Archive for May, 2009

May 4th, 2009

Where the Hell is Matt? Here’s Right Here.

Join us on May 19th at 7pm as we welcome Matt Harding back to the store.

Matt, the YouTube sensation with more than 20,000,000 views, has just published a book of the story behind his dancing/traveling phenomenon.  Dancing Matt Around the World, a celebration of his arm- swinging, knee-pumping, infectious dance of joy, is a full-color travelogue with a behind the scenes look at the places and people he has met and its affect on him. Put on your happy feet, come travel the world and leave touched by Matt’s zest for life.

To learn more about what’s going on at Wide World, check out our other upcoming events.

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May 4th, 2009

Postcard from the Road: WWB Customer in Bolivia

A young Canadian travel and customer at Wide World recently send out this email. We love how she captures the excitement of her many adventures in Bolivia and think you will too. Enjoy!


Hola,

Well we have been in Bolivia for about a week now and it just keeps getting better!

We crossed the border from Argentina at 5am and had to wait till 7 for the Bolivia side to open, other than that it was a fairly painless border crossing; especially since I got in for free and the American chicas had to pay $160. From the border we hopped straight on a bus going to Tupiza, a small town we used as a transfer point to Uyuni. In Tupiza we had 9 hours to wait until our 6 hour train ride to Uyuni. We spent most of our waiting time hiding out from the cold in a tourist cafe and also took an afternoon nap in the setting sun in a canyon about a half hour walk away (we were once again suffering from a night-bus sleep). The train to Uyuni was a very nice change, although I was disappointed that it was a night train and so we weren´t able to see any of the scenery. (more…)

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May 1st, 2009

Terrell, the Temporary Porteño: planning for a good long trip down south

I’m about to wrap up a two year gig in Texas that has kept me anchored really close to home. It’s time to bust out and I decided to do it big time. I want to stay awhile so I needed someplace inexpensive. I want to be in a city so there will be lots to do without having to travel continuously. So…I’m heading to Argentina for three months! I chose Buenos Aires for several reasons: it’s a long ways away, I’ve never been there or anywhere else in South America, it’s got a hopping cultural scene, it’s one of the most “European” cities in the Americas and it’s way cheaper than Europe. I speak enough Spanish to get by and I look forward to being much more fluent by the time I get back. Best of all, I’ll be trading Dallas summer heat for a mild winter climate. So here’s how the planning has gone so far… (more…)

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May 1st, 2009

Terrell’s Front Table Books

I can tell it’s not summer yet. The sky is still gray. The temperatures are still below sixty. And while Opening Day and the log boom ritual may be scheduled for this weekend, the quality literature arriving on the Front Table tells me that we still haven’t reached beach reading season. We’ve got one more month to enjoy thought provoking novels and informative non-fiction before the arrival of the sun distracts us and lures us to more frivolous pursuits. (more…)

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May 1st, 2009

Wide World Discoveries

Flying. Hiking. Trains. Oh my!

We’ve come across a few websites that will help you plan your summer outings.

The U.S. National Parks system is truly a national treasure. Though they can feel crowded a short hike will often take the crowded feeling away.

If a flight is in your future, check out this website we recently found.

Take the train - You can leave the driving to others, lessen your carbon footprint, and catch up on your reading, all at the same time.

Within the USA go Amtrak.

For European travel here’s the Eurail official site.

A primer on train travel in India is available at Seat 61. This site is loaded with information and tips from a Brit who loves his trains.

Perhaps you are dreaming of a train journey? Then Classic Train Journeys is a site you will want to check out to see lots of options.

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May 1st, 2009

Local News & Events

Eagle Creek, a long trusted name in travel accessories, is having a 25% off sale of the Centerline luggage line. Now through August 31st simply purchase an item and immediately get a 25% discount. We have lots of Hovercrafts in stock; an example of savings is the carry-on size Hovercraft 22″, regularly $225.00, on sale for $169.00. The Load Warrior and Flight Companion models, also eligible for this sale, are easily ordered. As always, our buyers bonus plan applies to in-store purchases and Eagle Creek backs their packs with a lifetime guarantee.

Garden time is here! The annual Tilth Edible Plant Sale takes place May 2-3.

Middle Eastern Adventures, a Hosteling International event, is on Monday, May 4th at the Good Shepard Center. Travelers with experiences in Iran, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Syria will tell their tales; come with tales and questions of your own.

Giant Magnet: Global Attractions Playing Locally, formerly known as the Seattle International Children’s Festival (whew!) takes place in Seattle and Tacoma May 12-17. This is the largest performance arts festival for children in North America with acts from Belgium, Japan, Zimbabwe and the USA, among other places. Both kids and those with adventurous spirits are sure to enjoy these events.

2009 Pacific Northwest Shuffleboard Extravaganza, is in Shelton May 19-26. Single, doubles, and team playing are all part of this tournament.

May 20th is opening day of the Wallingford Farmers Market, which runs every Wednesday from 3-7pm through September 30th. Just across the street from our shop, stop by for the freshest fruits and vegetables the season has to offer.

May 22-25 sees the 38th annual Northwest Folklife Festival take over the Seattle Center. Come rain or shine, there’s always plenty of action with music, street performers, good eats and handmade crafts.

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