A fisherman from a thousand years ago

47 Ronin Did any of you see 47 Ronin? Some of the scenes in that movie are just unbelievable… in fact, I think that scene when they go to the slaver ships is one of the coolest backgrounds I’ve ever seen in a movie! Here’s a still from it. It didn’t turn out to be […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/07/26/a-fisherman-from-a-thousand-years-ago/

The one rule your airline hates the most

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/one-rule-airline-hates-2/

Stilt Walker in Lome, Togo

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/07/25/stilt-walker-in-lome-togo/

What Are People REALLY Saying About WDS 2014?

After spending hundreds of hours in preparation and then hosting a week-long adventure for thousands of awesome people, I don’t actually say much about it afterward, at least not on the blog. I’m a writer who doesn’t do a writeup. Thankfully, our attendees pick up my slack—and wouldn’t you want to hear from them anyway?…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/wds-2014-attendee-reviews/

Preview of IHG’s PointBreaks List for July 28 – September 30, 2014

A preview of IHG’s latest Pointbreaks promotion is now live. For those unfamiliar with Pointbreaks, it’s a quarterly list of hotels that can be booked for just 5,000 points per night during select dates. There is usually always at least one great property on the list, with some folks even arranging their travel plans around […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/preview-of-ihgs-pointbreaks-list-for-july-28-september-30-2014.html

T Magazine: A Ride Across America | In Idaho, Two Sisters Get a ‘Truck Farm’ Off the Ground

Ben Towill, the co-owner of the Fat Radish, is biking across the U.S. talking to people about food. In Idaho, he meets two twentysomething sisters trying their hand at urban farming.

















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In Transit Blog: The Brando, Both a Resort and a Lab

The 35-villa luxury resort and scientific research lab opened on the atoll Marlon Brandon had bought north of Tahiti.

















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Confessions of a future yoga teacher

When a pair of stretch pants costs 80 bucks, yoga starts to get just as elitist as downhill skiing.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/11-confessions-yoga-teacher-training/

In Transit Blog: In Wake of Disasters, an Air Travel F.A.Q.

The downing of the Malaysia Airlines plane and the rocket strike near Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv may leave you with questions about your travel plans. We have answers.

















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Funny British phrases explained

If you plan on going to Great Britain anytime soon (or if you love linguistic quirks), check out "How to Speak British" by Siobhan Thompson of Anglophenia.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/heres-meaning-behind-british-phrases-thought-made/

Check In: Hotel Review: Pestana South Beach Art Deco Hotel in Miami Beach

This property, which opened in April 2013, aims for a retro beach vibe in a quiet nook of South Beach.

















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Cultured Traveler: A Turkish Town Where Baklava Beckons

Gaziantep, a city of about a million people, claims some 100 baklava shops, which supply 90 percent of the baklava consumed in Turkey.

















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Stepping Into the Frame in the South of France

L’Estaque once drew artists from Cézanne to Braque to its shores near Marseille. Now the author takes her own trip to see the landscape for herself.

















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T Magazine: An Exclusive New Club in Paris With a No-Social-Media Rule

Isolation is the theme at L’isolé, a bar in the red-light district of Pigalle that will open before Paris fashion week.

















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Mobile bookings continue to show strength for hotel brands

Consumers are eager to use smartphones to book and are increasingly trusting devices to complete these transactions. According to the latest report ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/mobile-bookings-continue-show-strength-hotel-brands/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mobile-bookings-continue-show-strength-hotel-brands

10 things first-timers do in Paris

First-time tourists to Paris always experience sticker shock at the price of food.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/10-things-first-time-tourists-always-end-paris/

Nat Geo Staff Picks: America’s Best Beach Towns

Is there a magic formula for the perfect beach town? No, but America could offer up more than a few candidates if they were doling out the title. Here are just a few of them, recommended by Nat Geo Travel staffers.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/25/natgeo-staff-picks-americas-best-beach-towns/

Why good hotels have bad WiFi, and how to avoid them

Few people depend on strong Wi-Fi networks as much as developers and engineers. So it is no surprise that many of these ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/good-hotels-bad-wifi-avoid/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=good-hotels-bad-wifi-avoid

OECD releases latest data on global access to data subscriptions

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development has released its latest data on access to mobile data subscriptions globally. This breakdown offers ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/oecd-releases-latest-data-global-access-data-subscriptions/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=oecd-releases-latest-data-global-access-data-subscriptions

North American National Park #30: Elk Island, Alberta

Elk Island is a very different type of national park. Located only 30 minutes outside of Edmonton, Elk Island is the only national park in Canada which is entirely fenced in. If this were Africa, Elk Island would probably be called a game park or a game preserve. Game is in fact the primary purpose [...]



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/07/24/north-american-national-park-30-elk-island-alberta/

A 4,000-mile Arctic journey

From Washington to Alaska, a distance of nearly 4,000 miles, by rowboat, ski, packraft, foot, and canoe.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/4000-mile-human-powered-journey-alaska/

Giveaway: Free Website Hosting for a Year

For the past few months, I've recommended the hosting company InMotion to anyone who asks for help setting up a new website. This week, they're giving away a free account!



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/free-website-hosting-for-a-year/

Insider’s Guide to Sweden’s West Coast

A favorite of the late Ingrid Bergman, the Bohuslän Coast feels a bit like a secret French Riviera. What the high-latitude region lacks in American tourists it makes up for with plentiful seafood and bright seasonal sunshine. Here's the low-down on visiting this Swedish wonderland.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/25/insiders-guide-to-swedens-west-coast/

The wait is over, tours and activities finally hits the big time

Our long nightmare is over. Tours and activities finally gets the big market move it has so desperately needed: TripAdvisor has snapped ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/tripadvisor-viator-tours-and-activities/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ak-piece

In Transit Blog: Priceline Gets Into the Luxury Car Rental Game

Priceline introduced its Fun Rides program last month, allowing anyone with an Internet connection to browse and book luxury car models available through its rental partners.

















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Essential Travel slapped with hefty fine for data protection breach

Essential Travel (Think W3) has been served with a £150,000 fine from UK data protection body, the Information Commissioner’s Office. According to ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/data-protection-essential-travel/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=essential-travel-landed-hefty-fine-data-protection-breach

How flight attendants keep flying after air disasters

Seeing the images of the mangled wreckage of an aircraft after a crash is difficult for any flight attendant.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/24/travel/flight-attendants-mourning-malaysia/index.html