Pursuits: Visiting ‘Shawshank’ Sites, 20 Years Later

Two decades after “The Shawshank Redemption” was released, the author explores spots in Ohio where the film was made.

















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36 Hours: Lake Como, Italy

The views — from above, the shore or a boat — may steal the show, but there’s more to do in this area of northern Italy than simply gaze at the scenery.





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Up to $50 Nightly Credit at SPG Hotels in India, the Maldives, and Bangladesh

Hotel chains are really taking aim at promoting their resorts in Asia, with both Hyatt and Starwood offering generous discounts on hotel rates in the region. Starwood is joining in on the fun with it’s own promotion. Members who book a stay at participating resorts in India, the Maldives, or Bangladesh by August 10, 2014 […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/up-to-50-nightly-credit-at-spg-hotels-in-india-the-maldives-and-bangladesh.html

T Magazine: What Warpaint, L.A.’s Coolest All-Female Band, Packs on Tour

The women, who have scored a short film premiering through Sundance Next Fest this Sunday at the Ace Hotel in Downtown L.A., share their favorite beauty and fashion items, gadgets and more — plus a track from their hypnotic second album.

















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Zen and the Art of Bicycling

While riding a sleek bullet train in Taiwan recently, where the towering Taipei 101 skyscraper stands as testament to the country's economic bustle, I never expected that a mere hour of cycling would locate me in a living, breathing haiku: a physical experience that occupies a brief moment in time, but, though simple, presents a great depth of experience.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/07/zen-and-the-art-of-bicycling/

11 truths about hiking the AT

When I say "rain-test your gear," I mean go to your local YMCA, set up your tent in the locker room, turn every shower head towards it, and play solitaire inside for an hour.



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Etihad Airways Joins Emirates In Halting Flights To Iraqi Kurdish Capital

Etihad Airways said that it was suspending all flights to Erbil until further notice, given the escalating warfare in northern Iraq.



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Thoughts on BYOD from a mobile industry stakeholder

Mobile network Sprint has dropped its hat into the long-running BYOD conversation with an on-topic whitepaper. The conversation is gaining more traction ...



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Oman: Oceans, sand, and the Daymaniyat Islands [vid]

Oman is a place with interesting architecture, vibrant local culture, camels, sand dunes, and excellent scuba diving.



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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.



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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?

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