9 signs you're a tourist in France

#4. You can’t say your phone number properly.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/9-signs-youre-still-tourist-france/

Surfacing: Suds, Scents and Soup in San Francisco’s Tenderloin

Trendy watering holes, pioneering galleries and niche boutiques are joining the mix in this neighborhood.

















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Heads Up: In Dallas, Turning the Page Marked Nov. 22, 1963

Oak Cliff, the neighborhood once home to Lee Harvey Oswald, is in the midst of a turnaround.

















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Braven BRV-Bank: A Smart, Rugged Portable Power Bank for Travelers

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We’ve long been fans of BRAVEN’s entire line of badass rugged portable products. Now, they’ve taken the staid, now-ubiquitous backup battery and made it even … awesomer. The new BRAVEN BRV-Bank is “the world’s first Bluetooth-enabled, USB controlled ultra-rugged power bank”. A mouthful for sure, but the gist is that it’s designed to take one […]

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In Transit Blog: In a San Juan Neighborhood, an International Arts Festival

The Santurce Es Ley 5 festival in Puerto Rico will include murals, art installations, music and experimental media.

















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A different side of the UK [vid]

I still often forget how big of a country the United Kingdom is.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/united-kingdom-probably-arent-traveling/

America’s nostalgia for aristocracy

Modern Americans love the idea of British royalty. From an obsession with Downton Abbey to a desire for those lovely accents, aristocratic days seem dandy.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/americas-nostalgia-british-aristocracy/

A Closer Look at the Marriott Rewards 70,000 Point Offer

I signed up for the Marriott Rewards card the last time the 70,000 point offer rolled around, mainly due to the annual free night and the healthy stash of points. Now that the offer is back, I’m putting some serious thought into signing the hubs up for his very own Marriott Rewards card, but not […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/a-closer-look-at-the-marriott-rewards-70000-point-offer.html

Volunteering Abroad: On the Road with Shannon O’Donnell

I’ve been a fan of Shannon O’Donnell for several years. The posts on her site are always well thought out, and she’s also known for her work on international volunteering



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

On the Road: An End to Free Rides Through Speedier PreCheck Security

For a time, some travelers were sent through PreCheck airport security checkpoints without having paid a fee, but that will soon end.





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6 Clever Travel-Inspired Home Decor Ideas from a Design Pro

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As an interior designer, there are few things that make me cringe harder than a tacky travel souvenir. On the other hand, as a passionate traveler, I understand the burning desire to buy said tacky travel souvenir. With a bit of pre-trip planning, some careful shopping during your explorations, and an afternoon at the craft […]

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from Vagabondish http://www.vagabondish.com/home-decorating-tips-modern-traveler/

How do I get through the TSA line faster?

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Hotel lands in media maelstrom with anti-review site policy for weddings

The horror stories of social media gone astray are covered in depth, especially when they are related to anti-Yelp or other anti-review ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/hotel-lands-media-maelstrom-anti-review-policy-weddings/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hotel-lands-media-maelstrom-anti-yelp-policy-weddings

British Airways Latest Carrier To Suspend Flights Over Ebola Virus Fears

The airline is grounding all flights to Sierra Leone and Liberia until August 31 due to fears over Ebola.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/british-airways-latest-carrier-suspend-flights-over-ebola-virus-fears-1649424

Now you can see investor ties between travel tech startups

CrunchBase, a database of startups, has released an update that makes it easier to explore the investor ecosystem. The tool now helps ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/crunchbases-business-graph-reveals-investor-ties-among-travel-tech-startups/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=crunchbases-business-graph-reveals-investor-ties-among-travel-tech-startups