuel Surcharge</a> (hint:  it’s going up).</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.sirened.com/">Sirened</a></strong> – An argument for decriminalization of drugs with <a href="http://www.sirened.com/prescription-drugs-kill-more-people-than-illegal-drugs">Prescription Drugs Kill More People than Illegal Drugs</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.southernbyways.com/">Southern Byways</a></strong> – Suggests <a href="http://www.southernbyways.com/get-out-museum-exhibitions-to-see-this-summer/">Museum Exhibitions to See This Summer</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.starkeddc.com/">Starked DC</a></strong> – Give us his <a href="http://www.starkeddc.com/archives/electoral-college-forecast-530-update-obama-gains-ground/">Electoral College Forecast: 6/17 Update</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.starkedsf.com/">Starked SF</a></strong> – Explores <a href="http://www.starkedsf.com/archives/reality-television-americas-obsession-with-losing-and-failure/">Reality Television: America’s Obsession with Losing and Failure</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.thebostontraveler.com/">The Boston Traveler</a></strong> – Another yummy regional recipe, <a href="http://www.thebostontraveler.com/how-to-make-boston-cream-pie-from-scratch/">How to Make Boston Cream Pie from Scratch</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.thechicagotraveler.com/">The Chicago Traveler</a></strong> – A restaurant review, <a href="http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/wp-admin/Green%20Zebra%20Offers%20Upscale%20Vegetarian">Green Zebra Offers Upscale Vegetarian</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.thedctraveler.com/">The DC Traveler</a></strong> – Something to think about, <a href="http://www.thedctraveler.com/monument-monday-a-place-to-reflect-and-remember/">Place to Reflect and Remember</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.thedenvertraveler.com/">The Denver Traveler</a></strong> – A beautiful look at <a href="http://www.thedenvertraveler.com/mondayâs-must-see/">Colorado’s Capitol Building</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/">The Disney Traveler</a></strong> – Spells out the <a href="http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/2008-walt-disney-world-park-ticket-prices-in-simple-terms/">2008 Walt Disney World Park Ticket Prices in Simple Terms</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.thehawaiitraveler.com/">The Hawaii Traveler</a></strong> – An eating guide,  <a href="http://www.thehawaiitraveler.com/aloha-and-thanks-for-all-the-fish/">Aloha, and Thanks For All the Fish</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.thekualalumpurtraveler.com/">The Kuala Lumpur Traveler</a></strong> – Saving money is always important, <a href="http://www.thekualalumpurtraveler.com/pak-lah-latest-cost-cutting-measures-proved-that-the-government-can-save/">Pak Lah latest cost cutting measures proved that the government can save</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.thelasvegasadventurer.com/">The Las Vegas Adventurer</a></strong> – Good news on a popular story, <a href="http://www.thelasvegasadventurer.com/the-mirage-welcomes-tiger-cubs-to-the-secret-garden/">The Mirage Welcomes Tiger Cubs to the Secret Garden</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.thelondontraveler.com/">The London Traveler</a></strong> – Shopping anyone –  <a href="http://www.thelondontraveler.com/harrods-or-harvey-nicks/">Harrods or Harvey Nicks?</a></li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.thenewyorkcitytraveler.com/">The New York City Traveler</a></strong> – Outdoor urban haunts, <a href="http://www.thenewyorkcitytraveler.com/5-favorite-rooftop-bars-in-new-york-city-and-1-in-new-jersey/">5 Favorite Rooftop Bars in New York City (and 1 in New Jersey)</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com/">The Paris Traveler</a></strong> – Explain a culinary treat, <a href="http://www.theparistraveler.com/lets-go-to-italy-or-my-kitchen-and-eat-some-nutella/">Let’s Go To Italy (Or My Kitchen) and Eat Some Nutella</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.thesandiegotraveler.com/">The San Diego Traveler</a></strong> – BIG golf news, <a href="http://www.thesandiegotraveler.com/tiger-takes-it-in-sudden-death-overtime/">Tiger Takes It In Sudden Death Overtime</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.theseattletraveler.com/">The Seattle Traveler</a></strong> – Fact and fiction, <a