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August 1, 2014

7 guys to avoid on the road

#2: The Passive Aggressive Question Asker. Do yourself a favor. Avoid him.

from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/7-guys-avoid-road/

T Magazine: A Ride Across America | A Last Meal on a Hilltop Farm in Oregon

Ben Towill, the co-owner of the Fat Radish, is biking across the U.S. talking to people about food. In his final dispatch, he enjoys a last meal with a collective of chefs outside of Salem, Ore.

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Your Passport Might Be No Good, Even If It Isn’t Expired

International travel starts with a passport and right behind it is a visa (no not the credit card). With your passport in hand and a destination in mind, you need to know the visa requirements to enter your desired country. Allied Passport and Visa provides a comprehensive list of visa Requirements for US Citizens. Not […]

from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/your-passport-might-be-no-good-even-if-it-isnt-expired.html

A journey through the heart of Japan

It is one of those places where I will experience complete culture shock, but in the coolest of ways.

from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/journey-heart-japan-vid/

5 no-BS places to dance in Boston

Sometimes playing “Dance Dance Revolution” alone in your apartment just isn’t going to cut it.

from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/5-places-dance-boston/

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 ...

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/academy-demonstrates-novel-deployment-ibeacon-technology/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=academy-demonstrates-novel-deployment-ibeacon-technology

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 ...

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/CultureDude-aims-to-address-the-cultural-knowledge-gap-via-online-games/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=culturedude

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/