In Transit Blog: New Scenic Routes in the Outer Banks

New driving trails and a kayak network along the Outer Banks National Scenic Byway in North Carolina take travelers to heritage sites and through coastal creeks.

















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Tracing Rwanda's human narrative

I am an outsider, and as such my job is often first to listen and to learn. Each time I am told a new story, I realize how much I don’t know.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/bnt/human-narrative-rwanda/

T Magazine: Berghain, Berlin’s Legendary Nightclub, Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary With an Art Show

Starting tonight, the iconic techno-fueled party venue is exhibiting works by a number of artists, many of whom are current or former staffers, in a massive space behind the dance floor.

















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Trip Report: How To Book Domestic Flights Within Myanmar

On his recent round-the-world trip, TPG Special Contributor Eric Rosen visited Myanmar for a week. He wrote about his tips for visiting Myanmar and his experiences in the country’s largest city, Yangon. Today he discusses the flights he took to the other destinations he visited in the country. Although Myanmar continues to open up to […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/08/trip-report-how-to-book-domestic-flights-within-myanmar/

Best of the West: Sweden by the Sea

Forget Nordic noir. I’m on the Bohuslän Coast, puttering between smooth gray granite islands topped by red cottages. This 112-mile stretch from Gothenburg to the Norwegian border on Sweden’s west coast—or the “best coast,” as some call this playland of villages and 8,000 islands and islets—has always been a summertime magnet for locals.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/07/best-of-the-west-sweden-by-the-sea/

What’s the difference between a travel agent and an online agency?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/live-2/whats-difference-travel-agent-online-agency/

In Transit Blog: Some Flexibility If Hawaiian Hurricanes Affect Travel Plans

With hurricanes expected to hit Hawaii this week, several airlines and hotels will waive change fees for customers holding reservations.

















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19 surprising facts about Thailand

Bet you don't know Bangkok's real name...



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/19-things-probably-didnt-know-thailand/

Mountains and Icebergs in Lemaire Channel, Antarctica

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/08/06/mountains-icebergs-lemaire-channel-antarctica/

8 signs you're a tourist in Rio

Farofa: It's toasted manioc flour. Sprinkle it over your beans and rice and don't ask questions.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/8-signs-youre-still-tourist-rio-de-janeiro/

Sabre reports drop in debt due to IPO and solid EBITDA growth in Q2

While overall adjusted revenue dipped 6.2%, Sabre posted strong revenue growth in EBTIDA in the second quarter of 2014. Total revenue was ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/sabre-reports-drop-debt-due-ipo-solid-ebitda-growth-q2/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sabre-reports-drop-debt-due-ipo-solid-ebitda-growth-q2

Seven critical elements for a successful hotel website (which often get forgotten)

For most hotels there are likely a number of online marketing tactics they are aware of such as content updates and promoting ...



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The lure of lighthouses

In honor of National Lighthouse Day, we invited you to share your best lighthouse photos with CNN iReport.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/07/travel/lighthouse-facts-irpt/index.html

Try, try again: Serial stowaway makes it aboard flight

Three times Marilyn Jean Hartman attempted to slip past airport security checkpoints to stowaway on airplanes.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/06/travel/california-airplane-stowaway/index.html

Friendliest and unfriendliest U.S. cities are ...

Where in the U.S. will you be welcomed like a friend and shunned like foe? Conde Nast Traveler says it knows.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/06/travel/us-unfriendliest-friendliest-cities/index.html