href="http://www.theseattletraveler.com/the-legend-money-of-db-cooper/">The Legend &amp; Money of D.B. Cooper</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.thesouthfloridatraveler.com/">The South Florida Traveler</a></strong> – Keep cool, <a href="http://www.thesouthfloridatraveler.com/cool-off-at-the-venetian-pool/">Cool Off at the Venetian Pool</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.theswitzerlandtraveler.com/">The Switzerland Traveler</a></strong> – Simply beautiful, <a href="http://www.theswitzerlandtraveler.com/even-more-photos-of-chateau-chillon/">Even More Photos of Chateau Chillon</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.thesydneytraveler.com/">The Sydney Traveler</a></strong> – It’s about the animals, <a href="http://www.thesydneytraveler.com/a-day-at-the-zoo/">A Day at the Zoo</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/">The Tokyo Traveler</a></strong> – The song and the game, <a href="http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/pachinko-get-your-gambling-fix-in-tokyo/">Pachinko &#8211; Get your Gambling Fix in Tokyo!</a></li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com/">The Vancouver Traveler</a></strong> – It’s all about the music, <a href="http://www.thevancouvertraveler.com/23rd-vancouver-international-jazz-festival/">23rd Vancouver International Jazz Festival</a>.</li> <li><strong><a href="http://www.travelingthegreenway.com/">Traveling the Green Way</a></strong> – Sustainable eating, <a href="http://www.travelingthegreenway.com/on-the-road-finding-eco-friendly-restaurants/">On the Road: Finding Eco-Friendly Restaurants</a>.</li> </ul> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thedisneytraveler.com">The Disney Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/2008/06/b5media-travel-and-culture-channel-bloggers-offer-cool-tips-for-a-hot-summer/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>T is for Travel and Culture at b5media</title> <link>http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/2008/05/t-is-for-travel-and-culture-at-b5media/</link> <comments>http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/2008/05/t-is-for-travel-and-culture-at-b5media/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 29 May 2008 15:16:02 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[b5media and site info]]></category> <category><![CDATA[b5media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[culture blogs]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel and culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel blogs]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/t-is-for-travel-and-culture-at-b5media/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Today is &#8220;Theme Day&#8221; at the b5media Travel and Culture Channel, and this month&#8217;s theme is the letter T.  So with that in mind, today&#8217;s post on The Disney Traveler is brought to you by the letter T (can you tell my kids have been watching Sesame Street lately?).  Check out these T-themed posts from the b5media Travel and Culture Channel: At Europe String, Jul brings us lots of “T’s” with her list of favorite European destinations that start with the letter T. At Filipina Soul, Grace celebrates her second year biogging with a look back at the Top 20 Best Posts at [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thedisneytraveler.com">The Disney Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today is &#8220;Theme Day&#8221; at the <a target="_blank" href="http://www.b5media.com">b5media</a> <a target="_blank" href="http://www.b5media.com/channel/travelandculture">Travel and Culture Channel</a>, and this month&#8217;s theme is the letter T.  So with that in mind, today&#8217;s post on The Disney Traveler is brought to you by the letter T (can you tell my kids have been watching Sesame Street lately?). </p> <p>Check out these T-themed posts from the b5media Travel and Culture Channel:</p> <p>At <strong>Europe String</strong>, Jul brings us lots of “T’s” with her list of <a href="http://www.sirened.com/t-is-for-talking-political-heads"><strong>favorite European destinations</strong></a> that start with the letter T.</p> <p>At <strong>Filipina Soul</strong>, Grace celebrates her second year biogging with a look back at the <strong><a href="http://www.filipinasoul.com/top-20-best-posts-at-filipina-soul/">Top 20 Best Posts at Filipina Soul</a></strong>.  Choose your favorite!</p> <p>At <strong>Flyaway Cafe</strong>, T is for <strong><a href="http://www.flyawaycafe.com/trevi-fountain-three-coins-in-the-fountain/">Trevi Fountain and Three Coins in the Fountain</a></strong>.  