North American National Park #31: Wood Buffalo, Alberta/Northwest Territories

In addition to being a national park, Wood Buffalo is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At 44,801km2 it is the largest national park by area in North America and one of the largest in the world. Getting to Wood Buffalo isn’t easy, but it isn’t terribly complicated either. The trick is getting to the [...]



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/08/14/north-american-national-park-31-wood-buffalo-albertanorthwest-territories/

Amex Once in a Lifetime Bonus Policy Hits Close to Home

With the addition of three new 50,000 point sign up bonuses from American Express for the Gold Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express, the Gold Delta SkyMiles Business Credit Card from American Express and the Platinum Delta SkyMiles Credit Card from American Express, I looked with anticipation at the opportunity for Katy and I […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/amex-once-in-a-lifetime-bonus-policy-hits-close-to-home.html

Mary Sojourner on her new novel, 29

Do not go to college. Do not buy the American Dream. Live out of a bag—not on your parents' or partner’s dole. Be scared. Be furious. Be unsettled and insecure. Be your own burning wo/man.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/interview-mary-sojourner-new-novel-29/

In Transit Blog: In Kenya, a Safari Program for Kids

The WildChild program at &Beyond’s Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp in Kenya has a range of activities for children between the ages of 5 and 12.

















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The Getaway: Browsing for Beauty Services on the Road

These sites and apps can help you find that spot for a facial or pedicure when you’re away from home.

















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30 years as a bike messenger [vid]

Meier is 52 years old and has been a bike messenger for 30 years—first in San Francisco, now in New York, where he works for a pizza company.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/30-years-bike-messenger/

7 things you'll miss about Seattle

I'll never forget Crumble & Flake, one of the absolute best bakeries I've ever been to, where they fill your cream puff to order.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/7-things-youll-miss-leaving-seattle/

Everything you ever wanted to know about travel agent commissions (but were afraid to ask)

from Elliott http://elliott.org/live-2/everything-ever-wanted-know-travel-agent-commissions-afraid-ask/

How Pinterest Messaging could transform travel planning

Pinterest is the world’s most popular engagement platform, as the entire purpose of the product is to visually explore areas of interest. ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/pinterest-messaging-transform-travel-planning/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pinterest-messaging-transform-travel-planning

Virginia’s Pastoral Retreats

Virginia may be for lovers, as the commonwealth famously claims on its license plates, but it's also for travelers eager to experience the simplicity of the country life. Here are three rural paradises worthy of enthusiastic praise.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/14/virginias-pastoral-retreats/

On 'defensive urban architecture'

What has society come to if its citizens are being poked, prodded, corralled, and controlled by their own architecture?



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/defensive-urban-architecture/

The worst possible spot for an art festival?

It's largely devoid of human life, dark and viciously cold at times and frequently subject to dangerous levels of geological volatility -- the Arctic is surely the worst possible destination for an arts festival.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/13/travel/arctic-festival/index.html

Mining online reviews to find out what women REALLY want on a trip

Close your eyes for a moment and think of the last time you visited a hotel. What was the first thing you ...



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In-depth – how hotels are slowly climbing the mountain of ancillary sales

For nearly a decade Nor1, the mobile upsell platform for hotels, has been standing on the mountaintop, shouting to hotels about the ...



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How to piss off an American abroad

Please do not assume because of my country of origin that I want to engage in an impassioned tête-à-tête regarding foreign policies and political failings.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/piss-american-abroad/