Yes or no – has social media turned out to be a waste of time?

SOCIAL: Despite the constant presence of social media in the lives of millions of consumers, some businesses still question its relevance for ...



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Japan’s ‘Master of Night’

To experience Kobayashi Kiyochika's woodblock prints depicting a 19th-century Tokyo in flux is to experience the foreshadowing of film noir.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/16/japans-master-of-night/

Explorer: Fauna, Flora and Freighters in the Danube Delta

This region in eastern Romania teems with hundreds of species of plants, trees and fish, but questions remain about its preservation.

















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Should Cali split into 6 states?

The proposal has successfully collected enough signatures to get on the 2016 ballot.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/california-split-6-states/

6 needs of the Millennial traveler

Style, and a connection to the creative world.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/bnt/6-needs-millennial-travelers/

Passengers tried to board with WHAT?!

The TSA posts images of what it confiscates on its Instagram account. CNN's Alison Kosik has the details.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/crime/2014/07/15/nr-kosik-tsa-items-instagram.cnn.html

Startup pitch: Hostel Rocket wants booking hostels to be seamless via any device

Having used, owned and run hostels, Hostel Rocket husband and wife team decided to try and address the difficulty of searching for ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/startups-hostel-rocket/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=startup-pitch-hostel-rocket

What is behind the trend by brands to split mobile apps

DEVICES: The evolution of mobile travel has seen a variety of strategies emerge – from evaluating whether to go first with a ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/mobile-apps-split-trend/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=behind-trend-brands-split-mobile-apps

A 9-step guide to becoming Mongolian

#6: Have eagles do your bidding.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/9-steps-becoming-mongolian/

In Transit Blog: Kimpton Now Rewards How You Act, Not Just How Long You Stay

In the new Kimpton Karma Rewards program, guests receive points for stays–and just maybe for attending a hotel wine hour.

















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The Indian OTA ticket cancellation and modification dilemma

In India, cancelling a ticket online and getting a refund back to a credit card or bank account is a lengthy process. ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/Leading-Indian-OTAs-talk-about-their-cancellation-and-modification-data/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=indian-online-travel-cancellations

Photo secrets of Marrakech

The gateway to Morocco's Atlas Mountains is a photographer's paradise -- but capturing it on camera isn't easy.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/08/travel/morocco-marrakech-photography/index.html

Plane almost lands on a whale

A pontoon plane in Alaska nearly lands on top of a surfacing whale. Thomas Hamm captured the moment on camera.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2014/07/16/vo-hamm-plane-almost-lands-on-whale.thomas-hamm.html

Weather hampers travel for Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern states

Strong storms and heavy rain hampered travel from North Carolina to Maine on Tuesday.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/15/travel/weather-storms-disrupted-travel/index.html

16 images: Life on the streets of LA

I hope these photos afford some insight into the reality of being homeless.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/16-images-life-streets-la/