Scholarships for Real Life: ADHD Community Support For Kids, By Kids

Last year we started a foundation, making an initial investment of $100,000 and pledging to support “Scholarships for Real Life,” a program to enable people to pursue a dream of their own while also addressing a problem that affects others. In this short series, we’ll highlight our initial grantees. *** “My life sometimes has been…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/adhd-community-support-for-kids-by-kids/

The Temple Guardians of Burning Man

Sometimes, all we need is someone to reach out and let us know they are there.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/largely-invisible-holding-space-shadows-temple-guardians-burning-man/

Where Is Home for the Transitory?

I stumbled upon an essay by an anthropologist who had a diverse background before settling in Michigan. But where is she actually from? When I travel and a stranger asks if I’m from Michigan, I immediately reply: ‘I live there, but I’m not from there.’ I feel compelled to tell everyone about my immigrant past:…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/where-is-home-for-the-transitory/

7 confessions of a commuter

I commute to work every day on public transit. Usually, it’s all good. However, there are certain things I think on the train that I should come clean about.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/7-confessions-toronto-commuter/

Plane Crashes Near Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport, Killing At Least 48

The Sepahan Air Iran-140 plane crash killed all 48 people aboard, Iranian state media reported.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/plane-crashes-near-tehrans-mehrabad-airport-killing-least-48-irna-1654072

Passenger Plane Crashes In Iran, Killing All 40 Aboard

A Taban Air passenger plane crashed into a residential area of Iran’s capital city of Tehran Sunday, killing all 40 people aboard.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/passenger-plane-crashes-iran-killing-all-40-aboard-1654058

Reader Success Story: An Erie Wedding, Niagara Falls, and a Trip Down Memory Lane

Over the past year, we’ve had many readers share their success stories with us. Folks for whom traveling domestically once a year was a luxury are now traveling the world with just a few credit card sign-up bonuses. And the best part? They are sharing their stories with us and others who benefit from knowing […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/reader-success-story-an-erie-wedding-niagara-falls-and-a-trip-down-memory-lane.html

Cruise lines take a hard line on refunds

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-navigator/cruise-lines-take-hard-line-refunds/

In Transit Blog: What, No Teddy Bear?

Hotels offer new ways to help their guests get a good night’s rest.

















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Woman Walking in the Sani Pass, Lesotho

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/08/09/woman-walking-sani-pass-lesotho/

Global tipping cheat sheet

When I was in Oslo, my waitress told me that tipping is definitely expected in Norway.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/ultimate-global-tipping-cheat-sheet-infographic/

Trip Report: Booking and Review of The Hotel At Tharabar Gate in Bagan, Myanmar

On his recent round-the-world trip, TPG Special Contributor Eric Rosen visited Myanmar for a week. He wrote about his tips for visiting Myanmar, his experiences in the country’s largest city, Yangon, and how to book flights within Myanmar. Today he discusses how he booked his stay in Bagan and reviews the Hotel at Tharabar Gate. […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/08/trip-report-booking-and-review-of-the-hotel-at-tharabar-gate-in-bagan-myanmar/

8 travel lessons from your cat

Clean yourself on the regular (even if it means braving the scuzzy hostel bathroom).



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/8-travel-lessons-can-learn-cat/

Mini City Guide: Santiago, Chile

I love big cities, and always enjoy returning to Hong Kong, New York, and Sydney—among many others. But what about those unknown gems that are off the beaten tourist path… those obscure places that are just waiting to be explored by real travelers? Our new “Mini City Guides” are here to uncover those gems, and…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/mini-city-guide-santiago-chile/

How Much Cash Should I Take on Vacation?

To answer this question, I turn to the character Raymond Babbitt (portrayed by Dustin Hoffman) in the movie Rain Man: About $100. I hate cash; the only time I don’t hate it is in one of two circumstances: It is the only method of payment accepted It provides a greater discount than the benefits received […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/how-much-cash-should-i-take-on-vacation.html