Tag Archives: travel

Portland Oregon Opens America’s First ‘Twisitor Center’

Posted by JD Thomas on February 9, 2009 in Techfun 1 comment

Portland Oregon has become the first U.S. city to launch an official “Twisitor Center.” This cyber-style cousin to the more traditional walk-in visitor information center relies on Twitter technology to connect travelers with those who can answer their questions and help plan their trips.

Trickle-Up Fuel Price Fallout

Posted by JD Thomas on June 21, 2008 in Techfun 1 comment

When it comes to the future of the airline industry, the question is not whether there will be a downturn, but how bad the downturn it will be.

Death Valley After the Rains

Posted by JD Thomas on February 27, 2008 in Techfun 5 comments

  I took this photo three years ago this week at the lowest point (accessible by car) in Death Valley in California.  The greenery is a result of a week of rains before our visit. Click Image for larger version.