Giveaway: Empire Builder Bag from Tom Bihn

Every Friday is giveaway day. Comment to win! Sometimes people ask about my travel gear. At least in this regard, I’m very basic and minimalist. I’ve been using the same laptop bag for more than three years. It’s served me well and if it ever wears out, I’ll probably just order another of the same... Read More



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/giveaway-empire-builder-bag-from-tom-bihn/

Luciana and Miguel

Luciana had begged him to drive her back to her grandmother’s and not tell Miguel.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/luciana-miguel/

Surfacing: In Paris, the Bastille Neighborhood Recaptures Its Cool

Once cool then neglected, the Bastille area is now home to some of France’s most famous restaurateurs, chefs and designers.

















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Cultured Traveler: The Art Crowd Returns to Kent, England

The seaside towns of the Isle of Thanet once attracted the likes of Dickens and Turner. After a long downturn, artists are returning.

















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Travel Quote: “You have exactly one life …”

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Photo remixed from original © why137 (Flickr)

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How to go fishing in the Big Data lake of travel

If you are chief technology officer of one of the world biggest travel technology companies, you have to be a man on ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/big-data-fishing-expedia-CTO/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=gone-fishing-big-data-lake-travel

Really Slow Travel: Why You Should Walk Your Way Around the World

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Amanda Kendle advocates slowing down on your travels and truly absorbing your surroundings.

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Visualising thousands of flights across the Atlantic and around Europe [VIDEO]

Perhaps one not just for the aviation geeks – air traffic controllers have come up with a fancy way of representing flight ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/flights-data-maps-europe-atlantic-video/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=video-3

23 kickass sci-fi vessels [pics]

Here are 23 kickass vessels we’re aching for the R&D teams to hurry up and develop.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/23-kickass-vessels-vehicles-science-fiction-wed-love-travel/

Smart hospitality, BYOD and full-room automation trending at HITEC

The annual Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition & Conference, known as HITEC, is currently showcasing the latest hospitality technologies at the Los Angeles ...



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How to Make the Most Out of Your Vacation Days

According to several recent studies, the average U.S. worker has a mere 16 paid vacation days to work with on any given year. And, according to a report by the Center for Economic Policy Research, paid vacation is often even scarcer for low-wage workers and those who work for a small business. In the worst […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/06/how-to-make-the-most-out-of-your-vacation-days.html

MH370 Passengers And Crew Likely Suffocated: Report

Australian authorities outlined new theories about MH370 in a 55-page report.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/mh370-passengers-crew-likely-suffocated-prior-crash-says-australian-report-1613388

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/