In Transit Blog: A Festival to Celebrate New Zealand-China Ties

The Auckland Lantern Festival will highlight Chinese culture in New Zealand, and will include plays on the topic.

















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Isabella in Mid-air

Trampoline Places I know these things are popping up in cities all over the place. They are a great idea — I wish I had them when I was a kid! This is kind of a cool concept – this idea that people take warehouses and turn them into inside-playgrounds for kids. It’s kind of […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2015/02/21/isabella-in-mid-air/

Let’s set the Wi-Fi free now!

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/lets-set-wi-fi-free-now/

Side Street in the Old City of Dubrovnik, Croatia

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2015/02/20/side-street-in-the-old-city-of-dubrovnik-croatia/

Passengers Checked Their Bags. Guess What Didn't Happen Next?

American Airlines says a "technical issue" led to its planes departing Miami -- without the hundreds of bags that passengers had checked.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/american-airlines-strands-luggage-multiple-flights-miami-blames-technical-issue-1823612

Etihad Airways Offering Status Match to Their Gold Elite Level

Etihad Airways is offering to status match elites from other airlines to their Gold level. Status matches are of course common though increasingly airlines will only give you status for a limited period of time, if at all, until you first fly a certain amount with them. Etihad on the other hand offers straight-up status […]

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Selfie + drone = dronie

Explore Veracruz from a whole new perspective!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/selfie-drone-dronie/

Venus, Mars And The Moon Appear In Night Sky

Amateur astronomers can also spot Jupiter and Saturn in the sky this weekend.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/venus-mars-planets-dance-visible-next-crescent-moon-friday-saturday-night-sky-photos-1823600

SkyMiles Technology Update Coming: What Will it Mean for the Program?

Delta has announced that SkyMiles systems will be unavailable early Saturday morning. What will this mean for the SkyMiles program? Possibly nothing. Technology maintenance is common. I feel like it happens to the Chase website and to the Hyatt website constantly. And yet when Delta removes award charts from its website, makes changes to technology […]

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Connecting with strangers

Falling in love may feel like a magical and unpredictable event, but there’s a scientific way to create the sparkle of love between two individuals and it explains a lot about our relationships. Dr. Arthur Aron, the founder of that method calls it “a procedure for interpersonal closeness”. No, it does not sound romantic, but […]



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/fastest-way-connect-strangers-just-couple-minutes/

A journey through Sri Lanka [vid]

Warning: You're about to add another country to your bucket list...



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Top 10 Luxury Hilton Resorts You Can Book for Free (With Free Night Certificates)

The two weekend night certificates offered to Citi Hilton HHonors Reserve cardholders has long been a popular sign-up bonus for those looking for an easy way to earn free hotel nights. I guess “free” isn’t entirely accurate, since the card does have a $95 annual fee that isn’t waived the first year, but let’s go […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/02/top-10-luxury-hilton-resorts-you-can-book-for-free-with-free-night-certificates.html

Airline Fuel Surcharges May Be Illegal. Here’s Why It Won’t Matter.

I regularly hate on fuel surcharges. They’re bogus fees that have nothing to do with the cost of fuel. A full transatlantic flight – or even one 3/4ths full – will generally cover more than the full cost of gas at current prices with the surcharges alone. And surcharges are ostensibly just meant to cover […]

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Air Crash Investigation Covers MH370

I'm a big fan of National Geographic's "Air Crash Investigation" (okay, perhaps "big fan" isn't the right term to use to describe how I feel about a show that discusses air disasters, but it usually is fairly well done). There's no denying that over the years the show has become significantly lower budget, as there seems to be an ever-decreasing amount of customization to each incident in terms of cabin mockups, pilots, etc.

Anyway, Air Crash Investigation just aired their episode about MH370 this past weekend, and it's a good watch, if you have 45 minutes.

Yes, obviously the cabin mockups/dialogues are total speculation, but there are some interesting experts on the case that chime in. Though the fact that they can't even get the airline's name right is sort of concerning (it's Malaysia 370, not Malaysian 370).

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In Transit Blog: A Tour for Introverts: Landmarks and Alone Time

Sacred Introvert Retreat Tours is offering a trip in England with a balance of group activities (including trips to meditative sites like Stonehenge) and time for travelers to be on their own.





