And now the Dallas PhotoWalk

Upcoming Photowalks Check the Events page here on the site to see what events are coming up. Some are vaguely planned while others are exactly planned! Daily Photo – And now the Dallas PhotoWalk Two PhotoWalk-in-a-row posts! This one was from the super-fun photowalk in Dallas. What a great crowd! This is one of the […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2015/02/17/and-now-the-dallas-photowalk/

Well, why didn’t you just say so?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/case-dismissed-2/well-didnt-just-say/

26 signs you're from Germany

At least one of your friends is still at university aged 33.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/26-signs-born-raised-germany/

Panic Erupts At LAX After False Warnings About A Gunman

The rumors stemmed from the police pursuit of an unarmed man near the terminal.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/passengers-los-angeles-international-airport-storm-tarmac-after-false-report-gunman-1818362

This portable treehouse is so sick

This is more than a treehouse. This is art. Check it.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/dude-built-sickest-camper-ever-now-watch-create-portable-treehouse/

Ralph Nader’s Letter to United CEO Jeff Smisek

Ralph Nader — a truly important voice in the 1960s and 1970s, who hasn’t been relative since 1992 — wrote an open letter to United CEO Jeff Smisek. He criticizes United’s share buybacks, largely as a rhetorical device to contrast his real target: United’s decision to outsource machinist union jobs. (United reached a deal with […]

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Signs you're thriving in Thailand

You can’t remember the last time you wore real shoes.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/10-signs-youre-thriving-traveler-thailand/

Felon considers moving away from US

This anonymous commenter committed two felonies when he was younger. Now he's trying to redeem himself, but is having trouble getting a job in the United States. Should he move abroad?



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/incredible-thread-moving-away-u-s-shows-much-fear-irrationality-exists-america/

“It Can’t Hurt To Ask” When Traveling — True Or False?

Obviously everyone approaches life differently, and there's no place that's more apparent than in the travel industry.

Perhaps contrary to how I sometimes come off on the blog, I'm generally pretty quiet and try to be cognizant of my surroundings. Many might say I take it to an extreme. I hate talking in elevators, because I don't want to disrupt others, and I won't even talk on my phone in an Uber without asking the driver. I realize I'm an extreme case, but stay with me here...

From observing how others travel, there's one area where I've noticed an especially stark contrast.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/02/16/cant-hurt-ask-traveling-true-false/

Traveling on Separate Tickets: How Checked Bags and Protection During Irregular Operations Work With American and oneworld

Reader Robert wanted to know, I wish to understand how business class flights booked with Avios points and different One World partners can be put together to form a single itinerary with a common luggage limit. Imagine, for the sake of example, that the longest leg is JFK-MAD on Iberia booked by transferring Avios points […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/02/16/traveling-separate-tickets-checked-bags-protection-irregular-operations-work-american-oneworld/

Meet Spend Requirements: Convert Bluebird to Prepaid REDcard

Having a goal, verifying a solid credit score and then finding the right travel rewards credit cards are the cornerstone of a solid points and miles earning strategy. But what about meeting those spend requirements and getting every expense possible paid for with those credit cards so you can enjoy that dream trip? Last week […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/02/meet-spend-requirements-convert-bluebird-to-prepaid-redcard.html

Vid: Playing with Saharan sand dunes

Watching these two guys play in the Saharan sand is like watching a million-year timelapse of canyons forming.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/playing-saharan-sand-dunes-will-make-feel-like-god/

Frequent Flier: Listening to Bad Pitches and Asking One Question Too Many

Akos Jankura is a host of the radio show “My Cool Inventions,” where he helps inventors develop their ideas. On the road, however, he hears even more.

















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The 8 Best Complimentary Spa Treatments In Airport Lounges

There aren't many things more relaxing than a nice spa treatment before a longhaul flight. While many airports have paid massage facilities, rarely are they actually relaxing given the terminal background noise.

So I figured I'd compile a list of what I consider to be the best complimentary spa treatments available in airport lounges. The list is just based on lounges I've been to, and as always, your mileage may vary. I'll also add that I'm only including one lounge per airline. In many cases airlines have more than one lounge with spa treatments, though I'll just include the lounge where I had the best experience.

With that in mind, what do I consider to be among the world's best complimentary airport lounge spa treatments?

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Despite Steep Fees and First-Class Prices, Private Jets Are Available to More

Capitalizing on dissatisfaction with commercial airlines, a number of new ventures are using smartphone apps to upend the private jet market.

















