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July 16, 2014

In Transit Blog: South Africa Cycling, With Cultural Side Trips

The new tour Cycling South Africa: Cape Town and the Garden Route takes riders to Table Mountain and also includes a visit with a traditional healer.

from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/3c915222/sc/10/l/0Lintransit0Bblogs0Bnytimes0N0C20A140C0A70C160Csouth0Eafrica0Ecycling0Ewith0Ecultural0Eside0Etrips0C0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

I Heart My City: Shanna’s Minneapolis

Minnesota native and self-described travel addict Shanna Schultz makes a habit out of exploring the world—and of sharing tales of her adventures on her blog. But, not one to forget her roots, Shanna is also passionate about the things that make the Midwestern U.S. unique (check out her musings on A Midwest Travel Companion). Here are a few of her favorite things about her half of the Twin Cities.

from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/16/i-heart-my-city-shannas-minneapolis/

I Mustache For Your Patience

I’ve been slacking lately on the blog. I’m sorry about that. Balancing travel, home, life, the blog, and the book has been harder than I thought. This last week has been particularly busy – mostly for Rand. His company’s annual conference is taking place here in Seattle, which means he’s been running around non-stop. It […]

from The Everywhereist http://www.everywhereist.com/i-mustache-for-your-patience/

Brazil is a nation defined by soccer

“Brazil defines itself through World Cup wins."

from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/sports/brazil-nation-defined-soccer/

How to Retire on $25,000 a Year: A Conversation with Mr. Money Mustache

Eight years ago, the man known as Mr. Money Mustache and his wife retired from traditional work—at age 30. They did this after saving money for five years and relentlessly paying off their mortgage. J.D. Roth spoke with Mr. Mustache about how they managed this non-traditional financial feat. Here’s a snippet from their conversation: “We…

from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/how-to-retire-on-25000-a-year-a-conversation-with-mr-money-mustache/

The naked bookseller of Quartzsite

He wears a broad-brimmed leather hat, velour t-shirt, a barely there paisley thong.

from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/backroad-field-notes-meeting-naked-bookseller/

Brazil claims 'victory' in World Cup

Brazil's government calls the World Cup a triumph for the country's tourism industry.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/16/travel/brazil-world-cup-tourism/index.html

Airbnb announces complete rebranding with a “symbol of belonging”

P2P rental pioneer Airbnb has announced a new direction and a fresh look at an international event broadcast live from the original ...

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/airbnb-announces-long-expected-tours-activities-product-travelers/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=airbnb-announces-long-expected-tours-activities-product-travelers

Yes or no – has social media turned out to be a waste of time?

SOCIAL: Despite the constant presence of social media in the lives of millions of consumers, some businesses still question its relevance for ...

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/social-media-waste-of-time/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=yes-social-media-turned-waste-time