Notes on an attempted sexual assault

As women in the Western world, and especially as women travelers, we are told by many to take a self-defense class. So we can prepare ourselves for attack.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/notes-surviving-attempted-sexual-assault/

Thomas Cook tests virtual reality holidays, thanks to Oculus

Thomas Cook’s nineteenth-century passion for the theatre of selling travel has not only survived but been updated for the twenty-first century. The ...



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A New York Moment

Instagram photoessay from a short stay in New York.

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from Legal Nomads http://www.legalnomads.com/2014/08/ny-summer.html

20 signs you're truly Scottish

#18: Chips and cheese are a drunken ritual.



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Are Airport Pre-Screening Programs Worth It?

National Geographic Traveler Editor at Large Christopher Elliott is the magazine’s consumer advocate and ombudsman. Over the past 15 years he has helped countless readers fix their trips. Here’s his latest advice.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/12/are-airport-pre-screening-programs-worth-it/

L.A.'s food trucks go Hollywood

What pizza is to New York and the cheesesteak is to Philly, the food truck has become to Los Angeles -- essential

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/12/travel/l-a-food-trucks/index.html

The most beautiful bamboo grove on Earth?

If you've ever clicked on a list of forests to see before you die, chances are you've already seen a photo of this stunner. Here's how to experience the real thing.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/11/travel/sagano-bamboo-forest/index.html

The Anglican Church in Gustavia, Saint Barthelemy

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/08/11/anglican-church-gustavia-saint-barthelemy/

'Speed demons' and other feats of flight

Spot some of the most impressive aircraft in the world at the newest version of the Delta Flight Museum. You'll also see vintage uniforms and cool first class seating from Delta's treasure trove of memorabilia.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/12/travel/delta-flight-museum/index.html

The weird world of in-flight retail

Cars, craft beer, yetis? Since when did in-flight purchases get so strange?

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/12/travel/the-weird-world-of-in-flight-retail/index.html

Ten-point checklist to build and market mobile apps [INFOGRAPHIC]

The market is increasingly moving towards a mobile-first approach (in some cases, mobile-only) with consumers constantly adapting to changing technology. There are ...



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Chaos ensues – user likes everything he sees on Facebook for 48 hours

SOCIAL: Brands the world over are still trying to figure out exactly how to work the mechanics behind the Facebook news feed ...



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On life as a pro climber

Matador Ambassador Katie Lambert, with climbing partner and husband Ben Ditto, have spent the last several decades traveling for new climbing objectives.



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Wotif Group reports substantial traffic and bookings from mobile channels

Mobile continues to play a significant role at Wotif Group with 44% of total traffic to its consumer-facing sites coming via mobile ...



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Why The Last Flight Of The Night Isn’t That Bad

Last week I was up in the office and was scheduled to come home late Thursday night. I purposefully booked an 8:30 pm departure out of Baltimore, connecting in Atlanta (40 minute connection) with a scheduled arrival into Savannah at 12:08 am. Getting home and into my own bed was my priority … but summer […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/why-the-last-flight-of-the-night-isnt-that-bad.html