Hard To Believe, But Air Travel Is The Safest It's Ever Been

With 462 people dead in three plane crashes, travelers are wondering if it's truly safe to fly.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/after-mh17-two-other-plane-crashes-it-still-safe-fly-1638654

TripAdvisor acquires Viator, the tours and activities agency for $200M

Viator, the largest online tours-and-activities booking agency, said today that it has been acquired by TripAdvisor, the user-reviews giant, for approximately $200 ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/viator-gets-acquired/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=viator-gets-acquired

TSA doesn't know DC is part of US

A TSA agent in Orlando almost did not let a reporter on his flight because he had a license that the officer didn't recognize: the District of Columbia.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/tsa-totally-sure-washington-d-c-u-s/

One Week Left to Use US Airways Miles for Turkish Airlines Flights

Last month I wrote an article about how, despite US Airways switching from Star Alliance to Oneworld as part of the merger process with American Airlines, US Airways Dividend miles could still be used to book awards on some of their former Star Alliance partners. One of those former Star Alliance partners on which US […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/one-week-left-to-use-us-airways-miles-for-turkish-airlines-flights.html

10 signs you’re an Australian country kid

#2: You call everyone your mate. Even if you hate them.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/10-signs-youre-australian-country-kid/

HomeAway had OK earnings and will market itself as a lifestyle brand

Vacation rental giant HomeAway’s second quarter 2014 results matched expectations. It reported adjusted earnings per share of 15 cents — as opposed ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/homeaway-ok-earnings-will-try-market-lifestyle-brand/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=homeaway-ok-earnings-will-try-market-lifestyle-brand

Heads Up: Bright Passages Along the Northeast Corridor

A five-mile stretch of railroad track is home to seven enormous works of art by the Berlin-based visual artist Katharina Grosse.

















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36 Hours in Provincetown, Mass.

From seaside strolls to dance parties, street performances to gallery exhibits, you can find it all during a weekend on the tip of Cape Cod.

















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Marriott Rewards Visa Ups Sign-up Bonus to 70,000 Points

The sign-up bonus for the Marriott Rewards Visa has officially increased to 70,000 points after$2,000 spent within 3 months. In addition to the 70,000 points, cardholders get a free night at a Category 1-4 hotel upon account opening. The $85 annual fee, which is waived the first year, is off-set with a free night stay […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/marriott-rewards-visa-ups-sign-up-bonus-to-70000-points.html

Afghanistan: Searching for peace

I can't ignore that those things exist, but I can be open to exploring a culture that is entirely different from my own.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/afghanistan-searching-peace-chaotic-world/

In Transit Blog: In Argentina, Cycles and Cameras

The 25-year-old bike touring company Ciclismo Classico has created a series of photography tours in northwest Argentina.

















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The yoga lesson in Alleppey, India

“Do we get mats?” I asked. “This is real yoga. No mats.”



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/stretching-thigh-fat-yoga-lesson-alleppey-india/

The Cure for Writer’s Block: Start With the Last Thing You Learned

Wondering what to write about? Someone once told me, “Start with the last thing you learned—then share that.” They actually gave me this advice in reference to a talk I was terrified to give. I’d love to tell you I took that lesson to heart, thought of something great, and went on to give a…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/the-cure-for-writers-block/

In Transit Blog: One Room for Many Guests

Each of the 36 rooms in NYAH (Not Your Average Hotel) in Key West, Fla., can be customized according to the number of guests, thanks to modular furniture that can be rearranged.

















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20 facts you didn't know about Tokyo

Have you ever heard of the “Curse of Roppongi Hills”?



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/20-things-might-know-tokyo/