Rick Steves blogs his trip to Iran; ‘All Things Considered’ addresses packing light

Good morning travelers! I hope you are enjoying your weekend. Here are some tidbits of news you might be interested in.

Travel writers | Rick Steves is blogging a trip to Iran. He was asked by the United Nations if there was anything he could do “to help them build understanding between Iran and the USA and to defuse the tension that could be leading to war.” Steves is producing a travel show on Iran and blogging his journey of discovery every few days.

Travel radio | NPR addresses packing light on ‘All Things Considered’. Doug Dyment of onebag.com recommends bundle packing and offers shoe suggestions for women. Do you have any packing tips to share? Read and listen to: How to Pack Everything You Own in One Bag

Hotel news | New York’s Chelsea Hotel is in the spotlight for its battle between residents and owners, bringing the bohemian landmark’s history to the forefront for those of us who’d never heard of it.

— Jen Leo, Los Angeles Times Travel Deal Blogger

[Photo: Kodiak Greenwood]

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