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July 16, 2014

Love and occupation in the West Bank

A dispatch from the West Bank, Occupied Palestine Territories.

from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/dear-haifa-story-love-occupation/

Travel Challenge: Finger Lakes New York

Image courtesy of Wikitravel.org Upstate New York and New England are must visits during the Summer. It can certainly get oppressively hot, but the region totally transforms over the Summer. No doom and gloom of late fall and winter, but instead lush landscape and fantastic outdoor activities. Situated between Rochester and Syracuse, the finger lakes […]

from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/travel-challenge-finger-lakes-new-york.html

Behind the Traveler Photo Contest

Have you ever wondered what makes an award-winning photograph? Here's your chance to find out. Join the judges of the 2014 Traveler Photo Contest for a Google+ Hangout On Air, and get the inside scoop on how they chose this year's winners (they'll be announced at the end of July!) from more than 18,000 submissions.

from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/16/behind-the-traveler-photo-contest/

This Week in Travel – Episode 169

Regular hosts Jen Leo and Chris Christensen are joined by this week’s guest David Farley, author of An Irreverent Curiosity: In Search of the Church’s Strangest Relic in Italy’s Oddest Town This Week’s News: United being sued for bumping passenger baggage The TSA won’t let you board some flights unless your devices turn on Bette [...]

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/07/16/week-travel-episode-169/

Learning to surf? Go to Portugal

Portugal always understands you.

from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/sports/8-reasons-portugal-best-place-learn-surf/

Citi Hilton Reserve Card: $100 Statement Credit Ending Soon

The Citi Hilton Reserve card is one of the top travel credit cards on the market and one that I’ve had for a couple years and plan to have in perpetuity as long as the card 1) Offers Gold status as long as you have the credit card open 2) Offers Diamond Status at $40,000 […]

from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/07/citi-hilton-reserve-card-100-statement-credit-ending-soon/

In Transit Blog: South Africa Cycling, With Cultural Side Trips

The new tour Cycling South Africa: Cape Town and the Garden Route takes riders to Table Mountain and also includes a visit with a traditional healer.

from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/3c915222/sc/10/l/0Lintransit0Bblogs0Bnytimes0N0C20A140C0A70C160Csouth0Eafrica0Ecycling0Ewith0Ecultural0Eside0Etrips0C0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

I Heart My City: Shanna’s Minneapolis

Minnesota native and self-described travel addict Shanna Schultz makes a habit out of exploring the world—and of sharing tales of her adventures on her blog. But, not one to forget her roots, Shanna is also passionate about the things that make the Midwestern U.S. unique (check out her musings on A Midwest Travel Companion). Here are a few of her favorite things about her half of the Twin Cities.

from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/16/i-heart-my-city-shannas-minneapolis/

I Mustache For Your Patience

I’ve been slacking lately on the blog. I’m sorry about that. Balancing travel, home, life, the blog, and the book has been harder than I thought. This last week has been particularly busy – mostly for Rand. His company’s annual conference is taking place here in Seattle, which means he’s been running around non-stop. It […]

from The Everywhereist http://www.everywhereist.com/i-mustache-for-your-patience/

Brazil is a nation defined by soccer

“Brazil defines itself through World Cup wins."

from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/sports/brazil-nation-defined-soccer/

How to Retire on $25,000 a Year: A Conversation with Mr. Money Mustache

Eight years ago, the man known as Mr. Money Mustache and his wife retired from traditional work—at age 30. They did this after saving money for five years and relentlessly paying off their mortgage. J.D. Roth spoke with Mr. Mustache about how they managed this non-traditional financial feat. Here’s a snippet from their conversation: “We…

from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/how-to-retire-on-25000-a-year-a-conversation-with-mr-money-mustache/

The naked bookseller of Quartzsite

He wears a broad-brimmed leather hat, velour t-shirt, a barely there paisley thong.

from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/backroad-field-notes-meeting-naked-bookseller/

Brazil claims 'victory' in World Cup

Brazil's government calls the World Cup a triumph for the country's tourism industry.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/16/travel/brazil-world-cup-tourism/index.html

Airbnb announces complete rebranding with a “symbol of belonging”

P2P rental pioneer Airbnb has announced a new direction and a fresh look at an international event broadcast live from the original ...

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/airbnb-announces-long-expected-tours-activities-product-travelers/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=airbnb-announces-long-expected-tours-activities-product-travelers