Thoughts on Working from the Drugstore

The drugstore in my neighborhood has a deliberate policy of wasting every customer’s time. If you arrive to pick up a prescription, you’ll wait a minimum of 20 minutes, guaranteed. It doesn’t matter if you’re just getting a refill. It doesn’t matter if your doctor’s office has called in your prescription. It doesn’t matter if…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/thoughts-on-working-from-the-drugstore/

Ranking of US destination underscores intense competition for thriving tourism

Tourism in the United States is on track for another banner year, with over 15 million arrivals in the first quarter alone. ...



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In Transit Blog: In Dublin, Tweaking a High Tea

The tea served at the Four Seasons Hotel Dublin was inspired by a sculpture by the Irish artist Michael Warren.

















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Shoot One to Save the Rest?

In early 2014, the Dallas Safari Club, a Texas-based hunting outfit, came up with an unconventional idea for protecting the critically endangered African black rhino: Auction a permit to shoot one and donate the money for conservation. What kind of precedent does this set—and what are enlightened travelers to do?



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/22/shoot-one-to-save-the-rest/

Delta Air Lines Cancels All Flights To Israel

Delta Air Lines diverted a Boeing 747 bound for Tel Aviv to Paris on Tuesday and has suspended all flights to Israel.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/delta-air-lines-cancels-all-flights-israel-1635550

Delta suspends Israel flights, citing rocket report

Delta Airlines on Tuesday suspended flights to Israel's main international airport because of reports about a nearby rocket attack, the company said.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/22/travel/israel-flights-suspended/index.html

Japan Airlines bids to improve ground experience via iBeacon trial

Japan Airlines is the latest to join the Beacon fray with the start of a one-month trial at Haneda Airport’s domestic terminal. ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/japan-airlines-ibeacon-smartwatch-trial/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=japan-airlines-bids-improve-ground-experience-via-ibeacon-wearables-trial

A Free-Range Life: On the Road with Pam Mandel

I met Pam Mandel at an event in Seattle. I was interested in how she’d made travel not just part of her life, but also part of her lifestyle. "I'm a free-range human," she said.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/on-the-road-with-pam-mandel/

Why it's better to travel with a man

#1: My ability to avoid creeps improves drastically.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/10-reasons-woman-prefer-travel-man/

Off-season bargains for optimists

If you want to stretch your travel dollars, do not, under any circumstances, head to Disney World right now. But just as every bull market has a bear, every tourist destination has a flip side, a season when prices go down.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/22/travel/off-season-bargains-for-optimists/index.html

Doing time on Italy's prison islands

Pristine beaches, unspoiled nature and few tourists -- a stretch on these former penal colonies is no longer a punishment.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/22/travel/italy-prison-islands/index.html

Tying up the loose ends in tours and activities

The online tours and activities space has gained notable attention from the media recently. We have seen articles covering newcomers on the ...



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U.S. Urges Americans To Avoid Travel to Israel, West Bank and Gaza

The U.S. State Department issued a new warning to American travelers on Monday.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/us-urges-americans-avoid-travel-israel-west-bank-gaza-1635370

The Reign of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia

Yesterday, I discussed the political situation in Cambodia that allowed for the Khmer Rouge to rise to power. Today, I want to talk about what happened once they were in control of the country. All the same caveats that I mentioned yesterday still hold true. Mainly: I’m not a historian, so while I’ve done my […]



from The Everywhereist http://www.everywhereist.com/the-reign-of-the-khmer-rouge-in-cambodia/

Oakland, the East Bay melting pot

When it comes to local world travel, Oakland might just be the West Coast king.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/global-melting-pot-travel-world-without-leaving-oakland/