The Safe Slums of Fes, Morocco

Safest Scary Place You’ve Been? I know those words are kind of the opposite: Safe & Scary. But I suppose I mean where is a place you were really scared to go and then, after arriving, you found out it was totally awesome and safe?!? I find these kind of places all the time. I […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/07/01/the-safe-slums-of-fes-morocco/

Street Musicians Playing Drums in Lobito, Angola

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/06/30/street-musicians-playing-drums-lobito-angola/

Santiago erupts as Chile score [vid]

It's mind-blowing...the entire city erupts.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/sports/watch-entire-city-santiago-erupt-chile-scores-world-cup-goal/

The Virtue of Paranoia

It’s good to be a little paranoid. Keeps you on your game. — Chris Guillebeau (@chrisguillebeau) June 5, 2014 Empires can crumble from lack of attention. Relationships can ebb when one person stops putting in the time and care. If you’re not constantly worried about losing it all, you might lose it all. Every day... Read More



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/the-virtue-of-paranoia/

9 natural springs to cool off in

Those in the know beeline towards the closest natural swimming holes.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/9-natural-springs-cool-long-hot-us-summer/

When is an Annual Fee is Worth Paying?

Having multiple credit cards can be tough on the pockets, with annual fees stacking up. There are folks out there with 10+ cards who gladly pay the annual fees because of the perks offered by the cards. For most of us, paying $1,000+ in card fees doesn’t make sense. Very few people are putting massive […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/06/when-is-an-annual-fee-is-worth-paying.html

Evacuation Slide Inflates in Midair on United Flight

A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing Sunday night after its evacuation chute deployed in midair.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/evacuation-slide-inflates-midair-united-flight-1615882

Latin America's hottest new music

It’s been ages since Club Fonograma released a new compilation.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/heres-music-people-rocking-latin-america/

Travel: It’s All About the Food Photos

There it is in front of you, the most beautiful plate of food you have ever seen; time to savor every last bite. But wait! You need to take a photo of it first. Occasionally you forget and stare at the empty plate with regret; there is no documentation that the deliciously beautiful meal ever […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/06/travel-its-all-about-the-food-photos-2.html

Global recipe infographic

Let the baller dinner parties commence!



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/ultimate-global-recipe-cheat-sheet-infographic/

10 Reasons to Love Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward

One of the Atlanta's most desirable neighborhoods in the late 19th century before falling into disrepair in the 1960s, the Old Fourth Ward is also where Martin Luther King, Jr., grew up and honed his preaching style. In recent years, the "O4W" has become a striking symbol of intelligent gentrification in the Georgia capital, a place where abandoned warehouses are being converted to lofts and small businesses are thriving--while the authentic flavor of this historic area remains preserved. Here are ten reasons to love this ever-evolving neighborhood.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/06/30/10-reasons-to-love-atlantas-old-fourth-ward/

Best Chase and Amex Transfer Partners for Travel to Israel

Recently, we took an exhaustive look at the best Starwood Ultimate Rewards airline mileage transfer partners for award trips to Israel. Today I want to look at the best options for using American Express Membership Rewards points and Chase Ultimate Rewards points. American Express Membership Rewards This program offers a number of airline transfer partners […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/06/best-chase-and-amex-transfer-partners-for-travel-to-israel/

Buenos Aires after midnight

From tango lessons to swingers clubs.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/11-things-buenos-aires-midnight-besides-partying/

Mini City Guides On the Way—Want to Help?

Greetings, everyone. I hope you’ve been enjoying the all-new blog! In addition to the other new features we’ve already debuted—interviews with your fellow travelers, giveaways, and airline lounge tours, we’ll be publishing a number of “mini city guides” featuring photos and short narratives from readers. Many people in our community are active travelers, and many... Read More



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/mini-city-guides-on-the-way/

4 theories on Americans and soccer

We watch golf on TV as if it were a yule log, only more boring. Why not soccer?



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/sports/4-theories-americans-havent-adopted-soccer-like-rest-world/