Travel News:

• National Geographic has a video and interview with the Owner of a dog that goes basejumping.
• Skift writes how Egypt’s government has another way how to not boost tourism- add a $25 exit tax.
• Buzzfeed has a post with Amazing photos from an astronaut aboard the space station.
• CNTraveler has a slideshow of the Top 25 cities in the world from their Reader’s Choice Awards.
• Yahoo Travel shares Four strategies for staying comfy on a long flight.
• AFAR has a slideshow which I really enjoyed featuring Beautifully Abandonded sites.
• Travel + Leisure has a slideshow from last year with the World’s Most Beautiful City Parks.
• USA Today writes that Tickets went on sale for low-cost carrier PEOPLExpress.
• Fodor’s Travel has a slideshow with the 10 best stargazing sites in the U.S.
• Budget Travel has Tips for those of you looking to elope.
• Lonely Planet writes of Ten planes that change the way we travel.

Recent posts from Michael W Travels:

• Top Packing Tips
• Atlanta Trip Planning
• Most Glorious Things To Ever Happen In An Airport
• Our Visit to Malta (& Milan) In A Nutshell
• Close Call: Plane Almost Hits Sunbather
• Trip Planning: Dominican Republic
• No More Reclining Seats For This Airline
• Uber Adjusts Fare, Refunds Me $24
• What the State You Live In Says About You
• The Almost Mid-Year Update
• Should I Hold Onto 2 Ink Cards?
• American Held In North Korea For…
• Le Meridien Refunds 7,00 SPG Points For Troubles

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If you have any Travel News, Deals or Offers that you’d like to share, feel free to leave a comment below or send an e-mail to michaelwtravels@gmail.com.