A vid for climate-change skeptics

Neil deGrasse Tyson explains the difference between weather and climate.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/show-people-think-cold-weather-disproves-climate-change/

“I wanted to quit, but I persevered”

Last week, Roger Poulin completed a journey. He became the first recorded person who is both blind and deaf to hike the entire 2,180-mile Appalachian Trail. “I wanted to prove to the deaf-blind community that they could do something like this,” said Poulin, who lives in Washington state. “You don’t have to sit at home... Read More



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/i-wanted-to-quit-but-i-persevered/

Inside a legal brothel in Nevada

Six days after getting engaged was not the best time for my first trip to a brothel.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/inside-legal-brothel-nevada/

North American National Park #27: Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan

Grasslands is an extremely overlooked park. It is not near any major population center, as the nearest major city, Regina, being a four hour drive away. It has no mountains, canyons, waterfalls, lakes and not even many trees. Nonetheless, Grasslands is a great park and one which everyone should try to visit if you are [...]



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/06/28/north-american-national-park-27-grasslands-national-park-saskatchewan-2/

We Bought a Zoo

We didn’t buy it, but we did in fact rent it out. Today I was working on my quarterly taxes and smiled when I saw the charge for the Oregon Zoo from last year. Aside from my house, the zoo was the largest thing I’ve ever paid for—and the largest credit card charge by far.... Read More



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/we-bought-a-zoo/

The Amalfi Coast, Italy

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/06/28/amalfi-coast-italy/

Holland America's Westerdam Makes Port After Boiler-Room Blaze

A total of 2,086 guests and 798 crew members were aboard the cruise ship when the fire broke out.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/holland-americas-westerdam-makes-port-after-boiler-room-blaze-1614722

If I Ditch the Last Leg of My Ticket Will I Earn Miles?

This week TPG reader Alan tweeted: “@thepointsguy if I don’t fly the last leg of my ticket will I still earn QM for the ones I did?” Ditching the last leg of an itinerary is known as “throw away ticketing” where you may book a cheap ticket to a destination, but at the end of […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/06/if-i-ditch-the-last-leg-of-my-ticket-will-i-earn-miles/

Reader Success Story: A Frugal Trip to Hawaii During Humpback Whale Season

Over the past year, we’ve had many readers share their success stories with us. Folks for whom traveling domestically once a year was a luxury are now traveling the world with just a few credit card sign-up bonuses. And the best part? They are sharing their stories with us and others who benefit from knowing […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/06/reader-success-story-a-frugal-trip-to-hawaii-during-humpback-whale-season.html

The developmentally disabled face extra challenges when flying

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-navigator/developmentally-disabled-face-extra-challenges-flying/

Bora Bora Four Seasons

Getting to Bora Bora This island sits right in between Hawaii and New Zealand. Or so. That means it’s equally easy to get here from either location, but it could not be more different than Hawaii. I mean, Hawaii’s great and everything, but this is my first time to French Polynesia, and I absolutely love […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/06/29/bora-bora-four-seasons/

Science says you aren't alone [vid]

In our darkest moments, we can often feel painfully alone in the universe.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/bnt/science-says-arent-alone/

Lufthansa First Class Terminal at Frankfurt Airport

I love airline lounges and regularly spend four or more hours at a time working from them. This series explores some of my favorites from around the world. What’s the best airline lounge in the world? Well, it’s a debate. You may prefer the service standards of Asia or the premium coffee machines of Australia... Read More



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/lufthansa-first-class-terminal-at-frankfurt-airport/

18 crazy waterslides [pics]

Here are 18 of the world’s most insane, epic, and terrifying waterslides.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/sports/18-worlds-sickest-waterslides/

Ending Soon: 50,000 Mile Sign-up Bonus from the Southwest Rapid Rewards Card

The 50,000 mile sign-up bonus from the Southwest Rapid Rewards credit card is ending this weekend. The Premier version of the card offers 50,000 miles after $2,000 is spent within 3 months. The 50,000 points can be used towards $714 in Wanna Get Away fares, which can come in handy for times when fares are […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/06/ending-soon-50000-mile-sign-up-bonus-from-the-southwest-rapid-rewards-card.html