The World in a Cuppa (Tea)

Andrew McCarthy journeyed all the way to India in search of the perfect Darjeeling, and wrote about the experience for Traveler magazine, but you don't have to go around the globe to sip on some of the world's best brews. Here's a list of teas that are steeped in local tradition--and how you can try them at home.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/14/the-world-in-a-cuppa-tea/

If You See A Deal – BOOK IT!

This past Thursday I was working from home with a day filled of work deadlines to meet, presentations to complete, laundry to do and I had guests visiting from out of town…just another day of working from the home office. At around 10:45 am a friend had posted about a JetBlue sale on my Facebook […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/if-you-see-a-deal-book-it.html

T Magazine: Accommodations | In Amsterdam, a New Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Raises the Bar

The latest branch of the global luxury chain, created out of six townhouses on the Herengracht canal, also includes one of the city’s best restaurants, Librije’s Zusje.

















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13 signs you're from Zimbabwe

#1: You say "hey" at the end of every sentence, hey?



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/13-signs-born-raised-zimbabwe/

The one rule your airline hates the most

from Elliott http://elliott.org/elliotts-email/one-rule-airline-hates/

Ultimate Summer #TripLit Reading List

The dog days stretch out in front of us in all their indolent or pulse-quickening glory, depending on your style. This sunny season is paved with compelling stories to be lazily read by the beach or gobbled up on a long-haul flight to your next adventure. Our summer reading list of new #TripLit ranges from fiction to memoir, but each read evokes a great sense of place--and is sure to inspire future travel.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/14/ultimate-summer-triplit-reading-list/

How a restaurant worked out why it was getting bad online reviews

MARKETING: There are all sorts of fancy bits of technology now in place to give travel brands some understanding of their performance ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/restaurant-online-reviews-secret-filming/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=restaurant-worked-getting-bad-online-reviews

In Transit Blog: Walkabout: A New Patent for Airplane Seats Is Short on Leg Room

A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors.

















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500 Free Virgin America Points + Refer A Friend Promo

There have been major upheavals in the world of frequent flyer programs in the past year, with first Delta and then United announcing huge changes to their mileage programs and how flyers will earn elite status. Hoping to capitalize on uncertainty and shifting loyalty among frequent flyers, Virgin America recently launched a new promo meant […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/07/500-free-virgin-america-points-refer-a-friend-promo/

Hot shot: Mongolian Contortionist

A look into the photographic process behind some of the coolest shot we've seen.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/howd-get-shot-mongolian-contortionist/

My Frugal Monte Carlo Road Rally

Normally the words “Monte Carlo” and “Frugal” don’t belong in the same sentence, but my weekend in Southern France proved that indeed frugal and Monte Carlo can happen and I’m lucky it happened to me. How ironic, as I recently wrote about ways to drive a super sports car of the Lamborghini or Ferrari caliber […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/my-frugal-monte-carlo-road-rally.html

Updated analytics and advertising options on Twitter and Facebook

The past few days saw two significant updates for advertisers from Twitter and Facebook, which are relevant to all social media marketers. ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/updated-analytics-advertising-options-twitter-facebook/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=updated-analytics-advertising-options-twitter-facebook

10 signs you're Irish in California

You were and always will be the whitest guy on the beach.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/recognize-irishman-california/

Travels on the Run: Berlin’s Tiergarten

For Nat Geo Travel Books Senior Editor Barbara A. Noe, going on a run is the best way to get oriented in a new city, and a great way to take in the sights. So lace up your sneaks and read on to get Barbara’s tips on where to run in some of the world’s greatest places—and what to see along the way.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/14/travels-on-the-run-berlins-tiergarten/

In Transit Blog: A New Translation App from Frommer’s

The new Frommer’s Translator application–in partnership with TripLingo–includes language translation and cultural advice.

















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