Are tiny houses the future?

It's more than just a Pinterest trend.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/tiny-house-movement-might-future-america/

Drone captures fireworks from above

Jos Stiglingh attached a GoPro camera onto a DJI Phantom drone and flew it through a fireworks show.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/fireworks-look-like-drone-drives-vid/

20 overlooked US landmarks [pics]

The US has tons of landmark sites beyond Niagara, Mt. Rushmore, and the Statue of Liberty.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/photo-essay-20-overlooked-national-landmarks-in-the-u-s/

44,000 Households Without Power In Hurricane Arthur Aftermath

As Hurricane Arthur heads further north, thousands of Carolinians are left without power.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/hurricane-arthur-downgraded-category-1-after-leaving-north-carolina-without-power-1619722

Explorer: Exploring Lanai, Hawaii, Rough Roads to Resorts

Bone-jarring drives, coastal walks and a (somewhat) serene bayside stay on this island with an uncertain future.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/3c2e19f1/sc/10/l/0L0Snytimes0N0C20A140C0A70C0A60Ctravel0Cexploring0Elanai0Ehawaii0Erough0Eroads0Eto0Eresorts0Bhtml0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

On the Absinthe Trail

Visiting a region along the France-Switzerland border with rich ties to the once-banned spirit known as the Green Fairy.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/3c2e19ee/sc/10/l/0L0Snytimes0N0C20A140C0A70C0A60Ctravel0Con0Ethe0Eabsinthe0Etrail0Bhtml0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

5 Alternative Ways to Explore London

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When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life. -Samuel Johnson These words are certainly true when looking at the unique and wonderful tours that have cropped up in London recently. Whether you’re a local or visitor to the big smoke, there are plenty of opportunities to discover a different side to […]

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from Vagabondish http://www.vagabondish.com/alternative-tours-london-travel/

The first time I felt independence

Growing up, I felt glimmers of an epiphany: “Wow, I’m alive. I can go anywhere.”



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/bnt/first-time-felt-independence/

American Anthem: Baltimore

As America commemorates the signing of the Declaration of Independence, it seems more than appropriate to celebrate the events that made that independence real. While Washington, D.C., may be the capital of the U.S., her sister city to the north, Baltimore, is the capital of American patriotism.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/04/american-anthem-baltimore/

How to survive Pamplona's running of the bulls

There's a chance of being trampled or even gored, but thousands flock annually to the Spanish fiesta immortalized by Ernest Hemingway

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/03/travel/spain-bull-running/index.html

4,300-acre wildfire burns in California's Napa wine area

A 4,300-acre wildfire in California's Napa County was barely under control Thursday and is now threatening at least one vineyard in a nearby area, authorities said.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/03/us/california-wildfire/index.html

Giveaway: Essentialism by Greg McKeown

Every Friday is giveaway day. Comment to win! I enjoyed reading Essentialism, a new book by Greg McKeown. Personally I’m not much of a minimalist (except when it comes to travel gear). In fact, I’ve even joked that I’m a maximalist—I want to do it all! Even so, this book challenged me and improved my…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/giveaway-essentialism-by-greg-mckeown/

How to piss off an American

Tell us we're “just” American.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/how-to-piss-off-an-american/

Wake up, Western hotels: Chinese travellers prefer Weibo and WeChat to Twitter and WhatsApp

With the Chinese expected to soon become the largest outbound tourist market on the planet, you would expect grateful recipients in the ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/Chinese-social-medias-Weibo-and-WeChat-almost-untouched-by-London-hoteliers/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chinese-social-medias-weibo-wechat-almost-untouched-london-hoteliers

Caught in a loop with Expedia

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-troubleshooter/caught-loop-expedia/