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National Geographic
Follow in the footsteps of samurai on Japan’s oldest trail
National Geographic
6 min read · · As the country reopens to travel, now is the best time to explore the Tokaido, a major road that inspired humorous manga-like travel guides and one of Japan’s most famous artworks. · Shared by 10
Tim Harford
It’s the uncertainty, not the delay, that gets you in the end
Tim Harford
3 min read · · I first began to conceive of this column three and a half hours before typing these words, as I stood with my wife and children in an impossibly long queue for the Eurostar, snaking across Gare du … · Shared by 234
National Geographic
Neon is making a comeback. Here’s why.
National Geographic
5 min read · · A revival of fantastic, flickering signs is illuminating roadside America, from legendary Route 66 to the Vegas strip. · Shared by 47
The Points Guy
9 luxury expedition hotels you can visit without leaving the US
The Points Guy
6 min read · · From glacier-top lodges in Alaska to lakeside log cabins in New York, these luxurious expedition hotels will help surround you with Mother Nature in the most transformative way imaginable. · Shared by 65
The Points Guy
Why I'll take photos and videos of my suitcase contents before my next trip
The Points Guy
6 min read · · It's safe to say I will change how I check my luggage for future trips after recently researching airline lost luggage policies. · Shared by 64
BBC News (World)
The ancient remains of Great Zimbabwe
BBC News (World)
6 min read · · The ancient city of Great Zimbabwe was an engineering wonder. But archaeologists credited it to Phoenicians, Babylonians, Arabians – anyone but the Africans who actually built it. · Shared by 69, including isaac Samuel
Vox
How — and why — to take the train across the country
Vox
8 min read · · Long-distance trains in the US are very slow, but it’s much more environmentally friendly and rewarding. · Shared by 22, including Jennifer Ouellette
Condé Nast Traveler
Wherever I Go, I Seek Out Salt
Condé Nast Traveler
2 min read · · Salt isn’t just a fun, inexpensive souvenir, it’s a reminder of why I travel in the first place. · Shared by 70
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The Guardian
The super-rich ‘preppers’ planning to save themselves from the apocalypse
The Guardian
~13 min read · · Tech billionaires are buying up luxurious bunkers to survive a societal collapse they helped create, but like everything they do, it has unintended consequences · Shared by 476, including Craig Mod, William Gibson, Dr. Marigo Raftopoulos, Taylor Lorenz, Julia Kaganskiy 🇺🇦, Scott Monty, Gerd Leonhard, Jeff Jarvis, Luke Robert Mason, J. P. Gownder (கவுண்டர்), Claudia Sommer, Shanna Peeples she/her 🏳️🌈, Bruce Lawson, zeldman, Scott Santens, Evan Kirstel the $B2B Techfluencer, Tactical Tech, douglas rushkoff, Aniyia (🗣 Anita without the T) ❤️, Ernst-Jan Pfauth
Tim Harford
It’s the uncertainty, not the delay, that gets you in the end
Tim Harford
3 min read · · I first began to conceive of this column three and a half hours before typing these words, as I stood with my wife and children in an impossibly long queue for the Eurostar, snaking across Gare du … · Shared by 234
BBC News (World)
Four health-conscious cities putting pedestrians first
BBC News (World)
7 min read · · Inspired by Covid-19's long lockdowns and safety concerns, cities are implementing pedestrian-friendly initiatives and pushing for more car-free spaces. · Shared by 135, including teresa bücker, Esther Schindler
Guardian Travel
A paradise for walkers: Germany is home to more than 150 long-distance hiking trails
Guardian Travel
4 min read · · An impressive network of trails, nearly all accessible by public transport, makes it easy to plan your own adventure in the Bundesrepublik · Shared by 103, including Jeremy Cliffe
Wallpaper*
Design-conscious co-working spaces around the world
Wallpaper*
1 min read · · Modern workspaces must be adaptable and ergonomically sound. Cast iron, plywood and hanging plants are also requisite. Dispatching from creative companies and desirable desk spaces, we track down the… · Shared by 102, including Ines Bieler
Guardian Travel
In and out of Spain and Portugal: a road trip up the Guadiana River
Guardian Travel
