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Dream Job
Some jobs require travel. This job is all travel. According to CNBC, Icelandic budget airline WOW air is looking for two people to make downtown Reykjavik their home base for the summer and make short trips to a selection of the 38 locations the airline flies to. Cities serviced by WOW airlines include Barcelona, Berlin, Montreal, New York, Paris and Tel Aviv. The pay is pretty good, too – a cool four grand a month. Travelers, get your resumes in order!
The Perfect Summer Road Trip
Only two lucky applicants will be selected by WOW air. But even if you aren’t one of them, your summer wanderlust can be fulfilled by a classic road trip. Travel Pulse has 15 tips for making your journey absolutely perfect. We like this bit of advice: “Unless you've got lots of distance to cover in a short amount of time, look for opportunities to get off of the highway and really dive into a new destination … [S]ome added miles off of your planned route could lead to discovering your new favorite restaurant or a charming small town you didn't know existed.” Get ready to explore.
Keep It Like A Secret
With a whole world to choose from, it can be tough to nail down where exactly you want to travel. But what if you didn’t have to decide? The eco-friendly vacation rental startup Slow Cabins is all about that: you won’t know where you’re going until the reservation is made. According to PSFK, “The aim is to allow customers to unplug, unwind and relax without having to pay too much attention to where their vacation will take place.” In other words, if you’re a control freak, this service might not be for you.
Spontaneous Adventure
Maybe you want to control your travel plans a bit – but not too much! If you’ve ever gone to an airport without a clear destination in mind, there are apps for that. The New York Times has a roundup: “While travelers have long been able to set up airfare alerts using Google Flights, Skyscanner, Kayak and a host of other web-based tools, the following apps go a step further in helping budget-conscious people who want to go somewhere but don’t know (or care) where.” We especially, like HotelTonight, an app that offers travelers last-minute, same-day hotel deals and in-app ratings from users.
Weekly Moment of Zen
Travel isn’t what it used to be. Check out these vintage Rand-McNally atlases.
Tyler Wilcox
Tyler Wilcox : May 18, 2018
