he zany website embellished with truck art, OKtatabyebye.com, which came into being last year for an online travel reality show contest, has been re-launched as a travel-based social networking site.

The new website is no longer a mere platform for travel bloggers. It has become more interactive, where members can post in their travel experiences, seek travel guidance from other members and even seek travel companions to bring down their travel budgets. The website also allows members to rate hotels, destinations and other user generated content; besides uploading route maps, photos and videos. Content can be tagged for easy search. More active participation would result in �reward points" that can be redeemed for prizes like cell phones and cameras. ... more