Travel: February 2008 Archives

The Route 66 Pulse - The Patel Invasion

The story of immigrants from Gujarat in India (among whom Patel is a common surname) and the hospitality industry. (Via Route 66 News.)

Route 66 News: Company aims to restore vintage Route 66 motels

Cool idea: Smalltown America Inns is buying old Route 66 motels, keeping the vintage decor but upgrading beds, TVs, Internet access, and other amenities to modern standards. First to be rehabbed is the Motel Safari in Tucumcari, N.M.

Gadling: Infiltrating North Korea

An American visits the "world's most reclusive nation" and brings back stories and photos. (Via a comment at Hot Air.)