Why British plugs are best [vid]

Plug adapters are a pain in the ass. Couldn't we standardize plugs globally?



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/will-never-get-shocked-british-plug/

Reader Recs: Island Getaways

Nothing screams vacation quite like a sandy beach, clear blue water, and a fruity drink. To inspire a bit of summer wanderlust (or to help with your winter escape plans), we recently asked our Facebook fans to tell us their favorite island getaways in the world. Their answers ranged from large archipelagos to tiny islands…



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/01/reader-recs-island-getaways-go/

United MileagePlus Explorer Card Bonus Is Now At 50,000 Miles

Chase has just announced an increased sign-up bonus for the United MileagePlus Explorer Card. Cardholders will get 50,000 bonus miles after spending $2,000 within 3 months of account opening. Plus, another 5,000 points is paid out when an authorized user is added to the account who makes a purchase within the first three months. In […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/united-mileageplus-explorer-card-bonus-is-now-at-50000-miles.html

19 lessons the Dutch can teach us

#5: One or two weeks of annual vacation is insane. In Holland, four weeks a year is normal.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/19-things-americans-can-learn-dutch/

Academy demonstrates a novel deployment of iBeacon technology

Academy Ground Transportation, based in Los Angeles, is set to test a novel deployment of iBeacon technology in ground services. Pauline Sokolovsky ...



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CultureDude aims to address the cultural knowledge gap via online games

Here’s a bit of Friday fun… Have you ever felt the urge to know more about the culture of a country when ...



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August 2014 Desktop Wallpaper

This month’s image was taken during a lightning storm above the Athabasca River in Jasper National Park, Alberta. 1920×1200 | 1920×1080 | 1600×1200 | 1680×1050 | 1600×900 1440×900 | 1280×1024 | 1280×800 | 1024×768 iPad | iPhone 4 | iPhone 5 2560×1600 (MacBook Retina 13″) | 2880×1800 (MacBook Retina 15″)



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/08/01/august-2014-desktop-wallpaper/

6 big changes in the travel industry

Subtle changes have altered the travel experience in some big ways.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/6-significant-changes-travel-last-20-years/

ArtsBeat: International Arts Events Happening In the Week Ahead

A slideshow of arts events around the world worth knowing about this week.

















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Ebola Prompts US Travel Warning For West Africa

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control placed Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone at a Level 3 travel warning as the deadly virus spreads.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/us-issues-travel-warning-west-africa-due-ebola-threat-1646004

In Transit Blog: Santa Fe Food Festival Revels in the Regional

Tired of being leapfrogged by locavore newcomers from Brooklyn to Portland, organizers of Santa Fe’s new food festival, Fuze.SW, aim to get diners thinking about the region’s culinary history.

















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United We Eat in D.C.

Hoping to witness democracy in action in D.C.? Head to Union Market, a new seat of culinary power northeast of the U.S. Capitol that’s as much of a throwback as it is progressive. Here in an up-and-coming neighborhood known as NoMA, what was once a gloomy warehouse has been transformed into a bright gathering place.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/01/united-we-eat-in-d-c/

World Cup winners give back

Mesut Özil, German midfielder, is donating part of the 300,000 euro bonus he received for winning the World Cup to cover surgeries for 23 Brazilian kids.



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A fistful of iOS 8 features travel companies need to know about

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference in June introduced a plethora of new platform and device features in iOS 8. With more than 4,000 ...



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10 spectacular U.S. waterfalls

You're likely to sweat a little to get to some of the best waterfalls. But they deliver a cool refuge and a powerful reminder of nature's force.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/01/travel/waterfalls-united-states/index.html