6 Discoveries From Near and Far, Volumn IX

I. Around the World Things I found on long walks in foreign cities, or perhaps when someone posted them on Twitter. Illegal (and awesome) drone video of Beijing — Detained by police for filming, Trey Ratcliff made it out and so did the video Native American women leading the way to preserve their culture —…



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Nearly half of affluent US travelers prefer agency websites to OTAs, says survey

Nearly half of affluent American travelers prefer visiting travel service providers’ websites to those of online travel agencies (OTAs), says a survey ...



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Online groceries coming to an airport near you – if you live in Finland

Passengers arriving into Finland’s Helsinki Airport will now have the option of being greeted by groceries. In a 6-month pilot starting September ...



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The Happiness Of Pursuit

Not a day goes by that I don’t receive an email, comment, or Facebook message from someone who is looking for advice on blogging, or on how to find a job that allows them to travel. I’m humbled and flattered that they’re asking me, when there are hundreds if not thousands of people who are better writers, savier business people, or more experienced professionals.

So I’ve given interviews on being self-employed, and written posts with tips for becoming a blogger, and generally tried to give the best advice I can. Some of the most insightful thoughts have actually come from you guys in response to a reader asking which jobs require lots of travel.

Because ultimately, my advice always boils down to one thing:

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21 spectacular trees and forests

Guaranteed you've never seen trees like this before.



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High street travel agent websites gaining momentum

A new study suggests that the websites operated by “traditional” travel agents are almost as widely visited as online travel agents. The ...



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Treasure Map Revealed: Making the Most of American (and BA) Miles for Business Class to Europe!

American’s primary transatlantic partner is British Airways, but American adds fuel surcharges to awards on BA. Fuel surcharges can run $828 roundtrip for a simple New York – London roundtrip, pushing total taxes and fees up close to $1200! (Although there’s a trick to shave some money off this.) This is especially frustrating because it’s […]

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British Airways A380 Flight To San Francisco Starting March 29, 2015

British Airways is still in the process of taking delivery of some of their 12 A380s. Prior to now, the only two US routes on which they scheduled A380 service were Los Angeles and Washington Dulles.

It looks like they're about to get a third A380 destination in the US. British Airways will start A380 service between London Heathrow and San Francisco as of March 29, 2014. The service will operate five times weekly (every day except Tuesdays and Wednesdays), replacing the 747-400 which presently operates their second daily A380 frequency (the other frequency will continue to be operated by a 747-400).

This A380 frequency will operate with the following schedule:

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Sorry, HotelTonight – some eye-opening data on the size of the last-minute mobile booking sector

It’s been one of the hottest topics in digital travel circles for a few years now: last-minute and same-day hotel bookings via ...



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How I Became a Solo Female Traveler

Last month, I announced I’d bringing monthly columnists to this website. On the second Wednesday of the month, Kristin Addis from Be My Travel Muse will be here to give you great tips and advice on solo female travel. Her column starts this month. Let’s get to know her! I sat on the beach in Cambodia, amazed that a white sand beach so pristine still existed in the world. There were no towering resorts or people with fancy drinks with […]

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On the reclining plane seat debacle

Instead of opting for more comfortable (or more eco-friendly) modes of transportation, we went to war with each other. They’ve successfully wagged the dog.



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Learn the Lessons from Visiting Every Country in the World!

Chris Guillebeau, a speaker at Frequent Traveler University last spring and organizer of The World Domination Summit — and whose book R100 Startup profiles my award booking service) — visited every country in the world. Auditorium for World Domination Summit in 2012 His new book, The Happiness of Pursuit about meaning and quests is now […]

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Really? 10 unexpected cruise activities

If you're one of the nearly 20% of Americans who have taken a cruise, you probably already know that these giant pleasure boats have Formula One simulators, herb gardens, skating rinks, Coach stores and stages featuring sketch comedy from Chicago-born Second City.

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6 dishes you can't leave Bali without eating

For travelers looking to savor the flavors of real Balinese cuisine, these are the meals to kick things off with.

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Captain Cook experience: Discovering the lost isles of the South Pacific

Following the trails of the great explorers, a once-a-year cruise visits untouched islands and never-snorkeled reefs.

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