by Karen Walrond (2 months ago): It occurred to me the other day that we've officially been together for a year here at Through the Gadling Lens -- how great is that? So it seems a little bit of a retrospective on the past year is in order, because seriously, we have talked about a lot here on the column. And so, with the help of my fellow writers here at Gadling (as well as some ...

by Karen Walrond (2 months ago): tweetmeme_url = 'http://www.gadling.com/2009/10/29/through-the-gadling-lens-7-tips-for-photographs-around-the-mea/'; tweetmeme_source = 'Gadling'; I've mentioned before that one of my favourite pastimes while traveling is eating. Oh my heavens, how I love to eat. There's just nothing like being in a completely foreign land, trying a whole new ...

by Karen Walrond (2 months ago): tweetmeme_url = 'http://www.gadling.com/2009/10/22/through-the-gadling-lens-look-for-the-light/'; tweetmeme_source = 'Gadling'; I just got back this week from a quick trip to a spa. It sounds luxurious, doesn't it? Well, actually, it wasn't. Don't get me wrong -- the facilities were lovely; however, I didn't actually go to relax. I went ...

by Karen Walrond (3 months ago): As you know by now, today we're bringing attention to climate change and ecotravel here on Gadling. Personally, climate change and taking care of the environment is an issue that I've thought about a whole lot since becoming a parent -- and to be honest, my daughter has become pretty passionate about it herself ("Mom, you forgot to turn off your ...

by Karen Walrond (3 months ago): This week, I received the following rather detailed email from reader Jason: I love your columns and have learned so much from them, thank you! I do have a couple of questions that I hope you may be able to help me with please. I am bouncing-off-the-walls excited to be traveling to New York City for my first (and likely only) visit next week. ...