18 crazy waterslides [pics]

Here are 18 of the world’s most insane, epic, and terrifying waterslides.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/sports/18-worlds-sickest-waterslides/

Ending Soon: 50,000 Mile Sign-up Bonus from the Southwest Rapid Rewards Card

The 50,000 mile sign-up bonus from the Southwest Rapid Rewards credit card is ending this weekend. The Premier version of the card offers 50,000 miles after $2,000 is spent within 3 months. The 50,000 points can be used towards $714 in Wanna Get Away fares, which can come in handy for times when fares are […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/06/ending-soon-50000-mile-sign-up-bonus-from-the-southwest-rapid-rewards-card.html

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

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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 […]

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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).

















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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