Spire through the Morning Fog

Thanks for signing up for the Newsletter! I wanted to thank everyone again for signing up for the Newsletter. We have more special treats coming soon. And, as usual, we send out about one a month… it’s not to be missed! Daily Photo – Spire through the Morning Fog Every morning here near the Li […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/07/03/spire-through-the-morning-fog/

15 images of the modern Vietnam

In Vietnam, most people smiled, laughed, or even posed for a photo.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/15-images-changed-perception-vietnam/

7 Steps to Becoming a Better Traveler

In the course of my travels--and my career as a promoter and practitioner of sustainable tourism--one question comes up again and again: “What can I do to be a more responsible traveler?” So I thought I'd pen a primer. Here are seven things globetrotters can do to lessen their impact on the planet.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/02/7-steps-to-becoming-a-better-traveler/

In Transit Blog: Gin, Miami Beach Style

The bar at the new Metropolitan by Como hotel in Miami Beach offers 40 varieties of gin, many of them from small-batch producers.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/3c1cdf5c/sc/10/l/0Lintransit0Bblogs0Bnytimes0N0C20A140C0A70C0A20Cgin0Emiami0Ebeach0Estyle0C0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

Messi, profile of a soccer legend

On the international premier of this inspiring film.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/sports/international-premiere-messi/

Bare-knuckled fishing in Maine

I plunged my hand in again. This time wriggling slime was all I felt.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/bare-knuckled-fishing-washington-county/

All Aboard: PEOPLExpress, 1980s Era Budget Airline, Is Back

The low-cost, no-frills carrier launched service this week, with plans to expand throughout the summer.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/low-cost-airline-peoplexpress-takes-again-after-27-years-1617936

Frugal Traveler: The Delights and Challenges of French Guiana

Cutting a path through this small South American country involved sweat, strangers and serendipity. Did it all pay off?

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/3c1c6414/sc/10/l/0L0Snytimes0N0C20A140C0A70C0A20Ctravel0Cthe0Edelights0Eand0Echallenges0Eof0Efrench0Eguiana0Bhtml0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

Epic photographs of crashing waves

These photos allow the viewer to focus on the strength and form of the wave



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/large-waves/

In Transit Blog: Gin, London Style

The Gin Garden in London, a pop-up bar on the grounds of the Kew Royal Botanic Gardens, is serving cocktails made with the signature spirit and juices and infusions from plants grown in Britain.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/3c1bcd62/sc/26/l/0Lintransit0Bblogs0Bnytimes0N0C20A140C0A70C0A20Cgin0Elondon0Estyle0C0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

Getting Paid for Travel Writing: A Conversation with Kristin Luna

This is an excerpt from the Unconventional Guide to Freelance Writing. For over a decade, Kristin Luna has written about travel for some of the biggest names out there: Frommers, Time, Condé Nast, and Newsweek (just to name a few). She spoke with Amber Adrian about how she broke into the travel writing business, sharing... Read More



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/getting-paid-for-travel-writing/

6 genius idioms from German

Head cinema: When your imagination runs away from you.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/6-genius-german-idioms-using-english/

The 20 Busiest Airports This Fourth Of July

Expect congestion at these airports over the holiday weekend.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/20-busiest-airports-july-4-travel-1617474

Pursuits: Escaping, Literally, in Budapest and Beyond

There are now somewhere around 50 room-escape games in the Hungarian capital, and these real-life puzzles are finding homes in other countries, too.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/3c1af288/sc/10/l/0L0Snytimes0N0C20A140C0A70C0A60Ctravel0Cescaping0Eliterally0Ein0Ebudapest0Eand0Ebeyond0Bhtml0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

Forrester analysis shows expenses continued to be entered manually despite automation

Forrester Consulting has released a study on the state of travel and expense management, as seen from the perspectives of 348 financial ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/forrester-analysis-shows-expenses-continued-entered-manually-despite-automation/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=forrester-analysis-shows-expenses-continued-entered-manually-despite-automation

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump National Park World Heritage Site in Alberta, Canada

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/07/02/head-smashed-in-buffalo-jump-national-park-world-heritage-site-in-alberta-canada/

