May in Akihabara

50mm fun On this day in Akihabara, I decided to mostly use my 50mm to see if I could capture this area in a different way. I tried many different things, but the shot below is one of my favorites. I usually don’t do set-up shots like this, but I just saw that awesome background […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/06/27/may-in-akihabara/

I can’t walk, so how can I fly?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-troubleshooter/cant-walk-can-fly/

North American National Park #25: Voyageurs National Park, Minnesota

Voyageurs National Park shares several things in common with Isle Royale National Park. Both share a similar northwoods ecosystem. Both have water as a major component of the park. Both are the closest national park to each other. Where as Isle Royale is mostly wilderness, Voyageurs is very much recreational park which allows motorboats and [...]



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/06/26/north-american-national-park-25-voyageurs-national-park-minnesota/

10 Essential Experiences for Every Traveler’s Key West Bucketlist

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Famed Key West historian and all-around awesome dude David Sloan noted, “One constant of Key West is change.” We couldn’t agree more. Even in the brief time since our visit in 2011, things have already changed. It’s amazing just how much there is to see on this tiny (barely 4-mile by 2-mile wide) island. Last […]

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from Vagabondish http://www.vagabondish.com/things-to-do-key-west-florida-travel/

SkyMiles Saves The Day

Say what you want about SkyMiles, or frankly any of the other travel loyalty programs out there. Award charts change, availability is sparse, actually booking an award can be a nightmare, and then you’ve got all the extra taxes/fees/etc. associated with the booking. What it comes down to is making sure you’ve got points and […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/06/skymiles-saves-the-day.html

Don't sue airlines for dumb mistakes

Edward Gamson, who thought he was going to Granada, Spain -- but ended up on the island of Grenada instead.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/british-airways-suing/

7 expats on the power of travel

You have to get out, get off your couch…experience the world.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-expats-tell-us-scored-life-dreams/

World's tallest water slide to open soon

When no wanted to build the world's tallest and fastest water slide, Jeff Henry built it himself.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/26/travel/worlds-tallest-water-slide/index.html

Vacation rental values

Move over hotels; vacation rentals are the place to be for summer value.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/26/travel/value-vacation-rentals/index.html

Tips for Traveling Through Spain By Train

In Europe, trains can easily be the best way to get around, especially in Spain. I asked Madrid based TPG Contributor Lori Zaino to delve into Spanish train travel: routes, tips and more to make your train travel through Spain easy and painless. If you ask anyone in Spain, they will tell you they prefer […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/06/tips-for-traveling-through-spain-by-train/

Using US Airways Miles To Book Awards on Their Former Star Alliance Partners

When US Airways left Star Alliance earlier this year to join Oneworld as part of the merger process with American Airlines, it opened up a number of new great alternatives for using US Airways miles, such as flying first class on Cathay Pacific and Japan Airlines, flying LAN all throughout South America, and flying BA […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/06/using-us-airways-miles-to-book-awards-on-their-former-star-alliance-partners.html

4th Of July Travel Deals: The Cheapest Weekend Getaways For Independence Day 2014

A roundup of the best travel deals for the 4th of July holiday, which in 2014 makes a three-day weekend.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/4th-july-travel-deals-cheapest-weekend-getaways-independence-day-2014-1612780

Brand New Day (AKA “It’s Always Good to Change it Up”)

Greetings, friends and readers! I’d like to welcome you to my new blog and online home. Over the past few months, I’ve been working on an all-new layout and structure for the blog. I wanted to make these changes for two reasons. 1. It’s always good to change it up. Never rest on your laurels!... Read More



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/brand-new-day/

Abandoned town becomes bike park

After a 1985 flood, Epecuén was abandoned and forgotten. Until now.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/sports/cyclist-turns-abandoned-argentine-town-playground/

3 characters in Afghanistan

“Beast” is a 'roided-up, rock-and-rolling, former Special Forces now turned mercenary.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/3-unforgettable-characters-afghanistan/