Why don’t you toss one in, too?</p> <p>At <strong>Let’s Visit Asia</strong>, Ruth says that T is for the <strong><a href="http://www.letsvisitasia.com/2008/05/24/the-philippine-tarsier/">Tarsier</a></strong>, the world’s smallest primate at 4-5 inches in height.  How adorable!</p> <p>At <strong>Sirened</strong>, T is for <a href="http://www.sirened.com/t-is-for-talking-political-heads"><strong>Talking Political Heads</strong></a>, as Alex give us his view of the newscasters who brings us 24-hour news commentary.</p> <p>At <strong>Starked DC</strong>, T is for lots of things, <strong><a href="http://www.starkeddc.com/archives/t-is-for-starked-dc-style/">Starked DC Style</a></strong>.  See if you can guess what’s on the list.  And Happy Birthday J-Michael!</p> <p>At <strong>The Atlanta Traveler</strong>, Claudine tells us that T is for <strong><a href="http://www.theatlantatraveler.com/hot-dogs-at-the-varsity/">Tasty Hotdogs at the Varsity</a></strong>, a favorite place for locals and tourist.</p> <p>At <strong>The Chicago Traveler</strong>, Matt says that Chicago is all about <strong><a href="http://www.thechicagotraveler.com/t-time/">“T” Time</a></strong>, with lots of tall buildings, Top Chef, and the Taste of Chicago.</p> <p>At <strong>The DC Traveler</strong>, Jon says that T is for Treasure, in his post <strong><a href="http://www.thedctraveler.com/hidden-treasures-of-afghanistan/">Hidden Treasures of Afghanistan</a></strong>., about an exhibit at the National Gallery of Art.</p> <p>At <strong>The Denver Traveler, </strong>Shawn Marie suggests <strong><a href="http://www.thedenvertraveler.com/two-tâs-to-travel-to/">Two T’s to Travel To</a></strong>.  Can you guess where?</p> <p>At <strong>The Disney Traveler</strong>, Susan takes us back to an earlier musical time, and <strong><a href="http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/t-is-for-the-monkees-check-out-davy-jones-at-disney/">THE Monkees:  Check Out Davy Jones at Disney</a></strong>.</p> <p>At <strong>The Hawaii Traveler</strong>. <strong><a href="http://www.thehawaiitraveler.com/tnt-is-dynamite/">TNT is Dynamite</a></strong>, and Jody tells us what TNT she’s talking about.<span id="more-522"></span></p> <p> At <strong>The Kuala Lumpur Traveler</strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.thekualalumpurtraveler.com/the-heat-is-not-just-on-lingam/">THE Heat is On</a></strong> for judiciary reform.  Read what Che thinks about that ambitious undertaking.</p> <p>At <strong>The Las Vegas Adventurer</strong>, T is For <strong><a href="http://www.thelasvegasadventurer.com/las-vegas-taxi-tips/">Taxi Tips</a></strong>.  It’s almost as complicated as learning to play craps!</p> <p>At <strong>The London Traveler</strong>, <a href="http://www.thelondontraveler.com/t-is-for/"><strong>T is for Tea</strong></a>.  Make your choice and drink up!</p> <p>At <strong>The New York City Traveler</strong>, T is for Transportation, and Heather gives us detailed instructions in her <strong><a href="http://www.thenewyorkcitytraveler.com/transportation-round-up-getting-into-out-of-and-around-new-york-city/">Transportation Round-Up: Getting Into, Out Of, and Around New York City</a>.</strong></p> <p>At <strong>The Paris Traveler</strong>, Kim is <a href="http://www.thelondontraveler.com/t-is-for/"><strong>Takin’ it to the Streets</strong></a><strong>, </strong>with her post about strikes and protests in France.</p> <p>At <strong>The Seattle Traveler</strong>, you’ll get not just T, but all the other letters of the alphabet, too, with <strong><a href="http://www.theseattletraveler.com/seattle-a-to-z/">Seattle A to Z</a></strong>. a listing of quintessential must-sees in the city.</p> <p>AT <strong>The South Florida Traveler</strong>, <strong><a href="http://www.thesouthfloridatraveler.com/t-is-for/">T is for Taste</a></strong>, and Katherine’s round up of all sorts of delicious dining choices.  It’ll be hard to make a selection.</p> <p>At <strong>The Sydney Traveler</strong>, Lauren also says that T is for Tea, in her post <a href="http://www.thesydneytraveler.com/tea-for-two-or-even-more/"><strong>Tea for Two, or Even More</strong></a><strong>.</strong> </p> <p>At <strong>The Tokyo Traveler</strong>, T is for <a href="http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/trains-in-tokyo-the-yamanote-line/"><strong>Trains in Tokyo</strong></a>, and Shane’s explanation of the Yamanote line.