[The Practical Nomad Newsletter] Coming Events

[Edward Hasbrouck]

* Travel talks this week and next in San Francisco and Brussels
* A new season of "The Amazing Race" in February
* Some of the recent travel news and tips from my blog

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San Francisco, Thursday, January 22nd:
"World Travel In Troubled Economic Times"
(Get Lost Travel Books, 1825 Market. St., 7 p.m.):
Is this a good time to travel? (Surprisingly, YES!) How will Obama's 
election change the reception for U.S. travelers? What are the key 
decisions that will most influence your travel budget? What are the places 
where Americans can still afford to travel (and which are now more 
affordable than ever)? How can you travel comfortably and enjoyably on a 
budget - even in expensive parts of the world? How can you find places 
that are off the beaten path, and what are some of my top destination 
recommendations from my recent trip around the world?
http://hasbrouck.org/blog/archives/001604.html

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Brussels, Friday, January 16th:
"Around The World In 20 Questions"
I'll be one of the presenters at the "Pecha Kucha night" this Friday in 
Brussels. It should be fun. I'll also be at a conference on data 
protection, and in Brussels through Tuesday. If any of my readers are 
interested in meeting me while I'm there, please let me know.
http://hasbrouck.org/blog/archives/001605.html

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New season: "The Amazing Race 14" starts February 15th:
I'll have weekly commentary on each episode, as usual. 
http://hasbrouck.org/blog/archives/001603.html

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Syria travel sanctions:
Syria is a fascinating place to visit, with an overwhelming welcome for 
foreigners (especially visitors from the USA, surprisingly). But there are 
complications.  Here's what you need to know before you go.
http://hasbrouck.org/blog/archives/001599.html

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How to request your travel records:
Updated forms and instructions on how to find out what what records the US 
government and travel companies are keeping about your travels.
http://hasbrouck.org/blog/archives/001607.html

Background on travel records, including my own experiments:

"DHS admits problems in disclosing travel surveillance records"
http://www.papersplease.org/wp/2008/12/24/dhs-admits-problems-in-
disclosing-travel-surveillance-records/

"Can you really see what records are kept about your travel?"
http://hasbrouck.org/blog/archives/001595.html

"KLM claims it doesn't know what happens with passengers' data"
http://hasbrouck.org/blog/archives/001273.html

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China rolls back the worst of its visa rule changes:
Good news for independent travellers, but problems remain.
http://hasbrouck.org/blog/archives/001598.html

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Bon voyage!

Edward Hasbrouck


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"The Practical Nomad: How to Travel Around the World"
(4th edition 2007)
"The Practical Nomad Guide to the Online Travel Marketplace"
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