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Deal Alert: La Compagnie Business Class NYC – London for $1,009 is Back

La Compagnie is a French startup airline that flies all-business-class flights between Paris Charles de Gaulle and Newark. It launched last summer with 4-5 weekly flights with its first aircraft, and took delivery of a second back in December and now plan to launch service between Newark and London Luton Airport starting April 24, 2015....



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2015/02/deal-alert-la-compagnie-business-class-nyc-london-for-1007-is-back/

Genealogy 101: Discover Your Roots

“No matter how successful you are or what you have seen, you can’t be jaded when you walk in your ancestors’ footsteps,” says genealogy expert Megan Smolenyak. "Getting there requires a great deal of patience and detective work, but I can assure you, it’s well worth it.” Here are eight steps to get you started from National Geographic's new book "Journeys Home."



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/02/20/genealogy-101-discover-your-roots/

Are Airbnb’s user reviews to be trusted?

It appears that Airbnb users themselves have bought into the kumbaya, golden halo narrative that has long followed the sharing economy’s meteoric ...



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Win a Culinary Trip to Italy, Weekend in St. Barts, Ski in Wyoming

Check out this week’s travel contests and sweepstakes to try your hand at winning a culinary vacation in Italy, a cruise through Europe, free airline tickets, a getaway to St. Barts, or a ski & music vacation in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Win A Culinary Getaway to Italy From Jovial You can win a foodie vacation...



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2015/02/win-a-culinary-trip-to-italy-weekend-in-st-barts-ski-in-wyoming/

US habits I lost moving to China

No more talking politics...stick to the weather.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-american-habits-lost-moved-china/

T Magazine: Designer Paula Gerbase Shares Her Favorite London Haunts

The 1205 founder and John Lobb artistic director dishes on where to eat, shop and relax in her adopted city.

















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One Woman Who Deserves a Place in Aviation History and Another Who Attacked a Flight Attendant, Plus the Most Important Meal of the Day and Where I Really Want to Go

News and notes from around the interweb: I’ve always wanted to go here. I’m genuinely not sure why I haven’t (including when there was a $61 mistake fare..). How An Ohio Housewife Flew Around The World, Made History, And Was Then Forgotten Breakfast is the most important meal of the day… for hotels. (HT: Alan […]

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10 Best Credit Card Offers For February

Every month I make a post with what I consider to be the best credit card sign-up bonuses of the month.

While there are several excellent long standing credit card offers, the specifics of the best offers are constantly changing (be it the annual fee, minimum spend requirement, or even amount of the sign-up bonus).

If you read my blog on a daily basis then by all means skip this post, but for me it’s a useful, “current” place to refer people that ask about which cards they should sign-up for, a question I get on a daily basis. For reference, here is my list of the best credit card sign up bonuses for January.

With that in mind, below are what I consider to be the best credit card sign-up bonuses for this month. In advance I should warn that this hasn't been an especially exciting month on the credit card front. With that in mind:

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Two words: GO CUBA

"We danced and partied at the infamous Las Parradillas Fiesta on Christmas Eve...If you get the chance to visit Cuba, GO!"



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/two-words-go-cuba/

What to do in Savannah in your 20s

"If you ever break ties with her, you'll soon find that your heart is still tangled in a bed of Spanish moss on wet cobblestone streets. Sure, she'll fuck you over, but she'll do it in the most beautiful way possible."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/12-things-need-savannah-youre-still-20s/

6 Budget Destinations That Will Save You a Bundle

Matthew Kepnes runs the budget travel website, Nomadic Matt, and is the author of the New York Times bestselling book, How to Travel the World on $50 a Day. His book features tips and advice on how to travel the world on a budget and was called “the bible for budget travelers” by BBC Travel....



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2015/02/6-budget-destinations-that-will-save-you-a-bundle/

Learned to drink in Germany?

You once had an awful Jägermeister phase; now it evokes nothing but nausea.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/19-signs-learned-drink-germany/

How to transform the day-of-travel experience with mobile services

What are pain points that travellers experience on their day of travel? How can intelligent mobile services significantly enhance the traveller’s journey ...



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North American countries quiz

How much of North America and the Caribbean have you been to?



