Passengers tried to board with WHAT?!

The TSA posts images of what it confiscates on its Instagram account. CNN's Alison Kosik has the details.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/crime/2014/07/15/nr-kosik-tsa-items-instagram.cnn.html

Startup pitch: Hostel Rocket wants booking hostels to be seamless via any device

Having used, owned and run hostels, Hostel Rocket husband and wife team decided to try and address the difficulty of searching for ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/startups-hostel-rocket/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=startup-pitch-hostel-rocket

What is behind the trend by brands to split mobile apps

DEVICES: The evolution of mobile travel has seen a variety of strategies emerge – from evaluating whether to go first with a ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/mobile-apps-split-trend/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=behind-trend-brands-split-mobile-apps

A 9-step guide to becoming Mongolian

#6: Have eagles do your bidding.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/9-steps-becoming-mongolian/

In Transit Blog: Kimpton Now Rewards How You Act, Not Just How Long You Stay

In the new Kimpton Karma Rewards program, guests receive points for stays–and just maybe for attending a hotel wine hour.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/3c8d8fa2/sc/10/l/0Lintransit0Bblogs0Bnytimes0N0C20A140C0A70C160Ckimpton0Enow0Erewards0Ehow0Eyou0Eact0Enot0Ejust0Ehow0Elong0Eyou0Estay0C0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

The Indian OTA ticket cancellation and modification dilemma

In India, cancelling a ticket online and getting a refund back to a credit card or bank account is a lengthy process. ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/Leading-Indian-OTAs-talk-about-their-cancellation-and-modification-data/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=indian-online-travel-cancellations

Photo secrets of Marrakech

The gateway to Morocco's Atlas Mountains is a photographer's paradise -- but capturing it on camera isn't easy.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/08/travel/morocco-marrakech-photography/index.html

Plane almost lands on a whale

A pontoon plane in Alaska nearly lands on top of a surfacing whale. Thomas Hamm captured the moment on camera.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2014/07/16/vo-hamm-plane-almost-lands-on-whale.thomas-hamm.html

Weather hampers travel for Mid-Atlantic, Northeastern states

Strong storms and heavy rain hampered travel from North Carolina to Maine on Tuesday.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/15/travel/weather-storms-disrupted-travel/index.html

16 images: Life on the streets of LA

I hope these photos afford some insight into the reality of being homeless.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/16-images-life-streets-la/

Seeing the World in a Weekend – Nice, France

Scoring a great fare to Europe during the summer is a rare event so I jumped at the opportunity. To keep the budget in line however, I needed to be able to find inexpensive lodging to bring the whole trip together. I was surprised and delighted to find a convenient hotel during prime beach season […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/seeing-the-world-in-a-weekend-nice-france.html

Through the Wetlands

A Top 10 Hike If you come to the Queenstown area, be sure to hit this hike in Glenorchy. I need to make a list of the top 10 hikes around here… oh but if I had the time to make all the lists I wanted to make and do all the things I wanted […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/07/16/through-the-wetlands/

“I am afraid we are victims of a scam”

from Elliott http://elliott.org/is-this-a-scam/afraid-victims-scam/

The Island of Skelling Michael, Ireland

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/07/15/island-skelling-michael-ireland/

Is the Citi Executive AAdvantage Card 100,000 Mile Offer Still Around?

The 100,000 mile Citi Executive AAdvantage Card has been playing a game of whack-a-mole lately. The 100,000 mile offer was supposed to expire on June 25, but soon after another link appeared without a landing page and by and large it was reported to be working. Then the offer reportedly disappeared and now it’s back. […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/is-the-citi-executive-aadvantage-card-100000-mile-offer-still-around.html