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Drone circus is coming to Amsterdam

Would you go check out a drone circus? Have you ever heard of a drone circus?



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/amsterdam-drone-circus-coming-town/

UK To Rename Landmarks To Attract Chinese Tourists

The renaming exercise is expected to help double the amount Chinese tourists currently spend in the UK.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/visitbritain-renames-101-uk-landmarks-bid-attract-chinese-tourists-1818050

Exploring Invercargill

Speaking of Camera Clubs If you are with a local camera club and would like to do some fun giveaways at your local chapter, just contact luke@stuckincustoms.com and he’ll get you a free download code to one of our products. They are fun giveaways for contests, raffles, critique-winners, and these sorts of things! Daily Photo […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2015/02/16/exploring-invercargill/

Best Cards From Each Bank: The 5 Best Chase Rewards Cards

I receive compensation for many links on this blog. You don’t have to use these links, but I am grateful to you if you do. American Express, Citibank, Chase, and other banks are advertising partners of this site. I do not write about all credit cards that are available — instead focusing on miles, points, […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/02/16/best-chase-cards-2015/

A Frugal Foodie’s Paradise: Cheap Treats in Cambodia

Prior to my recent trip to Cambodia, I had experienced only one other place that I truly consider a food lover’s paradise: Singapore. One of the reasons Cambodia rivals Singapore is not just the variety and flavor of the food, but the cost. In Singapore, you can feast on chili or pepper crab, giant grilled […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/02/a-frugal-foodies-paradise-cheap-treats-in-cambodia.html

$99 Helicopter Transfers Between NYC And Airports Now Bookable

Several weeks ago I wrote about Gotham Air, which I suppose is trying to be the new Uber or Silvercar of New York City helicopter transfers. They don't operate the helicopters themselves, but rather facilitate it through their app and website. I guess you could say they're a helicopter-sharing tech company.

They cut the commute between NYC and JFK/EWR airports down to six minutes.

While their fares are $199-219 each way (which isn't horrible, in my opinion), they have introductory rates of $99 when you enter promotion code LAUNCH at the time of booking. The promotion code is apparently only valid for bookings through tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17, 2015.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/02/16/99-helicopter-transfers-nyc-airports-now-bookable/

Watch San Fran morph into Gotham

Timelapses are now ubiquitous — my iphone even makes them — but some filmmakers are pushing the style to compelling new heights. Case in point: “Gotham City SF // A Timelapse Film” by Toby Harriman brings a dark, moody feel to the timelapse genre. It turns the greens, reds, and pastels of San Francisco into […]



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/moodiest-timelapse-youve-ever-seen-turns-san-francisco-gotham/

Ithaca, New York, tourism site: Don't come here, go to Florida

Just how cold and miserable is it in upstate New York? Apparently, it's so bad that those whose job it is to boost visits to Ithaca say tourists should rethinks their plans.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/16/travel/tourism-site-redirects-traffic/index.html

Act Fast: Last Chance To Join StarMegaDO 2015

I should have posted about this earlier, but just a quick heads up that tickets are now on sale for the upcoming StarMegaDO.

For those of you not familiar with a "MegaDO," they're fun events whereby frequent flyer nerds charter planes and attend all kinds of industry events, are among the coolest frequent flyer events out there.

The 2015 event will be held from May 9-13, 2015, and will have private events and charters in Stockholm, Toulouse, and London.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/02/16/act-fast-last-chance-join-starmegado-2015/

Dubai in Flow-Motion [vid]

Dubai, the largest city in the United Arab Emirates, always seems to move at the speed of light:



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/mesmerizing-flow-motion-dubai-vid/

Your plane might land by remote

Would it freak you out to know that your airplane was being landed by some person hundreds of miles away?



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/passenger-plane-might-landed-remote-control/

Alaska Offering Double Miles In Select Markets Through May 15, 2015

As part of the never-ending "Battle in Seattle" between Alaska and Delta, Alaska is offering Mileage Plan members double redeemable miles (not elite qualifying miles) for travel between February 15 and May 15, 2015.

The promotion is only valid for nonstop travel in the following markets out of Seattle and Salt Lake City.

As you can see, the promotion includes some of Alaska's most popular markets, like Seattle to Anchorage, Los Angeles, San Francisco, etc. Clearly this promotion is being run due to the overlap between them and Delta in many of these markets.

