Ever wanted to be a published travel writer? Join us, with “Travelogues”

January 20th, 2011 by dave

Come write for us!

Are you an avid traveler who loves to write? A great writer who loves to travel? Do you have the knack to rivet your readers with the stories of the places you visit, the people you meet, the feats you behold?

We’re looking for you. And we want to give you free OffBeat Guides for your stories.

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Ever wanted to be a published travel writer? Join us, with “Travelogues”

Lake Half Empty or Half Full? A Look at Udaipur’s Shrinking Lake Pichola

January 16th, 2011 by Jen Swanson

Voted the ‘World’s Best City’ by Travel + Leisure readers in 2009, Udaipur, India has more in common with Venice than you think. Both boast prime waterfront locations — Venice on the Adriatic and Udaipur hugging man-made Lake Pichola, making each the ideal romantic getaway. Unfortunately, these honeymoon locales share a second, less desirable quality: problems with water.
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Lake Half Empty or Half Full? A Look at Udaipur’s Shrinking Lake Pichola

More Things We Like

February 2nd, 2010 by Zain Iqbal

Ok, “Things We Don’t Like” will have to wait. Instead, watch a few old-school flight safety videos (inspired by our lovely, ginger-haired Delta flight attendant) a few classic commercials and some 80s pop music.

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More Things We Like

Things We Like

February 2nd, 2010 by Zain Iqbal

Airlines with a sense of humor. Since flying is basically humorless these days (I’m looking at you, United, Continental, and American) it’s nice to see that some companies still try to make air travel fun.

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Things We Like

What is Air New Zealand Up To?

February 1st, 2010 by Zain Iqbal

I’ve had this tab open in my Mozilla browser for the last six days, as it’s been counting down to what is billed as “the future of long-haul” travel. But, what does it all mean and should Qantas be terrified?

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What is Air New Zealand Up To?

Have Republic, Will Celebrate

January 28th, 2010 by Zain Iqbal

The estimated 1.1 billion citizens of India make up the world’s large democracy, and they celebrated their Republic Day this past Tuesday. We found a photo that just about sums up the festivities.

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Have Republic, Will Celebrate

We Don’t Compete With Apple

January 27th, 2010 by Zain Iqbal

Offbeat Guides versus Apple, Inc? No, thanks. If you think we’re going to try and promote against the juggernaut down the road in Cupertino, then you obviously believe we were born yesterday.

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We Don’t Compete With Apple

Dubai in Fast-Motion

January 26th, 2010 by Zain Iqbal

What can I say? I’m a sucker for time-lapse photography and video. I just wish I had a camera (and the skills) to create something as cool as this guy did from his hotel. I mean, look at Dubai – Dubai is amazing!

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Dubai in Fast-Motion

Are We On Obama’s Blogroll?

January 25th, 2010 by Zain Iqbal

After a rather lengthy hiatus in December, with most of the Offbeat Guides team trotting around the globe, we woke up on this rainy, Monday morning in late January in San Francisco to discover we might be on Obama’s blogroll!

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Are We On Obama’s Blogroll?

Happy Offbeat Holidays!

December 21st, 2009 by Kristina May

It figures that at a travel guide company, all of our writers have gone on vacation for a holiday treat! Zain returns from his Southeast Asian excursion this week, so stay tuned for an update from him. I’m leaving tomorrow to spend Christmas in New York City, but wanted to share these great photos of San Francisco’s most photographed bridge before I go. Fellow SF resident Rob Kroenert (Wiggum03 on Flickr) has captured some stunning images of the Golden Gate Bridge swathed in fog. Consider it a bit of eye-candy(cane) from us to you for the holidays. Read More

Happy Offbeat Holidays!