Okinawa, Japan 25: WW2 Peace Memorial
Posted on 2008-06-20 00:00:01 by James Knott
Asia | The Battle of Okinawa in WW2 devasted the island. Over 100,000 Okinawan civilians were killed in the fighting. Today a very fitting peace memorial sits in southern Okinawa.
Bike2Oz-3 Switzerland to Italy
Posted on 2008-07-08 00:00:03 by undercurrents at Revver.com
Europe | They wrote: "Cycling over the Swiss Alps into Italy and rain. We discover Car Free day in Genoa and head south to enjoy the hot sun and vineyards. Our final destination is Sydney, 18 months away and 12,000km. Come join us. http://www.bike2Oz.com" Watch Video
Bike2Oz-2 Amsterdam to Switzerland
Posted on 2008-07-08 00:00:02 by undercurrents at Revver.com
Europe | They wrote: "Choosing to pedal rather than fly the 12,000km to Sydney. Lowanna & Kev cycle past the luxury airliners into the headwind, through storm damaged forests onto the Swiss Alps and the ferry over to Italy. More on http://www.bike2oz.com" Watch Video
Bike2Oz-1 Oxford to Amsterdam
Posted on 2008-07-08 00:00:01 by undercurrents at Revver.com
Europe | They wrote: "Cycling 12,000km rather than damage the climate by flying.A teacher and train driver pedal from Oxford, England to Australia."
The Compass Thinks: More hippy biking adventure. Watch Video
Bike2Oz - cycling from England to Australia
Posted on 2008-07-03 00:00:00 by undercurrents at Revver.com
Worldwide | They wrote: "The couple who cycled all the way from Oxford to Sydney."
The Compass Thinks: This is a great adventure! I'm a big fan of cycling and I would love to do a trip like this. This video is well done and tells a great story. I highly recommend this video! Bike2Oz.com Watch Video
Hungary - Travel Guide
Posted on 2008-07-03 00:00:00 by watchmojo
Europe | They wrote: "http://www.WatchMojo.com looks at the amazing European country of Hungary and some of its most famous areas and attractions."
The Compass Thinks: This video is a little bit too "chamber of commerce" for my tastes, but I think it gives a good overview of Hungary. It would be fun to hit the turkish baths in Budapest. Watch Video
The Aisle Seat: Salt Lake City, Utah
Posted on 2008-07-17 00:00:00 by David
North America | Find out why the Aisle seat is in Salt Lake City, and see what he discovers.... Read More
The Aisle Seat: Troncones, Mexico
Posted on 2008-06-26 00:00:00 by David Hartogs
North America | The quiet, beach town of Troncones, Mexico is a great place to escape the crowds, catch some surf and eat lots of authentic Mexican cuisine. Get the inside scoop on this tropical gem.... Read More
The Aisle Seat: Fort Lauderdale
Posted on 2008-06-13 00:00:00 by David
North America | Go to the beach with David, once again, as he takes a surpisingly fun trip to the "World Famous" Fort Lauderdale.... Read More
A Well Informed Transient: Prague by Day and Night
Posted on 2008-06-10 00:00:00 by Erik Jaccard
Europe | New Straycompass.com columnist Erik Jaccard takes us on a stroll through Prague in this first installment of his Prague by Day and Night... Read More
The Aisle Seat: Rehoboth Beach, DE
Posted on 2008-05-22 00:00:00 by David
North America | Take a weekend get away to David's home away from home.... Read More