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Delta’s Looking for Someone New to Lead SkyMiles Strategy

@ThePennDalton asks, Indeed, Delta’s job postings include a listing for “General Manager, SkyMiles Strategy & Analysis” … It’s understandable that someone might think, ‘they’re looking for someone to come up with a new strategy’ since the current the current strategy of slipping in changes and hoping that members don’t notice or don’t know the difference […]

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Facebook’s transition to viewed impressions

There’s a change afoot for digital marketers — Facebook is pushing for a wholesale change in ad effectiveness measurement, moving from “impressions ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/facebooks-transition-viewed-impressions/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=facebooks-transition-viewed-impressions

Aegean Competition UK

	Aegean Competition UK Aegean airlines are giving you the chance to win return flights for 2 people to Greece or Cyprus.	From: TravelChannelVOD Views: 0 0 ratings
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Aegean Competition EMEA

	Aegean Competition EMEA Aegean airlines are giving you the chance to win return flights for 2 people to Greece or Cyprus.	From: TravelChannelVOD Views: 0 0 ratings
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US cities for the smart and poor

The job opportunities are hot, the salaries are plentiful, and the cost of living is well within your means. FINALLY!



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Are consumer-facing travel startups on a road to nowhere?

Yes, it’s an incendiary question (and headline) – but it’s also a particular element of the ecosystem surrounding travel startups that is ...



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Logitravel turns over half a billion euros, carries 2.5m pax

Majorca-based OTA Logitravel Group is confident that it can become a leading international player, with plans to expand its UK business and ...



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Are We All Sick Of Hearing About Emirates Yet?

Because I'm about to board an A380 flight from Dallas to Dubai.

I know, I know.

Between the luckiest irrops ever, the drunkest flight ever, the flight immediately following that one, flights with Papa Lucky, more flights with Papa Lucky, and flights with Mama Lucky, the Emirates first class experience is, shall we say, thoroughly covered here on One Mile At A Time.

Thoroughly.

And I don't even particularly like Dubai. It's basically a country-sized Ritz-Carlton. Which I don't find particularly nice either, really.

So why am I going?

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List of airline surf baggage fees

Unfortunately surfboards are large and unwieldy, which makes them tricky for airlines to deal with; subsequently flying with a board can be an expensive and complicated affair, with various hidden costs and fees. Some airlines are straight up about their fees, while others present a pretty face but hide further terms away in the small […]



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/ultimate-list-airline-surf-baggage-policies/

Kylemore Abbey in County Galway, Ireland

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2015/02/19/kylemore-abbey-in-county-galway-ireland/

American Express May See Lower Merchant Fees in the Future After New Court Ruling. Here’s What They Means for Your Points and Perks.

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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Emirates Lounge Los Angeles LAX Now Open

Earlier in the month Emirates opened their 37th worldwide lounge, at Tom Bradley International Terminal LAX.

The lounge is for their once daily A380 flight to Dubai, which departs in the early afternoon.

Emirates has a really interesting lounge strategy, in that they're one of the few airlines that seems to open lounges even at many of their once daily destinations so that they can best control the quality of their passenger experience.

While the Emirates First Class Lounge in the A380 Concourse at Dubai Airport is impressive, I've generally been less impressed by their outstation lounges, at least as a first class passenger.

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Countries that smoke the most weed

Surely you're not surprised...



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And the award for Best Travel Picture goes to ...

This year's Academy Awards Best Picture nominees make us want to pack a bag and travel. But which one is most suitcase-worthy?

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/19/travel/best-travel-movie-2015/index.html

Where the pros go for snow: Skiing in Scandinavia

The Alps may offer more glamor and glitz, but Scandinavia is a less crowded ski alternative with great conditions.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/20/travel/experts-guide-scandinavia-skiing/index.html

30 stunning images of Costa Rica

You should be using your vacation time more wisely. Here's some inspiration.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/30-photos-will-make-wish-costa-rica-now/

20 things that delight a Londoner

There's nothing better than getting on the tube at Oxford Circus during rush hour and seeing a seat just waiting for you.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/20-things-delight-londoner/

Lower Fares, Companion Passes: Check Southwest After You Book for Added Savings

If you’re into domestic travel or vacationing in the Caribbean, the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards credit card is one of the best options out there. After spending only $2,000 within 90 days and paying the $99 annual fee, you can earn 50,000 bonus miles worth two round-trip flights — and possibly even more! But the […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/02/lower-fares-companion-passes-check-southwest-after-you-book-for-added-savings.html