</p> <p>At <strong>The Toronto Traveler</strong>, Justin puts it simply with <a href="http://www.thetorontotraveler.com/t-is-for-toronto/"><strong>T is for Toronto</strong></a><strong>. </strong>and some of his favorite locations in the city.</p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thedisneytraveler.com">The Disney Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/2008/05/t-is-for-travel-and-culture-at-b5media/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>The South Florida Traveler Blog Debuts in b5media Travel and Culture Channel</title> <link>http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/2008/05/the-south-florida-traveler-blog-debuts-in-b5media-travel-and-culture-channel/</link> <comments>http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/2008/05/the-south-florida-traveler-blog-debuts-in-b5media-travel-and-culture-channel/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 23 May 2008 15:41:09 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[b5media and site info]]></category> <category><![CDATA[b5media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[b5media travel and culture channel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[florida blog]]></category> <category><![CDATA[florida travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[south florida travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[southern florida]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/the-south-florida-traveler-blog-debuts-in-b5media-travel-and-culture-channel/</guid> <description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re coming to Florida to visit Walt Disney World, then you just might want to spend some time in South Florida, too.  A new blog launched this week in the b5media Travel and Culture Channel, The South Florida Traveler. The South Florida Traveler is written by Katherine Lynch who will write about South Florida for both visitors and locals.  Check it out when you can! Photo: Flickr Post from: The Disney Traveler <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thedisneytraveler.com">The Disney Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img border="0" vspace="10" align="left" width="240" src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/74/files/2008/05/key-west-south-florida-traveler.jpg" hspace="10" height="179" />If you&#8217;re coming to Florida to visit Walt Disney World, then you just might want to spend some time in South Florida, too.  A new blog launched this week in the b5media Travel and Culture Channel, <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thesouthfloridatraveler.com/">The South Florida Traveler</a>.</p> <p>The South Florida Traveler is written by <a target="_blank" href="http://www.b5media.com/katherine-lynch/">Katherine Lynch</a> who will write about South Florida for both visitors and locals.  Check it out when you can!</p> <p><font size="1">Photo: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/scottkinmartin/385303434/">Flickr</a></font></p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thedisneytraveler.com">The Disney Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/2008/05/the-south-florida-traveler-blog-debuts-in-b5media-travel-and-culture-channel/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>1</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>10 Global Drinks to Celebrate World Cocktail Week</title> <link>http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/2008/05/10-global-drinks-to-celebrate-world-cocktail-week/</link> <comments>http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/2008/05/10-global-drinks-to-celebrate-world-cocktail-week/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 14:23:57 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[b5media and site info]]></category> <category><![CDATA[b5media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[b5media travel and culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[disney-travel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[disney-vacation]]></category> <category><![CDATA[walt disney world vacation planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[world cocktail week]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/10-global-drinks-to-celebrate-world-cocktail-week/</guid> <description><![CDATA[In honor of World Cocktail Week, Jon Rochetti at The DC Traveler, challenged his fellow b5media Travel &#38; Culture Channel bloggers to create the &#8220;quintessential (tongue-in-cheek) cocktail for our blog destinations.  Check them out: Jon at The DC Traveler created the Inside the Beltway Martini.  