Comments for The Planet D http://theplanetd.com Travel blog featuring advice, tips, inspiration and photos for couples seeking adventure vacation destinations around the world. Tue, 22 May 2012 13:23:10 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on How Not to Get Locked Up Abroad by Josh @ Traveling 9 to 5 http://theplanetd.com/how-not-to-get-locked-up-abroad/comment-page-1/#comment-282701 Josh @ Traveling 9 to 5 Tue, 22 May 2012 13:23:10 +0000 http://theplanetd.com/?p=27246#comment-282701 Dwight was one of my professor at Indiana University! He was also one of my favories. He wrote a book entitled "Escape" and is re-releasing it. I'd highly recommend the book, and he has a million other stories just as crazy as his prison escape! I read the book while I was taking his class, which was a pretty surreal experience. He taught Information Security and I fondly remember him doing things like picking a lock on a computer case (blindfolded) and then hacking into the machine... Dwight was one of my professor at Indiana University! He was also one of my favories. He wrote a book entitled “Escape” and is re-releasing it. I’d highly recommend the book, and he has a million other stories just as crazy as his prison escape! I read the book while I was taking his class, which was a pretty surreal experience. He taught Information Security and I fondly remember him doing things like picking a lock on a computer case (blindfolded) and then hacking into the machine…
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]]> Comment on Top 5 U.S. Cities for Foodies (Besides New York) by Brian http://theplanetd.com/top-5-u-s-cities-for-foodies-besides-new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-282700 Brian Tue, 22 May 2012 13:11:40 +0000 http://theplanetd.com/?p=27249#comment-282700 I'll throw in a plug for Cajun Seafood in New Orleans. Located outside of the touristy French Quarter, in a somewhat sketchy neighborhood, under the I-10 freeway, it looks like a run-down gas station. But we don't go there for the ambiance. We go for the best boiled crawfish in the city. I’ll throw in a plug for Cajun Seafood in New Orleans. Located outside of the touristy French Quarter, in a somewhat sketchy neighborhood, under the I-10 freeway, it looks like a run-down gas station. But we don’t go there for the ambiance. We go for the best boiled crawfish in the city.
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]]> Comment on Top 5 U.S. Cities for Foodies (Besides New York) by Andi of My Beautiful Adventures http://theplanetd.com/top-5-u-s-cities-for-foodies-besides-new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-282699 Andi of My Beautiful Adventures Tue, 22 May 2012 13:00:18 +0000 http://theplanetd.com/?p=27249#comment-282699 I'm so glad you put Chicago on the list! It's one of my favorite food destinations in the world!!!! I’m so glad you put Chicago on the list! It’s one of my favorite food destinations in the world!!!!
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]]> Comment on Top 5 U.S. Cities for Foodies (Besides New York) by Stephanie - The Travel Chica http://theplanetd.com/top-5-u-s-cities-for-foodies-besides-new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-282698 Stephanie - The Travel Chica Tue, 22 May 2012 12:24:55 +0000 http://theplanetd.com/?p=27249#comment-282698 I have very fond memories of the Bellagio buffet. I think they will charge me for two the next time I visit :-) I have very fond memories of the Bellagio buffet. I think they will charge me for two the next time I visit :-)
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]]> Comment on How Not to Get Locked Up Abroad by debndave http://theplanetd.com/how-not-to-get-locked-up-abroad/comment-page-1/#comment-282697 debndave Tue, 22 May 2012 12:07:44 +0000 http://theplanetd.com/?p=27246#comment-282697 Haha, I know eh. I wonder who made up that rule? Haha, I know eh. I wonder who made up that rule?

]]> Comment on How Not to Get Locked Up Abroad by debndave http://theplanetd.com/how-not-to-get-locked-up-abroad/comment-page-1/#comment-282696 debndave Tue, 22 May 2012 12:07:22 +0000 http://theplanetd.com/?p=27246#comment-282696 I know, we were just talking about that today. It seems that many people leave their brains at home when they travel. I know, we were just talking about that today. It seems that many people leave their brains at home when they travel.