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On Sale Now, Act Quickly: Star MegaDO 6 Charter Trip Now Available

Last Monday I gave the heads up about the next ‘Star Alliance MegaDO’ frequent flyer charter trip. The event will be held in May and the itinerary is Stockholm – Toulouse – London Gatwick and Heathrow. I believe 150 seats in total are on offer for this SAS Boeing 737-800 charter. Past MegaDOs have been […]

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Is this street art or museum art? [QUIZ]

The line between street art and museum art can be pretty thin. See if you can tell the difference with our latest quiz!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/street-art-museum-art-quiz/

Beware marketers – the humble emoji :) could find you in court ;(

Emoji are the language of our online era, the thumbs-up to a question, the wink to our wit, the peach to our eggplant.

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/marketing-emoji-court-warning/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=humble-emoji-find-court

Why I Became an Entrepeneur 16 Years Ago

The best and most honest answer is that I wasn’t good at anything else. For better or worse, I learned that I was a terrible employee. I was unreliable and unskilled.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/why-i-became-an-entrepeneur/

The Journey of a Story

For writers who despair when a story doesn’t start smoothly or when the words don’t flow, I thought it might be helpful to relate the journey of my most recent story, which was about a one-week stay in Cambodia, and which ended up taking me a month to write.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/02/16/the-journey-of-a-story/

Emirates Will Start Flying The A380 Between The US And Europe

In October 2013, Emirates launched service between New York and Dubai via Milan. The awesome thing about the route is that you can fly it exclusively between New York and Milan if you want, since they have pick-up rights.

Of course US and European airlines weren't a fan of the route, since in many ways Alitalia, American, and Delta can't compete with Emirates.

Well, it looks like Emirates is stepping up their game even further. As of June 1, Emirates will fly an Airbus A380 on their New York to Dubai route, which connects in Milan.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/02/16/emirates-will-start-flying-a380-us-europe/

Signs you were raised in Pittsburgh

MatadorU video student Chase Barron hit the streets of Pittsburgh with his camera to show the seven signs you're really from there.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/7-signs-born-raised-pittsburgh-2/

3 Months of Double Miles on Alaska Seattle and Salt Lake Routes

Alaska Airlines is offering double miles on several Seattle and Salt Lake City routes for travel through May 15. Here are the routes: Registration required. I love that as other programs devalue, Alaska sees its mileage program as a competitive weapon. (HT: Frequent Flyer Bonuses)

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/02/16/3-months-double-miles-alaska-seattle-salt-lake-routes/

6 wildlife photography mistakes

Here, the background has been blurred to put more focus on the subject. This gives viewers a clear landing point: the eyes of the owl.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/6-things-youre-wrong-shooting-wildlife-fix/

Does “free” travel cost too much?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/should-i-cross-that-line/free-travel-cost-much/

Cathay Pacific Offers The World’s Most Consistent First Class Product

Back in the day I used to fly Cathay Pacific first class so much that it almost became my second home. But lately I've been trying to avoid them a bit for a couple of reasons:

-- They don't have wifi, which is both a blessing and a curse (perhaps slightly more of a curse on 16+ hour flights)

-- I've flown them so often and wanted to try more airlines

My last Cathay Pacific first class flight was from New York to Vancouver last March, and prior to that I flew them from Chicago to Hong Kong the previous June.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/02/16/cathay-pacific-offers-worlds-consistent-first-class-product/

Amex Loses Another Credit Card Partner, Ways to Earn Miles You May Not Know, and Which Hotels Offer Good Wifi?

News and notes from around the interweb: 4 Ways to Earn Miles You Probably Don’t Know (from me, over at USA Today Travel A searchable list of hotel wifi speed and reliability. An increasingly important factor on which to base your lodging decisions. (HT: Rapid Travel Chai As I’ve written several times in recent months […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/02/16/amex-loses-another-credit-card-partner-ways-earn-miles-may-not-know-hotels-offer-good-wifi/

Drinking in Chicago's south side

You know Western Avenue’s pubs like the back of your hand.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/11-signs-learned-drink-south-side-chicago/

True romance? Why this couple divorced on Valentine's Day

With the help of a company called DivorceHotel, a New York couple is untying the knot over Cupid's dead body.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/12/travel/divorce-hotel/index.html

The Japanese Tradition That Encourages Us to Be Present

More supporting evidence for my new focus on units of momentary happiness: “Japanese tradition tells of ichi-go ichi-e, a concept fortified over centuries of practice that says we only have one meeting, at one time—our experiences with one another stand alone. Every encounter we have—a dinner, a shared bottle of wine, a late evening of…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/japanese-tradition/

New Orleans Hosts Mardi Gras

As New Orleans' Mardi Gras celebrations enter their final week, don’t miss the flurry of parades scheduled for the last two days.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/mardi-gras-2015-new-orleans-parades-schedules-popular-routes-parking-bathrooms-map-1817448

Why everyone hates your travel blog

"You’re not being real. Where do you get all this free time, this money, and why does your hair look decent after riding a donkey through the Alps for six days?"



