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So long, and thanks for all the fish 28 Jun 2013 | 10:51 pm
After three years, 52 Tiger is closing its doors. Here’s a big thanks to all my sponsors and readers. I appreciate your support. It was fun writing for you all these years. From today on, I’ll be foc...
Travel iPhoneography: Giovinazzo’s Port, Italy 24 Jun 2013 | 05:25 pm
Nicola Losito shares this great shot of Giovinazzo’s port in south eastern Italy. Taken with an iPhone 4. Travel iPhoneography is a weekly series of photos of our beautiful world, taken with an iPhon...
FAA to loosen restrictions on in-flight electornics 21 Jun 2013 | 09:10 pm
Good news, everyone! The FAA is about to let you use your doo-dad in the plane more often. Specifically, the Wall Street Journal reports, you’ll be able to use your device while the plane is taxing, t...
My article in The Loop Magazine 20 Jun 2013 | 11:11 pm
The Beard called. He asked if I’d be interested in writing something for The Loop Magazine. You don’t say no to The Beard. I’m thrilled to have an article issue 4 of The Loop Magazine. I hope you like...
Introducing Fanny Pack Mafia 20 Jun 2013 | 03:33 am
“For over a thousand generations blogs were fun, personal hangouts on the Old Internet. Before niche markets. Before ROI. Before pageviews. Before the dark times.” Last night I found the remains of a ...
My wish for OS X Mail 19 Jun 2013 | 08:45 pm
Here’s a wish for Apple’s Mail. When I’m creating a rule that depends on an address, Mail should live-search my Contacts as I type in this field. Instead it does nothing. If I’m working with an unfami...
Is Airbnb really cheaper than a hotel? 19 Jun 2013 | 01:35 am
A popular reason for using Airbnb is that it’s a better deal than a hotel. But is it? Priceonomics has put together an interesting map that compares average Airbnb rates to hotel room equivalents in e...
Travel iPhoneography: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 17 Jun 2013 | 05:12 pm
Randolph West shares this great photo if the iconic Christ the Redeemer in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Shot with an iPhone 5. Travel iPhoneography is a weekly series of photos of our beautiful world, take...
How to make yourself irresistible to pickpockets in Rome 13 Jun 2013 | 06:59 pm
I hope he’s wearing a money belt. AR-Media is developing augmented reality apps that let travelers use their iPads and iPhones to look into the past. Here, a young man is viewing an virtual overlay of...
EatWith offers travelers authentic, home cooked meals 12 Jun 2013 | 05:14 pm
EatWith is like Airbnb for food, and that’s freaking awesome. For around US$35 – $50 per head, travelers can book dinner in the kitchen of a native who’s looking to meet new people and do the cooking ...