]]> Comment on How Not to Get Locked Up Abroad by debndave http://theplanetd.com/how-not-to-get-locked-up-abroad/comment-page-1/#comment-282695 debndave Tue, 22 May 2012 12:06:33 +0000 http://theplanetd.com/?p=27246#comment-282695 Thanks Martin. For some reason I thought that they lifted the ban on chewing gum. I looked it up after your comment and saw that they allow chewing gum for medicinal purposes. I wish I put in on the list. That one totally came to mind. Too funny that you can't buy duty free stuff before you land. I have wondered though about bringing alcohol from one country to another when I'm not a resident. At least now I know I can't do it in Singapore:) Thanks Martin. For some reason I thought that they lifted the ban on chewing gum. I looked it up after your comment and saw that they allow chewing gum for medicinal purposes. I wish I put in on the list. That one totally came to mind. Too funny that you can’t buy duty free stuff before you land. I have wondered though about bringing alcohol from one country to another when I’m not a resident. At least now I know I can’t do it in Singapore:)

]]> Comment on Top 5 U.S. Cities for Foodies (Besides New York) by John http://theplanetd.com/top-5-u-s-cities-for-foodies-besides-new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-282694 John Tue, 22 May 2012 11:33:04 +0000 http://theplanetd.com/?p=27249#comment-282694 I was glad to see New Orleans on this list - it is definitely my favorite food city in America. I was glad to see New Orleans on this list – it is definitely my favorite food city in America.
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]]> Comment on How Not to Get Locked Up Abroad by debndave http://theplanetd.com/how-not-to-get-locked-up-abroad/comment-page-1/#comment-282690 debndave Tue, 22 May 2012 10:00:58 +0000 http://theplanetd.com/?p=27246#comment-282690 Hi Dave, thanks for the comment. This is a tongue in cheek post, but great points. Drug use and littering are sort of common sense though. Recreational drug use is illegal in most places and if caught can get you in to trouble in most parts of the world. And littering is illegal in most parts of the world too. As I said in the post, if it is illegal in your own country, chances are it's illegal where you are visiting, so don't do it. :) Hi Dave, thanks for the comment. This is a tongue in cheek post, but great points. Drug use and littering are sort of common sense though. Recreational drug use is illegal in most places and if caught can get you in to trouble in most parts of the world. And littering is illegal in most parts of the world too. As I said in the post, if it is illegal in your own country, chances are it’s illegal where you are visiting, so don’t do it. :)

]]> Comment on Travel Inspiration – Abandoning The Status Quo by thatsofarah http://theplanetd.com/travel-inspiration-abandoning-the-status-quo/comment-page-1/#comment-282689 thatsofarah Tue, 22 May 2012 09:47:08 +0000 http://theplanetd.com/?p=27195#comment-282689 OMG! This is really inspiring. I've been on leisure travel almost every month. I get back to work frustrated and restless. I travel, and then work repeating the cycle for months. I'm planning to leave as soon as I save enough to sustain the first few months of travel. Cross fingers it's gonna happen soon. OMG! This is really inspiring. I’ve been on leisure travel almost every month. I get back to work frustrated and restless. I travel, and then work repeating the cycle for months. I’m planning to leave as soon as I save enough to sustain the first few months of travel.

Cross fingers it’s gonna happen soon.

