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The LG Travel News Roundup: Bigger-than-Life Bunny Turns Heads in Swedish Town
By Susmita Baral
LG News Intern
Missed the big travel stories of the week? And the weird, wacky and insignificant ones? We’ve got your roundup right here…
Bright Yellow Bunny Statue Bounds into Orebro, Sweden
Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman built this giant, 13-meter-high yellow bunny using local...
September 2nd, 2011 | Weekly Travel News | Read More
The LG Travel News Roundup: New Russian Hotel Has the Ultimate View
By Susmita Baral
LG News Intern
Missed the big travel stories of the week? And the weird, wacky and insignificant ones? We’ve got your roundup right here…
New Russian Hotel has the Ultimate View…Outer Space
Russia recently announced a new hotel that will be 217 miles above the Earth’s...
August 26th, 2011 | Weekly Travel News | Read More
Peru and Beyond: 5 Can’t-Miss Spots to Explore
By Taylor Dolven
LG Correspondent
If the Inca ruins, giant condors, and rare animals aren’t enough, the kind-hearted people and spicy seafood of Perú and Ecuador are worth making the trip. Recently, LG Correspondent Taylor Dolven spent two weeks traveling though these countries with her family at...
August 19th, 2011 | Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Peru, Wildlife & Animals | Read More
The LG Travel News Roundup: Roman Police Go Undercover as Gladiators
By Susmita Baral
LG News Intern
Missed the big travel stories of the week? And the weird, wacky and insignificant ones? We’ve got your roundup right here…
Roman Police Go Undercover to Nab Con Artists
Roman policemen recently went undercover and dressed as gladiators to patrol the streets of...
August 19th, 2011 | Extras | Read More
8 Simple Steps to a Safe Trip, Part Two: After You Arrive
By Susmita Baral
LG News Intern
Last week, LG News Intern Susmita Baral shared eight steps to take before getting on a plane and starting your next trip. This week, she focuses on tips and ideas for how to safe after you’ve arrived in a new place:
1. Law & Order
When leaving your home country,...
August 12th, 2011 | Health & Safety, Leaving & Coming Home, Passports & Visas, Planning | Read More
The LG Travel News Roundup: Ukrainian Zookeeper and the Lions’ Den
By Susmita Baral
LG News Intern
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Zookeeper in Ukraine Begins a Five-Week Sleepover With Lions
Zookeeper Alexander Pylyshenko, 40, plans on living exclusively with lions for...
August 12th, 2011 | Weekly Travel News | Read More
8 Simple Steps to a Safe Trip, Part One: Before You Go
By Susmita Baral
LG News Intern
Many round-the-world trips begin with a complete break from the life you’ve been leading up to that point: selling your car, giving up your apartment lease, putting your belongings into storage, etc. But what if you’re about to go on a trip that’s not quite so extensive?...
August 5th, 2011 | Leaving & Coming Home, Packing & Wardrobe, Passports & Visas, Planning | Read More
The LG Travel News Roundup: The View from Scenic, South Dakota, Could Be Yours
By Susmita Baral
LG News Intern
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FOR SALE: The Town of Scenic, South Dakota
Forget “house for sale.” The entire town of Scenic, South Dakota (currently owned...
August 5th, 2011 | Weekly Travel News | Read More
The LG Travel News Roundup: New “Snore-Proof” Rooms Mean Sweet Dreams for All
By Susmita Baral
LG News Intern
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Crowne Plaza Hotels to Offer “Snore-Proof” Rooms
Ever been kept up all night in a hotel because of a snoring neighbor? Ten Crowne...
July 29th, 2011 | Weekly Travel News | Read More
The LG Travel News Roundup: Busy Berlin Intersection Gets a Splash of Color
By Susmita Baral
LG News Intern
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Guerilla Artists Take Art to the Streets in Berlin
Guerilla artists IEPE & the anonymous crew recently started a public art project called...
July 22nd, 2011 | Weekly Travel News | Read More