Best Travel Blogs: 07/03/14

July 3, 2014

Caught in a loop with Expedia

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-troubleshooter/caught-loop-expedia/

Dean’s Blue Hole on Long Island, Bahamas

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/07/03/deans-blue-hole-on-long-island-bahamas/

DJI Phantom Quadcopter Review I’m putting together the beginnings of a DJI Phantom Review here on the site. I’m adding the specifics of my setup as well as a little behind-the-scenes video if you want an early look! Or, if you just quickly want to know my setup, here it is: DJI Phantom 2 with […]

from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/07/03/floating-above-bora-bora/

36 Hours in the Berkshires

Do you prefer nature or culture? Indulging in local food or burning it off? Choose your own combination during a weekend in western Massachusetts.

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Why You Can’t Ignore 100,000 Mile Credit Card Offers

Monster credit card offers tend to either be very limited time or targeted to select people. Looking back over the past few years, the big ones I remember are: British Airways 100k Chase Sapphire Preferred 100k (targeted) American Express Platinum 100k Capital One (up to 100k) In addition to these, there is currently an offer […]

from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/why-you-cant-ignore-100000-mile-credit-card-offers.html

8 lessons travelers can learn from baboons

#3: Never pass up a party.

from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/bnt/8-lessons-travelers-can-learn-baboons/

In Transit Blog: A Mondrian for London

The Mondrian London hotel will open within Sea Containers House in September.

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The Last Best American Beach Towns

America does beaches extremely well, a point I didn't begin to realize until my 20s, when I tried to sunbathe on a jam-packed stretch of Spanish shore. But too many of the towns along our coastlines have become charmless and generic. They feel like shopping malls with sand. Then there are those that shine. Here are seven of the best.

from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/03/the-last-best-american-beach-towns/

T Magazine: In Paris, the Ultimate Place to Watch a World Cup Match

Le Royal Monceau hotel is offering luxurious cocktail and dining events and state-of-the-art screenings for the tournament’s remaining games.

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Can You Spare Any Change?

I can’t bring myself to use the hashtag, and I felt uncomfortable as I watched the first part of this video. Then I saw the ending, and then I watched it again—two more times.

from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/can-you-spare-any-change/

Bucket List Hotels You Can Book With Points

Last week I wrote about how to stretch your vacation days to the max. While I’m pretty good at utilizing the strategies I mentioned, there are still only so many days I can go on vacation each year. My husband still has a regular ol’ 9-5 job, after all, and I still have to work. […]

from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/bucket-list-hotels-you-can-book-with-points.html

Blood and ink in Sarajevo

“Eh,” he remarked offhandedly. “Too much blood.”

from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/blood-ink-sarajevo/

Geology Gone Wild in America’s National Parks

America's national parks are showcases of extraordinary geological phenomena. While some of them are famous, others are unsung, unexplained, or just plain strange. But, to be sure, all of them spur the imagination, helping us to appreciate the forces that have shaped the nation and its parks. Here are five of the most fascinating geological wonders you can find in America's national parks.

from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/03/geology-gone-wild-in-americas-national-parks/

Travel Quote: “Always take the scenic route.”

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Photo remixed from original © Dan Parsons

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from Vagabondish http://www.vagabondish.com/travel-quote-always-take-the-scenic-route/

July Fourth Fireworks: Here Are The Six Best Shows

East Coast, West Coast and in between, these six cities know how to celebrate Independence Day with some of the most spectacular fireworks.

from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/best-fourth-july-fireworks-shows-here-are-our-top-6-picks-where-watch-1618014

Considering BYOD and future tech after HITEC

HITEC brings together leaders in the hospitality technology industry to showcase current solutions while considering how the future of hospitality tech may ...

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/considering-byod-future-tech-hitec/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=considering-byod-future-tech-hitec

The Advantages of Looking Like a Tourist

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There’s no shame in looking like a tourist and, in all honesty, sometimes it can work to your benefit in ways that are underappreciated. Besides, isn’t that what we all fundamentally are? For some reason, there’s a lot of shame about looking like a tourist but the truth is—and this is inescapable even in New […]

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from Vagabondish http://www.vagabondish.com/advantages-looking-like-a-tourist/

Share your views – a survey on technology and disruption in the future of travel

“Disruption” might be an over-used word, but there are few sectors that have seen as much as the travel industry. Amadeus, in ...

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/take-part-survey-disruption-future-travel-technology/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=take-part-survey-disruption-future-travel-technology

what3words smashes conventional mapping with digital-first address system

Maps continue to evolve for the digital age – and yet the world continues to live by anachronistic addresses created for the ...

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/what3words-smashes-conventional-mapping-digital-first-address-system/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what3words-smashes-conventional-mapping-digital-first-address-system

18 signs you're from Sydney

#10: You sneaked into Greenwood with a fake ID.

from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/18-signs-born-raised-sydney/

Photo of the Moment: Morning Sun on the Open Road, Iceland

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from Vagabondish http://www.vagabondish.com/photo-morning-sun-country-road-iceland/

In Transit Blog: Exploring the Wild Weather of Mount Washington

A new exhibit at the Mount Washington Observatory in New Hampshire explores the extreme winters on the mountain.

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Second Time Around: Why Traveling Somewhere Again is a Great Idea

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Amanda Kendle reveals why it's a good idea to consider traveling to destinations that youâ€™ve already visited.

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from Vagabondish http://www.vagabondish.com/why-traveling-somewhere-again-great-idea/

If the British had won

Tomorrow we'll all be reminded how definitely not British America is.

from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/america-like-british-won/

Camping in Airports: A Modest Design Proposal

I’ve slept on the floor of at least twenty airports, many of them more than once. The worst was probably Dakar, Senegal, where I had to bribe my way to a room with a solitary plastic chair guarded by a swarm of mosquitoes. Rome was also surprisingly awful. I’m not sure if I was expecting…

from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/camping-in-airports/

Heads Up: An Art Scene by the Sea in Uruguay

A stretch of coast between Punta del Este and José Ignacio is dotted with galleries and art-focused resorts.

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Cultured Traveler: In Norway, Seeking Munch’s Brighter Palette

Tracing the path, through Oslo and beyond, that the artist Edvard Munch took after checking himself into a nerve clinic in Copenhagen.

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Next Stop: Only Hours From Napa, But a World Away

A relaxed, blossoming wine country awaits just across the California border in southern Oregon.

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US Calls For Enhanced Security At Overseas Airports Amid New Threats

The Department of Homeland Security will require new security measures for certain direct flights to the United States.

from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/us-calls-enhanced-security-overseas-airports-amid-new-threats-1618670

Trover – A Travel App Definitely Worth Traveling With

Wandering Earl

While walking around New York City yesterday, I stopped for a break in Washington Square Park and tried to figure out where I should eat lunch. I had no idea what I wanted to eat or where I wanted to … Read more →

from Wandering Earl http://www.wanderingearl.com/trover-travel-app-worth-traveling-with/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=trover-travel-app-worth-traveling-with