6 min read · · Bristling with castles and old port towns, the river that forms much of the Iberian border is peaceful and characterful – and you don’t have to start off on a zipwire · Shared by 83
CNET
Stop Booking Your Flights on Fridays. This Is the Cheapest Day to Fly
CNET
3 min read · · Plus, we'll share some other tips for ways to save money when flying, and the best time to fly during the holidays. · Shared by 76
Smithsonian Magazine
Inside Vietnam's Whale Temples
Smithsonian Magazine
7 min read · · Centuries-old whale worship shrines are shedding light on the diversity and distribution of marine mammals off the country's coast · Shared by 75
Guardian Travel
Rail route of the month: the slow train from France to Spain
Guardian Travel
5 min read · · Our slow travel expert dodges the high-speed TGV and takes a regional train from Avignon bound for Portbou, just over the Spanish border · Shared by 75, including Thomas Power
Guardian Travel
Sail, swim, hike: a walking and boating adventure along Croatia’s Dalmatian coast
Guardian Travel
5 min read · · A new trip from Split makes the most of the stunning coastline and islands with regular stops for swimming, hiking and plenty of seafood · Shared by 74
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TED Talks
3 questions that turn a trip
TED Talks
3 min read · · One of the keys to a life-changing journey is taking the time afterwards to unpack your experiences, and not just your suitcases. Celebrated travel writer Pico Iyer explains how. · Shared by 775, including Daniel Pink
Lifehacker
17 Unbreakable Rules of Flight Etiquette, According to Lifehacker Readers
Lifehacker
20+ min read · · Don't be the jerk who ruins everyone else's flight with your egg sandwich. · Shared by 553
youtube.com
Son Doong - THE LARGEST CAVE ON PLANET EARTH
youtube.com
· Short Movie about Incredible journey through Son Doong — largest cave on Earth.©CAMERAPTOR ! More info http://www.cameraptor.com/sondong For all questions an... · Shared by 530, including Tarik ESSAADI
The Guardian
The super-rich ‘preppers’ planning to save themselves from the apocalypse
The Guardian
~13 min read · · Tech billionaires are buying up luxurious bunkers to survive a societal collapse they helped create, but like everything they do, it has unintended consequences · Shared by 476, including Craig Mod, William Gibson, Dr. Marigo Raftopoulos, Taylor Lorenz, Julia Kaganskiy 🇺🇦, Scott Monty, Gerd Leonhard, Jeff Jarvis, Luke Robert Mason, J. P. Gownder (கவுண்டர்), Claudia Sommer, Shanna Peeples she/her 🏳️🌈, Bruce Lawson, zeldman, Scott Santens, Evan Kirstel the $B2B Techfluencer, Tactical Tech, douglas rushkoff, Aniyia (🗣 Anita without the T) ❤️, Ernst-Jan Pfauth
BBC News (World)
A mysterious cult that predates Stonehenge
BBC News (World)
7 min read · · Spread over a vast, remote landscape in north-western Saudi Arabia are millennia-old archaeological remains that could change our understanding of prehistory. · Shared by 475
VICE
I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on Airbnb
VICE
20+ min read · · How easy is it to exploit Airbnb? While searching for my grifter, I found out. · Shared by 410, including Chris Skinner, Bethany Brookshire, Scott Monty, BrendanEich, Chris Heilmann, Mathew Ingram, Karl Groves (he/him), Jake Jackson, Felix Salmon, Peter Steinberger, Kyle Chayka, Ser Jeff Garzik, Carolina A. Miranda, Stephanie Moulton Sarkis PhD, Brian Laung Aoaeh, CFA, mrbrown, Erika Heald | Content Marketing Consultant, Evan Kirstel the $B2B Techfluencer, Peter Merholz, 🟣 Antonio Vieira Santos #FutureOfWork #InnoTrans2
Every 📧
A Brief History of Digital Nomads
Every 📧
~12 min read · · Excerpt from the new book Global Natives · Shared by 403, including Ines Bieler, Esther Schindler
Atlas Obscura
Letters from the Loneliest Post Office in the World
Atlas Obscura
6 min read · · A story of Antarctic adventure seekers, stamp collectors, politics, and penguins. · Shared by 378, including Polina, Colin Wright
Guardian Travel
The end of tourism?
Guardian Travel
Summary · 20+ min read · · The long read: The pandemic has devastated global tourism, and many will say ‘good riddance’ to overcrowded cities and rubbish-strewn natural wonders. Is there any way to reinvent an industry that… · Shared by 334, including Veronica Stoddart, Mark Kaigwa, Josep M. Ganyet, Christian Hartmann, Jane, Stephanie A Kowalski, Felix M, Birgit Schefer, Klaus Eck, getAbstract
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