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Thanksgiving in the UK

An interesting thing you may discover when traveling in English-speaking countries: you may, unconsciously or not, expect things to be sort of... American-ish. Ridding ourselves of that expectation will enhance travel experiences roughly 100%, but if you're finding out you're truly homesick, and ...

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About.co...t Travel — 19 hours ago

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Buy Airfare Today for Thanksgiving Day Travel

Today's the day to buy airfare for travel on Thanksgiving day itself, which is a week from today (today being November 19, and Thanksgiving being November 26) -- which ain't a bad day to travel at all. Cons to Thanksgiving travel: you may miss pre-feast prep and its concurrent companionable fam t...

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About.co...t Travel — Yesterday

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Amtrak

'Tis the season to think about US travel and student discounts, and Amtrak offers 'em -- students can ride US rails at 15% off with an ISIC card. With airport security rules ruling US air hassle, frazzled travelers may welcome a chance to pack without worry and enjoy the view on a train trip. Lea...

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About.co...t Travel — 4 days ago

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Eurail ISIC Sale: Two Free Train Travel Days

Got a valid ISIC (International Student Identity Card)? Or willing to get one? Do it, and get a plethora of penny pinching deals, including the latest Eurail special: buy a Eurail Global 21 day pass by December 31, 2009, and get two additional days free. Yep: that 21 day pass becomes a 23 day pas...

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About.co...t Travel — November 13

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Transitions Abroad Student Travel Writing Contest

Want to write some words of encouragement to potential student travelers and wrangle $500 while you're at it? Win the annual Transitions Abroad writing contest, open to students at several enrollment levels, by entering an essay of 1000-3000 words about your experience with study abroad, internsh...

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About.co...t Travel — November 10

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Blog Carnival: Christmas Markets

Christmas markets are a wonderful holiday tradition dating from the 14th century and originating in Germany, which is still home to the world's best (and, of course, oldest) European Christmas markets; the festive fun, shopping, caroling and consumption can be found in communities across Europ...

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About.co...t Travel — November 07