J. Michael at Starked DC created the DC Martini. Susan at The Disney Traveler created the Martinimagination. Justin at The Toronto Traveler created the Toronto Toddy. Shane at The Tokyo Traveler created the Tokyo Tsunami and the Tokyo Tourist. Alex at Sirened created the Amsterdam Green Haze Martini. Mary Jo at Fly Away Cafe created the Stew-tini.  Mary Jo at The Seattle Traveler created the Useless Needle. Matt at [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thedisneytraveler.com">The Disney Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img border="0" vspace="10" align="right" width="240" src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/74/files/2008/05/disney-glowtini-martini.jpg" hspace="10" height="180" />In honor of World Cocktail Week, Jon Rochetti at The DC Traveler, challenged his fellow b5media Travel &amp; Culture Channel bloggers to create the &#8220;quintessential (tongue-in-cheek) cocktail for our blog destinations.  Check them out:</p> <ul> <li>Jon at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedctraveler.com/cheersits-cocktail-week/"><strong>The DC Traveler</strong></a> created the Inside the Beltway Martini. </li> <li>J. Michael at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.starkeddc.com/archives/world-cocktail-week/"><strong>Starked DC</strong></a> created the DC Martini.</li> <li>Susan at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/celebrating-world-cocktail-week-with-the-disney-martinimagination/"><strong>The Disney Traveler</strong></a> created the Martin<em>imagination</em>.</li> <li>Justin at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thetorontotraveler.com/the-toronto-traveler-celebrates-world-cocktail-week/"><strong>The Toronto Traveler</strong></a> created the Toronto Toddy.</li> <li>Shane at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/make-yourself-a-sake-margarita/"><strong>The Tokyo Traveler</strong></a> created the Tokyo Tsunami and the Tokyo Tourist.</li> <li>Alex at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.sirened.com/the-amsterdam-cocktail-green-haze-martini"><strong>Sirened</strong></a> created the Amsterdam Green Haze Martini.</li> <li>Mary Jo at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flyawaycafe.com/flight-attendant-friday-the-perfect-cocktail/"><strong>Fly Away Cafe</strong></a> created the Stew-tini. </li> <li>Mary Jo at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theseattletraveler.com/seattle-cocktails-the-useless-needle/"><strong>The Seattle Traveler</strong></a> created the Useless Needle.</li> <li>Matt at <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thechicagotraveler.com/chicagoan-cocktails/">The Chicago Traveler</a></strong> created seven Chicago cocktails.</li> <li>Geoff at <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theswitzerlandtraveler.com/a-couple-of-zurich-cocktails/"><strong>The Switzerland Traveler</strong></a> created the Zurich Banker and the Zurich Blue.</li> </ul> <p>Enjoy!</p> <p><font size="1">Photo: <a target="_blank" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/framedanddried/352490716/">Flickr</a></font></p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thedisneytraveler.com">The Disney Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/2008/05/10-global-drinks-to-celebrate-world-cocktail-week/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>2</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Free Trip Around the World</title> <link>http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/2008/05/free-trip-around-the-world/</link> <comments>http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/2008/05/free-trip-around-the-world/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 10 May 2008 14:03:22 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[b5media and site info]]></category> <category><![CDATA[b5media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[b5media lifestyles]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel and culture]]></category> <category><![CDATA[travel photos]]></category> <category><![CDATA[trip around the world]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/free-trip-around-the-world/</guid> <description><![CDATA[Want to travel the world but don&#8217;t have the time or money?  The b5media Travel &#38; Culture Channel is bringing the world to you in photos.  Check them out: Jul from Europe String is Back from Italy, and has a photo to prove it. From Grace at Filipina Soul, we have photos of Malacanang of the North, the “White House” of the North, and home to exiled formed President Marcos and his family.  