How to Slow Travel on a Short Trip

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Katie Hammel reveals how to slow travel – to learn about the local culture, understand daily life, and focus on “experiencing†more than “seeing†– even on a short trip.

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The town defined by fine dining

Global gourmets frequently place San Sebastian atop their culinary bucket list -- and that's before they've tried the local tapas.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/03/travel/san-sebastian-food/index.html

25 things we love about Berlin

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, we asked readers to share their favorite things about the city.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/03/travel/berlin-wall-25-things-irpt/index.html

12 things Mexicans love to hate

Show the slightest inclination toward the phonetic use of a "j" instead of an "x" in "Mexico" and get prepared to contain the beast you just unleashed.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/12-things-mexicans-love-hate/

Growing up in Newfoundland

Oh, how I miss those days when I’d awaken to the smell of baking banana bread or a pot of Jiggs dinner on the stove.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/11-memories-growing-newfoundland/

Insider's Guide to Whistler: Ep. 4

No tour of Whistler is complete without ducking into the Village's best hot spots.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/insiders-guide-whistler-village/

Southwest Airlines Sued By US

The penalty against Southwest will be the second-largest sought by the FAA against an airline company.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/us-department-justice-sues-southwest-airlines-incorrect-fuselage-repairs-seeks-12m-1718243

Patterns in the Sand

A Facebook Ask Me Anything Over on the new Facebook Page, I announced a new “Live Q&A” which is kind of like a reddit AMA, I think. Anyway, come over and make note of the event, and pop in live to ask questions! Daily Photo – Patterns in the Sand I spent a lot of […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/11/04/patterns-in-the-sand/

Attention, holiday shoppers! The bad guys are following you

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/attention-holiday-shoppers-bad-guys-following/

In Transit Blog: Hotel-Room Calls: No More Quarters in the Slot

Some hotels are providing their guests the perk of unlimited free talking anywhere in the world.

















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What Do You Do When You Grab a Mistake Fare to Europe and Asia for Someone, And…

Back in May there was an airline mistake deal, New York through Milan and onto Asia for ~ $130. For instance, When a mistake fare comes along, you have to move fast! You can’t dither, talk to your friends, think about whether you want to travel. You have to act. And buy. Right away. Here’s […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/11/03/grab-mistake-fare-europe-someone/

Frequent Flier: Mustn’t Keep the Client Waiting

Scott Lee of SB Architects says that business once took him from San Francisco to meetings in San Diego to a dinner in Beijing, without a day’s rest.

















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UNESCO World Heritage Site #287: Archaeological Site of Delphi

From the World Heritage inscription: The layout of Delphi is a unique artistic achievement. Mount Parnassus is a masterpiece where a series of monuments were built whose modular elements – terraces, temples, treasuries, etc. – combine to form a strong expression of the physical and moral values of a site which may be described as [...]



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/11/03/unesco-world-heritage-site-287-archaeological-site-delphi/

Hotels Test Turning Guest’s Smartphonoes Into Room Keys

In a bid to help harried travelers save time at check-in, a number of major brands are experimenting with letting guests use their phones to unlock their rooms.

















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In Transit Blog: At a Napa Festival, Taking the Appellation Trail

The Flavor! Napa Valley festival includes workshops, tastings and dinners at local wineries.

















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