July 14, 2014

8 outlaw adventures around the U.S.

Have you ever been caught in a shoot-out, dodging bullets as they scatter across walls? Or participated in a bank robbery in broad daylight? Here are eight ways to safely explore the scary paths of U.S. outlaws.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/14/travel/outlaw-adventures/index.html

Pamplona bull run 'selfie man' sought by police

A man who took a dangerous selfie during the running of the bulls in Pamplona, with the half-ton beasts right behind him, is still on the run -- but this time from the police.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/14/travel/spain-pamplona-selfie/index.html

United flight diverted to Midway island

A United Airlines airliner flying from Honolulu to Guam was diverted to Midway because of a reported odor in the cabin or cockpit, FAA spokesman Allen Kenitzer said Saturday.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/12/travel/united-flight-boeing-777-diverted/index.html

Travel mass marketing is so last season – personalisation is the only way to go

Let’s get personal for a moment. The days of marketing to mass groups are are on their way out. Companies have shifted ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/boxever-personalisation-marketing-big-data/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reasons-return-behind-personalisation-travel-marketing

Last of the sea nomads

A portrait of the Bajau people of the Coral Triangle.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/last-sea-nomads/

Startup pitch: 30K helps travellers earn more miles when they book a flight

30K enables online travel service provides such as OTAs and metasearch engines to display air miles for every flight result displayed to ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/Startup-pitch-30K-helps-travellers-earn-more-miles-when-they-book-a-flight/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=startup-pitch-30k

Vayant looks to further growth as Lufthansa takes minority stake

Vayant Travel Technologies has received undisclosed investment from Deutsche Lufthansa with the airline taking a minority stake in the business. The real-time ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/vayant-lufthansa-funding/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vayant-looks-growth-lufthansa-investment

13 odd fruits from around the world

Chocolate comes from the seeds of the cacao, but the fruit is pretty tasty itself.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/13-fruits-around-world-arent-eating/

I’m Going Back to My SPG Card

I’ve been playing this frequent flyer game a long time now and I’m prone, as many of us are, to taking advantage of the “bestest” (not a real word), most popular deal, card of the moment, mistake fare of the minute, trick of the week, or play of the month. Not only do we follow […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/im-going-back-to-my-spg-card.html

July 13, 2014

Two Men in Jilabas in Morocco

Sweet Jilabas I bought one of these Jilabas, and I love it so much! It keeps me super warm and the pointy hood is so quirky! I even had extra pockets sewn in, just like Kvothe. In my case, they hold everything from lenses to camera gadgets to snacks… what else do I need? Daily […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/07/14/two-men-in-jilabas-in-morocco/

Does she deserve a full refund for a hotel room she stayed in?





from Elliott http://elliott.org/can-this-trip-be-saved-2/deserve-full-refund-hotel-room-stayed/

Wetlands of Kakadu National Park, Australia





from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/07/13/wetlands-of-kakadu-national-park-australia/

The truth about bathroom germs

Go forth and sit!



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/just-covering-toilet-seat-paper-absolutely-nothing/

16 things people get wrong about DC

#5: People are just into real kinky sex here.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/16-things-people-get-wrong-dc/

Reader Success Story: Family Trip to Orlando and Clearwater Beach for $90

Over the past year, we’ve had many readers share their success stories with us. Folks for whom traveling domestically once a year was a luxury are now traveling the world with just a few credit card sign-up bonuses. And the best part? They are sharing their stories with us and others who benefit from knowing […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/reader-success-story-family-trip-to-orlando-and-clearwater-beach-for-90.html