When traveling becomes escapism

In 2009, I was living at home with my parents, I was unemployed, and I was miserable. Someone made the mistake of giving me a copy of the book Into the Wild, so I decided that I, too, was just going to drive around the country in search of adventure. When I was a month off from my departure date, my dad pulled me aside. “Matt,” he said, “this is a stupid idea.”



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/traveling-becomes-escapism/

TripAdvisor's Destinations on the Rise

These may be 10 of the most popular destinations in the world soon, thanks to the TripAdvisor reviewers who are making them popular. See whether any are on your bucket list.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/02/travel/tripadvisor-destinations-on-the-rise/index.html

China's game-changing taxi-hailing app

Beijing stands as one of the world's most populated cities, with over 21 million people residing in the Chinese capital. Inevitably, this has put huge pressure on transport structures in the city.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/02/business/didi-dache-taxi-hailing-app/index.html

200% Bonus on Purchased Star Alliance Avianca LifeMiles

Last December Avianca’s LifeMiles (one of the unknown frequent flyer programs you should pay attention to) offered triple miles on purchased miles for one day only. They offered it again in May. It was a targeted promotion, but several people who called were able to successfully take advantage of the offer that hadn’t been targeted […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/12/02/200-bonus-purchased-star-alliance-avianca-lifemiles/

Qunar reaps rewards of mobile, targets mass-market

Qunar is the latest Chinese online travel business to report on a Q3 where revenues, mobile penetration and costs all saw big ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/qunar-reaps-rewards-mobile-targets-mass-market/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=qunar-reaps-remwards-mobile-targets-mass-market

6 undeveloped islands to visit

"It's up to you, as a sensitive and engaged traveler, to preserve the natural environment and to honor the people who call these island Edens home."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/top-6-most-enchanting-undeveloped-islands-in-the-world/

GoPro is making a Drone

Did ya hear the big news? GoPro is making a drone. Aerial media producer and MatadorU faculty member Joshywashington speculates about what we can expect from the copter's debut in 2015.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/gopro-making-drone/

Startup pitch: PaperFlies wants flight search to be fun and inspirational

Frustrated with the flight search process and final prices always being higher than the original search, two friends founded PaperFlies two years ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/startup-pitch-paperflies/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=startup-pitch-paperflies

Reason for missing Mexican students

Apart from being a human rights atrocity, the case of Mexico's missing students is also a reflection of a faulty government system that the US helped cultivate.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/missing-students-symptom-larger-crisis-mexico/

11 lies you'll say on a road trip

Think you'll be packing lunches and ‘healthy’ snacks all the way through your road trip? Think again. Stacy Ullenes gives the lowdown on the 11 lies you tell yourself when you drive across the country.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/11-lies-tell-drive-across-country/

A Raft of Penguins Swimming in Pleaneu Bay, Antarctica

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/12/01/raft-penguins-swimming-pleaneu-bay-antarctica/

8 tips for the beginning snowboarder

Remember: The best snowboarder is the one having the most fun.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/sports/8-vital-tips-beginning-snowboarder/

La Tete Carrée Library in Nice, France

If blockhead or square-face was your first interpretation of La Tête Carrée Library, it might be just the place for you.

Posing an accusatory and clear metaphor, French artist Sacha Sosno designed this massive sculpture for the Central Library in Nice. Titled "Thinking Inside the Box," the work has a clear but nonetheless important message. At a staggering height of 85 feet, the massive cube-shaped sculpture with a chin, actually houses three floors of books in a perfect melding of art and education.

Although unclear in the bright sunshine of the French Riviera, the floors of the library can be seen at night when it is illuminated through the canvas that covers its exterior. Whether the metaphor applies to you, or another other sun-soaked pedestrian on the streets of Nice, its imposing figure remains intriguing.

from Atlas Obscura http://atlasobscura.com.feedsportal.com/c/35387/f/665719/s/4106ef9c/sc/38/l/0L0Satlasobscura0N0Cplaces0Cla0Etete0Eau0Ecarre0Elibrary/story01.htm

New Show Released!

New Show Released! And going LIVE with the next one soon! See http://www.patreon.com/thearcanum. Welcome to the big show! This is a weekly show featuring a really fun photography competition, represented by some great Masters from The Arcanum! And thanks again everyone that subscribed and is enjoying the Pre-and-Post show Partays! Approx. Key Times: 11.00 Google+ […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/12/02/47118/

Here’s why you should always, always, always read your car rental confirmation

from Elliott http://elliott.org/case-dismissed-2/heres-always-always-always-read-car-rental-confirmation/