HomeAway.
“At HomeAway, our mission is to make every vacation rental in the world available to every traveler in the world through our online marketplace. With over one million live vacation rental listings in 190 countries, we’re committed to helping families and friends find the perfect vacation rental to create unforgettable travel experiences together.”
I recently saw HomeAway featured in a WSJ article in which the CEO contrasted their model to that of AirBnB by saying: “HomeAway lists whole units rather than rooms, focuses on vacation destinations, and caters more to families and groups, rather than singles and couples.”
I’ve recently used AirBnB and had a positive experience, but also seems like there’s a market for this as well.
by yours truly; the iPhone HDR can produce some neat results
Choosing Better Work Over More Tools
“As Few Points of Failure as Possible”
by yours truly
How to you play Cuban Dominos?
The only caveat within the sustainability of this trend toward niche product categories is that by living a life surrounded by only the best things for any one need then eventually we will have enough of what we need and clever ideas start to seem redundant once we give ourselves permission to feel satisfied with things we already own. ..The thrill of the hunt and staying hip and relevant is a carrot that will forever be just out of reach. —
I had noticed my shoe collection has expanded over the years. Some degree of that was probably good, but I definitely agree that there’s a line at some point. There is so much good in the universe, but by trying to have it all, we end up with none. I admonish myself to choose my part.
Moon on the Water; by yours truly
Great 24m review of the 2015 Subaru Forester.
Gotta say, I recently purchased one (not the XT model featured here) and really like it after a couple months of driving – Subaru’s focus is ‘safety, versatility, and reliability’, and I think they do a good job of accomplishing it. I pretty much agree with all the reviewer’s assessments, and as he mentions, while there’s a small on-road compromise, I was willing to give that up for the better ruggedness performance.
And on a related note, Alex on Autos seems like a great YouTube channel to get good in-depth breakdowns of vehicles, with practical insights into how it would work in real life.
B showed this to me a few months back – neat stunt driving tricks with a Subaru WRX I believe. Some of the later tricks are really neat. Enjoy! :)
The best summer sandal imho: the Chaco Zong.
Easy to slip into and kick off, toe loop for great hold and maneuverability, built of rugged materials so long-lasting, fully adjustable continuous webbing for perfect fit, and nice bright color.
Getting ready to replace the pair I’ve had for a long time – ah, the memories. :)
(Bonus material: You can ReChaco your sandals for repairs/adjustments, and also follow these care tips.)
by yours truly; with C
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Another lap around the sun! :) 2015 holds many good things - here we go, and love you C!
He’s coming! :)
(via ayjay)
Brewer House, Wanaka, New Zealand
I like this modern-styled house, because I think it’s different from a lot of the contemporary/minimalist attempts out there. To me, it respects the design principles of nature, not flouts them. It follows the randomness, that also belies pattern-ness. And in my opinion, is more harmonious as a result.
Other modern houses are just jarring, made for visual dissonance, which gets old in the long run. They have no internal strength because they are derivative; their existence is by reference once removed, not consonance one step closer.
Anywho, hope you enjoy. :)
(via nonconcept, via Sarah Scott Architects, photography Mickey Ross)
What an excellent presentation style: Hans Roslin tells a story, uses a variety of visuals, integrates emotion, integrates intellect, and shapes thoughts for us to think about. All while talking about a washing machine.
Other talks he’s known for are:
–200 Countries, 200 Years, 4 minutes
–The Shortest TEDx Talk, at less than a minute
(via sufficientlyantique, via explore-blog)
Okay, so this is funny. ;p
What would Christmas be for the last three years without a Pentatonix Christmas cover – herewith, a church hallway version of Silent Night, with the Pentatonix twist.
Hope you enjoy! :)