]]> Comment on How Not to Get Locked Up Abroad by Martin Pietrzak http://theplanetd.com/how-not-to-get-locked-up-abroad/comment-page-1/#comment-282686 Martin Pietrzak Tue, 22 May 2012 09:21:44 +0000 http://theplanetd.com/?p=27246#comment-282686 Good list. I would add, do not bring alcohol or chewing gum into Singapore. We were almost forbidden entry at the border when we realized (or they realized) we had a bottle of beer in our luggage we had brought from Malaysia...So ensure you do not buy any duty free cigs, alcohol, gum or other items before landing as it may cost you harshly. Good list. I would add, do not bring alcohol or chewing gum into Singapore. We were almost forbidden entry at the border when we realized (or they realized) we had a bottle of beer in our luggage we had brought from Malaysia…So ensure you do not buy any duty free cigs, alcohol, gum or other items before landing as it may cost you harshly.
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]]> Comment on How Not to Get Locked Up Abroad by Amanda http://theplanetd.com/how-not-to-get-locked-up-abroad/comment-page-1/#comment-282667 Amanda Tue, 22 May 2012 02:52:11 +0000 http://theplanetd.com/?p=27246#comment-282667 It's amazing what people will try to get away with when they're not at home! It’s amazing what people will try to get away with when they’re not at home!
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]]> Comment on The Martyr Jan Hus in Prague’s Old Town Square by Mary @ Green Global Travel http://theplanetd.com/the-martyr-jan-hus-in-pragues-old-town-square/comment-page-1/#comment-282660 Mary @ Green Global Travel Mon, 21 May 2012 23:59:18 +0000 http://theplanetd.com/?p=20391#comment-282660 Interesting post about Prague, especially the Jan Hus Memorial. If I visit, I'll be sure to get up early in order to get some good pictures. Thanks for sharing. Interesting post about Prague, especially the Jan Hus Memorial. If I visit, I’ll be sure to get up early in order to get some good pictures. Thanks for sharing.
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]]> Comment on How Not to Get Locked Up Abroad by Alouise http://theplanetd.com/how-not-to-get-locked-up-abroad/comment-page-1/#comment-282659 Alouise Mon, 21 May 2012 23:38:57 +0000 http://theplanetd.com/?p=27246#comment-282659 I had no idea it was illegal to kill Sasquatch in BC. No wonder why the creature is so elusive. I had no idea it was illegal to kill Sasquatch in BC. No wonder why the creature is so elusive.
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]]> Comment on How Not to Get Locked Up Abroad by Dave Schneider http://theplanetd.com/how-not-to-get-locked-up-abroad/comment-page-1/#comment-282656 Dave Schneider Mon, 21 May 2012 21:03:04 +0000 http://theplanetd.com/?p=27246#comment-282656 Very interesting. Though this could be a good place to address some other tourist actions that are more likely than killing a Sasquatch? For example, what about recreational drug use? Littering? I've definitely heard those can be a big no no in SEA. Very interesting. Though this could be a good place to address some other tourist actions that are more likely than killing a Sasquatch? For example, what about recreational drug use? Littering? I’ve definitely heard those can be a big no no in SEA.

]]> Comment on A Post Office in Antarctica? You Betcha! by Mary @ Green Global Travel http://theplanetd.com/a-post-office-in-antarctica-you-betcha/comment-page-1/#comment-282651 Mary @ Green Global Travel Mon, 21 May 2012 15:27:27 +0000 http://theplanetd.com/?p=26932#comment-282651 Wonder if the penguins send mail out as well... Interesting post! Wonder if the penguins send mail out as well… Interesting post!
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]]> Comment on Machu Picchu and the Land of the Incas by Mary @ Green Global Travel http://theplanetd.com/machu-picchu-the-land-of-the-incas/comment-page-1/#comment-282650 Mary @ Green Global Travel Mon, 21 May 2012 15:22:22 +0000 http://theplanetd.com/?p=24271#comment-282650 Great post and amazing pictures--especially the one with the lama yawning? Great post and amazing pictures–especially the one with the lama yawning?
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]]> Comment on Egypt – A photographic journey by Kelly http://theplanetd.com/egypt-a-photographic-journey/comment-page-1/#comment-282649 Kelly Mon, 21 May 2012 14:23:53 +0000 http://theplanetd.com/?p=24317#comment-282649 Wow the Alabaster Mosque photos are beautiful, thanks for sharing! Wow the Alabaster Mosque photos are beautiful, thanks for sharing!

]]> Comment on Ancient Rome in Photos by Chad @ Road Dog Travel http://theplanetd.com/ancient-rome-in-photos/comment-page-1/#comment-282648 Chad @ Road Dog Travel Mon, 21 May 2012 14:14:22 +0000 http://theplanetd.com/?p=26974#comment-282648 Wow! Awesome photos. Makes me want to get to Rome more than ever. Oh, and buy a good camera. Wow! Awesome photos. Makes me want to get to Rome more than ever. Oh, and buy a good camera.
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]]> Comment on Our favorites from India: A Photo Story by Arti http://theplanetd.com/our-favorites-from-india-a-photo-story/comment-page-1/#comment-282647 Arti Mon, 21 May 2012 13:51:55 +0000 http://theplanetd.com/?p=8109#comment-282647 My Incredible India:) My Incredible India:)
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