The original miracle of flight

Who among us hasn't fantasized about flying like a bird? We've created hot air balloons, planes and spacecraft to replicate what birds can already do naturally. Check out iReporters' best shots of birds in action.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/14/travel/irpt-bird-watching-spots/index.html

Pilot's false arm falls off as he lands passenger plane

Investigation launched after Flybe aircraft with 47 passengers had heavy landing at the UK's Belfast airport.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/14/travel/plane-false-arm/index.html

11 reasons to visit Panama

If you're heading to Panama to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Canal, here are 10 other ways to fall in love with the country.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/14/travel/reasons-visit-panama/index.html

Win a Trip for Two to Morocco!

As many of you know, a couple of months ago I ended my long-standing partnership with G Adventures. We both were going in different directions and they were no longer a fit for this website. What is important for me is to work with a company that has a great product and wants to work with this community and help us travel cheaper. To that end, today, I’m officially announcing my new partnership with Intrepid Travel. Intrepid Travel is a […]

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from Nomadic Matt's Travel Site http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/morocco-giveaway/

5 lesser-known Thailand adventures

From liveaboard dive junks to treetop palaces, here's what you might not find in your Thailand guidebook.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/5-adventures-thailand-youve-never-heard/

Reasons to be optimistic – Skyscanner can win in China

Interesting battle lines are being drawn as the online travel market in China is witnessing strong interest from international players like Priceline ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/why-Skyscanner-can-win-china/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=assessing-skyscanner-optimistic-fruitful-presence-china

When Flying In A Premium Cabin, Lower Your Expectations

Over the last year and a half, I have started noticing a psychological trend whenever I fly on a premium cabin that is applicable to most other things in life: when my expectations are really high, a disappointing experience is almost inevitable, while when my expectations are low or I have no expectations at all, […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/when-flying-in-a-premium-cabin-lower-your-expectations.html

The Glow of Beijing

The Real Beijing From Above I posted this video last month, but maybe you missed it… as opposed to the city model below, here is what it really looks like! Daily Photo – The Glow of Beijing I know… you are probably getting sick of seeing shots from this boringly-named “Beijing Planning Museum”, aren't you? […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/08/14/the-glow-of-beijing/

African Elephant in Kruger National Park

Camera NIKON D300S ISO 400 Focal Length 270mm (405mm in 35mm) Aperture f/5.6 Exposure Time 0.002s (1/500) In Kruger National Park, you can’t get out of your vehicle when inside the park (for good reason!). Thankfully, many of the animals in the park can be seen very close to the road. This bull elephant got [...]



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/08/13/african-elephant-kruger-national-park/

A little disconnect on Sprint’s discount offer

from Elliott http://elliott.org/problem-solved/little-disconnect-sprints-discount-offer/

Update: Polishing Its Past and Preparing Its Future

From murals to museums, walking tours to harbor cruises, opportunities for discovery abound on the Cape Ann peninsula of Massachusetts, an area in transition.

















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Frugal Traveler: North of Boston, a Mix of Harbor and History

Nearly 300 Colonial-era houses and a pleasant waterfront scene make Marblehead, Mass., a fun and easy side trip if you’re in New England.

















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Travel Challenge: Memphis

You can’t get further west in Tennessee than Memphis. Nestled on the Mississippi river, Memphis boasts the largest airport cargo operation in the United States thanks to Fedex … but cargo is probably the last thing anyone would think of when visiting the home of blues. Even if you’ve only got a few days Memphis […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/travel-challenge-memphis.html

7 things small-town life taught me

Take what you have and get creative with it. To survive in LA, the ability to see the simple things and creatively envision the bigger picture is key.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/7-things-small-town-life-taught-survive-big-city/

In Transit Blog: A New Resort in Key West

The 96-room, three-pool Marker Waterfront Resort in Key West, Fla., is scheduled to open in October.

















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