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/7-reasons-everyone-hates-travel-blog/

Hogmanay: Edinburgh’s Amazing New Year’s Celebration

I hate New Year’s Eve. To me, it’s the non-holiday holiday. A night out where bars have an excuse to overcharge you, people get excited for a twenty second countdown, and you realize after the clock turns over that life is still the same. New Year’s Eve is just another night out for me. I typically spend the “holiday” with my friends in some foreign country and am home shortly after midnight. I don’t see what the fuss is about. […]

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from Nomadic Matt's Travel Site http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/hogmanay-edinburgh/

Is your hotel in focus for a guest selfie?

Millennials, perhaps more than any generation before, are demanding an authentic, original and social media friendly environment on their trips. When talking ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/hotel-in-focus-guest-selfie/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hotel-focus-guest-selfies

Delta Is Flying A Domestic Plane To Iceland This Summer

Delta deserves a lot of credit for what a global network they have. One of their coolest flights which I wish other airlines would operate is their seasonal service between New York and Reykjavik, Iceland. I'm really surprised other airlines haven't picked it up, since seasonally Iceland is a super-popular destination, and it's no further from New York than a transcon.

At this point I think it's unlikely we'll see more immediate expansion from US airlines given that WOW Air is starting flights between the US and Iceland, and they have super cheap fares, which will surely drive the prices down.

Anyway, Delta will once again be resuming their seasonal Iceland service this year, which will operate between May 1 and September 27, 2015. Historically the flight has been operated by a Boeing 757-200, featuring Delta's old BusinessElite recliner seats.

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Why Prices Have Been High and Awards Tough to Get — And Why That Will Change

Yesterday joe said, Is domestic capacity ever going to increase, even a little? The economy is relatively strong, certainly compared to the past several years. More people are flying. But the number of seats in the air hasn’t kept pace. This means planes are full. That drives up the price of tickets And makes award […]

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Uber unphased as China rivals create monopolistic merger

Uber will continue to “invest heavily” in China after the country’s biggest taxi sharing apps Kuaidi Dache and Didi Dache confirmed a ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/articles/Uber-unphased-rivals-merger/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uber-unphased-china-taxi-app-rivals-create-monopolistic-merger

Qantas becomes latest airline to offer bidding for premium upgrades

Qantas has released a new product called Bid Now Upgrades which offers frequent fliers the opportunity to bid for an upgrade using ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/qantas-becomes-latest-airline-offer-bidding-premium-upgrades/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=qantas-becomes-latest-airline-offer-bidding-premium-upgrades

Have You Won Up To $500 In Hyatt Gift Cards?

As I mentioned last week, I’ll be speaking at the upcoming Frequent Traveler University, which is one of a series of events intended to share the intricacies of the miles and points hobby. The next major one will be held at the Hyatt Regency DFW April 17-19, 2015.

While I’m not responsible for organizing the event, I do choose and put together my own presentations. For the most part, I’ve stuck to “tried and true” topics, and have generally focused on mileage running as a way to earn miles, along with tricks for redeeming miles.

That being said, there’s a huge range of topics in this hobby, and I’m always up for exploring new concepts in more detail. The other speakers feel similarly, but it’s hard to gauge what people find most interesting when there’s such a diverse group of attendees.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/02/16/won-500-hyatt-gift-cards/

Qantas to enforce lounge dress code after complaints

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/16/travel/qantas-lounge-dress-code/index.html

5 American habits I lost in Budapest

Driving a car is more of a nuisance than a necessity in the Hungarian capital.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/5-american-habits-lost-moved-budapest/

16 signs you're becoming a Londoner

Obviously you know that IKEA is where posh people shop. It’s Argos for you.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/16-signs-youre-thriving-traveler-london/

Rick Reconnects With His Frugal Inspiration

Early in my blogging career, I attempted to visit every one of the Major League ballparks. In was a great exercise in scheduling one ways, round trips and tickets within tickets to match up with the schedules of the home games at the ballparks. Just before departing on a West Coast swing to catch the […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/02/rick-reconnects-with-his-frugal-inspiration.html