And Grace offers Photos of Manila Ocean Park, a new oceanarium in the Philippines. Mary Jo at Flyaway Cafe is still bragging about her recent vacation with Fog Rolls in [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thedisneytraveler.com">The Disney Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Want to travel the world but don&#8217;t have the time or money?  The b5media Travel &amp; Culture Channel is bringing the world to you in photos.  Check them out:</p> <ul> <li>Jul from <strong>Europe String</strong> is <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.europestring.com/back-from-italy/">Back from Italy</a></strong>, and has a photo to prove it.</li> <li>From Grace at <strong>Filipina Soul</strong>, we have photos of <a target="_blank" href="http://www.filipinasoul.com/malacanang-of-the-north/"><strong>Malacanang of the North</strong></a>, the “White House” of the North, and home to exiled formed President Marcos and his family.  And Grace offers <a target="_blank" href="http://www.filipinasoul.com/photos-of-manila-ocean-park/"><strong>Photos of Manila Ocean Park</strong></a><strong>, </strong>a new oceanarium in the Philippines.</li> <li>Mary Jo at <strong>Flyaway Cafe</strong> is still bragging about her recent vacation with <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.flyawaycafe.com/fog-rolls-in-on-the-island-of-capri/">Fog Rolls in on the Island of Capri</a></strong>.</li> <li>Sherry at <strong>Geeky Traveler</strong> has a photo review of a tripod with <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.geekytraveller.com/joby-gorillapod-review/">Joby Gorillapod Review</a></strong>.</li> <li>Alex at <strong>Sirened</strong> brings humor to his photo essay with <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.sirened.com/jackass-amsterdam-pictures-of-the-week-queens-day-edition-2">Jackass Amsterdam Photos of the Week</a></strong>.</li> <li>Apryl at <strong>Southern Byways</strong> gives us a taste of the 22nd state with <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.southernbyways.com/alabamas-outdoors-in-photos/">Alabama’s Outdoors in Photos</a></strong>.</li> <li>J-Michael at <strong>Starked DC</strong> creates a little fireworks with <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.starkeddc.com/archives/b5-travel-and-culture-theme-day/">b5 Travel &amp; Culture Theme Day</a></strong>.</li> <li>Paul at <strong>Starked SF</strong> includes a few witty barbs along with his photos of <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.starkedsf.com/archives/photo-post-the-view-from-my-backyard/">The View from My Backyard</a></strong>.</li> <li>Matt at <strong>The Chicago Traveler</strong> shows photos of eight attractions that allow you to  <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thechicagotraveler.com/enjoy-chicago-for-free/">Enjoy Chicago for Free</a></strong>.</li> <li>Jon at <strong>The DC Traveler</strong> has a contest along with his photos at <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedctraveler.com/friday-photo-caption-contest/">Friday Photo Caption Contest.</a></strong></li> <li>Susan at <strong>The Disney Traveler</strong> makes things look real in <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/jungle-cruise-at-walt-disney-world-review-in-pictures/">Jungle Cruise at Walt Disney World, a Review in Pictures</a></strong>.</li> <li>Jody at <strong>The Hawaii Traveler</strong> gives us a photo a one of her camping buddies at <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thehawaiitraveler.com/resorts-without-walls-camping-in-hawaii/">Resorts Without Walls: Camping in Hawai’i</a></strong>.</li> <li>Che at <strong>The Kuala Lumpur Traveler</strong> shows the fun side of the city with <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thekualalumpurtraveler.com/having-fun-at-sunway-lagoon-theme-park/">Having Fun at Sunway Lagoon Theme Park</a></strong>.</li> <li>Heather at <strong>The New York City Traveler</strong> shows off a bit of unique architecture with photos of the <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thenewyorkcitytraveler.com/photo-the-flatiron-building/">Flatiron Building</a></strong>.</li> <li>Kim at <strong>The Paris Traveler</strong> offers up <a target="_blank" href="http://www.theparistraveler.com/grand-palais-and-monumenta-2008/"><strong>Grand Palais and Monumenta 2008</strong></a> about a showing by sculptor Richard Serra.