August 12, 2014

Next Stop: Exploring a Riviera Gem, From Seaside to Hilltop

On the Côte d’Azur, Èze encompasses a town along the Mediterranean and a village high above.

















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A normal friend vs. an Indian friend

A normal friend will watch a movie with you. An Indian friend will watch four Bollywood movies in one stretch.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/11-differences-normal-friend-indian-friend/

More Miles from Delta and American Express

American Express has just released an updated offer on some of its co-branded credit cards with Delta Air Lines with 50,000 mile sign-up bonuses. The three updated offers are: Platinum Delta SkyMiles® Credit Card from American Express – 50,000 SkyMiles after spending $1,000 in three months (previously the bonus was 35,000 miles) Gold Delta SkyMiles® […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/more-miles-from-delta-and-american-express.html

Western Videographers Help Pyongyang's Propaganda Flourish

North Korean propaganda traditionally trumpets military strength, but carefully crafted tourism videos now show a gentler side.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/north-korea-spreads-propaganda-message-tourism-video-aimed-western-internet-1656690

Bites: Restaurant Report: 50 Kalò in Naples, Italy

Put simply, this new spot may serve some of the best pizza in Italy.

















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Check In: Hotel Review: Hotel Zetta San Francisco

Part of the Viceroy Hotel Group’s collection of “urban retreats,” this property features a lounge with a pool table, shuffleboard and more.

















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In Transit Blog: Airlines Suspend Flights to Erbil, Iraq

Lufthansa, Emirates and Etihad have suspended flights to Erbil, Iraq.

















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Travel is not a white boys' club

We can’t talk about who gets to travel and whose lands are turned into ‘destinations’ without talking about history and power.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/bnt/travel-white-boys-club-never/

Putting the Bucket List First: On the Road with Austin Church

This is a traveler case study. (Read others or nominate yourself.) I’ve known Austin for years, and I appreciate his perspective on combining a number of different interests: travel, startups, teaching, and more—all viewed through a filter of gratitude. Here’s more. Introduce yourself! A couple of study abroad semesters in college gave me wanderlust and…



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

In Transit Blog: An SLS Hotel for Las Vegas

The SLS Las Vegas hotel is scheduled to open on Aug. 23 with interiors by Philippe Starck and several restaurants with California pedigrees.

















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In-sync Chinese dancers

All of the dancers featured here are hearing impaired.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/thousand-hand-bodhisattva-performed-disabled-chinese-dancers/

Voopter says it sells 51% of the plane tickets that Brazilians buy via metasearch

Voopter launched a redesign of its website today, making it a good time to pause to note that this Brazilian start-up is ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/voopter-site-redesign-metasearch-brazil-success/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=voopter-now-serves-majority-plane-tickets-purchased-online-brazilians

23 of the clearest waters on Earth

Hundreds of bodies of water on Earth attract visitors year after year due to their crystal-clear nature and vibrant blue appearances.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/23-bluest-clearest-waters-planet/

When should I not use a travel agent?





from Elliott http://elliott.org/live-2/use-travel-agent/

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/