ArtsBeat: International Arts Events Happening In the Week Ahead

A slideshow of arts events around the world worth knowing about this week.

















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Ebola Prompts US Travel Warning For West Africa

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control placed Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone at a Level 3 travel warning as the deadly virus spreads.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/us-issues-travel-warning-west-africa-due-ebola-threat-1646004

In Transit Blog: Santa Fe Food Festival Revels in the Regional

Tired of being leapfrogged by locavore newcomers from Brooklyn to Portland, organizers of Santa Fe’s new food festival, Fuze.SW, aim to get diners thinking about the region’s culinary history.

















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United We Eat in D.C.

Hoping to witness democracy in action in D.C.? Head to Union Market, a new seat of culinary power northeast of the U.S. Capitol that’s as much of a throwback as it is progressive. Here in an up-and-coming neighborhood known as NoMA, what was once a gloomy warehouse has been transformed into a bright gathering place.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/01/united-we-eat-in-d-c/

World Cup winners give back

Mesut Özil, German midfielder, is donating part of the 300,000 euro bonus he received for winning the World Cup to cover surgeries for 23 Brazilian kids.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/sports/german-soccer-player-uses-world-cup-winnings-help-brazilian-kids/

A fistful of iOS 8 features travel companies need to know about

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference in June introduced a plethora of new platform and device features in iOS 8. With more than 4,000 ...



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10 spectacular U.S. waterfalls

You're likely to sweat a little to get to some of the best waterfalls. But they deliver a cool refuge and a powerful reminder of nature's force.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/01/travel/waterfalls-united-states/index.html

CDC issues ebola travel warning

The Centers for Disease Control has issued a travel warning for several countries in Africa as Ebola continues to spread.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/bestoftv/2014/07/31/sot-gupta-ebola-cdc-travel-warning.cnn.html

Savannah musician shows off disc golf

A musician from Savannah, Georgia has traveled the world playing disc golf.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2014/07/31/pkg-travel-insider-savannah-musician-disc-golf.cnn.html

FAA restricts flights over Iraq as conflict with ISIS rages

The Federal Aviation Administration has restricted all planes traveling over Iraq from flying at or below 30,000 feet, a threshold similar to the altitude of a Malaysian airliner that was downed over Ukraine.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/01/travel/faa-iraq-restrictions/index.html

Bagpipes, graffiti, snail hunting: Greece tourism shifts gears

Tough economic times have inspired the county's travel industry to try creative new ways to attract visitors.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/01/travel/greece-alternative-tourism/index.html

9 of the world's best city beaches

In these cities, worker drones can strip off the suit and tie, jump into shorts or a bikini and enjoy the beach without leaving the urban perimeter.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/31/travel/best-city-beaches/index.html

Southeast Asia's finest 'new' heritage hotels

Savvy hotel developers are converting century-old heritage buildings once used for other purposes into luxury accommodations.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/31/travel/southeast-asia-converted-hotels/index.html

Giveaway: Cathay Pacific First Class Amenity Kit

Every Friday is giveaway day. Comment to win! If I had to pick one favorite airline, it’s a no-brainer: Cathay Pacific all the way! I’ve been fortunate to fly Cathay on at least a hundred flights over the years. I’ve flown most often in Business Class, which is really nice, and sometimes in Peasant Economy…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/giveaway-cathay-pacific-first-class-amenity-kit/