Five Lessons From a Nat Geo Photographer

If you think traveling with a Nat Geo photographer is a dream project--like I did when I heard I’d be working with Catherine Karnow--I'm here to tell you that it most definitely is. Not only did I gain insight into Catherine's singular brand of photojournalism, I made a new friend--one I hope to see and work with again around the world. Here are a few things I learned from Catherine in the hopes that you, too, can benefit from her vision and experience as you explore and document the world.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/02/five-lessons-from-a-nat-geo-photographer/

13 signs you're a true Londoner

#7: You think people who hate London are just jealous.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/13-signs-born-raised-london/

Smarty pants meet Smarty Pins, the new travel game from Google

“Putting trivia on the map” is the tagline from the new travel trivia game from the Google team. The game places trivia ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/smarty-pants-meet-smarty-pins-new-travel-game-google/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=smarty-pants-meet-smarty-pins-new-travel-game-google

3 Reasons You Absolutely Need to Go Camping (… and 3 Reasons You Shouldn’t)

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Bugs in your shoes, grimy washrooms, tepid coffee in the morning - why would anyone want to go camping? Mishana Khot tells you why you shouldn't go, or why you should. Depends on how you look at it.

The post 3 Reasons You Absolutely Need to Go Camping (… and 3 Reasons You Shouldn’t) appeared first on Vagabondish.

from Vagabondish http://www.vagabondish.com/reasons-go-camping/

In an evil world, great travel content is THE essential weapon

When it comes to the big search debate, two clichés seem to apply – you get what you pay for and if ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/travel-content-essential+-weapon/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=evil-world-great-travel-content-essential-weapon

Photo of the Moment: Reaching Highland in Ometepe, Nicaragua

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© Thomas Frost Jensen

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from Vagabondish http://www.vagabondish.com/photo-highland-ometepe-nicaragua/

When short-term travel isn't enough

It doesn’t come easily, this crashing into a place.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/short-term-travel-just-isnt-enough/

Sabre renews with British Airways and Iberia, Travelport gets TAME and Hilton, and more…

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DISTRIBUTION in tourism and hospitality for July 2014. First date in ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/travel-distribution-roundup-july-2014/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travel-distribution-roundup-july

WTF Weds: Signs in Sorrento, Italy

My presumption with any warning sign, or really any sign at all, is that it exists for a reason. Like, you wouldn’t put a warning sign that says “Watch Your Step!” unless a dozen or so people had tripped on that particular spot. No sign, I figure, is unsolicited or unprovoked. Which is why the […]



from The Everywhereist http://www.everywhereist.com/wtf-weds-signs-in-sorrento-italy/

Qantas A380 Returns To LAX After Water Leak

The incident led water to seep through the roof of the plane to the economy section.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/qantas-flight-94-melbourne-bound-plane-returns-lax-after-water-leak-1617394

Up to 50% Bonus AA Miles With Starwood Transfers in July

Starwood Preferred Guest points are the most valuable currency on my monthly list of currency valuations at 2.3 cents a piece. They’re valuable because they can be used for hotel redemptions (plus 5th night free on awards and cash + points) and can also be transferred to 32 airline partners- many at a 25% bonus […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/07/up-to-50-bonus-aa-miles-with-starwood-transfers-in-july/

The 7-Hour In-Flight Movie on British Airways

Last year I traveled to Norway with a small group of friends, family, and readers. We took the train from Oslo to Bergen, a long trip that winds through the heart of the country. The sightseeing was spectacular—outside the window we could see snow-capped mountains and icy streams of water. I’m not sure I’d want... Read More



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/7-hour-movie-on-british-airways/

Making elevators that go 1 km into the sky

At Saudi's Kingdom Tower, VIPs will be able to call the elevators from their car. Find out what other high-tech offerings these lifts have.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/01/world/meast/kingdom-tower-how-will-the-elevators-work/index.html

How to avoid negative online reviews from hotel guests by being great offline

In the hotel industry, no matter how much you are on top of your game, and how hard you try, sometimes things ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/avoid-negative-hotel-reviews-be-great-offline/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=avoid-negative-online-reviews-hotel-guests

44 forced-perspective shots [pics]

You get a kitschy-yet-fun souvenir, and it only takes a minute.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/44-awesome-forced-perspective-shots-every-traveler-needs-photo-albums/

“It’s amazing to me that Enterprise can get away with this”

from Elliott http://elliott.org/is-this-a-scam/amazing-enterprise-can-get-away/