August 13, 2014

The paper route is not dead

Eighty percent of The Daily Times Herald's papers are delivered by young people,



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/paper-route-dead-carroll-iowa/

How do you find a good travel agent?





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

I Heart My City: Asin’s Kathmandu

Asin Sharma is a Kathmandu native whose love for her home city has only grown over time. To be sure, this passion drove Asin to pursue a career as a writer for NepalAdvisor.com, but that doesn't mean she doesn't indulge her wanderlust once in awhile. "I love traveling alone with a map in my hand...and an adventure right in front of me," Asin admits. But her heart will always be in Kathmandu. Here are a few of her favorite things about the culturally rich capital she calls home.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/13/i-heart-my-city-asins-kathmandu/

Surfacing: A Corner of Durham, N.C., Comes to Life

In the once-neglected Central Park District, you can find top-notch barbecue, live music, fair trade coffee and more.

















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Holiday Inn: Along the Journey to Extraordinary (Sponsored)

Scott didn’t know how tough he was. Then one day, life tested him. An accident changed his life forever, but it didn’t take away his spirit. With a supportive team and a drive to push the limits of what was possible, he went on to compete in one of the world’s toughest races—the Ironman. Millions […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/holiday-inn-along-the-journey-to-extraordinary-sponsored.html

Inside the 'teepee capital of the world'

Each August, the rolling hills of Montana are transformed into the "Tee-Pee Capital of the World."





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/13/sport/inside-the-tee-pee-capital/index.html

Photo of the Moment: The Brilliant Colors of Maldives

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9 signs you're a tourist in Japan

#1: In the past year, you've almost walked away from a toilet because you couldn't figure out how to flush it.



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

9 Things You Don’t Expect To Miss When You Travel (But You Will)

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You know you're going to miss your cat when you travel. But what about the nice old man at the pharmacy 'round the corner? Mishana Khot promises that you're going to miss him too.


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from Vagabondish http://www.vagabondish.com/things-you-dont-expect-miss-when-you-travel/

In Transit Blog: In British Columbia, Slow Food by Bike

Slow Food Cycle Sunday in Pemberton, British Columbia, is a casual bike ride that showcases the region’s agriculture.

















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From novelty to ultilty: Aloft’s robobutler rolls into Silicon Valley

The robot butler is here, and its more than just a novelty – at least that’s what Starwood’s Aloft is attempting to ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/novelty-ultilty-alofts-robobutler-rolls-silicon-valley/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=novelty-ultilty-alofts-robobutler-rolls-silicon-valley

China's next-gen, green skyscrapers

China is looking to build the tallest and greenest skyscrapers in the world with the Phoenix Towers in the city of Wuhan.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/chinas-new-skyscrapers-will-greenest-tallest-world/

Ibiza hotel updates guest bracelet with integrated PayPal payments

The Palladium Hotel Group, behind iconic Ibiza hotel brands like Ushuaïa and Hard Rock, has once again stepped up the tech integrations ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/ibiza-hotel-updates-guest-bracelets-include-automated-payments/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ibiza-hotel-updates-guest-bracelets-include-automated-payments

See, you can make six-second Vine clips work

SOCIAL: Rejoice! Finally a use for Vine beyond the quirky cat accidents or children falling over (we use it for startups to ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/vine-app-make-it-work/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=see-can-make-six-second-vine-clips-work

France Still The Top Tourism Destination In The World

The country drew 84.7 million visitors in 2013.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/france-top-tourism-destination-world-us-nabs-second-place-1657396