Japan in 77 Photos

A long (loooooong) photoessay of my weeks in Japan. Kyoto, Toyko, Fuji, and more.

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Which nations get the most tourists?

Using data from the World Tourism Organization, GlobalPost put together this infographic showing what each country's tourism pull is. But before reading, can you guess which nation lures the most tourists to its shores?



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/map-shows-countries-get-tourists/

I’m Confused About Life Just Like Everyone Else

Wandering Earl

Yes, I’m confused about life just like everyone else. I get depressed, I struggle and I feel lost too, more often than you probably would imagine. In fact, back in August of this year, I had a bit of a … Read more →

from Wandering Earl http://www.wanderingearl.com/confused-about-life-just-like-everyone-else/

What happened to AirAsia Flight QZ 8501: Your questions answered

The sudden disappearance of AirAsia Flight QZ8501 in Indonesian airspace has fueled a host of questions: What caused the loss of contact? Why Asia again? Is air travel still safe?

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/29/world/asia/airasia-questions-answers/index.html

2014: A grim year for aviation

CNN's Rene Marsh looks back at what seems like a bad year for aviation safety.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/2014/12/29/newday-dnt-marsh-aviation-grim-year.cnn.html

Missing planes and air disasters: How bad was 2014?

Could 2014 the worst year in recent aviation history? In short, yes and no.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/29/travel/aviation-year-in-review/index.html

The Airbus A320 - A global, short-range single-aisle workhorse

What do we know about the Airbus A320.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/28/travel/airbus-a320-profile/index.html

Pivotal moments in 2014: when Amazon made a hotel play

In case you missed it, Amazon, possibly the biggest ecommerce website in the world, has entered into the hotel distribution game. It ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/pivotal-moments-2014-amazon-hotel-distribution/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pivotal-moments-2014-amazon-made-hotel-play

7 rites of passage in Portland

"You’ve waited on line for at least half a day for brunch. Sunday morning rolled around and the bros wanted to hit up a brunch spot before watching football all day. It was either going to be Broder or Tasty N Sons. Your group unanimously chose Broder -- and your standards for what constitutes a kickass brunch have been raised impossibly high ever since."



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Edible Conservation: Eating the Enemy

Invasive species are wreaking havoc on fragile natural ecosystems. In response, a culinary movement spearheaded by conservation groups and sustainably minded chefs is gathering steam, with a clear message: Eat the invaders.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/12/29/edible-conservation-eating-the-enemy/

Shots Fired, Delta! Alaska Airlines Offering First Checked Bag Free For All of January

Alaska is in a pitched battle with Delta over their home market of Seattle. And — which believes its mileage program is a real advantage in this battle — wants you to engage with their frequent flyer program, so as long as one passenger in a reservation is crediting flight miles to the Mileage Plan […]

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Why Arbitrary Numbers Can Be Very Motivating

There’s nothing fundamentally different about a marathon that takes four hours and one that takes four hours and two minutes. But as the data show, runners will do everything they can to hit 4:00 instead of 4:02.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/arbitrary-numbers/

What are the best bands you’ve discovered abroad?

"As you would probably expect, this happens a lot while people are traveling: we discover awesome new bands. It might be a band that was playing live at a bar in a new city, maybe it was on an unfamiliar radio station, or maybe it was just a good old-fashioned iPod swap. We asked our Matador audience on social media for some great bands they discovered while traveling, and here’s what they came up with."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/best-bands-youve-discovered-abroad/

You Don’t Have To Be Rich To Fly Etihad’s First Apartments

On Saturday I took Etihad Airways' inaugural A380 flight between Abu Dhabi and London. While Etihad is only the 12th airline to take delivery of the A380, they've innovated in ways that we haven't really seen from other carriers.

The highlight of their new A380s are The Residence and First Apartments. The Residence features a three room suite and butler service, and is unattainable for most of us. I doubt miles will ever easily be redeemable for it, and at $20,000-40,000 for a one-way ticket, it's not something I think most of us will be springing for anytime soon.

But as far as I'm concerned the First Apartment was the real show stopper, and where we saw the most innovation. Etihad has really taken first class to a whole new level by creating a suite that's so big that you can actually walk around in it when the door is closed. It's simply unbelievable.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/12/29/you-dont-have-to-be-rich-to-fly-etihads-first-apartments/

Try this exercise to rid your writing of cliches

Pick up the next guidebook you see and count how many things in the natural world are “breathtaking” and how many locales are a “hidden gem.” Time to get those tired descriptions out of your system.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/bnt/try-exercise-rid-writing-cliches/