A HUGE HBO Game of Thrones and Google+ PhotoWalk in Sydney

Join me next week in Sydney! All the event details are here. I’m really looking forward to seeing you — it should be an amazing event… I’m a huge fan of The Game of Thrones, so this will be a perfect storm of awesomeness! Daily Photo – Across the Narrow Sea to Sydney for the […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/06/28/a-huge-hbo-game-of-thrones-and-google-photowalk-in-sydney/

Is your travel agent biased?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/travel-agent-biased/

North American National Park #26: Riding Mountain National Park, Manitoba

Until I began my quest to visit all the national parks in the US and Canada, I had never heard of Riding Mountain. I am guessing that most people reading this haven’t heard of riding mountain either. Many national parks have some big ‘thing’ which is the main attraction. Mountains, canyons, waterfalls, volcanoes and geysers [...]



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/06/27/north-american-national-park-26-riding-mountain-national-park-manitoba/

It’s Always Good to Run

Time after time I remind myself of this truth. When it’s raining… when I’m tired… when I’m stressed or busy. Plenty of times, I just don’t want to do it! I want to stay where I am and keep working, or have a drink, or take a nap. But then, more often than not, I... Read More



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/its-always-good-to-run/

37 Hours in San Francisco: A Beer-Loving Tourist’s Travel Guide

Join Vagabondish on Twitter and Facebook.

What can we say of San Francisco that hasn’t already been said or written? As one of California’s most iconic cities, there are literally hundreds (if not thousands) of travel guides available online and in print. Here, we’ll take a slightly different tact. We’re looking squarely at first-time visitors who have a penchant for great […]

The post 37 Hours in San Francisco: A Beer-Loving Tourist’s Travel Guide appeared first on Vagabondish.

from Vagabondish http://www.vagabondish.com/37-hours-san-francisco-california-first-time-travel-guide/

1 film could destroy the US

I think it'd be easy for North Korea would strike Hollywood



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/1-film-cause-north-korea-completely-destroy-united-states/

Event-o-Rama: 10 Must-Dos in July

There are some amazing events on tap all over the world, all the time. Here’s a taste of what you can see and do in July.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/06/27/event-o-rama-10-must-dos-in-july-2/

For AVgeeks: Timelapse of in-flight WiFi aircraft installation [VIDEO]

It’s Friday, so for fellow aviation geeks, here’s a quick timelapse video of a Gogo in-flight internet system being installed on a ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/avgeeks-timelapse-aircraft-installation-flight-wifi-video/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=avgeeks-timelapse-aircraft-installation-flight-wifi-video

15 images of floating markets

Buyers lining the docks point, haggle, and purchase the colorful wares.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/15-shots-worlds-floating-markets/

San Francisco Noir

A search for a bygone genre, with Dashiell Hammett as guide, yields its own set of mysteries.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/3bf3dcd4/sc/21/l/0L0Snytimes0N0C20A140C0A60C290Ctravel0Csan0Efrancisco0Enoir0Bhtml0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

A deluxe take on extended-stay hotels

The always-on-the-road business traveler knows what it's like to bounce from no-fuss airport hotels to bland corporate housing setups along the highway.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/27/travel/luxury-extended-stay-hotels/index.html

In Transit Blog: An International Art Festival in the Azores

Walk & Talk, a public art festival on the Azorean island Sao Miguel, will feature international artists (and guided tours of past installations).

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/3bf3b47e/sc/10/l/0Lintransit0Bblogs0Bnytimes0N0C20A140C0A60C270Can0Einternational0Eart0Efestival0Ein0Ethe0Eazores0C0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

Startup pitch: Bridj bridges the transportation gap with Big Data and luxury buses

It’s not often that travel sees a truly innovative play, a new product or service that really affects a particular embedded legacy ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/startup-pitch-bridj-transportation-Big-Data-luxury-buses/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=startup-pitch-bridj

Giveaway: Empire Builder Bag from Tom Bihn

Every Friday is giveaway day. Comment to win! Sometimes people ask about my travel gear. At least in this regard, I’m very basic and minimalist. I’ve been using the same laptop bag for more than three years. It’s served me well and if it ever wears out, I’ll probably just order another of the same... Read More



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/giveaway-empire-builder-bag-from-tom-bihn/

Luciana and Miguel

Luciana had begged him to drive her back to her grandmother’s and not tell Miguel.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/luciana-miguel/

Surfacing: In Paris, the Bastille Neighborhood Recaptures Its Cool

Once cool then neglected, the Bastille area is now home to some of France’s most famous restaurateurs, chefs and designers.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/3bf1d832/sc/10/l/0L0Snytimes0N0C20A140C0A60C290Ctravel0Cin0Eparis0Ethe0Ebastille0Eneighborhood0Erecaptures0Eits0Ecool0Bhtml0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

Cultured Traveler: The Art Crowd Returns to Kent, England

The seaside towns of the Isle of Thanet once attracted the likes of Dickens and Turner. After a long downturn, artists are returning.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/3bf1e62b/sc/10/l/0L0Snytimes0N0C20A140C0A60C290Ctravel0Cthe0Eart0Ecrowd0Ereturns0Eto0Ekent0Eengland0Bhtml0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

Travel Quote: “You have exactly one life …”

Join Vagabondish on Twitter and Facebook.

Photo remixed from original © why137 (Flickr)

The post Travel Quote: “You have exactly one life …” appeared first on Vagabondish.

from Vagabondish http://www.vagabondish.com/travel-quote-you-have-exactly-one-life/

How to go fishing in the Big Data lake of travel

If you are chief technology officer of one of the world biggest travel technology companies, you have to be a man on ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/big-data-fishing-expedia-CTO/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gone-fishing-big-data-lake-travel

Really Slow Travel: Why You Should Walk Your Way Around the World

Join Vagabondish on Twitter and Facebook.

Amanda Kendle advocates slowing down on your travels and truly absorbing your surroundings.

The post Really Slow Travel: Why You Should Walk Your Way Around the World appeared first on Vagabondish.

from Vagabondish http://www.vagabondish.com/slow-travel-walking-around-the-world/

Visualising thousands of flights across the Atlantic and around Europe [VIDEO]

Perhaps one not just for the aviation geeks – air traffic controllers have come up with a fancy way of representing flight ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/flights-data-maps-europe-atlantic-video/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=video-3

23 kickass sci-fi vessels [pics]

Here are 23 kickass vessels we’re aching for the R&D teams to hurry up and develop.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/23-kickass-vessels-vehicles-science-fiction-wed-love-travel/

Smart hospitality, BYOD and full-room automation trending at HITEC

The annual Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference, known as HITEC, is currently showcasing the latest hospitality technologies at the Los Angeles ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/smart-hospitality-byod-full-room-automation-popular-hitec/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=smart-hospitality-byod-full-room-automation-popular-hitec

How to Make the Most Out of Your Vacation Days

According to several recent studies, the average U.S. worker has a mere 16 paid vacation days to work with on any given year. And, according to a report by the Center for Economic Policy Research, paid vacation is often even scarcer for low-wage workers and those who work for a small business. In the worst […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/06/how-to-make-the-most-out-of-your-vacation-days.html

MH370 Passengers And Crew Likely Suffocated: Report

Australian authorities outlined new theories about MH370 in a 55-page report.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/mh370-passengers-crew-likely-suffocated-prior-crash-says-australian-report-1613388