The Glow of Beijing

The Real Beijing From Above I posted this video last month, but maybe you missed it… as opposed to the city model below, here is what it really looks like! Daily Photo – The Glow of Beijing I know… you are probably getting sick of seeing shots from this boringly-named “Beijing Planning Museum”, aren't you? […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/08/14/the-glow-of-beijing/

African Elephant in Kruger National Park

Camera NIKON D300S ISO 400 Focal Length 270mm (405mm in 35mm) Aperture f/5.6 Exposure Time 0.002s (1/500) In Kruger National Park, you can’t get out of your vehicle when inside the park (for good reason!). Thankfully, many of the animals in the park can be seen very close to the road. This bull elephant got [...]



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/08/13/african-elephant-kruger-national-park/

A little disconnect on Sprint’s discount offer

from Elliott http://elliott.org/problem-solved/little-disconnect-sprints-discount-offer/

Update: Polishing Its Past and Preparing Its Future

From murals to museums, walking tours to harbor cruises, opportunities for discovery abound on the Cape Ann peninsula of Massachusetts, an area in transition.

















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Frugal Traveler: North of Boston, a Mix of Harbor and History

Nearly 300 Colonial-era houses and a pleasant waterfront scene make Marblehead, Mass., a fun and easy side trip if you’re in New England.

















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Travel Challenge: Memphis

You can’t get further west in Tennessee than Memphis. Nestled on the Mississippi river, Memphis boasts the largest airport cargo operation in the United States thanks to Fedex … but cargo is probably the last thing anyone would think of when visiting the home of blues. Even if you’ve only got a few days Memphis […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/travel-challenge-memphis.html

7 things small-town life taught me

Take what you have and get creative with it. To survive in LA, the ability to see the simple things and creatively envision the bigger picture is key.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/7-things-small-town-life-taught-survive-big-city/

In Transit Blog: A New Resort in Key West

The 96-room, three-pool Marker Waterfront Resort in Key West, Fla., is scheduled to open in October.

















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How to ruin your trip to Italy

Italy can be crowded and hectic, but a little planning ahead reduces stress and frees up time for the important things, like lingering over a bottle of wine.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/totally-botch-trip-italy/

The paper route is not dead

Eighty percent of The Daily Times Herald's papers are delivered by young people,



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/paper-route-dead-carroll-iowa/

How do you find a good travel agent?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/live-2/find-good-travel-agent/

I Heart My City: Asin’s Kathmandu

Asin Sharma is a Kathmandu native whose love for her home city has only grown over time. To be sure, this passion drove Asin to pursue a career as a writer for NepalAdvisor.com, but that doesn't mean she doesn't indulge her wanderlust once in awhile. "I love traveling alone with a map in my hand...and an adventure right in front of me," Asin admits. But her heart will always be in Kathmandu. Here are a few of her favorite things about the culturally rich capital she calls home.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/13/i-heart-my-city-asins-kathmandu/

Surfacing: A Corner of Durham, N.C., Comes to Life

In the once-neglected Central Park District, you can find top-notch barbecue, live music, fair trade coffee and more.

















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Holiday Inn: Along the Journey to Extraordinary (Sponsored)

Scott didn’t know how tough he was. Then one day, life tested him. An accident changed his life forever, but it didn’t take away his spirit. With a supportive team and a drive to push the limits of what was possible, he went on to compete in one of the world’s toughest races—the Ironman. Millions […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/holiday-inn-along-the-journey-to-extraordinary-sponsored.html

Inside the 'teepee capital of the world'

Each August, the rolling hills of Montana are transformed into the "Tee-Pee Capital of the World."

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/13/sport/inside-the-tee-pee-capital/index.html

Photo of the Moment: The Brilliant Colors of Maldives

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9 signs you're a tourist in Japan

#1: In the past year, you've almost walked away from a toilet because you couldn't figure out how to flush it.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/9-signs-youre-still-tourist-japan/

9 Things You Don’t Expect To Miss When You Travel (But You Will)

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You know you're going to miss your cat when you travel. But what about the nice old man at the pharmacy 'round the corner? Mishana Khot promises that you're going to miss him too.

