Travel Reads - November 24, 2017 Edition
A weekly newsletter of great travel reads and news by James Clark from Nomadic Notes.
Travel Reads
Women at the End of the Land
“For centuries, the nomadic Nenets reindeer herders of the Siberian arctic have migrated across one of the most challenging environments on Earth. Today, the permafrost is melting, posing significant threat to their unique way of life. This is the intimate story of Lena, a young Nenets mother, and her journey to birth.”
The city committed to rescuing the history of Afghanistan
“After four decades of uninterrupted conflict, this is the last effort to save an important piece of Asian and human history that is in danger of being destroyed and lost forever.”
In photos: The plastic chairs of Southeast Asia
“Traveling in Southeast Asia, photographer Chris Hilton noticed the plastic chairs were in almost every shot, so he gave them the starring role.”
Avoiding Death on Everest
“94 paying members have died on Everest between 1996 and 2016. Does it matter who you climb with on Everest? I analyize the data in this post.”
Six of the World’s Most Bitcoin-Friendly Neighborhoods
“Where do you think the world’s most bitcoin-friendly cities and districts can be found?”
Can tourists visit Saudia Arabia? Plan to issue tourist visas in 2018
“Saudi Arabia aims to start issuing tourist visas to foreigners next year, a senior Saudi official told CNN, as the government seeks to open up the conservative …”
Kuala Lumpur crowned the most expat-friendly city in Asia
“Malaysia has been named the “biggest winner” in a study examining expat experiences around the world.”
Air Travel
Why African Air Travel Is So Terrible
“Taking a flight between cities in different African nations is often expensive, circuitous, and unsafe. But better days for travelers may be coming.”
How to Decline a Cocktail Napkin on an Airplane
“It’s difficult.”
Schiphol Airport’s savvy design shows flying can actually be enjoyable
“’Tis the season for travel dread; at Amsterdam’s Schiphol, smart design proves it doesn’t have to be that way”
That New York Times Dream Job
For the 52 Places Job, 9,000 Applicants (and an Avalanche of Unicorns)
“When our travel editor, Monica Drake, said she wanted the new writer-at-large to be someone who had it all, the internet responded.”
Australian bird of the year 2017
Australian bird of the year 2017: vote for your favourite
Going through this list I’m reminded how amazing Australian birdlife is. It was hard to pick one.
Southeast Asia Railways
High-speed Rail Project Will Force Thousands of Lao Families to Relocate
“Provincial task force committees estimate 4,411 families will be affected by the $6 billion mega-project.”
Wandering the alleys of District 10, Saigon.
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