</li> <li>Mary Jo at <strong>The Seattle Traveler</strong> tries to convince us that it doesn’t rain in Seattle all the time with <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.theseattletraveler.com/photo-op-blooming-days-in-seattle/">Blooming Days in Seattle</a></strong>.</li> <li>Geoff at <strong>The Switzerland Traveler</strong>, now back blogging after recovery from his injury, shows the many sides of his country with <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.theswitzerlandtraveler.com/swiss-photos-of-the-week-2/">Swiss Photos of the Week</a></strong>.</li> <li>Lauren at <strong>The Sydney Traveler</strong> shows off a little architecture with her post <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thesydneytraveler.com/sydneys-stunning-churches/">Sydney’s Stunning Churches.</a></strong></li> <li>Shane at <strong>The Tokyo Traveler</strong> has photos of <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thetokyotraveler.com/sumo-at-yasukuni-shrine/">Sumo at Yasukuni Shrine</a></strong> along with a bit of explanation about the sport.</li> <li>Justin has <strong><a target="_blank" href="http://www.thetorontotraveler.com/the-toronto-travelers-submission-to-the-b5media-travel-culture-theme-day/">The Toronto Traveler’s Submission to the b5media Travel &amp; Culture Theme Day</a></strong>.</li> </ul> <p>Enjoy your trip around the world!</p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thedisneytraveler.com">The Disney Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/2008/05/free-trip-around-the-world/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item> <title>Celebrating World Cocktail Week with the Disney Martinimagination</title> <link>http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/2008/05/celebrating-world-cocktail-week-with-the-disney-martinimagination/</link> <comments>http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/2008/05/celebrating-world-cocktail-week-with-the-disney-martinimagination/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Thu, 08 May 2008 11:00:20 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator></dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category> <category><![CDATA[b5media]]></category> <category><![CDATA[b5media Lifestyles channel]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Disney cocktail]]></category> <category><![CDATA[disney drinks]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Mickey Mouse ice cube trays]]></category> <category><![CDATA[world cocktail week]]></category> <guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/celebrating-world-cocktail-week-with-the-disney-martinimagination/</guid> <description><![CDATA[In honor of World Cocktail Week from May 8-13, 2008, many of the b5media Travel Channel bloggers are creating one-of-a-kind cocktails for our blogs&#8217; destinations.  This sounds like a fun task for The Disney Traveler.  Here is what I came up with: The Disney Martinimagination 1 part dreams 1 part magic A dash of wishes A pinch of fairy dust Stir and serve over Mickey Mouse shaped ice cubes (trays can be purchased at most stores on Disney property) What can you come up with for a Disney cocktail?  It can be fun, tongue-in-cheek or serious.  Leave a comment and share your creative genius! Image source: Amazon.com Post from: [...]<p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thedisneytraveler.com">The Disney Traveler</a></p> ]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img border="0" vspace="10" align="left" width="107" src="http://b5media_b4.s3.amazonaws.com/74/files/2008/05/disney-mickey-mouse-ice-cube-trays-drinks.jpg" hspace="10" height="272" />In honor of World Cocktail Week from May 8-13, 2008, many of the b5media Travel Channel bloggers are creating one-of-a-kind cocktails for our blogs&#8217; destinations.  This sounds like a fun task for The Disney Traveler.  Here is what I came up with:</p> <p><strong>The Disney Martin<em>imagination</em></strong></p> <ul> <li>1 part dreams</li> <li>1 part magic</li> <li>A dash of wishes</li> <li>A pinch of fairy dust</li> <li>Stir and serve over Mickey Mouse shaped ice cubes (trays can be purchased at most stores on Disney property)</li> </ul> <p>What can you come up with for a Disney cocktail?  It can be fun, tongue-in-cheek or serious.  Leave a comment and share your creative genius!</p> <p><font size="1">Image source: Amazon.com</font></p> <p>Post from: <a href="http://www.thedisneytraveler.com">The Disney Traveler</a></p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.thedisneytraveler.com/2008/05/celebrating-world-cocktail-week-with-the-disney-martinimagination/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