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from Vagabondish http://www.vagabondish.com/things-you-dont-expect-miss-when-you-travel/

In Transit Blog: In British Columbia, Slow Food by Bike

Slow Food Cycle Sunday in Pemberton, British Columbia, is a casual bike ride that showcases the region’s agriculture.

















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From novelty to ultilty: Aloft’s robobutler rolls into Silicon Valley

The robot butler is here, and its more than just a novelty – at least that’s what Starwood’s Aloft is attempting to ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/novelty-ultilty-alofts-robobutler-rolls-silicon-valley/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=novelty-ultilty-alofts-robobutler-rolls-silicon-valley

China's next-gen, green skyscrapers

China is looking to build the tallest and greenest skyscrapers in the world with the Phoenix Towers in the city of Wuhan.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/chinas-new-skyscrapers-will-greenest-tallest-world/

Ibiza hotel updates guest bracelet with integrated PayPal payments

The Palladium Hotel Group, behind iconic Ibiza hotel brands like Ushuaïa and Hard Rock, has once again stepped up the tech integrations ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/ibiza-hotel-updates-guest-bracelets-include-automated-payments/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ibiza-hotel-updates-guest-bracelets-include-automated-payments

See, you can make six-second Vine clips work

SOCIAL: Rejoice! Finally a use for Vine beyond the quirky cat accidents or children falling over (we use it for startups to ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/vine-app-make-it-work/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=see-can-make-six-second-vine-clips-work

France Still The Top Tourism Destination In The World

The country drew 84.7 million visitors in 2013.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/france-top-tourism-destination-world-us-nabs-second-place-1657396

Pesto-Perfect Italy: Liguria

If there is one aroma that unifies Liguria—the region that arcs along Italy’s northwestern coast, joining France to Italy, Alps to sea—it’s Genovese basil.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/13/pesto-perfect-italy-liguria/

Hello, online travel industry – are you considering these five questions?

Do you know what your competition is doing? If not, now is perhaps the time to find out. It’s the time of ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/online-travel-customer-questions/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hello-online-travel-industry-considering-five-customer-focused-questions

9 things we can learn from Aussies

Spending a year in Australia completely erased the American habit of complaining from my system, and I feel happier every day because of it.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/9-things-americans-learn-australians/

Before you touch 'Play': How in-flight movies work

Ever wondered what it takes to get that movie to your inflight screen? This special report details who, what and how much it takes to bring you the best in IFE (we'll explain).

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/12/travel/secrets-of-in-flight-movies/index.html

Thousands attend Gay Games in Cleveland

The Gay Games is an international sporting and cultural event involving 9,000 athletes competing in 35 different sports.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/sports/2014/08/11/pkg-gay-games-begin-in-cleveland.wjw.html

American Tourist's Body Found Stuffed Inside Suitcase At Bali Resort

The mother and daughter stayed together at a beach resort for several days before the daughter’s boyfriend joined them Monday.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/american-tourists-body-found-stuffed-suitcase-bali-daughter-arrested-1657160

Asians desperate to stay connected on trips, western travellers far less so

The top six countries in a poll showing not everyone appreciates work-life balance when travelling are from Asia, a Hotels.com study reveals. ...



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Jakarta's king cobra restaurant

Inches to my right I can hear the black cobras spitting at me on the other side of a single pane of glass.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/look-inside-jakartas-king-cobra-restaurant/

7 Tricks to Get Free or Affordable Lodging

In the blogging world, information comes and goes in an instant, and perhaps it will never be seen again unless you expose a secret deal or say something really stupid, then it will be searchable on Google forever. It’s also difficult to find previously posted information when you’re not sure exactly what you’re looking for. […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/7-tricks-to-get-free-or-affordable-lodging.html