March 2, 2015

Close to paradise: Playa Junquillal

Welcome to the stunning village of Playa Junquillal, Costa Rica.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/close-can-get-paradise-playa-junquillal/

Can My Child Fly Solo?

National Geographic Traveler columnist Heather Greenwood Davis is the magazine’s family travel advocate, guru, and soothsayer. Here’s her latest advice.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/02/can-my-child-fly-solo/

Research: We regret not traveling

Don't wait until you're older or have more money to travel: the perfect time is now.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/bnt/travel-now-research-suggests-youll-regret-dont/

Ola buys TaxiForSure for $200 million

India’s biggest taxi app Ola has bought TaxiForSure, the country’s second largest taxi firm, in a cash and shares deal worth $200 ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/Ola-buys-TaxiForSure-200-million-dollars/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=taxi-app-buys-operator-200-million

Inflight Internet: It Isn’t Too Expensive for What You Get, It’s Too Cheap

The Marvel — and Tradeoff — of Inflight Internet Inflight internet is one of the truly amazing advances that’s made a direct difference in life over the past few years. Some people hate it, it makes them feel obligated to stay connected whereas flying was one of the few times where they could turn off […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/03/02/inflight-internet-it-isnt-too-expensive-for-what-you-get-its-too-cheap/

One Log Cabin and 800 Yoga Mats: Some Unconventional Tax Deductions from My Life in 2014

I’ve been working on my tax return this week, which is complicated for a lot of reasons. First, I run several different businesses which all have their own set of accounting. WDS, our annual gathering, has its own legal structure, including a foundation that is completely separate from all my other projects. Last year we…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/unconventional-tax-deductions/

Skiing the Nevada backcountry [pics]

You've never seen Nevada like this. Welcome to the Ruby Mountains.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/sports/ski-desert-earn-turns-nevada-backcountry/

11 of the world's top food museums

For hardcore foodies who love nothing more than sampling delicacies when visiting foreign lands, a visit to a food museum is a fine way to gain appreciation of local cuisine.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/02/travel/worlds-top-food-museums/index.html

Mini-guide to Maine English

Mainers don’t ask “what are you doing?”…they say “Chuppta?”



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/mini-guide-maine-english/

10 untranslatable Norwegian terms

That guy you know whose greatest thrill in life is to put three sugars in his coffee instead of two? Total tøffelhelt (slipper hero)!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/10-untranslatable-norwegian-terms/

The 17 funniest Hungarian expressions (and how to use them)

Hungarians don’t ask little children “Why are you crying?” They ask “Why are you giving drinks to the mice?" (Miért itatod az egereket?)



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/17-funniest-hungarian-expressions-use/

The truth of living in South Africa

Surveys suggest that more than a quarter of South African men have committed rape.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/5-uncomfortable-truths-living-south-africa/

March 1, 2015

The Pond in Ophir, New Zealand

No time for Reviews I’m sorry that I haven’t been writing many reviews for you lately. I’ve been running around working on too many projects and taking a ton of photos. One of the first things that slips off the list is New Reviews. I’ve got all kinds of new fun stuff I’m testing, but […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2015/03/02/the-pond-in-ophir-new-zealand/

Can you help me stop the cyberbullying on my blog?





from Elliott http://elliott.org/should-i-take-the-case/can-help-stop-cyberbullying-blog/

Touring the 'Sound of Music' 50 years on

"The Sound of Music" turns 50 this year. How better to celebrate the anniversary than to visit the Salzburg scenes where the movie was set?





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/27/travel/sound-of-music-tour/index.html